Can I use a spline to create a sheet metal part, and get a flat pattern generated? I thought I might be able to use lofted bend, but can not get that to work
The part is a "sweeping" type curve, that is say 10" in length. The actual shape never changes. In the real world, it is made by hand, partially stage bending / forming.
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SW can only accommodate bends which can be formed on a brake press or rolling machine. Ellipses & splines cannot be used unless they are approximated with lines & arcs.