Inserting Forming Tools

When you insert forming tools, the Form Tool PropertyManager provides an easier interface for tasks such as selecting the placement face, flipping the tool, and choosing configurations.

1. Open install_dir\samples\whatsnew\sheetmetal\cover.sldprt.

   A sheet metal part opens.
   
   

2. In the Task Pane, click the Design Library tab.
3. Navigate to forming tools/louvers.
4. Drag sample_louver to the face shown.

   

5. In the PropertyManager, under Configurations, in Form Tool Configuration, select W20.

   A longer louver appears.
   
   

6. In the graphics area, select the face in the approximate area as shown.

   

   The forming tool moves to the new face and Placement Face updates in the PropertyManager.
   
   

7. In the PropertyManager:
   1. Under Rotation Angle, set the value to 270, then click Flip Tool.

      

   2. Click the Position tab.
8. In the graphics area, select the areas shown to insert two more instances of the forming tool.

   

9. Click Smart Dimension (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Smart, and dimension the points as shown.

   

10. Click twice.

    

11. Keep this part open for the next procedure.