You can individually flatten any body in a multibody sheet metal part.
To flatten a body, do one:
- In the main feature tree, select the part and click Flatten
(Sheet Metal toolbar).
- In the cut list, right-click the body and click Flatten.
- In either the feature tree or the cut list, right-click the Flat-Pattern feature for the part and click Unsuppress
.
To return the part to its bent state:
- In the cut list, right-click the body and click Exit Flatten.
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In either the feature tree or the cut list, do one:
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Click Flatten
(Sheet Metal toolbar).
- Right-click in the graphics area and click Exit Flatten.
- Click Exit Flatten
in the Confirmation Corner.
- Right-click the Flat-Pattern feature for the part and click Suppress
.
To preview the flat pattern of a body:
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In the FeatureManager design tree or cut list, right-click Flat-Pattern
and click Toggle flat display.
- In the graphics area, right-click the body and click Toggle flat display.
Sheet metal part

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Toggle Flat Display

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Flat Pattern

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