To modify the parameters of the Flat-Pattern1 feature:
- Right-click Flat-Pattern1
in the FeatureManager design tree, and select Edit Feature 
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- In the PropertyManager, under Parameters:
- In the graphics area, select a face that does not move as a result of the feature for Fixed face
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- Select Merge faces to merge faces that are planar and coincident in the flat pattern.
When selected, no lines are shown in the bend regions.
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| Merge faces selected |
Merge faces not selected |
- Select Simplify bends to straighten curved edges in the flat pattern.
When you select the
Simplify bends check box, curves are straightened out in the flat pattern. When this option is not selected, complex edges remain in the flat pattern.
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| Simplify bends selected |
Simplify bends not selected |
- Select Show Slit to show slits that are added for some corner relief features.
When you create a rectangular or circular corner relief that is smaller than the bend area, a slit is added so that the part can still be bent. Enabling
Show Slit makes the slit available in the flat pattern.
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| Show Slit selected |
Show Slit not selected |
- Under Corner Options, select Corner treatment to apply smooth edges in the flat pattern.
- Under Grain Direction, click in Grain Direction, then select an edge or line in the graphics area.
- Under Faces To Exclude, click in Faces To Exclude and select any faces in the graphics area that you do not want in the flat pattern. (You may want to exclude faces when the faces interfere with bends.) You must select the front and back of each face that you want to exclude.
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| Original part |
Faces to exclude - select the front and back of each face |
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| Flat pattern |
- Click
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