Creating Swept Flanges To create swept flanges: Sketch an open, non-intersecting profile on a plane or face. Create a path for the profile to follow. You can use a sketch or a series of existing sheet metal edges. The start or end point of the path must be coincident with the profile plane. Click Swept Flange (Sheet Metal toolbar) or Insert > Sheet Metal > Swept Flange. In the graphics area:Select a sketch for Profile . Select a sketch or a series of existing sheet metal edges for Path . Set options in the PropertyManager, then click . Parent topicSwept Flange