When selected, the profile is flattened. Then, the profile is rotated parallel to the plane of the path, but the path is not flattened. The result is a flat pattern shape similar to the shape of the path.
When you select Flatten along path, you can also select Material inside. Depending on the geometry, the flat pattern may only succeed when Material inside is selected or cleared. The flat pattern may fail for either choice of Material inside because of self-intersecting geometry on flattening.
When cleared, in flat patterns, the profile is flattened. Then, the profile is rotated perpendicular to the plane of the path. The path is flattened and the result is a rectangular shape.
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For flat patterns, the software calculates a linear calculation. Compression and stretching of the material are not taken into account.
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