Multi Length Edge Flanges and Automatic Flange Length Dimensions

When you create edge flanges in sheet metal parts, you can create flanges with different lengths.

In the PropertyManager, you can select Multi Length Flange and specify the length of each flange in the feature. You can specify the Length in the PropertyManager or in the graphics area.

In Tools > Options > Document Properties > Sheet Metal, under Edge Flange Options, you can select Automatically add Flange Length dimension to flange profiles.

When selected:
  • SOLIDWORKS automatically adds length dimensions to all edge flange profiles
  • The sketch dimension (not the feature dimension) controls the flange length