Recognizing the Base Flange

Recognize the base flange feature last.

1. In the PropertyManager:
   1. Under Feature Type, select Sheet metal features.
   2. Under Interactive Features, select Base Flange in Feature type.
   3. Select the face shown.

      

   4. Click Recognize.
      Now that you have recognized all of the features in the part, the Intermediate Stage PropertyManager appears. The entire part appears in the graphics area.
2. Click .
   The part rebuilds, and its features are recognized as SOLIDWORKS features.
3. In the FeatureManager design tree, expand Flat-Pattern , right-click Flat-Pattern , and click Unsuppress .
   The sheet metal part flattens.
4. Suppress the Flat-Pattern feature again to fold the part.