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Adding a Cross Break

To add a cross break to a sheet metal part:

  1. Click Cross Break (Sheet Metal toolbar) or Insert > Sheet Metal > Cross Break .
  2. In the PropertyManager, select:
    • The face on which to create the cross break
    • The direction of the cross break
    • The Break Radius
    • The Break Angle
  3. Click .
Parent topicCross Breaks
Displaying the Cross Break Parameters in a Drawing
Modifying a Cross Break Sketch
Cross Break PropertyManager
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