Hey guys, brain not working. I have a PRT file that I would like to flatten out. I'm guessing I need to make it a SMP but have no clue how to go about it. Do I start it in SMP or do I import the PRT into the SMP? Tried both but can't figure it out. Thanks
Simon, thanks for the help link, but I actually figured it out without it. I forgot you can't make a complete circle. You need to start with a thin sliver of a TAB to add the flanges to. Worked just like I wanted.
Although, the flat part does get a bit thin in one area.
It may be better to cut the formed part rather than creating a flat pattern.
I'd upload my part file but I see in your signature that you are still on v25 and Alibre is not backward compatible. So here's a STEP file, see if that will allow you to use convert to sheet metal in v25.