Flat pattern of a mirrored sheet metal part

Flat pattern of a mirrored sheet metal part-

I noticed this as a request for enhancement, here is a tip to get your
flat pattern, before you mirror the part, just create a drawing and
drop your sheet metal part into it, using the Flat Pattern, close the
drawing, no need to save. All that did for us was create the flat
pattern config. Now mirror the part and the flat pattern config. comes
with it. Including any changes.

 

Joe,

Nice tip.

Reaper.

 

not trying to take the wind out of your sails but, while this works to some
degree you loose the bend notes. also, the flat-pattern config is not a
derived-config in the mirrored part, not that it's a big deal.

it's really not that difficult to get a flat from a mirrored part.
in mirrored part, select face, insert, sheetmetal, bends, done.

kenneth

 

Yes, thats a good tip, I always forget you can do it that way too.