SW 2006 Flat Pattern Question
SW 2006 Flat Pattern Question
(OP)
I started using 2006. When you place a flat pattern in a drawing the bend direction and angle are placed on the bend lines. The problem is the angle is the sweep of the bend rather than the resulting angle of the bent piece.
For example, a piece that ends up with a 45° bend, calls for a 135° bend in the flat pattern.
I have tried to edit bendnoteformat.txt to accomplish this with no luck.
Any thoughts?
For example, a piece that ends up with a 45° bend, calls for a 135° bend in the flat pattern.
I have tried to edit bendnoteformat.txt to accomplish this with no luck.
Any thoughts?






RE: SW 2006 Flat Pattern Question
Do you have a formed print as well as a blank (flat) print? The reason I ask is is there a need for showing the bend angle on the flat drawing. Our blank prints only have dims for 2D geometry. The formed drawings have all angle dimensions if necessary. We do not dimension 90° bends.
Jeff
RE: SW 2006 Flat Pattern Question
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: SW 2006 Flat Pattern Question
What I have done is edit the bendnoteformat.text so all that shows is "UP" or "DOWN", which is really the key info, especially on the more complex parts. I'll have to keep showing the angle on a profile view.