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Flat Pattern from 3D

Flat Pattern from 3D

Flat Pattern from 3D

(OP)
Good Morning All,
Is there a way to project flat pattern curves from a 3D surface, without using sheet metal? I don't have a sheet metal license.
Thanks,
'ziner

Peace Through Superior Fire-Power!

RE: Flat Pattern from 3D

If the 3D surface is cylindrical or conical, you can use Wrap/Unwrap Curves found under Insert -> Curves From Curves -> Wrap/Unwrap.  If you're just trying to get a rough result and the surface is close to but not quite cylindrical or conical in shape, you can create a close approxiamtion of the original surface with a cylinder or cone, project the curves onto this new surface and then unwrap the curves from there.  Otherwise, I would recommend that you get the sheetmetal module.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Product Line
UGS Corp
Cypress, CA
http://www.ugs.com

RE: Flat Pattern from 3D

(OP)
Thanks, John. Unfortunately, the surface is amorphous. Fortunately, I found a friend who has the sheet metal package. "All's well that ends well".

'ziner

Peace Through Superior Fire-Power!

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