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sheetmetal parts as option on import ?

sheetmetal parts as option on import ?

sheetmetal parts as option on import ?

(OP)
I'm on version 15 so bear with me on that part..
When opening an .xt file as an assembly is it possible to create the parts as sheetmeetal parts ? all parts default to .par files. I need sheetmetal parts as that's what they are and I need to flatten them ?
Currently I'll have a customer send the assembly xt as well as all individual files as xt's..
thanks in  advance.. Craig

RE: sheetmetal parts as option on import ?

(OP)
just realized this was in nx  I'm using Solid edge...

RE: sheetmetal parts as option on import ?

It is possible to create a flat pattern from a parasolid (.xt file). You will not need to recreate or change it to a sheet metal part. The flat pattern will come out as curves.

V15 was quite a while ago so I don't remember the exact procedure how to create that flat pattern, but check under the Tools (pull down) > flat pattern.

You will need to make sure your bend, and other, factors are set correctly set. I think you set them at Preferences (pull-down) > sheet metal

Maybe check your HELP documentation, or if you have CAST, for a better step by step procedure.

I am not really sure what a .par file is.

RE: sheetmetal parts as option on import ?

(OP)
I'd move the thread to the solid edge If I could..Lol

.par =solid parts cant flatten..
.psm sheet metal can flatten..
need quicker way to automatically create .psm files on import..

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