Drawing View Problem
Drawing View Problem
(OP)
I am creating a drawing using a clip that was
made using the sheet metal function. I placed a
few views of this clip on the drawing. I now need
a view of the clip flattened. Of course when I
do this all of the other views are shown flat. How
do I just show one view flat without affecting other
views? Thanks in advance.
made using the sheet metal function. I placed a
few views of this clip on the drawing. I now need
a view of the clip flattened. Of course when I
do this all of the other views are shown flat. How
do I just show one view flat without affecting other
views? Thanks in advance.






RE: Drawing View Problem
This will create a configuration in your model automatically. The configuration will have a name with FLAT-PATTERN in it.
The end result is a formed configuration (Default) and a flat pattern configuration.
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
RE: Drawing View Problem
However when I select Insert, I cannot locate
View, just drawing view. What am I doing wrong?
Do I create a view first?
Thanks again
RE: Drawing View Problem
What version are you using?
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
RE: Drawing View Problem
I am using 2011 professional version.
I will try again.
Thanks
RE: Drawing View Problem
Maybe it is done another way on this version?
RE: Drawing View Problem
From the drawing:
Insert> Drawing View> Model>
Select the model in the "Model View" pane on the left side of the screen. Hit the "next" arrow in the pane.
Within the orientation tab of the Model View pane, under "More Views" select Flat Pattern.
See attached image
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
RE: Drawing View Problem
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RE: Drawing View Problem
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
RE: Drawing View Problem