Unfold sheet metal features

Working in a folded sheet metal model with at least one flat face, use the Unfold command to unfold one or more sheet metal bends or rolls relative to a reference face. The Unfold command adds an Unfold feature to your sheet metal part browser and allows you to add other features to the flattened portion of the model. A refold feature can then be added to refold all or some of the unfolded bends or rolls.

  1. On the ribbon, click Sheet Metal tab Modify panel Unfold .
  2. Click a face or plane to be used as the unfold reference.
  3. Click individual highlighted bends or rolls to be unfolded. Optionally, use Add All Bends to select all the geometry highlighted.
  4. Preview the flattened state and add or delete bends or rolls to obtain the desired flat.
  5. Optionally, select unconsumed sketches that you would also like to unfold.
  6. Click OK.
Tip: To unfold most (but not all) bends or rolls, select the Add All Bends option. Use CTRL+click to cancel the selection of those bends or rolls that you do not need to unfold.
Parent topic: Unfold - Refold feature pairs