Flat Pattern Cosmetic Centerline

Convert flat pattern sketch line geometry to Cosmetic Centerlines that carry manufacturing attributes including bend extent lines, bend direction, and bend angle.

Access:

Ribbon: Flat Pattern tab Create panel Cosmetic Centerline

Sketched Bend Lines

Selection command used to select sketched lines that are used to create cosmetic centerlines.

Manufacturing Information

	Information Type	Choices include: None - No attribution is required on the resulting cosmetic centerlines. Press Brake - The resulting cosmetic centerlines provide press brake attributes. Crease - The resulting cosmetic centerlines represent stiffening creases.
		Change the up/down attribute associated with the cosmetic centerline.
	Check box for Bend Angle	Displayed when Information Type is Crease. Allows a bend angle attribute to be specified.
	Bend Angle	Data entry field. Allows input of a bend angle value.
	Check box for Radius	Displayed when Information Type is Crease. Allows the radius attribute to be specified.
	Radius	Data entry field. Allows input of a radius value. Defaults to the Bend Radius specified in the active sheet metal rule.
	Unfold Rule	Displayed when Information Type is Press Brake. Drop-down selection field which allows selection of existing Unfold Rules. Allows an Unfold Rule to be associated with the cosmetic centerline. Defaults to Default_KFactor.

Help	Open this page.
OK	Accept the input, create the cosmetic centerlines, and close the dialog box.
Cancel	Discard any input and close the dialog box.
Apply	Accept the input and create the cosmetic centerlines, but leave the dialog box open to allow additional cosmetic centerline creation.