Create contour flange with specified distance

Create a contour flange feature in sheet metal using a specified distance.

Specify a distance for a contour flange that is a base feature, when the contour flange is longer than the selected edge, or when you cannot select an edge.

1. On the ribbon, click Sheet Metal tab Create panel Contour Flange .
2. When prompted, select an open profile.
   Note: The plane of the loop selected for your contour flange must be perpendicular to the profile sketch plane.

   The flange material thickness is created along the selected profile towards the material of the selected edge. To specify that the material thickness is created away from the selected profile relative to the material of the selected edge, click the middle button (located under the edge selection box). To use the selected profile as the material mid-plane, select the right button.

3. In Bend Radius, use the default, or enter a new value.
4. On the lower right of the dialog box, click More.
5. On the Extents Type drop-down list, click Distance, and enter a value.
6. Modify the distance Direction relative to the plane of the profile sketch as required.
7. Modify any Unfold Options, Bend, or Corner settings that differ from the edits defined by Sheet Metal Style by selecting the dialog box tab and altering parameters.
8. Click Apply to continue to add contour flanges, or click OK to close the dialog box.
   Tip: If necessary to set values, click the right-pointing arrow in the Distance, Angle, or Bend Radius field to use Measure, Show Dimensions, or List Parameters.