Unfold sheet metal features

Unfold one or more sheet metal bends or rolls relative to a reference face.

Use this procedure on a model with at least one flat face.

  1. On the ribbon, click Sheet Metal tab Modify panel Unfold .
  2. Click a face or plane to use as the unfold reference.
  3. Click individual highlighted bends or rolls to unfold. To select all the geometry highlighted, use Add All Bends, and then use CTRL+click to remove bends or rolls from the selection.
  4. Preview the flattened state, and add or delete bends or rolls to obtain the desired flat.
  5. Select any unconsumed sketches to unfold.
  6. Click OK.

    An Unfold feature is added to your sheet metal part browser.