Converts flat pattern sketch line geometry to cosmetic centerlines that carry manufacturing attributes.
Manufacturing attributes include bend extent lines, bend direction, and bend angle.
- Access
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Ribbon:
Flat Pattern tab
Create panel
Cosmetic Centerline
- Sketched Bend Lines
- Specifies the sketched lines that you use to create cosmetic centerlines.
- Manufacturing Information
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- 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.
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- Change the up/down attribute associated with the cosmetic centerline.
- Bend Angle check box
- Specifies a bend angle attribute and its value. Available when Information Type is Crease.
- Radius check box
- Specifies the radius attribute and its value. Available when Information Type is Crease. Defaults to the Bend Radius specified in the active sheet metal rule.
- Unfold Rule
- Specifies existing Unfold Rules. Associates an Unfold Rule with the cosmetic centerline. Defaults to Default_KFactor. Available when Information Type is Press Brake.