To Refold Sheet Metal Features

There are several methods for refolding sheet metal features, for example, by using context or automatic selection.

Refold Sheet Metal Features Using Context Selection Method

You can use the context selection method to refold sheet metal bends or rolls relative to a face or rolls that are relative to a temporary plane at either end of the rolled material.

The selected Unfold feature automatically rerolls (using the originally selected stationary reference). The new Refold feature appears above the End of Folded marker.

• In the browser, right-click the Unfold feature to refold, and click Refold Feature .

Refold Sheet Metal Features Using Automatic Selection Options

You can use the automatic selection method to refold sheet metal bends or rolls relative to a face or rolls that are relative to a temporary plane at either end of the rolled material.

When you select the Unfold feature to refold, the originally selected stationary reference and bends are automatically selected for refolding.

This method does not automatically select bends or rolls added while the End of Folded marker is above the selected Unfold feature.

1. On the ribbon, click Sheet Metal tab Modify panel Refold .
2. In the browser, click the Unfold feature to refold.
3. (Optional) Click more individual bends, rolls, or unconsumed sketches to refold.

Refold Sheet Metal Features Using General Method

1. On the ribbon, click Sheet Metal tab Modify panel Refold .
2. Click a face or plane to use as the Refold reference.
3. Select the highlighted bends or rolls to refold.
4. Preview the refolded state, and add or delete bends or rolls as necessary.
5. (Optional) For bends or rolls relative to a face, select unconsumed sketches to refold.

Refold Relative to a Face That Has a Sketch with Sheet Metal Feature

1. On the ribbon, click Sheet Metal tab Modify panel Refold .
2. Click a face or plane to use as the Refold reference.

   3. Select the highlighted bends or rolls to refold.

   4. Preview the refolded state, and add or delete bends or rolls as necessary.

   5. To select sketches, click the Sketches arrow, and then select any unconsumed sketches to refold.

   6. (Optional) To display the parent sketch following the refold, select Parent is Visible.