Edit sheet metal rules

Use the Sheet Metal Rules dialog to change the parameters defined for the sheet metal rules, as well as to create new rules.

Edit a sheet metal rule

1. On the Design workspace, Sheet Metal tab, select Modify > Sheet Metal Rules .
2. Expand the Library drop-down, hover over any existing rule, and select Edit Rule . Or, right-click, then select Edit Rule.
3. Edit the rule as needed, then select Save.

Switch sheet metal rules

1. In the Browser, expand the sheet metal component whose rule you want to change.

2. Place the pointer over the Rule node (for example, Rule: Steel (mm)).

   Note: A Switch Rule icon appears on the right side of the row. It uses the same icon as the Rule node on the left. The icon is visible only when you hover over the rule row. Place the pointer over the icon on the right to display the Switch Rule tooltip.

3. Click Switch Rule .

   The Switch Sheet Metal Rule dialog opens.

4. Select the new rule, and click OK.

Set a rule as default

You can only set a Library rule as a default.

1. In the Design workspace, Sheet Metal tab, select Modify > Sheet Metal Rules .
2. Expand the Library drop-down, hover over the rule, and click Set as Default.

Tips

• You can use the thickness value as a local variable in the Edit Rule dialog.

• Expressions can be set up for various variables using the rule's "Thickness" as a local variable. For example, "Relief depth = Thickness * 0.5".