Edit sheet metal rules

Use the Sheet Metal Rules Library to change the parameters defined for sheet metal rules.

Edit a sheet metal rule

1. In the Design workspace, on the Sheet Metal tab, select Modify > Sheet Metal Rules Library .
2. In the library panel, select the folder that contains the rule.
3. Right-click the rule and select Edit .
4. Edit the rule as needed, then select Continue.
5. Review your changes, then click 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 rule in Shared rules as the default.

1. In the Design workspace, on the Sheet Metal tab, select Modify > Sheet Metal Rules Library .
2. In the library panel, select the Shared rules folder.
3. Right-click the rule and select Set as default from the context menu.

Tips

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