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. In the Design workspace, Sheet Metal tab, seect 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 hover over the rule, and select Switch Rules .
2. 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".