Create a sheet metal rip

1. On the Sheet Metal tab, select Modify > Rip. The Rip dialog displays.
2. In the canvas, select geometry on a sheet metal flange to place the rip:
   • Face: Select a sheet metal face to remove.
   • Edge: Select an internal edge to rip along.
   • Points: Select two points on external edges of the same face to define the start and end point of the rip.
3. For point and edge selection mode, select an orientation to place the sheet metal kerf:
   • Side 1: Places the rip kerf on side 1 of the selected geometry.
   • Side 2: Places the rip kerf on side 2 of the selected geometry.
   • Center: Places the rip kerf on center with the selected geometry.
4. For point and edge selection mode, specify the gap width.
5. Click OK.

The rip displays on the sheet metal body in the canvas.

Selection	Example
Face: Select a sheet metal face to remove.
Edge: Select an internal edge to rip along.
Points: Select two points on external edges of the same face to define the start and end point of the rip.

Tips

• If you select a face or edge and then click Modify > Rip, the dialog automatically detects the selected geometry.
• Use Rip to modify a lofted flange to create an open flange that you can then unfold or create a flat pattern from.