How to make 2D pattern from 3D surface

[kamalbachri]

Hi every body,

How to make 2D pattern from 3D surcace tube ?. Anybody can help me.

Thanks,

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

welcome @forums.autodesk.com!

>> make 2D pattern from 3D surcace tube

Can you redefine that question? At least I don't understand your needs. Maybe a picture that helps to understand what you like to achive.

- alfred -

[W2CAD]

Have a look at the express tool command FLATTEN.

[kamalbachri]

Hi there,

Thanks for your advise.

To flat down a curved surface do I need additional software ?.

[pendean]

FLATSHOT command

[kamalbachri]

Hi Pendean,

I still can not get the answer. To understand what I mean you can see youtube with title " Autocad flatten cone surface with holes". I can not find UNFOLDSURF Command. Thanks

[pendean]

Ahh! If this is not what you seek http://www.fileguru.com/apps/unfoldsurf_for_autocad then Pull out that credit card and buy this:
http://www.solid3dtech.com/autocad_link/default.html

[kamalbachri]

Oohhh..... I see. Thanks

[JDMather]

If you are a student you can get Autodesk Inventor for free.

http://www.autodesk.com/edcommunity

Autodesk Inventor will create flat patterns.