Flat Pattern units problem

[Anonymous]

As stated in my first post, new to this program. I am having problems showing the right unit when I do my Flat Pattern Length and Width in the Customs tab of Iproperties. It shows up as CM but when I am in the model view and right click on flat pattern and then click extents it shows inches. When I go to my BOM it converts the 204.34 cm's to inches by simply making the 204.34 cm's into inches so it's a 17' long piece instead of the 6' or so piece it is......

This is driving me nuts so any help is appreciated. And yes, my units for the part are set to inches.

[mflayler2]

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=14467542&linkID=9242019

that is for IV2010  I assume that is the one you are using if not please list which release of Inventor you are working with.

[Daniela_Koloszko]

Please see also this solution:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=14905996&linkID=9242018

[Anonymous]

Sorry we are on Inventor 2011, that patch won't work I am assuming for that reason? I'll see if there is one for the 2011 version of Inventor. Thanks!

windows 7 64 bit

Inventor 2011

8gb

Dual Core 2

[Daniela_Koloszko]

For Inventor 2011 you do not have to apply a patch. The patch is only for version 2010. You just need to follow the solution I have given above. There is also a video attached in the solution which shows you the steps to solve the problem.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

That did the trick thanks, so I guess it was just the difference between entering the "flat pattern width" and "sheet metal width"

Thank you!

[Daniela_Koloszko]

Yes, after Inventor 2010 we introduced new variables for the flat pattern extents which allow you to use the units you wish.