I am trying to create a flat pattern out of a curved 3-d solid.

[envention]

Hello,

I have been trying to figure this out for way too long.  I need some help making the attached shape into a flat pattern.  I need it flattened so I can make a fabric pattern for it.  I don't seem to have the proper software??  I have attached the file for Inventor fusion, but I also have the same in Autocad 2013 if that helps.

Thanks for your help!

[cwhetten]

Hi and welcome to the Inventor forum!

Are you trying to create the flat pattern in Inventor, or Fusion?  They are not the same program, and this is the Inventor forum.

I imported your fusion file into Inventor 2014, converted it to a sheet metal part, and it flattened easily.  But I can't tell from your question what software you are using.

Cameron Whetten
Inventor 2014

[envention]

Thanks Cwhetten,

The title of my program on the windows start menu says "Inventor Fusion"  I guess it is a version of autodesk inventor.  I am more familiar with Autocad (2013) so if you save as a DWG that would work for me!

Muchos Gracias

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! I believe the flat pattern can be done in Inventor. The body has a uniform thickness of 0.125 in and the faces are ellipse. I have tried it on Inventor 2015 and I am able to get flat pattern created. Simply import the attached file via ACISIN command in AutoCAD.

Thanks!