A DXF question

[sps_cad_guy]

I need to make a Rel. 12 DXF from my part files for the laser programming software, but have an annoying

problem when creating my DXF files and I am not able to figure out how to get rid of the annoyance.

When I right click on "Flat Pattern" in my model tree and choose "Save Copy As", I have created an ini file

so make it a Rel. 12, but my part is flipped 180 degrees if it's a square or rectangular part, or some degree

in between if it is a different shape.

How do I create my DXF file so it made as my part appears on my screen?

Thank you very much for your help.

[JDMather]

How are you setting orientation on screen?
I am not at Inventor machine right now, but right click on the Flat Pattern niode and select Rotate (or something llike thaat.

As usual, attach example file(s) here.

[Curtis_Waguespack · Accepted solution]

Hi sps_cad_guy,

I think this is the setting that JDMather was referring to:

http://inventortrenches.blogspot.com/2011/05/edit-flat-pattern-orientation.html

This should allow you to setup your flat pattern orientation as you prefer it.

I hope this helps.
Best of luck to you in all of your Inventor pursuits,
Curtis
http://inventortrenches.blogspot.com

[sps_cad_guy]

Thank you Curtis, for your help.

Unfortunately, the Gods of IT have deemed blogspot one of those scarey and dangerous places I need protected from, so they have it blocked.

I will look into it when I get home where it's ok if the web site makes my computer explode.

[mrattray]

Is the orientation correct when you double click the flat pattern node? Whatever orientation the part appears in on the screen is what it should get exported out to.

I believe this is what JD and Curtis is referring to: