I can't get Inventor to create a flat pattern of the attached sheetmetal part. It's a pretty basic part, just five folds. I'm not getting any error issues - when I go to the flat pattern it just shows the folded part (picture attached).
I assume it has something to do with the way I folded it and the notches, etc. Inv makes to accomplish the fold. But I'm very much an amateur - how do I troubleshoot this?
Thanks,
Matthew
edit: I'm using Inventor 2013 on Win 8.
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I can't open your part but I do believe your issue is with this area. your cut goes into te radius of the bend. can you edit the sketch for the leg fold cut out so I can see it.
It has something to do with how the folds all come together in the middle I think. I have had problems with the fold feature creating things that couldn't flat pattern so I rarely use them. I rebuilt the part using other methods and it flat patterns fine now. I wouldn't have used the fold feature but I didnt want to redo the entire part. Take a look and see if this method will work for you.