Direct, Associative CAM Access to a Sheet Metal Flat Pattern

[bverboort]

I'd like to have direct access to a sheet metal part flat pattern model.

Currently, the only way to get a sheet metal flat pattern model out of Inventor for a CAM system is to export (Save Copy As) the model file as SAT, DXF or DWG.

When changes are made to the part and the flat pattern updates I have to re-export the flat pattern model file.

When this is done, the exported model file is a different file... and requires me to completely re-program the part using the CAM system.

Please provide a method to allow direct, associative access to the flat pattern model.

Thanks,

Brian

[ambrose]

This should be high priority, especially now that Inventor HSM includes 2D Profiling strategy (laser, plasma etc.)

There are no good workarounds for this as far as I can tell. One can use an unfold feature to flatten the part temporarily, but this will break assemblies containing the part until the unfold is deleted.

[ChrisMitchell01]

We hope to start a Tech Preview around this in the very near future - you can apply for early access using https://beta.autodesk.com/key/nestingpreview

[bverboort]

OUTSTANDING!!