https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/insertion-of-component-into-flat-pattern-not-supported-yet-when/m-p/9449323#M114179 <P>I have several sheet metal flat patterns that require the same complex tab construction in different locations.&nbsp; I am not concerned with how the 3D model looks.&nbsp; I know the tabs will be out of the way when the parts are made.&nbsp; I have saved the tab as a model that I can import into the other models and align them where they need to go.&nbsp; I have used the unfold command and attached the tabs that way, but it would be faster and easier to attach them in the flat pattern.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is this a feature that can be added in the future?&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The tabs disappearing when I close out the flat pattern would be fine.&nbsp; As of right now, when the object refolds, sometimes, not every time, Fusion cannot comprehend the bend of these tabs.&nbsp; It shows an error and refuses to finish the pattern.&nbsp; Would this same thing happen with the flat pattern layout?&nbsp; &nbsp;</P> Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:15:51 GMT AutoCADforJohn 2020-04-17T01:15:51Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/insertion-of-component-into-flat-pattern-not-supported-yet-when/m-p/9449323#M114179 <P>I have several sheet metal flat patterns that require the same complex tab construction in different locations.&nbsp; I am not concerned with how the 3D model looks.&nbsp; I know the tabs will be out of the way when the parts are made.&nbsp; I have saved the tab as a model that I can import into the other models and align them where they need to go.&nbsp; I have used the unfold command and attached the tabs that way, but it would be faster and easier to attach them in the flat pattern.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is this a feature that can be added in the future?&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The tabs disappearing when I close out the flat pattern would be fine.&nbsp; As of right now, when the object refolds, sometimes, not every time, Fusion cannot comprehend the bend of these tabs.&nbsp; It shows an error and refuses to finish the pattern.&nbsp; Would this same thing happen with the flat pattern layout?&nbsp; &nbsp;</P> Fri, 17 Apr 2020 01:15:51 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/insertion-of-component-into-flat-pattern-not-supported-yet-when/m-p/9449323#M114179 AutoCADforJohn 2020-04-17T01:15:51Z