topic how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF

jwhiteF8NZC — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:36:09 GMT

hello i am trying to take all the sheet metal parts i have in my design and make them into a 2d pattern DXF to cut out on a plasma table but seem to be over complicating it and would like to know if i can even do that as a group or what is the most efficient way to do it. i have tried create flat pattern but seem to be doing it wrong. i have attached a image of the project for reference. thank you for your time.

Re: how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF

TheCADWhisperer — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:32:56 GMT

@jwhiteF8NZC

Can you File>Export your *.f3d file to your local drive and then Attach it here to a Reply?

Are you using Personal License or are you using Commercial License?

Re: how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF

jwhiteF8NZC — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:12:24 GMT

Hello Mr. Whisperer,

thank you for responding. i have a commercial account i believe, i checked and it just says legacy so not sure but this project is personal and is not intended to be sold.

Re: how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF

Warmingup1953 — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:25:05 GMT

OK I have your file. Are you simply plasma cutting flat parts or will you be using a brake press to bend?

Re: how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF

jwhiteF8NZC — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:06:16 GMT

going to plasma cut everything that is flat and weld it all together. bout the only things I'm not cutting on the plasma are the legs, exhaust stack and lifting arms.

Re: how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF

jwhiteF8NZC — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:25:14 GMT

hello were you able to take a look at my issue? i was just looking for instruction on how to do it and not for you to do it for me if that helps.

Re: how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF

rosie_lucas1 — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:52:14 GMT

Hi @jwhiteF8NZC

I wanted to check in and see if you still needed assistance, or if you found a solution to your question already? Let us know if you need further assistance by providing an update or if you have found a solution, please share it with the community so other members who may have the same question could learn from your experience.

All the best,

Rosie | Community Manager

Re: how to make multiple sheet metal bodies in a design into a 2d DXF

jwhiteF8NZC — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:54:53 GMT

Hello Rosie,

no i have yet to hear back from any of the commentors and have not yet found a solution. i only need to know how to do it not for someone to do it for me.