topic Re: Flattened Pattern to step in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Flattened Pattern to step

dankendall313 — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:23:52 GMT

Can anyone help me with a work around? It seems that Fusion will not export a flattened pattern to a step. This is necessary to inspect the laser cut piece before bending used laser scanner.

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g-andresen — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:58:25 GMT

Hi,

File > Export > select STEP !

günther

Re: Flattened Pattern to step

etfrench — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:04:00 GMT

Will 'Save as Mesh' give you a result you can use?

Here is the mesh imported back into the original file.

Re: Flattened Pattern to step

jhackney1972 — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:08:02 GMT

A Flat Pattern, as you say, not export to a STEP but a sheet metal model, that is in an Unfold state will. The Screencast will explain.

Re: Flattened Pattern to step

dankendall313 — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:51:20 GMT

Thats great! Thank you.

Re: Flattened Pattern to step

jhackney1972 — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:12:16 GMT

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Re: Flattened Pattern to step

hamid.sh. — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 01:59:37 GMT

@jhackney1972 's exporting from unfold is easier, but you can also export from flat pattern. In a new file you can insert flat pattern as Derive (select Flat Pattern from Browser):

Insert Derive brings flat pattern body to the new file. Now export from this file: