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Flat pattern always flipped

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:15:41 GMT

This is actually in Inventor pro not fusion 360 but im thinking the solution may be the same. Whenever I create a flat pattern so i can export the file to sheetcam it flips and give me a reverse image. So everything I cut has the dross a cleanup on the wrong side, id prefer cleanup to be on the back even if it is minor.

Any ideas on how to change this setting?

Re: Flat pattern always flipped

CadManagerMoffatNZ — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:24:56 GMT

Hi Carter

you need to use the "A-Side" definition.

In your part (before you create a flat pattern) start the A-Side Command and pick the "Up / Good (If you using coated stainless steel). The flat pattern will now develop with this face up.

Hope this helps.

Re: Flat pattern always flipped

JDMather — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:52:45 GMT

Other than setting the A-side, you can right click on the Flat Pattern node>Edit Definition and Flip.

Re: Flat pattern always flipped

johnsonshiue — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 23:50:37 GMT

Hi! Inventor and Fusion do share some similarity in Sheet Metal but there are differences. Please share the file here so forum experts can take a look and understand the behavior better.

Many thanks!

Re: Flat pattern always flipped

hyperCut — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 06:50:24 GMT

Also have this problem in Fusion 360 but looks like fusion 360 does not have this option to change it ?

Re: Flat pattern always flipped

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:24:50 GMT

If you place the flat pattern on a drawing does the "front" come out correctly or flipped? If it comes out flipped in this case then the others recommending A-Side are correct, however if it is correct when you do this there may be a setting in the export configuration. I had an issue at one point where every time I did an "export face" the part would be upside down. In my situation all I had to do was edit an export configuration to not flip on export. While I haven't used sheetcam, Inventor Nesting can also flip on import depending on the configuration used, so you may want to look at import settings if they are there.