topic Redefining a flat pattern in Inventor Forum

Redefining a flat pattern

D_kieftY8FXA — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:21:01 GMT

Heya,

Ive been running into the issue that i am unable to redefine the flat pattern like i used to by right clicking on the flat pattern and selecting EDIT FLAT PATTERN DEFINITION which allowed me to vertically or horizontally align an edge.

Please advise how to do this in the newer version of 2026 since it seem this button has been removed

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

kacper.suchomski — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:15:56 GMT

I don't have access to version 2026, but this feature is still available in version 2027.

Can you share the file and screenshots?

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

CCarreiras — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:37:24 GMT

Hi!

The option is still there in 2026:

Actually, is the same option to every version...

Reboot your system an d try again...

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

johnsonshiue — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:21:28 GMT

Hi! Does this part contain a non-Primary Model State? Please share the ipt file. I would like to understand the Edit Flat Pattern issue better. It should work regardless

Many thanks!

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

D_kieftY8FXA — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:50:17 GMT

I have included the file and a screenshot showing the issue

As you can see it doesnt give the option to redefine the flat pattern

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

CCarreiras — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:49:02 GMT

Using your file and 2026 version, the option is available:

If this is the orientation you need, Check the part attached.

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

MattH_Work — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:22:29 GMT

Do you use Factory Design tools

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/factory-design-utilities-forum/inventor-2026-2-factory-design-2026-1-issue-with-sheet-metal/td-p/13948631

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

D_kieftY8FXA — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:47:10 GMT

Yes i have done this and it seems i got it back after closing everything (Including the factory environment). and re-opening the part seperately. after which i opened the factory environment again and it removed the button oncen more. so indeed the issue lies with the factory environment breaking the option entirely

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

D_kieftY8FXA — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:48:21 GMT

Is this sill an issue in 2027?

Re: Redefining a flat pattern

MattH_Work — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:06:50 GMT

Don't have the Factory 2027 tools installed at the moment, so cannot check; however still a problem with Inventor 2026.3 & Factory 2026.1.2 ( both latest for 2026 )