Creating flat pattern with details

[Anonymous]

I am modeling some sheet metal parts and I want to be able to create a flat pattern drawing that includes all the neccesary details for forming. Bend line distances and angles. I have figured out how to manually add linear measurements, but not the required bend angle. is there a way to do this? automate it? Also the hole sizes are important.  

Thanks.

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

To call out the bend angles, in the flat pattern drawing, you use the Table function.  The table automatically recognizes the drawing view as a flat pattern and gives you the bend angles and direction.  You can modify the callout locations by dragging and add a leader.  Hole dimensions are like any other drawing.  Take a look at the Screencast.

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much! That clarified everything.

David.