flat pattern

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone,

A quick question about flat patterns and dxf files.

I currently flatten my sheet metal parts then export them to dxf.  someone then open it up in autocad to put into our profiling software.

The question which I have not been able to answer is,  is it possible for the bend lines to be exported onto the dxf file so we can separate them straight from the burnerwhich want bending and which don't?

thanks for your help

[mdavis22569]

yup ...depends on how you export them

You're doing Export Face correct?

What happens if you save copy as DXF?

[Anonymous]

Check out this app. https://apps.autodesk.com/INVNTOR/en/Detail/Index?id=9179175956847245174&appLang=en&os=Win32_64

[mdavis22569 · Accepted solution]

You should be able too ..here is an example (excuse how I open the DWG )

Just need to set your linetypes 

[Anonymous]

Yes I am exporting from face.

I cannot see an option to save as dxf

also cannot save when in flat pattern mode

[mdavis22569]

You can see it in the video ...

You have no option in the drop down for save copy as