Sheet metal

[a20oligr]

Hi! I have a problem when creating a face on the latest sketch. I want the new sketch to be "connected" to the other parts, with an 25 degree angle (as the other gables). I don't understand why it can't make a face, because I can't see any breaks(?) in the sketch.

[JDMather]

@a20oligr 

What is the name of the Sketch?

I see lots of other errors in technique.

Try creating a Flat Pattern.

Your Sketch7 is not fully defined and Face2 does not make logical sense.

[SBix26 · Accepted solution]

Here's my attempt at starting from scratch.  I used Contour Flange twice and Face twice, no Flanges, no Folds.  I also modeled half of it and mirrored the solid body at the end to avoid extra work.  As someone here (@JDMather) used to post frequently: "Get lazy!".

I don't know how you plan to have this constructed, but the attached file (Inventor 2023 format) unfolds into one piece, though with a lot of material waste.

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Sam B

Inventor Pro 2026 | Windows 11 Home 24H2

[a20oligr]

Thank you for your feedback, it was very helpful! 🙂