Drawing View Problem

[Dman5]

I am creating a drawing using a clip that was
made using the sheet metal function. I placed a
few views of this clip on the drawing. I now need
a view of the clip flattened. Of course when I
do this all of the other views are shown flat. How
do I just show one view flat without affecting other
views? Thanks in advance.

 

[ShaggyPE]

In the drawing, Insert>View> Flat Pattern.

This will create a configuration in your model automatically. The configuration will have a name with FLAT-PATTERN in it.

The end result is a formed configuration (Default) and a flat pattern configuration.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

 

[Dman5]

Thanks for the response ShaggyPE,
However when I select Insert, I cannot locate
View, just drawing view. What am I doing wrong?
Do I create a view first?
Thanks again

 

[ShaggyPE]

Nope... I went from memory... it is Insert>Drawing View... the option for flat pattern will probably be in the options on the left side of the screen.

What version are you using?

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

 

[Dman5]

ShaggyPE,
I am using 2011 professional version.
I will try again.
Thanks

 

[Dman5]

I still do not see option for "flat pattern".
Maybe it is done another way on this version?

 

[ShaggyPE]

Okay... so I had to open SolidWorks to get the specific path:

From the drawing:

Insert> Drawing View> Model>

Select the model in the "Model View" pane on the left side of the screen. Hit the "next" arrow in the pane.

Within the orientation tab of the Model View pane, under "More Views" select Flat Pattern.

See attached image

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

 

[MadMango]

Is your model an actual "sheet metal" model with the right features to allow it to be unbent?

"Art without engineering is dreaming; Engineering without art is calculating."

Have you read faq731-376 to make the best use of these Forums?

 

[ShaggyPE]

I wondered that myself MM. I decided it was because he mentioned "flattened" in his OP.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

 

[Dman5]

I had to go to tools, options, and enable the view portion to "see" the flattened pattern. It works fine now. I really like this function. Thanks to all that responded!