When Do I Use Fold and Unfold vs. Flatten in SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal?

By Dave Bazinet on

Do you find yourself wondering what the difference is between the Fold & Unfold feature vs. the Flatten feature when working in SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal? Here’s how you distinguish which to use.


 
 
 
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In this Video Tech Tip, TriMech Application Engineer Dave Bazinet distinguishes uses for Fold and Unfold vs. Flatten in SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal. This video will clear up any confusion you might have and avoid future mistakes when deciding which feature to use in your project. Dave will provide time-saving guidance, so you can stop forcing things to work and avoid unnecessary re-working of your SOLIDWORKS 3D designs.

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