Testing unfold in 3D
Command - Prb_Unfold
This command allows you to unfold a 3D part directly in the 3D model.
It will draw the unfolded plate if you select a starting face on which the unfold should be initiated.
Also the bend lines will be drawn on top of the unfolded plate.
Selecting the starting surface |
The resulting plate drawn on top of the starting surface |
This command will work on Parabuild profiles as well as generic 3D Solids.
This is a detailed explanation of each option in the dialog box :
Which type of objects should be unfolded :
Parabuild profiles - Enable this if you want to unfold Parabuild profiles
3D Solids - Enable this if you want to unfold generic AutoCAD/BricsCAD 3D solids. The selection method differs a bit from Parabuild profiles.
Unfold settings :
Settings to use for unfolding :
- Use the unfold settings below - When a Parabuild profile is unfolded, the profile's own settings will be ignored and the settings in this dialog box will be used
- Use the part's unfold settings - When a Parabuild profile is unfolded, the profile's own settings will be used if they are set. Otherwise, the settings in this dialog box will be used.
When a solid is selected, the settings in this dialog box will be used in either case.
Enable K-Factor override - Enter a value here if you want to specify a specific K-Factor for this part
Enable bend radius override - Enter a value here if you want to specify a specific bend radius for this part. This bend radius will only be used on sharp edges (not yet implemented).
Curve choice override - When unfolding, the bends are not only neutralized from the part, but also the part is flattened to a 2D plate. As a consequence, there are multiple ways in which the flattening can be done. These are the available options for the flattening :
- Minimum material - Always assume the minimum amount of material
- Maximum material - Always assume the maximum amount of material
The difference between minimum and maximum material is most easily explained with an example :
A. is the part being flattened to 2D
B. is the resulting plate after choosing the minimum material option.
C. is the resulting plate after choosing the maximum material option.
- Top surface of the unfolded part - Always assume the top surface of the part
- Bottom surface of the unfolded part - Always assume the bottom surface of the part
Unfold results :
Draw plate - When this is enabled, the unfold result will be drawn as a Parabuild plate
Draw strip - When this is enabled, the unfold result will be drawn as a Parabuild strip (plate shaped member / profile)