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Hello, Is there a way to use the "Delete/Keep Body" command in the Sheet Metal Flattened mode? The icon is disabled in the Direct Editing toolbar.

No possible at the moment as you can have only one body flattened at a time.

What are you trying to accomplish..?

AlexLachance wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 7:50 am What are you trying to accomplish..?

We occasionally have sheet metal parts with features that need cleaned up in the flattened state to produce a dxf. Sometimes as simple as deleting face of chamfered holes. Others get a bit more creative. Configurations kinda stink for this, adding features when the flat pattern is active is pretty handy. Sometimes I end up with a construction body, usually a surface that I'd like to simply remove when done. I think I can use other method, derived curve or something that doesn't create a body should also usually work.

I would insert an unfold feature, create modifying features as needed, and finish it with a fold feature. You can then suppress or unsuppress all that as needed. Put it all in a folder (ha) so you can suppress it all easily. Create a configuration where the folder is unsuppressed, another with it suppressed.

Dwight

Dwight wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:30 pm I would insert an unfold feature, create modifying features as needed, and finish it with a fold feature. You can then suppress or unsuppress all that as needed. Put it all in a folder (ha) so you can suppress it all easily. Create a configuration where the folder is unsuppressed, another with it suppressed.

Dwight

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That's pretty much what we're doing when the edits/simplifications cannot be done in flatten state. Extra config is extra hassle. Just looking for simpler methods.

Configs, follow production process.
Punch/Laser
Counter sink, tap, chamfer
Forming
etc.

Don't remember if you can sketch and extrude (boss/cut) in flat in SW.
Yea, IV can do that