Keep traced faces – useful sheet metal option

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It is easy to transfer a flat sketch drawn on a plate face to the flattened state.

NoKeep traced faces

It is a bit different in the case of a 3D sketch or if you want to make a split line. By default, sketches are not transferred to the flat pattern when sketching in 3D.

HowKeep traced faces

How can this be changed?

First, create split lines.

Keep traced faces

In properties The unfolded model it must be noted Keep traced faces. This will allow the created split edges or text to move to a flattened state.

Keep traced faces

For cone-shaped bends, the text or split line is visible only in a flattened state, when the conical face is a wall analytical. To define, whether the wall is analytical, you will be able to create an axis after selecting a conical face.

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