3d Model To Flat Pattern. After you create a flat pattern you can switch between the folded part state and the flat pattern. For creo 2 it will be in the floating tool bar at the top of the modeling view.
3d to 2d model flattening and patternmaking. For creo 2 it will be in the floating tool bar at the top of the modeling view. Under shett metal change the flat state instances and create a family table flat pattern tied to the shett metal part.
Flatten surface is only available in solidworks premium and is really the last chance for a part to be flattened from a 3d shape in automated way.
In creo 1 to create the 3d flat pattern go to file prepare model properties. Welcome to this blog on creating a flat pattern from a solid part with lots of complex folds. The orientation of this poly gon will be important later. In wf5 this was under edit setup.