Advanced Demo:
The Full ExactFlat for SolidWorks 3D to 2D Workflow
Explore the ExactFlat for SolidWorks 3D to 2D digital patterning workflow. Witness the seamless 3D CAD model import process followed by the creation of pattern pieces. Dive deep into ExactFlat's two-stage patterning approach: preflatteners and optimizer. Learn how preflatteners shape the pattern's foundation and how the strain map visualizes stress and sag. Discover how ExactFlat optimizes patterns for production, factoring in material properties. Witness the addition of features like notches, seams, and markings. Finally, see how pieces are efficiently nested on the marker and exported as a DXF file for cutting.
Table of Contents
Here’s the table of contents to the “The Full ExactFlat for SolidWorks 3D to 2D Workflow ” video. This video shows how to flatten from 3D to 2D with ExactFlat in SolidWorks and create sewing patterns. Use the links below to navigate to the section of interest or watch the entire video:
1:38:28 ExactFlat Options – Strain Legend
1:46:47 ExactFlat Options – Conversion
1:49:33 ExactFlat Options – Remesher
1:54:00 ExactFlat Options – Flattener
2:05:47 ExactFlat Options – Pattern
2:14:25 ExactFlat Options – Markers
2:26:36 ExactFlat Options – Costing
2:26:59 ExactFlat Options – Database
2:28:44 ExactFlat Options – Localization
2:29:34 Export Add-in Options
2:29:42 Import Add-In Options
2:29:55 Export Database Options
2:30:20 ExactFlat Database Manager
2:34:36 Seams, Hems, Bound Edges
2:37:17 Marking Feature
2:37:53 Material Layrules
2:38:56 Notch Type
2:39:43 Management Tools - Hardware Category
2:40:30 Management Tools - Hardware Types
2:42:50 Management Tools – Material Manager
2:48:19 Management Tools – Costing Manager
2:49:00 Management Tools – Export Profile Manager
2:53:45 Management Tools – Auto-Create Sketch Manager
2:54:18 Management Tools – Version Information
2:54:46 Production Manager
00:00 Introduction to ExactFlat and its Options and Configurations
0:50 Importing a Part in ExactFlat for SolidWorks
1:08 Requirements and Best Practices in Exactflat
5:03 Standard ExactFlat Workflow- Create Pieces
12:19 Convert to ExactFlat and Flatten the Part
13:28 Pre-flattening: Assign the Material to your Part
14:24 Stage 1 of Flattening - Pre-flattening
30:15 Assign the Material
30:45 Remesher and Adaptive Remesher
32:45 Stage 2 of Flattening - Optimizing the Pattern
37:12 The Patterning Process – Arrange the Pattern Pieces
41:07 Add Seams
45:00 Add Notches
52:18 Add Hems
55:07 Add Hardware
1:00:45 Add Markings
1:06:41 Add Grain Lines
1:09:50 Set up your Marker
1:18:04 Arrange the Pieces on the Marker
:25:45 Automatic Nesting
1:30:05 Export the Pattern to a DXF File
1:33:05 Create a Drawing for your Part
1:34:31 Add a Table
