Consider using a derived configuration, if configurations are already in use for a different purpose. Step 1. Create a new configuration of the assembly. This process is made very simple by utilizing multiple made mode–a extremely convenient and underutilized mate setting. Instead, we’ll manually move these components to a “flattened” orientation using configurations.

Because of this, the traditional Explode View command is not an easy solution. The biggest challenge here is aligning all flat components to the same orientation, despite their assembled position. For a faster alternative, keep reading!Ī faster way to manage this is to create an Exploded Flat View of the components in your assembly environment and then add this single view (containing all profiles) to the drawing. If your workflow involves exporting these profiles as part of one drawing, the traditional technique is to create a view of each component, which can later be exported to a 2D format. When sending an assembly with multiple 2D flat components to a cutting machine, organizing and outputting these profiles can be tedious.

In many industries, quick manufacturing turnaround is an important element of the design process.

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