About the Flatten Form User Interface
The
Flatten Form user interface consists of commands, tabs, and shortcut menus. Click
Model >
Form >
Flatten Form to access the Flatten Form tool.
Commands
• —Automatically select all form feature references to flatten.
• —Manually select individual surface and form feature references to flatten.
• Form feature reference collector—When manual is selected, activates reference collector.
Tabs
• Forms—When manual is selected, displays references in the collector.
• Options—Displays the Project cuts and holes check box to allow projecting cuts and holes on the form to the flattened form.
• Properties—Displays detailed feature information:
◦ Name—Shows a name for the feature.
◦ —Shows feature information in a browser.
Shortcut Menus
Right-click the graphics window to access the shortcut commands:
• Clear—Removes all references from the collector.
• Manual Selection—Activates manual selection of individual surface and form feature references.
• Automatic Selection—Activates automatic selection of all surface and form feature references.