About Flat Pattern Representations
Flat pattern representations allow you to create a simplified representation of a sheet metal part in the flatten, fully unbent, state. The Master representation can remain in the formed, bent state. You can include the flat pattern representation in a combined view. When you display Combined Views, you can toggle between views and see how the flat piece is affected by modifications to the master representation.
1. Use one of the methods below to create a flat pattern simplified representation.
◦ Click the arrow next to 
Flat Pattern and click 
Create Representation.
Flat Pattern and click Create Representation.◦ Click in the Flat Pattern Preview window.
in the Flat Pattern Preview window.The Make Flat Representation dialog box opens.
2. Accept the default name or type a new name and click Create.
 | You can use the flat_simp_rep_name configuration option to set the default name for flat representations. |
The flat representation appears in the Simp Rep tab of the View Manager. To create a combined view with the flat representation, click All and create a new combined view. Click to select the Display combined views check box to display combined views.