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Don't worry James - welcome to the club with a big membership

Thanks for the offer Dariusz. Kevin came back to say there was a bug in the translator. Meanwhile I have sent you the files to see what you come up with. Many thanks, Harley Ooops - getting this

Oh, that easy huh! Thanks Malcolm

Hi all, I can't find the control to disable the information fields coming up under the cross hair cursor like below. I actually don't mind them, but they make moving the cross-hair around the screen quite jerky and slower. Thanks

Thanks Dariusz. It works slightly better, BUT, there are still problems with holes, cut-outs etc Plus when imported in ACIS, the assemblies in relation to each other are skewiff.

File sent Kevin.

Hi all, I often get STP files coming in with surfaces missing. They're a PITA to fix. I tried Surface-->Patch surface - that didn't work well. Is there a simple quick way to fix these so they're solid? STP missing surfaces.ics

Thanks Kevin, Does that work in CAXA? Cheers - Harley

Thanks Kevin.

Hi all, The video explains the problem. Harley Convert to sheetmetal part.mp4

Thanks Malcolm.

Hi Kevin, You said you'd update this when IC2023 came out with some more new tools. Have you had a chance to do this yet ? Harley

Video 4 45 degree EXTRENAL mitred flange.mp4

Video 3 45 degree INTERNAL mitred flange.mp4

Video 2 90 degree external mitred flange.mp4

Hi all, Further to my previous videos about working out left or right for corner reliefs, I decided to show you how I go about determining corner relief values on two ( or more ) sheet metal plates requiring internal or external mitred flanges. There are 4 videos, so it pays to look at them in sequence. I'm new at doing videos so take it easy on me won't you 90 degree internal mitred flange.mp4 More on bend reliefs for mitres on separate sheets.ics

NOTE! The earlier video I made, had a major mistake. This has now been corrected ( noted May 22 20:24 GMT ) Here is a tip for those of you wanting to know which bend is affected when making closed reliefs. NOTE! The text 'Left' and 'Right' is only shown here to demonstrate which side is affected. Obviously you'd never put these texts on your actual model, In addition, Malcolm has kindly lent me his handy ICS file which shows bend directions and 'look-at faces' to share with you. Sheet metal bend reliefs left or right.mp4 Sheet metal bend reliefs left or right part 2.mp4 Sheet Metal - Bend Corner Reliefs - Look At Face - 20230522.ics

Here ya go. SAC st st pocket.mp4 SAC St St Pockets.ics

Goodness me. Shows how far behind the times I am then What's the upshot then? Can we export/import .fc files or not now? Harley

Is there any trick with sketched patterns..... Hold the bus! I think the way to do this is already covered in part 2 of your structured tray series..

Hi Spencer - yes that was me who asked and it doesn't look promising.

Hi Malcolm, Is there any trick with sketched patterns to start the pattern at the centre, have a set distance between that does not vary ( say e.g. 20mm ), is bi-directional and the end gaps thus becomes variable ( but equal )?

Thanks Malcolm, This is extremely helpful to me and I am sure others will benefit also. Harley

Hi Gigi, What are the inside ( or outside ) dimensions please? I'll make the sheet metal outer model. Also material thickness, min inside bend radius and K factor. I'll assume a symmetrical shape unless you say otherwise.

Sorry, can't help you. I have the most up to date version of ICS.