The cuts made along the fold lines are controlled by the " Sketch Block " feature. You can create and customize your own blocks as long as you meet two conditions:

  • The insertion point must correspond to the point used for positioning at the end of the fold line.
  • Include one, and only one, construction line that will help orient the block relative to the fold line.

Example:

Creating a 2-mm polygonal shape.


 


During positioning, the MarkFoldLines tool analyzes the fold lines and applies two constraints to position the sketch block:

  • First constraint:
    • A parallel constraint between the construction line and the fold line.
  • 2nd constraint:
    • If the bend line is located inside the sheet metal (for example, in the case of bends with a tear), a constraint is applied to ensure that the block insertion point coincides with the end of the bend line.


 


    • If the bend line coincides with the edge of the sheet metal, an intersection constraint is applied between the block's insertion point and the edge.