New Sheet, Rectangular (3-D SM)

Sheet Metal > New > Create base sheet (main part)

Sheet Metal > New > Base > Sub-part

A rectangular base sheet can be created as a main part or a sub-part. To create a sub-part, you first need to create a main assembly with a subordinate assembly. If the assembly is then active, the base sheet is subordinated to the assembly once you have selected the function.

Proceed as follows:

Choose the Base sheet, resp. Base sheet > Sub-part function.

The Base sheet window opens.

Enter the width and depth of the sheet, the sheet thickness, the bend radius and angle.

The bend radius and the bend angle are copied to the technology data and do not take effect until you add a flange.

To switch off feature logging during creation of this base sheet, activate the corresponding checkbox . By default, Feature Technology is active.

You can also save sheet parts as referenced parts. To do this, activate the Referenced checkbox. After fitting, you are prompted to save the referenced base sheet. For more detailed information about referencing, see the HiCAD 3-D Help.

The name of the sheet is generated automatically. You can overwrite it in the text field.

Choose OK to confirm your entries.

The base sheet is displayed.

Choose a fitting point on the base sheet and the corresponding point for it in the drawing.

Right-click to place the base sheet in the coordinate origin.