Solid Edge Part Type Library
SaveAsFlatDXFEx Method
Solid Edge Part Type Library > Models Collection : SaveAsFlatDXFEx Method
Specifies the name of the exported file. The file extension can be .dxf, .par, or .psm.
Specifies the input face.
Specifies the input edge. The edge must be part of the input face.
Specifies the input vertex. The vertex must be part of the input face.
Indicates to use existing flat pattern if there is one and it is up to date otherwise it uses the face, edge and vertex information.
Description
Creates a flat pattern file from specified geometry.
Syntax
Visual Basic
Public Sub SaveAsFlatDXFEx( _
   ByVal FileName As String, _
   ByVal Face As Object, _
   ByVal Edge As Object, _
   ByVal Vertex As Object, _
   ByVal UseFlatPatternModel As Boolean _
)
Parameters
FileName
Specifies the name of the exported file. The file extension can be .dxf, .par, or .psm.
Face
Specifies the input face.
Edge
Specifies the input edge. The edge must be part of the input face.
Vertex
Specifies the input vertex. The vertex must be part of the input face.
UseFlatPatternModel
Indicates to use existing flat pattern if there is one and it is up to date otherwise it uses the face, edge and vertex information.
Remarks
The new file can be a Solid Edge part file, a Solid Edge sheet metal file, or an AutoCAD file.  Face does not have to be planar and vertex is not mandatory.
See Also

Models Collection  | Models Members  | Solid Edge ST3 - What's New

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