SOLIDWORKS SHEET METAL OPTIONS – SOLIDWORKS 2017
In previous SOLIDWORKS versions, there were no Sheet Metal Bodies options.
In SOLIDWORKS 2017, there is now a global setting that can control whether sheet metal bodies follow the parameters defined in the Sheet Metal folder in the FeatureTree.
You can find these new selects in Tools>Options>Document Properties>Sheet Metal. Notice the new selections under New Sheet Metal Bodies.
- Override Default Parameter
- Override Bend Allowance Parameters
- Override Auto Relief Parameters
When all options are cleared, all individual body sheet metal parameters are driven by the
settings in the Sheet Metal Folder.
When selected, these options override the Sheet Metal folder parameters. In the example
below, I selected Override default parameters and Override auto relief parameters.
You can make one selection or a combination of selections. What’s cool here is you can then save this as a part template. You can have as many templates with whatever options you choose.
I hope this part of the What’s New gives you a better understanding of the new features and functions of SOLIDWORKS 2017.
