Hi everyone,

I've tested Flow command as an "unfold tool". Sample file, attached. It seems to be precise way to get planar shape for DXF export which can be used for LASER Cut and CNC press machines.



BUT: Aluminium gives different outer dimensions after bending in comparison to stainless steel for instance; therefore unfolded shape has to be corrected in order to match dimension drawing. Software which can unfold CAD data allows change overall length of unfolded part by using coefficient which change only curved part of model, planar parts of model stay constant, therefore position of cut shape (holes) inside planar parts stay constant as well. This is useful for exporting DXF for different materials.

I've tried to correct unfolded shape via Flow - Stretch with changed length of target curve (line), but this subcommand change planar and "excurved" part of model equally.

Is it possible to add additional checkbox "Stretch radius only" into Flow command which equally change only curved (yellow) part of model? See attached picture, please.



Thanks for comments.

Mik