SheetmetalManager Class¶

class NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetmetalManager¶

Bases: object

Represents an object that manages sheetmetal features

To obtain an instance of this class, refer to NXOpen.Features.FeatureCollection

New in version NX4.0.0.

Methods¶

Method	Description
CreateAdvancedFlangeBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.AdvancedFlangeBuilder`
CreateBeadFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Bead feature Builder
CreateBendFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Bend feature Builder
CreateBendListBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BendListBuilder`
CreateBendListItemBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BendListItemBuilder` BendListItemBuilder objects will be created and populated in the BendListBuilder when bend information of a flat pattern view is populated.
CreateBendTaperBuilder	Create a NXSM Bend taper feature Builder
CreateBreakCornerFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Break Corner feature Builder
CreateBridgeTransitionBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BridgeTransitionBuilder`
CreateCleanUpUtilityBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.CleanUpUtilityBuilder`
CreateClosedCornerFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Closed Corner feature Builder
CreateContourFlangeFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Contour Flange feature Builder
CreateConvertToSheetmetalFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Convert To Sheetmetal feature Builder
CreateDimpleFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Dimple feature Builder
CreateDrawnCutoutFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Drawn Cutout feature Builder
CreateEdgeRipFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Edge Rip feature Builder
CreateEditBendBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.EditBendBuilder`
CreateEditCornerBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.EditCornerBuilder`
CreateExportFlatPatternBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ExportFlatPatternBuilder`
CreateFlangeFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Flange feature Builder
CreateFlatPatternBuilder	Create a NXSM Flat Pattern feature Builder
CreateFlatSolidFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Flat Solid feature Builder
CreateFlexibleCableBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.FlexibleCableBuilder`
CreateGussetBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder`
CreateHemFlangeFeatureBuilder	Create hem flange feature builder
CreateJogFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Jog feature Builder
CreateJoggleBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.JoggleBuilder`
CreateLighteningCutoutBuilder	Creates a `Features.SheetMetal.LighteningCutoutBuilder`
CreateLoftedFlangeFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Lofted Flange feature Builder
CreateLouverFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Louver feature Builder
CreateMetaformBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.MetaformBuilder`
CreateMigratedPanelFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Migrated Panel feature Builder
CreateMultiFlangeBuilder	Creates a `Features.SheetMetal.MultiFlangeBuilder`
CreateNormalCutoutFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Normal Cutout feature Builder
CreateRebendFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Rebend feature builder
CreateResizeBendAngleBuilder	Creates Resize Bend Angle Builder
CreateResizeBendRadiusFeatureBuilder	Create a Resize Bend Radius Builder
CreateResizeNeutralFactorBuilder	Creates Resize Neutral Factor Builder
CreateSheetMetalFromSolidBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetMetalFromSolidBuilder`
CreateSolidPunchBuilder	Creates a `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SolidPunchBuilder`
CreateTabFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Tab feature Builder
CreateThreeBendCornerFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Three Bend Corner feature Builder
CreateUnbendFeatureBuilder	Create a NXSM Unbend feature builder
GetBendParameters	Bend region parameters.
GetBodyThickness	Thickness of sheet metal body.
GetFaceLayer	Sheet metal face layer
GetFaceType	Sheet metal face type
GetInnerBendFaces	Get inner bend faces.
GetOppositeFace	Opposite face to bend, web or deform face.
IsSheetmetalBody	Is a sheet metal body.
IsThicknessEdge	Check if this edge is a thickness edge

Method Detail¶

CreateAdvancedFlangeBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateAdvancedFlangeBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.AdvancedFlangeBuilder

Signature CreateAdvancedFlangeBuilder(joggle)

Parameters:	joggle (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) –
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.AdvancedFlangeBuilder`

New in version NX11.0.0.

License requirements: adv_sheet_metal_dsgn (“ADVANCED SHEET METAL DESIGN”)

CreateBeadFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateBeadFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Bead feature Builder

Signature CreateBeadFeatureBuilder(bead)

Parameters:	bead (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Bead for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Bead
Returns:	BeadBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BeadBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateBendFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateBendFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Bend feature Builder

Signature CreateBendFeatureBuilder(bend)

Parameters:	bend (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Bend for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Bend
Returns:	Bend object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BendBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateBendListBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateBendListBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BendListBuilder

Signature CreateBendListBuilder()

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BendListBuilder`

New in version NX12.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”) OR nx_flexible_pcb (“NX Flexible PCB”)

CreateBendListItemBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateBendListItemBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BendListItemBuilder BendListItemBuilder objects will be created and populated in the BendListBuilder when bend information of a flat pattern view is populated.

User should never need to create or delete BendListItemBuilder object on its own.

Signature CreateBendListItemBuilder()

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BendListItemBuilder`

New in version NX12.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”) OR nx_flexible_pcb (“NX Flexible PCB”)

CreateBendTaperBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateBendTaperBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Bend taper feature Builder

Signature CreateBendTaperBuilder(bendTaper)

Parameters:	bendTaper (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Bend Taper for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Bend Taper
Returns:	Bend Taper object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BendTaperBuilder`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateBreakCornerFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateBreakCornerFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Break Corner feature Builder

Signature CreateBreakCornerFeatureBuilder(brcorner)

Parameters:	brcorner (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Break Corner for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Break Corner
Returns:	BrcornerBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BreakCornerBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateBridgeTransitionBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateBridgeTransitionBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BridgeTransitionBuilder

Signature CreateBridgeTransitionBuilder(transition)

Parameters:	transition – The Bridge Transition feature for which builder needs to be constructed.

NULL for creating a new Bridge Transition :type transition: NXOpen.Features.Feature :returns: Bridge Transition Builder :rtype: NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.BridgeTransitionBuilder

New in version NX5.0.2.

License requirements: nx_flexible_pcb (“NX Flexible PCB”) OR nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateCleanUpUtilityBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateCleanUpUtilityBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.CleanUpUtilityBuilder

Signature CreateCleanUpUtilityBuilder()

Returns:	Clean-Up Utility Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.CleanUpUtilityBuilder`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateClosedCornerFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateClosedCornerFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Closed Corner feature Builder

Signature CreateClosedCornerFeatureBuilder(closedCorner)

Parameters:	closedCorner (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Closed Corner for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Closed Corner
Returns:	Closed Corner object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ClosedCornerBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateContourFlangeFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateContourFlangeFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Contour Flange feature Builder

Signature CreateContourFlangeFeatureBuilder(contourFlange)

Parameters:	contourFlange (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Contour Flange for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Contour Flange
Returns:	ContourFlangeBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ContourFlangeBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateConvertToSheetmetalFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateConvertToSheetmetalFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Convert To Sheetmetal feature Builder

Signature CreateConvertToSheetmetalFeatureBuilder(convertToSheetMetal)

Parameters:	convertToSheetMetal (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Convert To Sheetmetal feature for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for converting a part for the first time
Returns:	Convert To Sheetmetal Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ConvertToSheetmetalBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateDimpleFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateDimpleFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Dimple feature Builder

Signature CreateDimpleFeatureBuilder(dimple)

Parameters:	dimple (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Dimple for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new dimple
Returns:	DimpleBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.DimpleBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateDrawnCutoutFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateDrawnCutoutFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Drawn Cutout feature Builder

Signature CreateDrawnCutoutFeatureBuilder(dCutout)

Parameters:	dCutout (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Drawn Cutout for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Drawn Cutout
Returns:	DrawnCutoutBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.DrawnCutoutBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateEdgeRipFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateEdgeRipFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Edge Rip feature Builder

Signature CreateEdgeRipFeatureBuilder(edgeRip)

Parameters:	edgeRip (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Edge Rip for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Edge Rip
Returns:	Edge Rip Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.EdgeRipBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateEditBendBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateEditBendBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.EditBendBuilder

Signature CreateEditBendBuilder(editBend)

Parameters:	editBend (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – `NXOpen.Features.EditBend` to be edited
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.EditBendBuilder`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateEditCornerBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateEditCornerBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.EditCornerBuilder

Signature CreateEditCornerBuilder()

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.EditCornerBuilder`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateExportFlatPatternBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateExportFlatPatternBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ExportFlatPatternBuilder

Signature CreateExportFlatPatternBuilder()

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ExportFlatPatternBuilder`

New in version NX8.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”) OR nx_flexible_pcb (“NX Flexible PCB”)

CreateFlangeFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateFlangeFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Flange feature Builder

Signature CreateFlangeFeatureBuilder(dCutout)

Parameters:	dCutout (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Flange for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Flange
Returns:	FlangeBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.FlangeBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateFlatPatternBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateFlatPatternBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Flat Pattern feature Builder

Signature CreateFlatPatternBuilder(flatPattern)

Parameters:	flatPattern (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Flat Pattern for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Flat Pattern
Returns:	Flat Pattern object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.FlatPatternBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateFlatSolidFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateFlatSolidFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Flat Solid feature Builder

Signature CreateFlatSolidFeatureBuilder(flatSolid)

Parameters:	flatSolid (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Contour Flange for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Flat Solid
Returns:	Flat Solid object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.FlatSolidBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateFlexibleCableBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateFlexibleCableBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.FlexibleCableBuilder

Signature CreateFlexibleCableBuilder(flexibleCable)

Parameters:	flexibleCable – The Flexible Cable feature for which builder needs to be constructed.

NULL for creating a new Flexible Cable. :type flexibleCable: NXOpen.Features.Feature :returns: Flexible Cable Builder object :rtype: NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.FlexibleCableBuilder

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: nx_flexible_pcb (“NX Flexible PCB”)

CreateGussetBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateGussetBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder

Signature CreateGussetBuilder(gusset)

Parameters:	gusset (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – `NXOpen.Features.Gusset` to be edited
Returns:	Gusset Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateHemFlangeFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateHemFlangeFeatureBuilder¶

Create hem flange feature builder

Signature CreateHemFlangeFeatureBuilder(hemFalnge)

Parameters:	hemFalnge (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Hem Flange feature for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Hem Flange
Returns:	Hem Flange Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.HemFlangeBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateJogFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateJogFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Jog feature Builder

Signature CreateJogFeatureBuilder(jog)

Parameters:	jog (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Jog for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Jog
Returns:	JogBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.JogBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateJoggleBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateJoggleBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.JoggleBuilder

Signature CreateJoggleBuilder(joggle)

Parameters:	joggle (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) –
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.JoggleBuilder`

New in version NX11.0.0.

License requirements: adv_sheet_metal_dsgn (“ADVANCED SHEET METAL DESIGN”)

CreateLighteningCutoutBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateLighteningCutoutBuilder¶

Creates a Features.SheetMetal.LighteningCutoutBuilder

Signature CreateLighteningCutoutBuilder(lighteningCutout)

Parameters:	lighteningCutout (`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.LighteningCutout`) – `Features.SheetMetal.LighteningCutout` to be edited
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.LighteningCutoutBuilder`

New in version NX11.0.0.

License requirements: adv_sheet_metal_dsgn (“ADVANCED SHEET METAL DESIGN”)

CreateLoftedFlangeFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateLoftedFlangeFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Lofted Flange feature Builder

Signature CreateLoftedFlangeFeatureBuilder(lflange)

Parameters:	lflange (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Lofted Flange for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new LoftedFlange
Returns:	LoftedFlangeBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.LoftedFlangeBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateLouverFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateLouverFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Louver feature Builder

Signature CreateLouverFeatureBuilder(louver)

Parameters:	louver (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Louver for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Louver
Returns:	LouverBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.LouverBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateMetaformBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateMetaformBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.MetaformBuilder

Signature CreateMetaformBuilder(metaform)

Parameters:	metaform (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – `NXOpen.Features.Metaform` to be edited
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.MetaformBuilder`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: adv_sheet_metal_dsgn (“ADVANCED SHEET METAL DESIGN”)

CreateMigratedPanelFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateMigratedPanelFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Migrated Panel feature Builder

Signature CreateMigratedPanelFeatureBuilder(migratedPanel)

Parameters:	migratedPanel (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Migrated Panel feature for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for converting a part for the first time
Returns:	Migrated Panel Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.MigratedPanelBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateMultiFlangeBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateMultiFlangeBuilder¶

Creates a Features.SheetMetal.MultiFlangeBuilder

Signature CreateMultiFlangeBuilder(multiFlange)

Parameters:	multiFlange (`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.MultiFlange`) – `Features.SheetMetal.MultiFlange` to be edited
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.MultiFlangeBuilder`

New in version NX12.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”) OR nx_flexible_pcb (“NX Flexible PCB”) OR nx_ship_detail (“Ship Detail Design”)

CreateNormalCutoutFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateNormalCutoutFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Normal Cutout feature Builder

Signature CreateNormalCutoutFeatureBuilder(ncutout)

Parameters:	ncutout (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Normal Cutout for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Normal Cutout
Returns:	NormalCutoutBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.NormalCutoutBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateRebendFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateRebendFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Rebend feature builder

Signature CreateRebendFeatureBuilder(rebend)

Parameters:	rebend (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Rebend for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Rebend
Returns:	Rebend object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.RebendBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateResizeBendAngleBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateResizeBendAngleBuilder¶

Creates Resize Bend Angle Builder

Signature CreateResizeBendAngleBuilder(resizeBendAngle)

Parameters:	resizeBendAngle (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Resize Bend Angle feature for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Resize Bend Angle
Returns:	Resize Bend Angle Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ResizeBendAngleBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateResizeBendRadiusFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateResizeBendRadiusFeatureBuilder¶

Create a Resize Bend Radius Builder

Signature CreateResizeBendRadiusFeatureBuilder(resizeBendRadius)

Parameters:	resizeBendRadius (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The ResizeBendRadius feature for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new ResizeBendRadius
Returns:	ResizeBendRadius Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ResizeBendRadiusBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateResizeNeutralFactorBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateResizeNeutralFactorBuilder¶

Creates Resize Neutral Factor Builder

Signature CreateResizeNeutralFactorBuilder(resizeNeutralFactor)

Parameters:	resizeNeutralFactor (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Resize Neutral Factor feature for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Resize Neutral Factor feature
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ResizeNeutralFactorBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateSheetMetalFromSolidBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateSheetMetalFromSolidBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetMetalFromSolidBuilder

Signature CreateSheetMetalFromSolidBuilder(sheetMetalFromSolid)

Parameters:	sheetMetalFromSolid (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetalFromSolid` to be edited
Returns:	Sheet Metal from Solid Builder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetMetalFromSolidBuilder`

New in version NX6.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateSolidPunchBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateSolidPunchBuilder¶

Creates a NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SolidPunchBuilder

Signature CreateSolidPunchBuilder(solidPunch)

Parameters:	solidPunch (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – `NXOpen.Features.Feature` to be edited
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SolidPunchBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateTabFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateTabFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Tab feature Builder

Signature CreateTabFeatureBuilder(tab)

Parameters:	tab (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Tab for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Tab
Returns:	TabBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.TabBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateThreeBendCornerFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateThreeBendCornerFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Three Bend Corner feature Builder

Signature CreateThreeBendCornerFeatureBuilder(threeBendCorner)

Parameters:	threeBendCorner (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Three Bend Corner for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Three Bend Corner
Returns:	ThreeBendCornerBuilder object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.ThreeBendCornerBuilder`

New in version NX4.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

CreateUnbendFeatureBuilder¶

SheetmetalManager.CreateUnbendFeatureBuilder¶

Create a NXSM Unbend feature builder

Signature CreateUnbendFeatureBuilder(unbend)

Parameters:	unbend (`NXOpen.Features.Feature`) – The Unbend for which builder needs to be constructed. NULL for creating a new Unbend
Returns:	Unbend object
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.UnbendBuilder`

New in version NX5.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

GetBendParameters¶

SheetmetalManager.GetBendParameters¶

Bend region parameters.

The values are calculated from the inner face of bend region. The radius and angle values are returned in part units. This function will raise an exception of the face is not a valid bend face.

Signature GetBendParameters(bendFace)

Parameters:	bendFace (`NXOpen.Face`) – The face to query. This can be outer or inner bend face
Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetmetalBendParameters`

New in version NX5.0.2.

License requirements: None.

GetBodyThickness¶

SheetmetalManager.GetBodyThickness¶

Thickness of sheet metal body.

Value is returned in part units.

Signature GetBodyThickness(sheetmetalBody)

Parameters:	sheetmetalBody (`NXOpen.Body`) – The face to check
Returns:	Thickness Value
Return type:	float

New in version NX5.0.2.

License requirements: None.

GetFaceLayer¶

SheetmetalManager.GetFaceLayer¶

Sheet metal face layer

Signature GetFaceLayer(inputFace)

Parameters:	inputFace (`NXOpen.Face`) – The face to check
Returns:	Sheet Metal Face Layer
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetmetalFaceLayer`

New in version NX5.0.2.

License requirements: None.

GetFaceType¶

SheetmetalManager.GetFaceType¶

Sheet metal face type

Signature GetFaceType(inputFace)

Parameters:	inputFace (`NXOpen.Face`) – The face to check
Returns:	Sheet Metal Face Type
Return type:	`NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetmetalFaceType`

New in version NX5.0.2.

License requirements: None.

GetInnerBendFaces¶

SheetmetalManager.GetInnerBendFaces¶

Get inner bend faces.

For every bend the inner face is the face with smaller radius.

Signature GetInnerBendFaces(sheetmetalBody)

Parameters:	sheetmetalBody (`NXOpen.Body`) – The body to check
Returns:	a tuple
Return type:	A tuple consisting of (innerBendFaces, bendStates). innerBendFaces is a list of `NXOpen.Face`. Inner bend facesbendStates is a list of `NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetmetalBendState`. Bend Face is flat or bent

New in version NX5.0.2.

License requirements: None.

GetOppositeFace¶

SheetmetalManager.GetOppositeFace¶

Opposite face to bend, web or deform face.

Will raise an exception if the input face is not a valid face.

Signature GetOppositeFace(inputFace)

Parameters:	inputFace (`NXOpen.Face`) – The face to check
Returns:	Opposite Layer Face
Return type:	`NXOpen.Face`

New in version NX5.0.2.

License requirements: None.

IsSheetmetalBody¶

SheetmetalManager.IsSheetmetalBody¶

Is a sheet metal body.

This function will return True if the body has at least one NX Sheet Metal feature or a Flexible Printed Circuit Design feature.

Signature IsSheetmetalBody(inputBody)

Parameters:	inputBody (`NXOpen.Body`) – The body to check
Returns:	True = Body has NX Sheet Metal features or Flexible Printed Circuit Design features
Return type:	bool

New in version NX5.0.2.

License requirements: None.

IsThicknessEdge¶

SheetmetalManager.IsThicknessEdge¶

Check if this edge is a thickness edge

Signature IsThicknessEdge(inputEdge)

Parameters:	inputEdge (`NXOpen.Edge`) – The edge to check
Returns:	True = Thickness Edge
Return type:	bool

New in version NX5.0.2.

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