For "unrolling" surfaces (like a cylinder, cone, or complex mesh) into a flat 2D pattern, specialized add-ins are required. Autodesk App Store
Assume you have a 3D cylinder that you want to roll out flat. Unfold Surface Autocad -2021-
If you cannot use plugins or other software, you can use these manual techniques: For "unrolling" surfaces (like a cylinder, cone, or
AutoCAD 2021 lacks a true "unfold along a seam" feature found in specialized sheet metal software. Consequently, users face three main challenges: For "unrolling" surfaces (like a cylinder
Is there a way to 'unfold' a solid in AutoCAD? - Forums, Autodesk