ExactFlat Online Publisher
Description
ExactFlat Online is a Fast and simple-to-use 3D flattening solution. This browser-based tool helps manufacturers of Soft Goods create production-ready 2D patterns in minutes.
With ExactFlat OnLine, converting 3D Autodesk® Fusion 360™ models to 2D patterns ready for cutting is as simple as 1-2-3:
1. Publish the 3D model for Flattening in Fusion 360
2. Flatten the model into 2D patterns in ExactFlat Online in minutes
3. Download the pattern
And, with monthly or annual pricing applied only when you download a pattern, ExactFlat Online ensures the Fastest and Most Affordable path from CAD to Cutter.
The ExactFlat Online Publisher Plugin is free. Users must also sign up for the ExactFlat Online service by visiting www.exactflat.com/online. Access to this service is also free. Users only pay when they download pattern pieces (DXF only).
according to their customer service its no longer supported. has anyone found any alternatives?
Just go directly to the site and upload an exported obj file: https://efonlinev3.exactflat.com/
Attempting to contact ExactFlat support online gives the following error:
"Unable to send email. Contact the site administrator if the problem persists."
I'm guessing this add-in is abandoned. Installation doesn't work on mac, there's no instructions to fit, or indication that anything will change.
When I hit the button "publish pieces" i get the following error: "Panel command created failed:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:\Users\Andrea\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\ExactFlatOnline.bundle\Contents\modules\eventhandlers\publishpieces.py", line 190, in notify
selInput2.isEnabled = True
File "C:\Users/Andrea/AppData/Local/Autodesk/webdeploy/production/ab436cfc442dca0a34652534c345f2bd00e2ba64/Api/Python/packages\adsk\core.py", line 6106, in _set_isEnabled
return _core.CommandInput__set_isEnabled(self, value)
RuntimeError: 3 : Cannot enable/disable, SelectionCommandInput is not visible
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When I press the "publish Pieces" button, I get the following error and it does not work, is there a solution?
It used to work before, but probably stopped working after the Fusion360 update.
The version is "Fusion 360 2.0.15995 x86_64"
OS is "Windows 11 Home 22H2"
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Panel command created failed:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:\Users\xxxxx\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\ExactFlatOnline.bundle\Contents\modules\eventhandlers\publishpieces.py", line 190, in notify
selInput2.isEnabled = True
File "C:\Users/xxxxx/AppData/Local/Autodesk/webdeploy/production/22e664d43fce268ac9bf1fa1cda69e4a9585c997/Api/Python/packages\adsk\core.py", line 6108, in _set_isEnabled
return _core.CommandInput__set_isEnabled(self, value)
RuntimeError: 3 : Cannot enable/disable, SelectionCommandInput is not visible
I get the same error on mac, so this must be a universal issue for everybody...
Likewise, exact same error. Would love to see a solution..
Same error here, Win10 22H2 Fusion 360 2.0.16490 x86_64
Its tools are useful.
How did you use it? I want to know
My entire CAD life I have been looking for something that can do this! Yes!
A little steep for use with a bunch of high school kids, hopefully they figure out their own way
Hello ExactFlat Online Education Price is $59.95 USD per year. The Education license includes full access to the service, as well as a "getting started" session for the instructor or class. We also offer software fee rebates for students who provide articles/case studies which are published on our blog (www.digitalpatterning.net) Please visit the ExactFlat Online Education page to learn more: (https://exactflat.clickfunnels.com/edu) or contact us at Support@exactflat.com
If the price is too much... A poor man's alternative is to export as obj or stl and use either Headus UV Layout or Rizom UV to unwrap the pieces. The workflow is similar, you mark seams then unwrap. Both UV applications can display a heatmap for polygon distortion so you can add cuts to flatten the pieces to an acceptable tolerance. Nowhere near as accurate but for most projects it is enough.
Works perfect. if you are using a mac you have to use google chrome as safari will not display the graphics.