Simple Sheet Metal To DXF is a high-performance productivity plug-in for Autodesk® Inventor®, engineered to fully automate the extraction and organization of sheet metal flat patterns. Designed for engineers and manufacturers, it eliminates the tedious manual process of "Save Copy As," transforming hours of repetitive work into a single-click operation.

Whether you are working with single parts or complex assemblies, this tool ensures your production data is perfectly formatted and ready for laser, plasma, or waterjet cutting in seconds.

Key Benefits:

• Effortless Batch Export: Process your entire assembly at once. The app identifies every sheet metal component, generates the necessary flat patterns, and exports them to your designated folder automatically.
• Advanced iPart & Factory Support: Solve the common struggle of handling iParts. The application intelligently detects iPart factories and prompts for required parameters, ensuring flawless DXF generation for every configuration.
• Industry Standardization: Maintain total consistency. By utilizing professional .ini configuration files, you can standardize layer names, colors, and line types to match your CNC machinery requirements perfectly.
• Zero-Error Workflow: Advanced logic automatically detects sheet metal properties and skips non-sheet metal parts (like bolts or plastic components), preventing data clutter and export errors.
• Secure & Compliant Architecture: Fully optimized for the %AppData% environment, ensuring seamless deployment, enhanced security, and full compatibility with the latest Autodesk Inventor standards.

Technical Features:

• Smart Detection: Automatically checks for existing flat patterns; if one is missing, the app creates it on the fly.
• Flexible Configuration: Manage multiple export profiles via the integrated Library. Switch between different settings for different materials or vendors instantly.
• Dynamic File Naming: Automatically organizes files into structured folders, using iProperties for clear and consistent naming.
• Reliable & Stable Performance: Engineered with robust error-handling logic to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted workflow. The application provides clear, actionable feedback, preventing unexpected crashes and ensuring data integrity during heavy batch operations.
• User-Centric Interface: A clean, intuitive dashboard integrated directly into the Inventor environment for a native user experience.
• Ideal for: Precision manufacturing environments where speed, accuracy, and standardization in laser, plasma, and waterjet cutting workflows are paramount.

Note: This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).

Trial Information: Simple Sheet Metal to DXF offers a 10-day fully functional trial period. During this time, users can access all features of the add-in, including automated flat pattern generation, custom naming rules, and bulk DXF exporting, without any limitations.

Important Setup Note: Upon the first launch, the application will prompt you to select the (** *.ini **) configuration file used for flat pattern extraction. If you do not have a custom configuration yet, you can use the ready-to-use templates located in the 'Library' folder within the installation directory.

Library Path: > %AppData%\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\SimpleSheetMetalToDXF.bundle\Contents\Library

The trial starts automatically upon the first activation. After the 10-day period expires, a valid license key will be required to continue. This allows you to fully evaluate the product's efficiency in your specific production environment.