# Flat layout

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [November 14, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695 "2017-11-14T02:45:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 15\
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**Author:** ![luigigigli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90ced4/32.png) [@luigigigli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luigigigli)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/1 "2017-11-14T02:45:37Z")

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I like this software. I would like to know if in the future the function “metal sheet” will be available. Would be possible to arrive to the flat layout starting from a formed shape? Thank-you in advance for your answer!

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2017, 6:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/2 "2017-11-14T06:06:10Z")

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And we like you!

However, we don’t plan to add sheet metal to Shapr anytime soon.

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**Author:** ![luigigigli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90ced4/32.png) [@luigigigli](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/luigigigli)\
**Post date:** [December 26, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/3 "2017-12-26T03:46:38Z")

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I have tried to to the yearly subtraction today.  
I’ m not sure if it worked out well. Could you please check?  
Kindest regards  
Luigi

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**Author:** ![DanielR](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/danielr/32/582_2.png) [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Post date:** [December 26, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/4 "2017-12-26T15:33:39Z")

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Hi Luigi - yes, I can see your yearly subscription.

You can also check if you tap on Account in More Menu (right side on the bottom of your screen)

![image](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/4/4751addd92692d21badf7e8957f1f34ae358cf13.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Wroughtenart](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/wroughtenart/32/5278_2.png) [@Wroughtenart](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Wroughtenart)\
**Post date:** [January 22, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/5 "2020-01-22T21:28:30Z")

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Hey Daniel, loving the program, thank you!

I am also wondering about the sheet metal option for laying out the project flat. Has this been added yet?

Thanks  
Travis

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**Author:** ![DanielR](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/danielr/32/582_2.png) [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 9:47am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/6 "2020-01-23T09:47:16Z")

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Hey Travis - no, this hasn’t been added yet and currently not among our priorities for this year

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**Author:** ![Gelphyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/db5fbb/32.png) [@Gelphyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gelphyn)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2020, 5:56am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/7 "2020-01-27T05:56:32Z")

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Posted to wrong thread

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**Author:** ![Scottyy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/22d042/32.png) [@Scottyy](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Scottyy)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/8 "2021-08-03T01:29:25Z")

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Daniel,

Any word on sheet metal work? Seems like there’s been a demand for it for a while.

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 6:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/9 "2021-08-03T18:10:32Z")

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@Scottyy it would be nice, as I have projects I want to have laser cut and bent to final shape using [sendcutsend.com](http://sendcutsend.com)

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**Author:** ![McD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mcd/32/15504_2.png) [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/10 "2021-08-03T18:33:22Z")

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I am able to send files to sendcutsend using Shapr3D.  
Draw, modeled, laser cnc, assembled.

> **[iCloud.com](https://www.icloud.com/photos/#0X2_MTNaNWzjPio1Q-PthXFlg)**

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/11 "2021-08-03T19:18:27Z")

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@McD true, I can send DXF to them with flat parts, but I have designs that I want to bend into shape after they’re cut. Sheet metal function takes a design and flattens it out automatically.

Btw, that’s a slick design you made. Can you show them in use, holding the bikes?

Edit: “can send DXF”

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**Author:** ![McD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mcd/32/15504_2.png) [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/12 "2021-08-03T19:36:41Z")

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8 Harleys inside. Top deck shown with gray bike is old design.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/0/076efdfb0172a42e253f981bd24fe45d17303191.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/0/0aa74c6f6738b3011972f455bb1faf58a52e7a8a.jpeg)  
 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/5/58e7e4faf186a0b9d4f9ecea949fc1eca6276f79.jpeg)  
 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/8/8138a1d3456349170a08acf8c795df382d5c64b5.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/13 "2021-08-03T21:19:12Z")

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@McD I dig that, similar to how Pitbull does their axle mounts without straps for sport bikes.

Is there sidecar loops under the primary on softails for the lock pin? What’s it going through?

Sorry, didn’t mean to derail this thread…

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**Author:** ![McD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mcd/32/15504_2.png) [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/14 "2021-08-03T21:38:24Z")

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I PMd you.

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**Author:** ![Msmetalmagic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/msmetalmagic/32/14899_2.png) [@Msmetalmagic](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Msmetalmagic)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/flat-layout/1695/15 "2021-12-23T21:30:26Z")

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I am just wondering if this feature is on the roadmap yet. I have found a way to draw some things flat as they would be cut, but making the perfect cone shape with sheet metal I have not figured out. This feature would make it so much easier.  
Thanks.