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Display K-Factor in drawing views of bent sheetmetal.

In the drawings of unfolded sheetmetal models (parts) you can use the values of used K-Factors (bend parameters).

From the "Drawing annotation" panel run the Bend Notes function and insert a bend note. Now double-click on this note (or right-click and choose "Edit bend note") and in the "Edit bend note" dialog, use the fourth icon to insert the K-Factor value (the code <KFACTOR>).

K-Factor in the Bend Note (CZ version shown)

Similary you can add K-Factors to the Bend Tables.

Inventor2009

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13.4.2008 8522×

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applies to: Inventor 2009 ·

See also:
Tip 11556:	How to set K-Factor and other parameters for sheetmetal unfolding in Fusion 360?
Tip 10916:	How to project unfolded flat pattern to a sketch?
Tip 10719:	How to add the unfold rule name as a drawing note?
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