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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 8459×

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applies to: Inventor 2009 ·

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