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Creates tab features on sheet metal parts.
There are two main workflows:
- Convert a junction into tabbed junction (in either Single tab or Array tab mode)
- Convert a curved hard edge into a curved tabbed connection of a flange and a bend (or lofted bend)
Accessing the Command
or 
command bar: smtabcreate
menu bar: Sheet Metal | Tab | Create single Tab or Create array Tab
toolbar: Sheet Metal | Create single Tab or Create array Tab
ribbon: Sheet Metal | Create single Tab or Create array Tab
Quad cursor menu: Sheet Metal | Create single tab feature or Create array tab feature
: SmTabCreate
Prompts you in the command bar (Single tab mode):
Select junction to create single tab or [Array tab/selection options (?)]: (Select junction face, then right click.)
Entities/subentities in set: 1
Enter the length of the tab or [select the Central point]: (Specify a point or type a value in the dynamic length field.)
Prompts you in the command bar (Array tab mode):
Select junction or curved hard edge to create array tab or [Single tab/selection options (?)]: (Select junction face or a curved hard edge, then right click or choose an option.)
Entities/subentities in set: 1
Accept tab configuration or [Flip tab/slot Number/Distance/Length/Round radius/CHamfer distance/Accept] <Accept>: (Right click to accept or choose an option.)
Command Options
Single tab options
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Option |
Description |
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Length |
Defines the length of the tab. The tab is placed symmetrically with respect to the center point. To define the length of the tab, type a value in the dynamic length field:
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Central point |
Positions the tab along the junction. The dynamic dimension fields show the distance to the end points of the junction. Type a value in the dynamic length fields, then press Enter or right click. Press the TAB key to switch between the dynamic fields:
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Array tab options when a junction is selected
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Option |
Description |
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Flip Tab |
Allows to to toggle between two possible configurations when the tab feature is not symmetrical with respect to the junction sides. |
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Slot Number |
Defines the number of slots. |
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Distance |
Defines the distance between the tabs. |
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Length |
Defines the length of a tab. |
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Round Radius |
Creates a filleted tab with a given fillet radius. |
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Chamfer Distance |
Creates a chamfered tab with a given chamfer parameter. |
Array tab options when a curved hard edge is selected
No command options.
Related Commands
SmJunctionCreate - converts bends and hard edges (sharp edges between flange faces) into junctions.
SmDelete - removes a bend or a junction by restoring a hard edge between two flanges - removes a flange and all adjacent bends. The adjacent flanges are extended up to a junction configuration and the flange is deleted. Restores geometry removed by miter.
SmDissolve - removes sheet metal data from the selected faces or entities.
