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Hey guys i need a little advice on the best software for unwrapping 3d objects to a flat blue print then tracing them to material to stitch up.

 

I was thinking solid works or autocad inventor has anyone had any experience with creating soft material objects like, kites, hot air baloons,etc.

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From what little I know about Inventor I know that it has a Flat Pattern command - intended use is steel plates. Might be what you are after-

 

Are you looking for a new software to purchase?

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Hmm I wondering if it can unwrap cylindrical objects accurately... Plus the materials I will be using are very strong fabrics for para gliders and kites I don't know how that will react and if it can calculate surface tension=(.

 

At the moment I'm just looking for what software would be ideal for this project. If I can find something with all the features I need then I will start thinking of purchasing it.

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I suggest to contact autodesk and solidworks and perhaps Bentley (microstation) re-sellers in your area and ask for demonstrations. If you provide them with some specifics on what you are looking for, I am sure they can show you how it's done.

 

For Inventor specific, there is a guy here, JD Mather that have a lot of information about Inventor, take a look at some of his posts.

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