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Publish Tool

Pepping Mechanical Design

Take control of your sheet metal files! Export flat patterns to DXF, DWG or STEP. Publish Tool is more: you can create almost any possible export.

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Publish Tool generates the DXF files that cutting machines like!

  • Generate DXF, DWG, and STEP.
  • Configure the layers for cut and etch lines.
  • Configure the file names and store the files in different folders of material and thickness.
  • Add the part number and other info as text on the DXF
  • Add bend information as text near the bendlines on the DXF.
  • Add the dimensions of the flat pattern to an iProperty field on each save or do this in a batch run for all parts in the assembly.
  • Generate automatically the drawings of the selected sheet metal parts.
  • Change unfold rules in 1 click.
  • Export parts list as CSV or as Excel.
  • Get automatically drawings from Vault.
  • Create Part Lists in Excel.
  • Generate the PDFs of the drawings and your package for cutting and bending is ready!

VisitĀ https://matprop.com/Ā to buy a license and get access to all functionality to process your files.

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WARNING:Ā We have discontinued the perpetual licenses.Ā Since January 1, 2025, we have stopped issuing new license keys for existing users of this version of the Publish Tool.

Note:Ā This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

There is an issue that in some cases an AutodeskĀ® InventorĀ® error will appear with: "Sketch export failed" Please send an email to support@matprop.com if you have that message.

Send an email to support@matprop.com for support, tips and questions.

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