Question: Draw a 6" diameter tube 18" tall. Run a 3" diameter x 18" tube through it so that the center of each axis intersects. Rotate the 3" tube 45 degrees on the plane of the 6" axis, resulting in an 'X' shape.
Now I need to UNFOLD or FLATTEN the 6" tube, to create a pattern that would be (essentially) a rectangle 18" x 18"85", with two egg-shaped holes drawn where the 3" pipe would pass through. This would be exported as a DXF file for routing or plasma cutting. When the 6" tube is rolled, and viewed from a 45 degree angle, the 3" holes would be round and align correctly.
Can DSM do this? I am JUST getting my feet wet with this program.
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