SketchUp has a passable unfolding extension, but I would prefer to stay within the AutoCad world of products.

I don't necessarily care about the location of the cut lines (versus fold lines), although it would be great to be able to specify my cut lines using the 'crease' tool in Fusion 360. dxf file that contains two things only: cut lines and fold lines. And a link to his site for more information at the bottom of the instructions. It is so simple to use that the user need only click the unfold tool from the plug-in menu and select the 3D object that needs to be converted into a 2D plane. What I want is the ability to translate a low polygon model with well-defined, flat, rigid faces into a perfectly flat pattern with negligible material dimension (i.e., paper) - like a. There are instructions for Alex’s Unwrap and Flatten Faces on the EW page. Unfold (free) This is a very useful tool that allows users to convert 3D models or objects into a two-dimensional plane or orthographic projection. I realize that unfolding high-polygon objects or flexible materials such as steel have numerous issues. The workflow and results are a nightmare! The Mesh Mixer UI is clunky - I would much prefer to remain within the Fusion 360 workspace where I can easily view, move, and transform objects.

obj, import it into Mesh Mixer, and 'unwrap' to create patterns. I have tried to create a low polygon model in Fusion 360, export it as.

There is still a need for 3d > 2d unfolding to create flat patterns.

Sketchup unfold tool