UNwrap OD surface of ppe

[M-man]

Ive got a solid of a pipe with differents cut, that I would want to get the OD surface "unwrapped". Is this possible on acad or must I use somekind of sheet program? COuld someone help me if I provide the solid?

Thanks

[ger21]

AutoCAD won't unwrap it for you, but you could draw an unwrapped version if you you're good.

This might be of interest, but may not be much help.
http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/

[M-man]

Any other cad that can do this?

[laserboy]

solid works will do it, in most cases. aslong as you know where the split line and diameter of part.

[mxtras]

Inventor will unwrap also.

Scott