Creating a Tab

  1. In your design, select the junction where you want to place the tab.
  2. Click the Tab tool in the Sheet Metal tab Create group. The Select Edges tool guide activates. The tab highlights in preview mode (blue) so you can see the tab's values and placement.
  3. (Optional): Modify the options in the Options panel

    • Length

    • Spacing

    • Clearance

    • Height

    • Edge options:

      • Sharp Edges

      • Rounds

      • Chamfers

    • Flip: Checkbox to alternate the tabs in the opposite direction along the edge used to create the hem.

  4. Click Complete to create the tab.

With a Hem feature selected, the RMB has two Hem menu options.

  • Flip: Alternate the tabs in the opposite direction along the edge used to create the hem.
  • Reverse: Switches the edge to the other body to create the hem.