DefaultSM-FLAT-PATTERN problem

The best way to deal with problems with mindless defaults is to not use them. Define your flat pattern config on your ownsome. Define a view for drafting or use "Relative to Model" view.

Thanks for the answer. The default flat pattern config. shows up by itself on some parts (as it did on this one) and does not exist on other parts in the same project. I figure it must be created with a drawing is made of the part, but again, most other parts with drawings don't have this configuration. It's something I just don't understand about SW.

Try doubleclicking the dimension for the holes in the part to see if it's set to "only this configuration"

// Krister

That did it. Because I had already deleted the flat pattern configuration and there were no other secondary configurations in the part, the dimension configuration selection box was not present in any of the dimension dialog boxes. Out of site, out of mind. By recreating the 'bad' flat pattern, the configuration option re-appeared with the dimension dialogs. After editing them per your letter, the flat pattern is now correct. Thank you for the information. It's now firmly embedded in my head - unless the margaritas wash it out again.