Ignite your fabrication workflow with CI Unfold, the essential software solution for anyone working with 3D models!

Eliminate the guesswork and instantly transform complex 3D designs into production-ready flat blanks, accelerating your entire manufacturing process.

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CI Unfold is designed to bridge the gap between 3D modeling and sheet metal fabrication. It gives you the power to accurately determine the correct flat blank size, which is critical for precise laser cutting and flawless bend simulation.

Ramp up your bend simulation and laser nesting with the intuitive power of CI Unfold.

CI Unfold is programmed with these key features

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  • Universal 3D Compatibility

    Never turn away a job because of a file format again! Unfolder effortlessly imports a massive array of 3D solid models, including native formats like .sldprt, .step, .sat, .ipt, and more.

  • Precision Unfolding

    Accurately generate the perfect flat blank for your press brake or laser nesting software. Unfolder ensures the correct dimensions every time, minimizing material waste and eliminating costly production errors.

  • Seamless Integration

    Unfolder is the perfect precursor to both Bend Sim PRO (for simulation) and Nesting PRO (for cutting), providing a smooth, error-free transfer of 3D geometry into your downstream programming tools.

  • Empower Your Fabrication Team

    Even without a full solid modeling program license, your fabricators can accept and process virtually any customer-supplied 3D file format, giving your business a massive competitive edge.

  • Flexible Licensing to Scale Your Team

    Equip your entire department with the tools they need! Choose from our flexible licensing options to match your team's size: select a Network License for either 2 or 5 simultaneous users. Plus, easily extend your access with a 1-year License Extension to ensure uninterrupted 3D unfolding and laser software functionality.

System Requirements for CI Unfold

  • Windows PC Computer, 1GHz Processor, 64-bit Required

  • Video resolution 1024 x 768 using at least 65,536 (16 bit) or better color

  • OpenGL hardware acceleration is required

  • 100MB disk space

  • 256MB RAM

  • Windows 10 Required

  • USB Port

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Setup_CIUnfold_03.35.0004.0.exe
Full installation package of Version 03.35.4.0 (release date 9-19-25).

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Note: If you do not have eligible license authorization to install this software update, please do not install the update. A 64-bit computer is now required for this new Unfolder Module upgrade.

Download Unfolder Module Software Manual (EM-547)

To check eligibility for the update, please go to the AutoPOL Customer Service Portal: customer.autopol.com

  • Enter your Login Customer Number

  • Enter your Login Password

  • Locate your Subscription Information, verify your Lock ID and Expiration Date

  • If the Expiration Date is in the future, return to this page and proceed with the download.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Downloading and installing a version beyond the date allowed by your license will require you to purchase an upgrade or revert back to your previous version.

  • Expiration date of your license can be checked via the AutoPOL customer login

  • Please do not download software from the AutoPOL site directly—it can crash your workstation. Return to this page for your download.

  • You may wish to check the compatibility of this latest Unfolder Software version with your current or future solid modeling system.

  • Go to: www.autopol.com/translators

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  • CINCINNATI can assist in troubleshooting your machine through the use of TeamViewer. This software allows our support group to remotely access your control so we can better understand any problems that are occurring.

    No installation required, just download and run.

    • For Windows XP, Embedded Standard and older, download version 12 from this link: TeamViewerQSv12

    • For Windows 8 Embedded and Windows IOT, the latest version can be downloaded here: TeamviewerQSv15

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