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How would you model this simple object. It's just a thin rectangle bend it in the middle.

thanks, I feel sorry for asking this but....

I would use sheet metal tools in solidworks to model this as follows:

Draw the shape and extrude then draw fold line:



Then Bend 180 deg




All Done

Thanks Tea Bag. Do you know if there is something like that in 3dmax or any other software?

there are loads of ways to do that in max, I guess the simplest is just create a plane with a single subdivision, convert to poly, then manually fold it and add a shell modifier to give it thickness if needed.
if I make out what's in your picture correctly.

Be sure to chamfer the bent edge before applying the shell modifier.

Thanks Tea Bag. Do you know if there is something like that in 3dmax or any other software?

Here a quickie in Modo to give you the idea, should be about the same in 3dsMax.

Wow! Adrian with video tutorial and all! thanks man. I hope 3dmax have the same tools.

Adrian by any chance would you have the video that you post about this topic? It is mot longer at the website linked.
Thanks

Sorry, can't find it on my HD, so i probably deleted it. Mediafire removes files if they're not dl'd for a while.

Since it's a very quick method, i might just redo it later and post it here.