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Get Started with Creo Parametric Sheetmetal | Playlist | PTC Learning Connector
It is often faster to model a solid part and then convert it to a sheet metal part.
To Convert a Solid Part into a Sheet Metal Part (ptc.com)
Also remember that sheet metal parts have to have constant thickness.