How do I repair a sketch in Solidworks?

How can you correct an over defined sketch?

There are two common ways to fix over defining dimensions.

1. Delete the over defining dimension in the graphics area.
2. Right-click the over defining dimension in the graphics area and select Properties. …
3. When you add a dimension that over defines a sketch, the Make Dimension Driven dialog box appears.

How do I repair an image in SolidWorks?

To insert and resize a picture on a sketch plane:

1. In an open sketch, click Sketch Picture. (Sketch toolbar) or click Tools > Sketch Tools > Sketch Picture.
2. In the dialog box, browse to the picture file and click Open. …
3. To use the scale tool: …
4. Continue to set properties in the Sketch Picture PropertyManager and click .

How do you fix gaps in SolidWorks?

To repair a model:

1. Click Attempt to Heal All.
2. If faults remain, repair faulty faces first. Right-click a face in the list and select from the menu.
3. Repair gaps last. Right-click a gap in the list and select from the menu.
4. When all repairs are complete, click .

How do I edit an old sketch in SolidWorks?

Editing an Existing Sketch

1. Click Sketch on the Sketch toolbar, or click Insert > Sketch. Select an existing sketch to edit.
2. Right-click a sketch in the FeatureManager design tree, or right-click a sketch entity in the graphics area, and select Edit Sketch.

How do I fix solidworks rebuild errors?

To control the rebuild action:

1. Click Options (Standard toolbar) or Tools, Options.
2. Select Stop, Continue, or Prompt for When rebuild error occurs, then click OK.

Where is sketch error in Solidworks?

To check a sketch:

1. In an open sketch, click Tools > Sketch Tools > Check Sketch for Feature.
2. For Feature Usage, select Base Revolve. …
3. Click Check. …
4. Delete the highlighted line.
5. Click Check again. …
6. Delete the highlighted line.
7. Click Check again. …
8. Trim one end of the line and extend the other end.

How do you insert a sketch image in Solidworks?

Inserting Sketch Pictures

1. In an open sketch, click Sketch Picture. (Sketch toolbar) or click Tools > Sketch Tools > Sketch Picture.
2. In the dialog box, browse to the picture file and click Open. The picture is inserted.
3. Set the properties on the first page of the Sketch Picture PropertyManager as necessary. …
4. Click .

How do I change the opacity of a sketch picture in Solidworks?

Transparency

1. Select a color from the image.
2. Matching tolerance. . Move the slider to adjust the degree to which the color you selected is matched. …
3. Transparency. . Move the slider to adjust the degree of transparency.

How do you open a sketch in Solidworks?

In an open sketch, click Tools > Sketch Tools > Check Sketch For Feature. In the dialog box, Feature usage lists all of the ways to use the sketch in a feature: If the sketch was used to create a feature, the feature type is displayed in Feature usage.

How do you fix short edges in Solidworks?

To heal edges:

1. Click Heal Edges (Features toolbar) or Insert > Face > Heal Edges.
2. In the PropertyManager, under Faces: Select the faces whose edges you want to heal for Face(s) to Heal . …
3. Click Heal Edges. …
4. Click .

How do you merge gaps in Solidworks?

Select Gap Control to view the gaps or modify the knitting tolerance.
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In the PropertyManager, under Selections:

1. Select faces and surfaces for Surfaces and Faces to Knit .
2. Select Try to form solid to create a solid model from enclosed surfaces.
3. Select Merge entities to merge faces with the same underlying geometry.

What tool can you use to find small gaps in Solidworks?

Repair Sketch Dialog Box

How do I edit a model in Solidworks?

Editing Imported Features

1. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click the feature created from the imported document, and select Edit Feature. …
2. In the Files of type list, select the desired format.
3. Browse to select the desired file to import. …
4. Select the Match faces and edges check box, if desired. …
5. Click Open.

How do you edit a mirror in sketch in Solidworks?

Mirroring Existing Sketch Entities

1. In an open sketch, click Mirror Entities. (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Mirror.
2. In the PropertyManager: Select sketch entities for Entities to Mirror . Do one of the following: …
3. Click . Results with Copy cleared. Results with Copy selected.

How do I edit a shape in Solidworks?

Click Edit > Definition. Right-click a feature in the FeatureManager design tree or the graphics area and select Edit Feature from the context toolbar.