How do you fix an open 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 you lock a sketch in SOLIDWORKS?

Locking Dimensions

1. In an open sketch, click Smart Dimension. …
2. Click the items to dimension.
3. Move the pointer. …
4. Right-click to lock. …
5. Move the pointer around until the dimension is correctly located.
6. Click to place the dimension.
7. Set the value in the Modify box and click .

How do I fix a sketch in origin in SOLIDWORKS?

Click Tools > Sketch Tools > Align > Align Grid/Origin. In the Align Grid/Origin PropertyManager, under Selections: To change only the sketch origin: Select a vertex or point for Sketch Origin Location .

How do you fix small gaps in SOLIDWORKS?

1 Answer

1. Draw a sketch to encompass the defect.
2. Use a split curve to divide the model faces along the sketch from step 1.
3. Delete the problem model faces.
4. “Close” the open edge of the model. Here I used a 3D sketch with a two point spline. …
5. Make use of a tool like Boundary, Loft, or Fill to “rebuild” the missing faces.

How do I fix errors in Solidworks?

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.

How do I edit a full defined sketch in Solidworks?

To fully define a sketch:

1. Edit a sketch.
2. Click Fully Define Sketch. (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Fully Define Sketch.
3. Set the options for relations and dimensions in the Fully Define Sketch PropertyManager.
4. Click .

Why is my sketch not fully defined?

In this tech tip we’ll answer the common question: Why is my SOLIDWORKS Sketch Pattern Under Defined? The reason is because the sketch instances can rotate. You could previously Fully Define the instances by adding a Horizontal or Vertical relation on one of the construction lines tied to the instances.

How do I get my SOLIDWORKS toolbar back?

To display SOLIDWORKS toolbars:

1. Right-click in the window border and select or clear a toolbar name.
2. Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to display.

What does the (-) mean in SOLIDWORKS?

ago. Additional comment actions. The (-) means its not fully constrained/defined.

How do you move a sketch in Solidworks?

Moving or Copying Sketch Entities

1. Click Move Entities. (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Move.
2. Click Copy Entities. (Sketch toolbar) or Tools > Sketch Tools > Copy.
3. Right-click to display the Sketch shortcut menu, click Sketch Tools, and click Move Entities or Copy Entities.

How do you Unfix a component in Solidworks?

To fix or float an assembly component:

1. Right-click the component in the graphics area or the component’s name in the FeatureManager design tree.
2. Select Fix or Float.
3. In assemblies with multiple configurations, select This Configuration, All Configurations, or Specified Configurations.

Where are Solidworks tools?

Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name. Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to display.

How do you fill gaps in Solidworks?

To create a filled surface, click Filled Surface on the Surfaces toolbar, or click Insert > Surface > Fill, set the PropertyManager options, and click OK . Set the PropertyManager options based on the type of filled surface you want to create. This example of an imported surface has a gap along the front face.

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

Repair Sketch Dialog Box

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.