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Overlapping Geometry

shazim
1-Newbie

Overlapping Geometry

Hello Everyone,

 

I'm very new to modeling and need some help. Currently trying to replicate the sprocket on my BMX bike. I've attached a picture of my situation. I need the region highlighted in red to be a closed loop but i don't see where it is open.

Any suggestions?overlapp.jpg


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dgschaefer
21-Topaz II
(To:shazim)

On the "Sketch" tab look for the icon to Highlight Open Ends:

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Another trick is to start modifying dimensions to see how the sketch reacts.  That'll frequently reveal open ends. 

Also go through and start trimming corners that already look trimmed. 

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Doug Schaefer | Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer
LinkedIn

i figured it out! Thanks for the help!

dgschaefer
21-Topaz II
(To:shazim)

I just noticed that your post title says overlapping geometry, not open geometry that you mentioned in the message.  The button above the Highlight Open Ends will highlight overlapping sketch geometry.

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Doug Schaefer | Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer
LinkedIn

Thanks for the response, I looked into the intersections and can't really see what is overlapping. There are no open ends. The entire figure is being highlighted red (as per image) due to the overlapping geometry.

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