5 Replies Latest reply on Feb 25, 2016 1:00 AM by Krzysztof W.

Is there a way to close an open contour using a block?

J. Connell Feb 23, 2016 5:24 PM

I can make the sketch register as being a closed contour only if I explode the blocks that make up part of the edge. I have found this to be a know problem based on a Reddit posting however I haven't found any mention of it on this site. I know that I can also, if I want to keep the blocks un-exploded, use the original sketch with the blocks as a reference sketch and then convert entities on a secondary sketch. I'm just looking for a cleaner simpler option as I can see this being a regular occurrence.

Thanks for any help.

James

Re: Is there a way to close an open contour using a block?

J. Mather Feb 23, 2016 6:00 PM (in response to J. Connell)

Can you attach an example file here?
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  J. Connell Feb 23, 2016 7:25 PM (in response to J. Mather)
  
  Here is the part in question (out of assembly context but it shouldn't matter). Note the sketch labeled "Master" is the one that ideally I would like to use for the extrusion. Right now I'm using a secondary sketch to make the extrusion that converts entities from the "Master" sketch.
  
  Thanks.
  
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Re: Is there a way to close an open contour using a block?

Krzysztof W. Feb 24, 2016 2:44 AM (in response to J. Connell)
Hi.
I'm not sure if this is better and cleaner method, but you can manually select region for extrusion and deselect thin feature when using master sketch with extrude.

sample part attached.

JISW001_Hanger_1_2.SLDPRT.zip 113.4 KB
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  J. Connell Feb 24, 2016 12:37 PM (in response to Krzysztof W.)
  
  Thanks, this does seem like a better method.
  
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    Krzysztof W. Feb 25, 2016 1:00 AM (in response to J. Connell)
    
    You're welcome.
    
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