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HOW TO IDENTIFY KNIT FAILURE

HOW TO IDENTIFY KNIT FAILURE

HOW TO IDENTIFY KNIT FAILURE

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Is there a way to check why a number of surfaces won't knit.  I did a check and came up with 34 short edges.  Is that a reason that would prevent the surfaces from knitting?  Is there a way to identify, specifically, what is causing the failure?

Thanks

John

RE: HOW TO IDENTIFY KNIT FAILURE

Is this something you built or imported?  Often imported files (like IGES) will have problems of this sort--but you can run analysis and healing on those when you import them.

If you built the file, make sure you're consistent in using the same surfaces for trimming as you're trying to knit--otherwise small discrepancies can cause gaps.

Jeff Mowry
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RE: HOW TO IDENTIFY KNIT FAILURE

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RE: HOW TO IDENTIFY KNIT FAILURE

Yes thats probably why you can't knit the edges. You could try extending the edges and trimming to each other. and then try and knit the surfaces.

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RE: HOW TO IDENTIFY KNIT FAILURE

I've found using the Mutual option in the Trim feature helps make the surfaces trim and knit easier--perhaps because I don't get lost in the confusion of one-at-a-time trims with lots of surfaces happening (and accidentally using one of my "construction" surfaces within the knit).

Jeff Mowry
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