Locating problem entities
Locating problem entities
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I am trying to creat a winding groove on the face of a plate. I created this sketch by drawing the centerlines, then offsetting the outer profile in both directions. It keeps showing an error message that it's unable to offset one or more entities. The groove profile looks exactly like I want it, except i can't get it to cut into the plate.
Also, is there a way to pinpoint where the problem entity is when using the "what's wrong" feature?
Also, is there a way to pinpoint where the problem entity is when using the "what's wrong" feature?






RE: Locating problem entities
The limiting factor for offsetting any entity is the minimum radius. If the offset distance exceeds the minimum concave radius, the offset will fail.
RE: Locating problem entities
Are you trying to use a Cut-Sweep along a path or an Extruded-cut perpendicular to the face?
Try turning your centrelines into a Composite curve before offsetting.
RE: Locating problem entities
I'll let you know what works.
Thanks
RE: Locating problem entities
Try going to Tools>Sketch Tools>Check Sketch for Feature to see if anything comes up.
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