Diagnosing Over-defined Sketches

To open this PropertyManager, in an open sketch, click Tools > Sketch Tools > SketchXpert.

To diagnose over defined sketches:

  1. In the PropertyManager, under Message, click Diagnose to generate potential solutions.
  2. Under Results, click PM_cycle_backwards.gif or PM_cycle_forwards.gif to cycle through the solutions. With each solution:
    • The graphics area is updated to display the solution applied.
    • The relations or dimensions that would be deleted appear under More Information/Options.

    Sample valid solutions. The arrows show the original locations of the geometry.

    sketchXpert_solution1.gif
    Delete the horizontal relation and move the existing geometry.
    sketchXpert_solution4.gif
    Delete the vertical dimension (40) and move some existing geometry.

    Video: Cycling Through Valid Solutions

    If More Information/Options or Conflicting Relations/Dimensions do not display, click PM_chevron_closed_display.gif in the PropertyManager. Then select Always open this dialog when sketch error occurs to always display these items.
  3. Click Accept to apply the solution, then PM_OK.gif to close the PropertyManager.