Show Gaps (2D)
Inquire (Sketch/Sheet Level)
Use this command to inquire the connections of all curves in the active sketch or drawing sheet. Curve connections are required to create valid profiles that are in turn used to drive features. The graphical markers listed below will indicate any endpoints that are over or under matched.
The markers are removed with a middle-click of the mouse. For a complex part it is not always easy to see the markers. A message similar to the following is also displayed indicating the quantity of conditions found:
Endpoint check: 4 under matched, 0 over matched.
This command is similar to the Inquire Parting Line Connections command. Also, if the Create Hatch Pattern command at the Drawing Sheet level fails, this command can be used to check for gaps along the intended boundary curves.
Select the curves to analyze or middle-click for all curves.
Graphical
Markers for Inquiring Curve Connections
Triangle (light blue)
Occurs at endpoints which are over matched, that is more than two curves meet at that endpoint. If you see a triangle it can mean one of several things:
You may have some type of spur curve or invalid region, in which case you will need to delete the bad geometry.
You may have some degenerate curve which is making it appear that both ends meet within tolerance. You can delete the tiny geometry.
You may have two curves which are coincident. You will need to delete one of the coincident curves before continuing.
Square (orange)
Occurs at endpoints which are under matched, that is less than two curves meet at that endpoint. If you see a square where you think a closed profile exists, then you have some type of gap and need to fix it by adding a filler curve, or extending and trimming.
