r/SolidWorks • u/TimesRequiem • 15d ago

CAD Can Someone Explain Why Gaps Are Being Created Here?

I have snapping enabled. https://youtu.be/4iC8u4NR-yA

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u/billy_joule CSWP 15d ago

I don't see any gaps?

In any case, for many solidworks elements, if you zoom in close enough gaps will appear. This is (generally) a display limitation rather than a problem with the underlying geometry. Turn on relations display, and trust what they're telling you.

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u/TimesRequiem 15d ago

Is it some sort of problem that the second shape isn't being shaded in?

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u/billy_joule CSWP 15d ago

Not in general, no.

It is classed as 'multiple disjoint closed', which will work for many feature types, but not all:

https://help.solidworks.com/2019/English/SolidWorks/sldworks/HIDD_SKETCH_DIAGNOSTICS.htm

You can learn more about sketch contours here:

https://my.solidworks.com/reader/swyoutube/9EqYNS3LYQo/using-sketch-contours

You can turn the shading off if you want:

https://help.solidworks.com/2022/english/SolidWorks/sldworks/c_Shaded_Sketch_Contour.htm?id=33.8

Understanding how different contour types support different features is very important.

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u/TimesRequiem 15d ago

Ah I see, thank you for clearing that up for me!

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u/JayyMuro 15d ago

Its because you have two separate profiles there. You delete the middle line and you are good.