Problems With Swept Boss/Base

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Hi all,

In the attached file, I’m looking to create a swept feature using “SKETCH Path” as the Path, and “SKETCH Ac” as the Profile. However, when I try to do so, I get the below error message. Anyone know what’s wrong here? Surely it mustn’t require a closed contour for the Path sketch - that wouldn’t make any sense.

All help is appreciated :slight_smile:!

Thanks in advance,


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It’s not working because you have your profile sketch in the box for the path, and nothing selected for the profile.

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If you select the proper sketches in the proper boxes it works just fine.

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By the way, I’d strongly suggest you get in the habit of fully defining your sketches. If you don’t I can just about guarantee it will bite you in the butt at some point.