# Cannot extrude from my sketch, error and then also crashes a lot of the time.

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-extrude-from-my-sketch-error-and-then-also-crashes-a-lot-of-the-time/25878>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [May 18, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-extrude-from-my-sketch-error-and-then-also-crashes-a-lot-of-the-time/25878 "2023-05-18T04:59:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![jessicajean](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/jessicajean/32/20777_2.png) [@jessicajean](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jessicajean)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-extrude-from-my-sketch-error-and-then-also-crashes-a-lot-of-the-time/25878/1 "2023-05-18T04:59:58Z")

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Hello,  
I have recently run into a problem when I try to extrude from my imported sketches. I’m using a dwg file made in illustrator. Every time I try to extrude it says “the face or sketch filling cannot be extruded”. Here is a video of what happens:  
[Loom | Free Screen & Video Recording Software | Loom](https://www.loom.com/share/349d9fed89ef4227a57cf677289a0005) Secondly, I cannot seem to import DXF files, the app crashes everytime. I’ve sent in the crash report when it happens.  
Thank you,

Jessica

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**Author:** ![H\_Daniel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7993a0/32.png) [@H\_Daniel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/H_Daniel)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2023, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/cannot-extrude-from-my-sketch-error-and-then-also-crashes-a-lot-of-the-time/25878/2 "2023-05-18T07:03:28Z")

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Hey @jessicajean,  
Thank you for reporting it! The extrude from the imported .dwg most likely fails because the sketch curve contains small imperfections (loops, breaks, etc…) which prevents the extrude. In a similar case inspecting the curve zoomed in in sketch mode usually highlights the issue.  
We would be happy to investigate this and your .dxf file as well, please [open a support ticket](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us/requests/new). 🙏