# How do I figure out where the break is?

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 5, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611 "2026-04-05T17:43:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![oceanthrsty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc79bd/32.png) [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611/1 "2026-04-05T17:43:22Z")

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I had selected the edges from an object and projected them onto a plane. But I cannot for the life of me get the edges to be contiguous to create a sketch that I can extrude. I have zoomed all the way to .0001mm at every endpoint to make sure they were connected I found 2 spots, and connected them. But something is still preventing it from becoming a face.

Is there an easier way to do this? What am I missing?

 ![CleanShot 2026-04-05 at 13.39.27@2x](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/1/9/19680b4df878a9855dafc56b189a005d2152208c.jpeg)

Also not sure if it’s related. When I select one edge on one side of the endpoint it highlights the endpoint. But the edge on the otherside does not?

 ![CleanShot 2026-04-05 at 13.41.53@2x](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/6/0/60bce940c2eb606ee4029a83b7d482772762eef0.png)

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Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Xdrakosha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/xdrakosha/32/24881_2.png) [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611/2 "2026-04-05T17:49:19Z")

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Usually, I can easily find the gap just by eye. If you can share the project, I can help you find the problematic areas.

Another way to find the gap is to add helper lines that divide the sketch into several profiles — this helps identify exactly where the problem is.

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**Author:** ![oceanthrsty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bc79bd/32.png) [@oceanthrsty](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/oceanthrsty)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611/3 "2026-04-05T18:11:51Z")

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[S700\_mount.shapr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/uploads/short-url/ehbrr1wPWuhHhLgpyiIyqL99hhL.shapr) (18.8 MB)

I’ve attached the file here. Thank you.

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**Author:** ![Xdrakosha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/xdrakosha/32/24881_2.png) [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Post date:** [April 5, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611/4 "2026-04-05T18:33:22Z")

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This is how I usually correct this kind of sketches

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/9/7/9707787e9636be74dad02fe50f71537f605abedd.jpeg "demo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyWaqtTgUJs)

[S700\_mount.dxf.zip](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/uploads/short-url/l0oMQVcXFFQhM4JnZZXwbqkRZgS.zip) (12.5 KB)

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**Author:** ![TheBum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Post date:** [April 6, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-do-i-figure-out-where-the-break-is/40611/5 "2026-04-06T22:45:28Z")

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I’ll usually draw a rectangle overlapping the shape and then try to select the profile formed by the intersection. If it selects, then the break is not within the rectangle and I move the rectangle to try again. When the profile stops becoming selectable, you’ve narrowed down where the break is.