Repair split edges

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Split edges

The Split Closed Edges tool detects and merges coincident edges that do not mark the boundaries of new faces.

To consolidate split edges

Click Split Edges in the Fix group on the Repair tab.

The tool will automatically detect and highlight split edges, as shown in the image above.
Select the object(s) you want to change:
- Use the Select Problem tool guide to select highlighted areas that you want to change. The cursor will change to a hand when you move the mouse over a problem area. This tool guide is active by default.
- Use the Select Geometry tool guide to select edges that were not automatically detected.
Use the controls in the Navigate ribbon group to view each problem one at a time before you fix it.
- Click Next or Previous to step through and highlight each identified problem.
- Select Zoom to Fit if you want to automatically zoom in on the problem in the design area when you click Next or Previous.
Click the Complete tool guide.

SpaceClaim consolidates the highlighted areas.

Options

Maximum Length	Set the Maximum Length to search the model for split edges that are no longer than the specified length.
Minimum Angle	Use the Minimum Angle option to detect open edges on surfaces that are close to tangent. An open edge is defined as an edge on the outside boundary of a surface and not connected to another surface. This option must be enabled for the tool to find the edges.

The image below shows an example of using the Minimum Angle option to find open edges that are close to tangent. After fixing the edges found, they are made tangent, resulting in continuous tangent edges.

Tool guides

The following tool guides help step you through the process. Use the Tab key to cycle through them. As soon as the tool guide switches, the cursor may change to reflect the active guide.

	The Select Problem tool guide is active by default. This tool guide allows you to select problem areas that are automatically found by the tool.
	The Select Geometry tool guide allows you to select points that were not automatically found. Hold Ctrl to select multiple points or box select in the design area.
	The Exclude Problem tool guide allows you to exclude areas from selection and fixing.
	The Complete tool guide consolidates all highlighted areas.