FreeCAD Wire Not Closed? How to Find Hidden Duplicate Geometry The Easy Way

FreeCAD "Wire Not Closed" Error? Here's How to Find Hidden Duplicate Geometry that could be causing it. If you're getting the "Wire is not closed" error in FreeCAD when creating a Pad, Pocket, or other Part Design feature, even though your sketch appears to be fully closed and fully constrained, this tutorial will show you exactly how to fix it. One of the most common causes is hidden duplicate geometry. Because duplicate lines are often directly on top of each other, they can be almost impossible to see. In this step-by-step FreeCAD tutorial, you'll learn how to use Validate Sketch, Highlight Troublesblesome Vertices, Align to Selection, right-to-left selection, and the Elements List to quickly locate and remove duplicate sketch geometry. You'll also learn how to identify which duplicate edge to delete by checking sketch constraints, helping you avoid unnecessary repairs and saving time when troubleshooting complex sketches. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced FreeCAD user, these techniques will help you solve one of the most frustrating sketch errors in FreeCAD. Chapters 00:00 - Why "Wire Not Closed" Happens 00:23 - Reproducing the Pad Error 00:50 - Using Validate Sketch 01:11 - Finding Highlighted Vertices 01:35 - Align to Selection for Easier Navigation 02:17 - Using Show Placement 02:51 - Spotting Hidden Duplicate Geometry 03:07 - Right-to-Left Selection Explained 03:38 - Using the Elements List 04:30 - Removing Duplicate Lines 05:03 - Choosing Which Duplicate Edge to Delete 05:33 - Checking Sketch Constraints 06:26 - Re-validating the Sketch 06:48 - Tips for Orientating the Sketch 07:32 - Fixing the Final Duplicate Edge 08:11 - Successful Pad Operation 08:18 - What to Do if Validate Sketch Doesn't Help 08:44 - Closing In this video you'll learn: How to fix the FreeCAD "Wire Not Closed" error Why duplicate geometry causes sketch failures How to use Validate Sketch effectively How to find hidden overlapping lines How to use Align to Selection How to inspect sketch constraints How to safely delete duplicate edges How to create successful Pad and Pocket features If this tutorial helped, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment. _______________________________________________________ #FreeCAD , #CAD , #3DPrinting Journey with me Patreon   / mangojellysolutions   Donate: https://ko-fi.com/mang0 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/darre... Udemy: FreeCAD 1.1 From Zero to 3D Print (Extended Version) https://www.udemy.com/course/freecad-... Freecad Ultimate Beginners Extended Version https://www.udemy.com/course/freecad-... FreeCAD Easy Parametric Modelling With Spreadsheets & Varsets https://www.udemy.com/course/freecad-... Subscribe:    / @mangojellysolutions   Browse my Redbubble Shop: http://MangojellyLabs.redbubble.com Blog: https://mangojellysolutions.blogspot....