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Part modification: The pointer didn't snap in datum or intersection points anymore

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Mohamed Zied

Structural
Jul 15, 2020
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Hi,
I wanted to modify a part that I created previously, but at some point, the mouse pointer didn't snap in the intersection point and the green lines didn't appear as usual. The pointer only snaps in the grid nodes.
Do you know the reason for that and how to fix it?

Is there any limit to the number of features per part (The number of features currently is 108)?

Thank you in advance.
 
 https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=7502ece9-bc27-4c73-bb62-793b8683b82d&file=Stiff_2.png
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In some cases when you edit part you have to project edges on the sketch plane. Otherwise just try restarting Abaqus/CAE, it might be some temporary glitch.
 
Still, it doesn't work. I recreated the parts and when it reaches around 105 features the problem arises again. Usually, in its view, I should have green lines and the pointer snapping in intersection lines and datum points.
Can it be because of the number of features?
 
 https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=b74ed2be-02eb-4289-b898-1be050d4c8c4&file=Capture_Answer.PNG
Have you checked the Sketcher option if the "Preselect geometry" option is still activated?
 
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