Onshape helps you identify errors and potential issues with error indicators.

Types of error indicators

  • Color in the Feature list - When there is a problem with a feature, you may see orange text in the Feature list and dialog title.

    Example of color (error) in the Feature list

  • When the problem lies with a single field, like an invalid entry in a numeric field, that field is outlined in red. If a selection is the problem, it is red in the selection list and the corresponding part entity or sketch entity is also red:

    Example of problem in a single field being outlined in redExample of a problem in a single field outlined in red

  • Hover information - When you see orange text in the Feature list, hover over it for a summary of the issue.

    Example of hovering over orange text in the Feature list to see a summary of the issue

  • Dimension highlighting - Color is used to indicate the constraint status of dimension: black indicates a driving dimension, and light gray indicates a driven dimension. In the image below, the driving dimension is at the top of the sketch and the driven dimension is at the bottom.

    Example of dimension highlighting

  • Constraint colors - Constraints normally appear as a gray square with a black icon inside. When there is a problem with a constraint, it will appear as a red square with a white icon.

    Example of constraint colors when there is a problem

  • Notifications - When a general system error occurs, a notification appears in a bubble at the top of the user interface window.

    Example of notification bubble at top of the user interface window

  • Dangling entities - When an entity is in an error state, and red, selecting it is indicated by the entity turning a darker shade of red:

    Example of dangling entities indicated by a darker shade of red