SVG file imports but won't extrude or Push/Pull

[Anonymous]

I've read most of the post on SVG imports. Can't see why this is not working.

I have a simple outline graphic. A single closed path saved form illustrator as an SVG. It imports OK. I can move, scale etc. I have tried it as an outline path and a filled shape. Same issues happen:

It imports ok as a "fixed/green" outline as expected. But This will not extrude.

When I then unfix, all of the lines appear to be joined together, but I cannot select it as a sketch to extrude.
What am I missing? (tried joining lines with Coincidence but that didn't work)

[LeonardoBN]

Could you share here this SVG file?

[Anonymous]

How weird. I added both files in the upload

I will try again below

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

The first SVG file has a break in the boundary as shown.

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

I have create a Screencast to show you the method to use on this SVG sketch, or any sketch to find a break(s) in the profile. 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

thank you SO much. Some amazing rapid response and help.

i obviously hadn’t zoomed in enough!

much appreciated

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

Please mark your post as solved if you feel you have your solution.

[bobw1966]

I see where the break is.  Since it's an SVG file how do I repair the break to extrude?

[jhackney1972]

You are posting a question to an old forum question.  Are you using the same SVG file or a new one?  If a new one, please attach it.

[bobw1966]

I was having the same issue and found your answer in the forum.  I found I had the same problem and I would like to learn how to make this file work.  If that is possible?

Thanks

Bob

[jhackney1972]

First of all, you should not use an old forum post, especially one that has been checked as solved, to post your question, no one will see it.  I just happened to be online so it flagged me.  If I were not, you probably would never have had a reply.  You SVG is very different from the other one in this question, it is very obvious where the issue is.  I would repair the outside curve and then offset it to make the inside curve.  I am supplying my model but please take your SVG file and do the repair for yourself to learn.   Please mark this answer as another solution if it satisfies your needs.

[bobw1966]

Thank you I see exactly how you did that and I will do it for myself to learn how to do it!!!!!

[da.whittaker]

This was an excellent tip..thank you

[i555_mailbox]

Спасибо большое!

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Thanks a lot!