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Convert to Solid

(3D only) Used to convert:

  • a closed surface to a solid or a SmartSolid.
  • an existing solid to a SmartSolid.
  • a SmartSolid to a Parametric solid.

You can access this tool from the following:

  • Ribbon: Modeling > Solids > Solid Utilities
  • Toolbox: Solid Utilities


SettingDescription
Convert To Defines the type of solid to be created.
  • Primitive Solid — A primitive solid is created.
  • Smart Solid — A SmartSolid is created.
  • Parametric Solid — A parametric solid is created.
Keep Original If on, the original element is retained in the model, along with the new solid.
Key-in: CONVERT TO SOLID