Part MakeSolid/en

PointsFromMesh

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Part

Part MakeSolid
Menu location
Part → Convert to solid
Workbenches
Part
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

This command creates a solid from a shape object.

Usage

1. Select the shape object.
2. Choose Part → Convert to solid from the top menu.
3. A solid from the shape object is created as a seperate new object.

Limitations

There will be no analyzing or validating of the shape object.
It is recommended to use Part → Refine Shape before converting to a solid.

Notes

PointsFromMesh

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Part

Part

• Primitives: Box, Cylinder, Sphere, Cone, Torus, Tube, Create primitives, Shape builder

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• Creation and modification: Extrude, Revolve, Mirror, Fillet, Chamfer, Make face from wires, Ruled Surface, Loft, Sweep, Section, Cross sections, 3D Offset, 2D Offset, Thickness, Projection on surface, Attachment

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• Other tools: Import, Export, Box selection, Shape from Mesh, Points from mesh, Convert to solid, Reverse shapes, Create simple copy, Create transformed copy, Create shape element copy, Refine shape, Check geometry, Defeaturing, Appearance, Color per face

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