Converting three-dimensional entities to meshes

You can convert the following entities into three-dimensional surfaces: 3D solids, 3D faces, polyface meshes and polygon meshes, regions, and closed polylines.

To convert a three-dimensional entity to a mesh

   1   Do one of the following to choose Convert to Mesh ():

    On the ribbon, choose Draw 3D > Convert to Mesh (in Convert).

    On the menu, choose Modify > 3D Convert > Convert to Mesh.

    Type convtomesh and press Enter.

   2   Choose Settings to view or change settings for the conversion:

    Show Edges Click this check box to display the edges that form the mesh.

    Subdivide Level Enter a value from 0 to 3 to determine the level of detail. The higher the number, the greater the detail applied to the converted mesh.

   3   Click OK.

   4   Select the entities you want to convert, then press Enter when done.