Converting three-dimensional entities to surfaces

You can convert the following entities into three-dimensional surfaces: closed 2D entities, 3D solids, regions, lines, arcs and open polylines with thickness, mesh entities and 3D faces.

To convert a three-dimensional entity to a surface

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

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

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

    Type convtosurface and press Enter.

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