surface to solid conversion

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by ryneu2, Aug 9, 2005.

  1. ryneu2

    ryneu2 Guest

    Hello Everybody,
    I had a question about creation of solids. I have recieved a .dwg
    file, except all the parts are surfaces instead of solids. I am
    accustomed to working with solids in Mechanical Desktop. Is there any
    way to convert these surfaces to solids? Some of them are fairly
    complex in shape and would be very difficult and time-consuming to
    create on my own (as solids) from scratch. Any ideas? Thanks alot.

    -Ryan
     
    ryneu2, Aug 9, 2005
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  2. ryneu2

    jimb Guest

    Ryan,

    If the surfaces are truly surfaces (no polyline meshes) . Do a <LIST>
    to see if they are "ASSURFACE" ...

    If they are single surfaces then they can be converted to a Mechanical
    Desktop part using the surface command AMTHICKEN using a small
    thickness. Once they are parts, EXPLODE them to make them SOLIDS

    If they are grouped to form a multi-surface object then they can be
    stitched together (into a MDT part) using AMSTITCH. Once they are
    parts, EXPLODE them to make them SOLIDS. This is of course provided
    that the surface object is free of gaps.

    I recommend you review SURFACE commands in MDT

    jimB
     
    jimb, Aug 10, 2005
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