Creating Wireframe Geometry from Other Entities

The ConvertEdges command creates wireframe geometry from the edges of a specified 3D solid, surface, mesh, or region. You can extract one edge or all edges.

The resulting entities are lines, arcs, splines, or 3D polylines created along the edges of the selected entities.

For easier access, place the wireframe geometry on a separate layer. You can use it as reference for creating 3D solids, surfaces, and meshes.

To create wireframe geometry from entities:

1. Click Solid Editing > Convert edges (or type ConvertEdges).
2. In the graphics area, specify one or several of the following entities:
   • 3D solids
   • Surfaces
   • Meshes
   • Regions
3. Press Enter.

   2D entities such as lines, arcs, splines, or polylines are created along the edges of the specified entities.

To create wireframe geometry from faces and edges of other entities:

1. Click Solid Editing > Convert edges (or type ConvertEdges).
2. Specify an option:
   • Edge. Specify edges on 3D solids, surfaces, or meshes.
   • Face. Specify faces on 3D solids or meshes.
3. Press Enter.

   2D entities such as lines, arcs, splines, or polylines are created along the specified edges.

Access

Menu: Solid Editing > Convert edges

Command: ConvertEdges