To Convert Objects to 3D Solid Objects

Use this procedure to convert objects such as walls, doors, and mass elements into three-dimensional (3D) solid AutoCAD objects.

Tip: Convert custom display blocks to Free Form mass elements, and then convert the mass elements to 3D solids.

1. Open the tool palette that contains the Convert to 3D Solid tool you want to use, and select the tool.

   A default Convert to 3D Solid tool is located with the Modeling Tools in the AutoCAD Architecture Stock Tools catalog. You can add this tool to any tool palette.

2. Select the objects to convert, and press Enter.
3. Enter y (Yes) to erase the selected geometry after conversion, or enter n (No) to keep the geometry in the drawing.

Any selected objects that cannot be converted are filtered out during the conversion. Highly-faceted objects, such as curved railings and stairs, may take a longer time to convert.

After you convert an object to a solid, you can convert it to a Free Form mass element and modify it using grips or the Properties palette. You can then convert the Free Form mass element back to a 3D solid.