Mesh Object Ribbon Contextual Panels

Provides ribbon access to commonly used tools when a mesh object is selected.

Access Methods

Select a mesh object.

Smooth Panel

Smooth More (MESHSMOOTHMORE)
Increases the level of smoothness for mesh objects by one level.
Smooth Less (MESHSMOOTHLESS)
Decreases the level of smoothness for mesh objects by one level.
Refine Mesh (MESHREFINE)
Multiplies the number of faces in selected mesh objects or faces.

Convert Mesh Panel

Convert to Solid (CONVTOSOLID)
Converts 3D meshes and polylines and circles with thickness to 3D solids.
Convert to Surface (CONVTOSURFACE)
Converts objects to 3D surfaces.
Smooth, Optimized (SMOOTHMESHCONVERT = 0)

Creates a smooth model. Coplanar faces are optimized, or merged.

Smooth, Not Optimized (SMOOTHMESHCONVERT = 1)

Creates a smooth model. Original mesh faces are retained in the converted object.

Faceted, Optimized (SMOOTHMESHCONVERT = 2)

Creates a model with flattened faces. Coplanar faces are optimized, or merged.

Faceted, Not Optimized (SMOOTHMESHCONVERT = 3)

Creates a model with flattened faces. Original mesh faces are retained in the converted object.