You can import mesh models, or convert surface and solid models to meshes. You can then select and rename meshes, and perform various edits using the Mesh tools tab.
To import a mesh (.stl or
.dmt file type):
- Click File > Import to display the
Import File dialog.
- Select a file and click
Open.
To convert surfaces and/or solids to meshes:
- Select the surface or solid.
- Click Home tab > Utilities panel > Convert > Surfaces/Solids to Meshes.
You can also convert a surface to a mesh as follows:
- Select one or more surfaces.
- Right-click the selection, and select
Convert to Mesh from the context menu.
To select a mesh:
To rename a mesh:
- Right-click the mesh.
- Select
Rename mesh from the
Mesh
context menu.
The
Rename Mesh dialog is displayed:
- Enter a new name in the
Name box.
- Click
OK to rename the mesh and close the dialog.
To convert meshes to solids:
- Select the mesh.
- Click Solid tab > Create panel > From Items > From Surfaces/Meshes.
A solid is created from the selected mesh.
To convert a mesh to a closed solid:
- Select a mesh.
- Right-click the selection to display the
Mesh
context menu.
- Select
Cap open.
A capped solid is created from the mesh.