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The '''Points Convert''' command creates point clouds from shape or mesh objects.
The '''Points Convert''' command creates point clouds from shape objects, for example created with the [[Draft Module|Draft]], [[Part Module|Part]] or [[PartDesign Workbench|PartDesign]] workbench, or mesh objects.


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# Select one or more objects.
# Select one or more objects.
# Select the {{MenuCommand|Points → Convert to points...}} option from the menu.
# Select the {{MenuCommand|Points → Convert to points...}} option from the menu.
# The {{MenuCommand|Distance}} dialog box opens.
# Enter a maximum distance. The value must be in the {{Value|0.05}} - {{Value|10.0}} range.
# Press the {{Button|OK}} button to close the dialog box and finish the command.


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Revision as of 16:08, 21 August 2020

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Points Convert

Menu location
Points → Convert to points...
Workbenches
Points
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
None

Description

The Points Convert command creates point clouds from shape objects, for example created with the Draft, Part or PartDesign workbench, or mesh objects.

Usage

  1. Select one or more objects.
  2. Select the Points → Convert to points... option from the menu.
  3. The Distance dialog box opens.
  4. Enter a maximum distance. The value must be in the 0.05 - 10.0 range.
  5. Press the OK button to close the dialog box and finish the command.