Getting back to SW after 4+ years. I’m finding a few old tricks don’t seem to work…
In a 3D sketch, how does one select all edges in a solid for Convert Entities?
Turn on edge filter, green box select (right to left) and convert entities.
https://help.solidworks.com/2019/english/SolidWorks/sldworks/c_Box_Selection.htm
Select one edge, Ctrl+A, then select Convert Entities.
Edit: By the way, I’m pretty sure I learned that from Alin in a class at SW World 2016 in Dallas.
Seemes like I tried these things and they didnt work. They do now. Thanks for scaring SW into compliance.
Belay that…
Works fine in a single part. Does not work when copying one body’s edges in context of an assembly.
No, it doesn’t. I didn’t know you were working in an Assembly. As far as I know your best option will be to:
- Start a new 3d sketch in the component.
- Use the method above to select the edges and convert entities, close and Hide the sketch.
- Go back into the Assembly and start a new 3d sketch.
- Select Convert Entities.
- Select the 3d Part sketch from the tree.
(I just checked and this works.)
Of course all this is assuming this is less trouble than selecting the edges individually. I don’t know how complex the Part is.
Seems to take only one face from the solid.
To clarify, if you’re in an active 3d sketch, select a single edge, hit Ctrl+A, then select “Convert Entities”, you’re getting only the edges of one face converted? I’m asking because it sounds like you’re selecting a face instead of edges.
No. This is when I select sketch from a tree.