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Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD - Polygon solid to 3D mesh conversion plug-in for AutoCAD

Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD which gives AutoCAD the ability to convert a 3D solid to a mesh.

AutoCAD does not have a command to convert a 3D solid into a polyface mesh. This kind of functionality is essential when an AutoCAD user needs to transfer his 3D solid models to an external program which can read mesh objects only, such as a rendering application. Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD removed this AutoCAD limitation by giving it the ability to convert a 3D solid into a polyface mesh. This mesh can later be saves to an AutoCAD DWG or DXF file and imported into another application.

Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD is designed to be extremely user friendly and easy to understand. To convert a solid into a mesh. Simply run the "SMConvertSolid" command and select the solid you wish to convert. Truly, software made simple!

Polygon solid to 3d mesh conversion plug-in
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Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD is designed to work with the following versions of AutoCAD:

  • AutoCAD 2012 (32 & 64 Bit)

  • AutoCAD 2011 (32 & 64 Bit)

  • AutoCAD 2010 (32 & 64 Bit)

  • AutoCAD 2009 (32 & 64 Bit)

  • AutoCAD 2008 (32 & 64 Bit)

  • AutoCAD 2007 (32 Bit)

 

System Requirements

Below is the hardware, software and operating system requirements for AutoCAD plug-ins running on the Microsoft Windows platform.

  • AutoCAD (32 Bit and 64 Bit): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  • Operating System (32 Bit and 64 Bit): Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista and Windows 7

  • RAM: 1 GB (Recommended 2 GB)

Download & Purchase

Please download a fully functional trial of Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD by clicking on the "Download Now" button below. To start using the software, you need a license key. A license key can be of two types: Trial or Permanent. A trial key is issued to you on the purchase of '7 day license' so that you may try the software before you purchase a permanent key. A permanent key is issued after you have purchased a license. We are confident that during the trial period (7 days with unlimited runs) you will find Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD extremely useful. Later when you decide to buy the software please return to this page and click the "Buy with/without Subscription" button to place your order. Upon verifying the order you will recieve an e-mail with instructions on how to obtain your permanent key. We will create and send you your Key by e-mail within one business day. To avoid disruption in your workflow we urge you to place your order before the trial period ends.

  Download Now
9.78 MB
  Buy 7 Day License
$19.99
Buy With Subscription (Recommended)
$299
  Buy Without Subscription
$249

IMPORTANT! Purchasing a Subscription is highly recommended since it the most cost effective way of keeping your software up to date. Moreover, Subscription entitles you to get a second free perpetual license for your laptop, among many other benefits. For details please read the SYCODE License and Subscription Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Our licenses are single computer licenses and are locked to each computer they are installed on. Basically, the license key is specific to the computer's Host ID (the MAC address of the computer), and will not work on another computer. The installer picks up the physical MAC address of the network card connected to the computer which is basically “Ethernet adapter Network Connect Adapter”. So unless you change your network card, the key will always work even if you reinstall your operating system. If your internal network is periodically assigning a different Host ID to your computer, then please find a solution for this with your IT department.

Note: Downloading this software indicates your acceptance to the SYCODE Software License Agreement. The price mentioned above is for a single user license. For your bulk-licensing needs please contact us.

Installation & Usage

Since Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it must be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Please follow the simple instructions in the Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD ReadMe document which is copied into the installation folder. If you accept the default values in the installer, Solid To Mesh will be up and running within a minute. However, if you choose to modify the values (for example, install the software at a location other than the default) then you will have to take extra care to see that AutoCAD and the Solid To Mesh plug-in are properly setup and recognize each other. For an easy and straight forward installation, simply run the installer and accept the default installation options.

Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. All the commands start with "SM" (stands for Solid To Mesh) to distinguish them from other AutoCAD commands and commands added by other plug-ins. These commands are housed in a new menu called "Solid To Mesh" which is added to the AutoCAD menu. The commands added are:

  • SMConvertSolid - Converts a solid into a mesh

  • SMConvertSolidFile - Converts a solid in an external file into a mesh

  • SMOptions - Displays Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD options

  • SMHelp - Displays the Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD help file

  • SMRegister - Registers your copy of Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD

  • SMAbout - Displays the Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD About box

 


The SolidToMesh submenu


Solid To Mesh
for AutoCAD comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time.There is also a PDF version of the help file which you can download by clicking the link below.

Download Product Documentation (PDF)

Customization

If you want Solid To Mesh for AutoCAD to work in a different way to suit your workflow, do let us know. We will customize the software to suit your needs.

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