[nabil_elbadri]

hi gents
i make my design in a solid works 2007 and then convert the file to mc 9 , then i creat surface from solid in mc 9 ,i tried to convert the solids to a surface in solid works but i couldn't figur it out , i just know how to delet a face of a solid to get the surface , my question is are there any command in solid works that changes the solid to a surface with out deleting it's face?????
any answer will be appreciated
thnx

[dpark1]

You could save as an IGES file then open in Mastercam and it would be in surfaces.

[nabil_elbadri]

i know how to make iges to convert to surface in mc9 ,,,, my question is how can i convert solid to surface in solid works??????
thnx

[JerryFlyGuy]

The easiest way is to use the surface offset function in SW. Simple select the surface of the solid that you'd like to change into a surface. Select the offset surface function and set the offset to zero.. voila'

[cramccar]

Another useful tip when using the offset surface function is to use the "Select Tangency" command available when you right click on a face. This could save you alot of time by not having to select individual surfaces.