Architecture to 3D solids

Tool(s): Convert Elements

You can use this tool to convert architectural elements to 3D. The main architecture-specific properties are retained in the process.

• The elements are converted directly in the document. The original architectural elements are deleted in the process.
  If you want to retain the original architectural elements, use Copy, Convert Elements Across Drawing Files or copy the elements you want to convert to a different document using Save As... or Copy, Move Elements between Documents... (both on the File menu) before you start the conversion.

To convert architectural elements to 3D elements

1. Click Convert Elements (How).
   

   Activate Convert Elements in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Create Architecture General: Roofs, Planes, Sections

   • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

   General notes: Roofs, Planes, Sections

   3D Modeling

   Bridge and Civil Engineering

   Basic: Walls, Openings, Components

   Special: Walls, Openings, Components

   Stairs

   • Configuration: Design Basic 3D Elements flyout
2. Select Architecture to 3D solids in the dialog box.
3. Select the elements you want to convert.
   

   • To select a single element, click it.
   • To select elements in a region, use the left mouse button to open a selection rectangle around the elements you want to select
   • To include all the elements in the current document, click All in the Input options or press CTRL+A. Please note that this option is not available for all tools.

   For more information on the options available for selecting elements in Allplan, see Selecting elements, overview.

   When selecting elements, you can use the Filter Assistant to apply a filter based on element types and/or properties. For more information, see Filter Assistant.

   The architectural elements are immediately converted to 3D solids in the current document.

   Note: When you convert architectural elements to 3D solids, the main architecture-specific properties are retained.

   Note: In the case of multi-layer walls, each layer is converted to a separate 3D solid.