Make Grade Solid Model

This command will create solids (.mdl files) of blocks in a block model matching a specific grade. The inputs are simply a block model and a grade parameter file, and the output is a solid (.mdl file).

When the command executes, you will be prompted to select an existing block model (.blk file) and a grade parameter file (.gpf file). After selecting these files, the below dialog will appear, listing all of the grades.

Here you may select a grade to create a solid. After clicking OK, you will be prompted to specify an .mdl file to create. The below image shows an example Grade in a block model (left) and the corresponding solid that is created using this command (right). Notice how the original block model shows the individual blocks, while the solid does not.

Prompts

Block Model File
Grade Parameter File
Select Grade to Create Solid
Solid to Create

Pulldown Menu Location: Block Model
Keyboard Command: BLK_TO_SOLID
Prerquisite: Block Model and Grade Parameter File