Time for action – converting the surface to a mesh

Make sure that you saved the file at the end of the previous Time for action – making the boat smaller section. You are going to convert your Subdivision Surface to a mesh object using the following steps:

  1. Make sure you are in Object Mode. Rotate the hull so you can see it well.
  2. Press Alt + C to convert the surface into a mesh object. Select Mesh from Curve/Meta/Surf/Text from the menu with the LMB, as shown in the following screenshot:
    Time for action – converting the surface to a mesh
  3. Press Tab to go into Edit Mode. The control points are gone. You now have a boat hull.
  4. Press A to deselect all selected vertices.

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