The Convert Copy to Polygons command works like the Convert to Polygons command, except that it first makes a copy of the object and then converts the copy into 2D polygons. The original object remains intact.
To convert a copy of an object to polygons:
Select the object to convert.
Select Modify > Convert > Convert Copy to Polygons.
If the object can be rendered, select either the wireframe or hidden line rendering conversion option.
Click OK.
A copy of the object is converted to a group of polygons. To select an individual polygon, first select Modify > Ungroup.
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