# SMOOTHMESHCONVERT System Variable
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## Function Description:
The SMOOTHMESHCONVERT system variable is used to set whether to smooth or facet mesh objects that converted to 3D solids or surfaces, as well whether to merge their faces.
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| Type | Bitcode |
| Saved in | User-settings |
| Initial value | 0 |
| Range | 0,1,2,3 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:** create smooth models. Optimize or merge coplanar faces.
**1:**create smooth models. The original mesh faces will be kept in objects after converting.
**2:**create models whose faces are smoothed. Optimize or merge coplanar faces.
**3:**create models whose faces are smoothed. The original mesh faces will be kept in objects after converting.
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