Can I change a file from direct modeling mode?

[Anonymous]

Can I change a file I created in direct modeling mode to parametric modeling so I can capture the the timeline. I have a model that has a very long history with many mistakes and changes made along the way. I finally have learned enough to get the model the way I want it. I saved a copy in direct modeling mode to remove this very extended history and consolidate it into a single body. Now I would like to be able to make new bodies from this model but it doesn't display history from this point on. Is it possible to now change it to parametric modeling? I don't see a way to do this. If there is any advice in this area I'd would appreciate it. 

[g-andresen]

Hi,

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@Anonymous wrote:

 Is it possible to now change it to parametric modeling? 

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No, they don't exist.
When you switch to parametric mode, only the future actions are parametric.

günther

[laughingcreek · Accepted solution]

to start capturing history again, do the reverse of what you did to dump the history-

[Anonymous]

Yes, I wanted to capture history again. I didn't want to retrieve the old history. I wanted to get ride of the old history. I couldn't find the right way to begin recording the new history. your solution worked well. What was confusing me was that I used a settings icon at the bottom of the screen and that has disappeared. I didn't know where to find that tab. Thank you laughingcreek for your assistance.

[g-andresen]

Hi,

Are you talking about this "wheel"?
It is only visible in "Capture History" mode.

günther