Command entry: 
Modify panel

Select a NURBS surface sub-object.

Surface Common rollout

Make Point button
This dialog converts a CV surface sub-object to a point surface sub-object.
Interface
- Number in U
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Sets the number of columns.
- Number in V
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- Preview
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When on, your changes are previewed in viewports. Point surface conversion is faster when Preview is off. Default=off.