Convert a fluid object to polygons
 
 
 

You can convert a fluid to a polygonal mesh, which you can then treat like any other mesh.

To convert a fluid to polygons

  1. Select the fluid container.
  2. Select Modify > Convert > Fluid to Polygons.
  3. In the Attribute Editor, click the fluidShape tab.
  4. In the Output Mesh section, adjust the Mesh Resolution to set the desired mesh quality.