Convert Actors to Static Mesh doesn't work with Spline-/ and Instanced Static meshes

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The Option “Convert Actors to Static Mesh” doesn’t work correctly with Actors that contain SplineMeshes and/or Instanced Static Meshes

Here, the Railing is a Spline Mesh and the Balusters are Instanced Static Meshes

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However, After “Convert Actors To static Mesh” it looks like this:

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Hey Raildex_,

Thanks for reporting this. I’ve entered UE-44904. You can track the report’s status as the issue is reviewed by our development staff. Please be aware that this issue may not be prioritized or fixed soon.

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Use the Merge Tool.

Link to a similar Topic: Convert spline actor to static mesh strange result - Blueprint - Epic Developer Community Forums

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See this solution from Unreal as it mught help you, Its called actor merging: Paragon Feature Examples: Foliage & Parallax Occlusion Mapping | Feature Highlight | Unreal Engine - YouTube also see this thread:
Convert spline actor to static mesh strange result - Blueprint - Unreal Engine Forums