Converting Polyline Segments
A polyline is a single object that includes any combination of straight line, arc line, or spline segments. You can convert a polyline segment from one type to another. The following conversions are supported:
- Straight line segments to arc line or spline segments.
- Arc line segments to straight line or spline segments.
- Spline segments to straight line segments.
To convert polyline segments:
- In the history tree, locate the polyline that contains the segment you want to convert. Expand this part of the history tree.
- In the history tree, right-click the polyline
segment operation you want to change, and then click Properties.
The Properties dialog appears. - In the Properties dialog box, click in the Value box of the Segment Type row.
- Select the desired polyline segment type from the drop-down menu.
- By default, curved surfaces are treated as smooth (True) surfaces. If segmented surfaces are desired, enter an integer number in the Number of Segments parameter.
- Click OK to dismiss the properties
panel and implement the changes.
If the changes are not what was expected, undo the change using the Edit > Undo command or press Ctrl + Z.
The polyline segment you selected is changed to the new type.
Note: Converting an
arc line or spline segment to a straight line segment results in two
straight line segments; one segment is created between the start point
and midpoint, and one segment is created between the midpoint and endpoint.