Combining lines to make polylines

Module(s): Draft + 3D Modeling

You can use the Combine Lines to Make Polylines tool to automatically join connecting 2D and 3D lines, thus making a single polyline. The automation is interrupted at branches and you can decide which branch to follow. In the case of elements with different format properties (e.g., line color), you can define the format properties for the new polyline in a dialog box.

You can also use this tool to join architectural elements like baseboard (Rooms, Surfaces, Stories module), building boundaries (Urban Planning module) and hedges (Landscaping module) later. The new element automatically assumes all the properties of the element you clicked first.

Note: With this tool, you can edit only lines and polygons. You cannot use it for arcs. The 3D elements can be in different planes, but they must be continuous.

To combine lines to make polylines

1. Click Combine Lines to Make Polylines (How).
   

   Activate Combine Lines to Make Polylines in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Change Draft

   • Palette: Tools Change area in the following module(s):

   Draft

   3D Modeling

2. Click the element that is to be the first segment in the polyline.

   The program automatically combines all the adjoining lines to make a polyline.

   • If the lines have different format properties, a dialog box appears. Define the format properties for the new polyline.
   • If the line branches: select the direction in which to continue or press ESC to quit the tool.