ConvertPoly

Converts lightweight polylines to classic polylines (2D polylines) and vice versa.

Accessing the Command

command bar: convertpoly

: convertpoly

Prompts you in the command bar:

Enter polyline conversion option [Heavy/Light] <Light>: (Press Enter for Light or type H for heavy)

Select objects: (Select one or more polylines in the drawing.)

Entities in set: 2

Select objects: (Select more polylines or press Enter to convert the selection.)

2 polyline objects converted.

Command Options

Option	Description
Light	Converts lightweight polylines to classic polylines (2D polylines).
Heavy	Converts classic polylines (2D polylines) to lightweight polylines.

NOTES

Curve-fit and splined polylines and polylines that have extended object data stored on their vertices cannot be converted to lightweight polylines.
Editing commands apply to both classic and lightweight polylines.
The PLINETYPE system variable specifies:
Whether classic polylines are converted to lightweight polylines automatically when an older drawing is opened.
The polyline type that is created by the Pline command.

Related Commands

Pline - draws polyline lines, arcs, and splines.

Pedit - edits polylines, 3D polylines, and 3D meshes.