Summary

The GT_PFACE2PL command in GeoTools allows users to extract and convert the edges of a polyface mesh into polylines, making it easier to work with and modify mesh-based models in a 2D or 3D CAD environment. This tool is particularly useful for terrain modeling, architectural design, and mesh-to-vector conversions, where the underlying structure of a polyface mesh needs to be represented as polylines.

GeoTool -> Conversion Tools -> Conversion Tools -> Polyface mesh to polylines

Key Features Include:

• Converts polyface mesh edges into polylines for easier editing and manipulation.
• Retains the geometry and connectivity of the original mesh in polyline format.
• Works seamlessly in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander.
• Ideal for reverse engineering, terrain contour extraction, and architectural detailing.
• Simplifies complex mesh models, allowing them to be used in standard polyline-based workflows.

Benefits:

With GT_PFACE2PL, users can efficiently extract polyline representations from polyface meshes, improving design flexibility and CAD workflow integration.