{"id":6511,"date":"2025-02-19T09:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedesignsense.com\/geotools\/?p=6511"},"modified":"2025-02-19T09:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T09:02:12","slug":"convert-line-and-arc-to-polylines-gt_line2pl-geotools-command","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedesignsense.com\/geotools\/convert-line-and-arc-to-polylines-gt_line2pl-geotools-command\/","title":{"rendered":"Convert LINE and ARC to Polylines: GT_LINE2PL \u2013 GeoTools Command"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Summary<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>GT_LINE2PL<\/strong> command in <strong>GeoTools<\/strong> allows users to <strong>convert LINE, ARC, and CIRCLE objects into polylines<\/strong>, ensuring better control and editability within <strong>BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>GeoTool -&gt; Conversion Tools -&gt; Conversion Tools -&gt; Convert LINE and ARC to Polylines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/thedesignsense.com\/geotools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7193\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convert LINE and ARC to Polylines: GT_LINE2PL \u2013 GeoTools Command<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features Include:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Converts Various Geometry Types:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transforms <strong>LINE, ARC, and CIRCLE<\/strong> objects into <strong>polyline<\/strong> entities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polyline Type Selection:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lightweight Polyline<\/strong> \u2013 Uses <strong>optimized storage<\/strong>, reducing file size and improving performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heavyweight Polyline<\/strong> \u2013 Retains additional entity data, useful for <strong>specific CAD operations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preserves Geometric Integrity:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintains the <strong>shape and accuracy<\/strong> of the original objects during conversion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is essential for <strong>CAD professionals working on map digitization, road alignments, and engineering drawings<\/strong>, ensuring seamless integration and modification of linear and curved entities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary The GT_LINE2PL command in GeoTools allows users to convert LINE, ARC, and CIRCLE objects into polylines, ensuring better control and editability within BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander. 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