Convert Elements to Lines

Convert all the elements of the drawing to the lines: e.g. circles, arcs, texts, etc. Conversion can be made to the active drawing or to the several drawings at the same time as a batch process. With this function you can also remove elements located on the invisible layers. The function also removes hidden lines.

  1. On the tab, in the Others group, select Convert Elements to Lines.
  2. Define the conversion with dialog box selections.
  3. Select OK.

Dialog Box Options

Drawings to be modified
You can convert the active drawing in the working window by selecting Only active drawing, or you can do a batch conversion by selecting Several drawings in batch.
Elements of invisible layers
You can define what to do with the elements on invisible layers during conversion. You can delete the elements by selecting Delete elements or you can keep them by selecting Keep elements as original.
Elements of visible layers
You can more specifically define what to do with the elements on visible layers during conversion. Select the suitable options.