can I turn multiple connected lines into a single polyline or entity?

[aroundhere]

Is there a simple way to make many connected lines into a single entity inside of a drw file. In autocad, I would use pedit and join. Or, how do I start drawings lines that end up as one entity? I dont suppose I would need this so much in sketches, but it would be nice in drws when I add lines for ref. thanks

 

[rgrayclamps]

Hi, aroundhere:

There is no such thing as pline in SW as there is in ACAD. Because entities are related in SW, i.e., they are not independent, there is no need for pline in SW. If you really want to do it, you may want to try Make Path or Block.

Good Luck!

Alex

 

[kellnerp]

Well, that isn't exactly true. When modeling a composite curve feature is available that will make a "polyline" out of several connected lines.

But this is a case of trying to apply "ACAD" centric thinking to 3D modeling centric software.

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[TheTick]

You can group items (select --> RMB --> "Group")

 

[rgrayclamps]

Hi, Kellnerp:

OP talked about sketches in drawing documents. A composite curve feature does not work in drawing, does it?

TheTick:

I am not sure if you can group sketch entities in drawing. You can group notes, but not lines and arc entities. I currently use SW2008. With SW09 or 10 it may be possible.

Best regards,

Alex

 

[aroundhere]

i will try the group option. thanks guys

 

[TheTick]

Alex is right, group doesn't work for sketch segments.

Make a block.

If you add lines for reference, are they not constrained to the model?

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

aroundhere ... wherever possible, avoid sketching on the drawing views. Use the model features and ref geometry when placing dimensions.

Can you post an example of the references you are creating, and explain their purpose?

 

[RawheadRex]

How about using the Fit Spline command? This is pretty close to PEDIT in ACAD. I just tried it in a drawing and so I know it's available in that mode.

Best regards,


Chris Gervais
Application Engineer
CSWP, CSWST