PolyTools
Win32 and 64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
How to change the order of polyline vertices:
- Click the 2D Polyline Start Point icon or the 3D Polyline Start Point icon in the Plug-ins tab of the Autodesk® AutoCAD® ribbonbar.
- At the prompt "Select the polyline to change:" appears. Click the closed polyline you want to modify.
- The program highlights the first point of the selected polyline with a green circle.
- At the prompt "New start point:" appears. Click one of the polyline vertices.
- The program shows the vertices sequence by drawing a green arrow between the first two points of the polyline.
- At the prompt "Would you like to invert the vertices order?" appears. Select Yes or No if you want to invert or keep the original points sequence.
How to convert a 2D polyline into a lightweight one and vice versa:
- Click the Convert 2D Polyline icon in the Plug-ins tab of the AutoCAD ribbonbar.
- At the prompt, "Select the polyline to convert:" appears. Click the polyline you want to convert.
- The program asks to confirm if you want to convert the 2DPolyline to a Polyline (or lightweight polyline) or vice versa depending to the selected entity.
How to convert a 2D polyline into a 3D polyline and vice versa:
- Click the Polyline 2D to 3D icon or the Polyline 3D to 2Dicon in the Plug-ins tab of the AutoCAD ribbonbar.
- At the prompt, "Select the polyline to convert:" appears. Click the polyline you want to convert.
How to break lines and 2D polylines to its intersections:
- Click the Auto Break icon in the Plug-ins tab of the AutoCAD ribbonbar.
- At the prompt, "Select the entities to break:" appears. Click the polylines and lines you want to break.
How to export lines, 2D and 3D polylines vertices to an Excel file.
- Click the Export Lines icon in the Plug-ins tab of the AutoCAD ribbonbar.
- At the prompt "Select the entities to export:" appears. Select the entities you want to export.
- Select the directory and the Excel file name to create from the Save file dialog and press the Save button.
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Commands
| Ribbon/Toolbar Icon | Command | Command Description |
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Poly3Dto2D |
Convert a 3D polyline to a polyline 2D. This command converts a 3D Polyline into a Polyline (lightweight polyline). |
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AutoBreak |
Break lines and 2D polylines to its intersections. This command breaks lines and polylines (lightweight) on its intersections adding new vertices to the existing polylines and breaking the existing lines in more parts. |
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Poly2Dto3D |
Convert a 2D polyline to a 3D polyline. This command converts a 2D Polyline or Polyline (lightweight polyline) into a 3D polyline. |
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Convert2DPoly |
Convert a 2D polyline to a lightweight polyline and vice versa. The original 2D Polyline in AutoCAD while a vast improvement over having to use line segments and arcs was a resource hog. Each vertex and end were separate entities so a Polyline with two vertices was four entities. In AutoCAD R14 was introduced the LWPOLYLINE (lightweight polyline now called simply Polyline) which was a single entity. For drawing which included lots of contours or other complex polylines drawing sizes shrank considerably. Big difference in speed and stability as well. In conclusion both represent the same thing, but the newer Polyline is a major improvement. If you are encountering old "Heavy" polylines you may convert in the new kind of AutoCAD entities. |
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Change2DPolyStartPoint |
This command allows to change the initial vertex in a closed polyline (or lightweight polyline). |
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ExportLines |
Export lines, 2D and 3D polylines vertices to an Excel file. The command exports the lines and the polyline's vertices coordinates to an Excel file. |
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Change3DPolyStartPoint |
This command allows to change the initial vertex in a closed 3D polyline. |
Installation/Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8/8.1/10) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.
Additional Information
PolyTools is an extension for AutoCAD software.
Developed since: October 2014.
Language: ObjectArx.Net.
Author: Giorgio Todeschini.
Suitable versions: AutoCAD 2013 version or onwards.
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Please contact us at support@oldbridgesoft.com
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
|---|---|
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1.1.1.0 |
Updated for AutoCAD 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017. |
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1.1.0.3 |
Updated for AutoCAD® 2016. |
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1.0.0.3 |
First release for AutoCAD® 2013, 2014 and 2015 versions. |
