Feature

Feature Description

Convert the selected line objects to point objects, and save to the point dataset or CAD dataset.

When converting line objects to point objects, all nodes in the line objects will be directly saved as point objects. As shown in the following figures, Figure 1 displays the line objects to be converted, and Figure 2 shows the converted point objects stored in the point or CAD dataset.

Figure 1: Line Objects to Be Converted	Figure 2: Converted Point Objects

Feature Entry

• Features Tab -> Feature Editing Group Dropdown -> Line to Point.

Steps

1. Open the line dataset in the map. With the current line layer selectable, select one or more line objects.
2. In the Features tab's Feature Editing group Gallery control, click the Line to Point button to open the Line to Point dialog:
3. In the dialog, select the target datasource and dataset for storing new point objects. There are two ways to save result data: save to an existing dataset or create a new point dataset. The parameters in the dialog are as follows:
   • Target Datasource: Set the datasource where the result dataset will be stored.
   • Target Dataset: Select an existing point or CAD dataset to store new point objects.
   • New Dataset: Check the New Dataset box and set the name to save new point objects in a created point dataset.
   • Delete Source Object: If the selected line object layer is editable, check this box to delete selected objects from the source dataset.
4. Click OK to complete the conversion from line objects to point objects.