Feature

Feature Description

Convert the selected line object to a region object, and save to a region dataset or CAD dataset.

When converting line objects to region objects: Closed line objects will be directly converted to region boundaries; Unclosed line objects will first be connected end-to-end before conversion. As shown below, Figure 1 demonstrates converting closed line objects to region objects, while Figure 2 shows converting unclosed line objects to region objects.

Figure 1: Converting Closed Line Objects

Figure 2: Converting Unclosed Line Objects

Feature Entry

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

Steps

1. Open the line dataset in the map. With the current line layer selectable, select one or multiple line objects.
2. In the Features tab's Feature Editing group Gallery control, click the Line to Region button in the type conversion group to open the Line to Region dialog.
3. In the dialog: Select target datasource and dataset for storing new region objects. Two saving modes are available: save to existing dataset or create new region dataset. Parameters include:
   • Target Datasource: Set the datasource for storing result dataset.
   • Target Dataset: Select existing region or CAD dataset to store new region objects.
   • New Dataset: Check the New Dataset box and set name to save new region objects in a newly created dataset.
   • Delete Source Object: If the line object layer is editable, check this box to delete selected objects from source dataset.
4. Click OK to complete the conversion from line objects to region features.