Line To Point

Function Description

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

When converting a line object to a point object, all node in the line object are directly saved as point objects, as shown in the figure below. Figure 1 shows the line objects to be converted, and Figure 2 shows the point objects saved in the point or CAD dataset after conversion.

Figure 1: Line objects to be converted Figure 2: Converted point objects

Function Entry

  • Edit Data Tab -> Object Editing Group -> Type Conversion -> Line to Point

Operation Instructions

  1. Open the line dataset into the map. With the current line layer in a selectable state, select one or more line objects.
  2. In the Edit Data tab, under the Type Conversion drop-down menu, click the Line to Point button to open the Line to Point dialog box.
  3. In the dialog box, select the target datasource and dataset to store the newly generated point objects. The result data can be saved in two ways: save to an existing dataset or create a new point dataset. The parameters in the dialog box are as follows:
    • Target Datasource: Set the datasource where the result data will be saved.
    • Target Dataset: Select an existing point or CAD dataset to store the newly generated point objects.
    • New Dataset: Check the New Dataset checkbox, set the new dataset name, and save the newly generated point objects to the new point dataset.
    • Delete Source Object: If the selected line object layer is editable, you can check the Delete Source Object checkbox to delete the select objects from the source dataset.
  4. Click the OK button to complete the conversion of line objects to point objects.