CONVERTPOLY (Command)

Converts 2D polylines between the "legacy" heavy and optimized lightweight formats.

The following prompts are displayed.

Enter polyline conversion option
Specifies the format to which 2D polylines are to be converted:
  • Heavy - Converts lightweight polylines to "legacy" 2D polylines, which contain additional information in the form of vertex objects that increase drawing file size and reduce performance.
  • Light - Converts "legacy" 2D polylines to lightweight polylines, which are optimized objects that reduce drawing file size and improve performance.
Note:
  • By default, the PLINETYPE system variable specifies that "legacy" 2D polylines should be updated automatically to lightweight polylines when you open a drawing.
  • The CONVERT command can be used to update "legacy" hatches and 2D polylines primarily created in product releases prior to AutoCAD Release 14 or AutoCAD LT 97.