Convert an AutoCAD line or spline to a profile sub-entity.
AutoCAD lines and curves can be created using the best fit entities or similar commands. See Lines and Curves for more information.
The converted sub-entity becomes part of the solved profile geometry if either of the following two conditions are met:
- Before it is converted, it must be attached to an unattached end point of another solved entity in the profile.
- After it has been converted, it may be joined to the solved profile geometry using the profile layout tools.
To convert an AutoCAD entity to a profile sub-entity
- Create a profile view or select an existing profile view.
- Set the profile view style vertical exaggeration to 1. For more information, see Creating and Editing Profile View Styles.
- Click the profile. Click Profile tab
Modify Profile panelGeometry Editor
. - On the Profile Layout Tools toolbar, click
Convert AutoCAD Line And Spline. - Select the AutoCAD entity.
Note
If the sub-entity you converted is hidden behind the source AutoCAD entity, use Shift+spacebar to select it. Hover the cursor over the white AutoCAD entity. Press and hold Shift, then press the spacebar to highlight the profile sub-entity. Click to select the profile sub-entity, then release the Shift key. Click the profile sub-entity again to select it and continue with the command.