Convert Curve to Line Tool

What it Does

Changes a curve into a line, so it no longer has curve points. Use this when you are done shaping a curve and want to lock it in, or when a curve should be straight after all.

You choose one of two results:

• Keep Curve Shape turns the curve into a polyline. A polyline is a line made of short straight segments that follow the curve, so it looks the same.
• Straighten Curve replaces the curve with one straight line between its two end points.

The Line to Curve Tool does the reverse for straight lines.

How to Use

1. Activate the tool by clicking the Curve to Line icon
2. Select the curve to convert, then select Continue
3. Select Keep Curve Shape or Straighten Curve, then select Continue
4. Look at the result in the workspace
5. Select Save to keep the change, or Cancel to discard it

Point of No Return

After you save, the curve is replaced by the new line and its curve points are removed. You cannot shape it as a curve again.

🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the conversion is remembered along with the option you chose.