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Chapter 25 Converting & Exploding Entity Types
To convert a polyline to an irregular polygon
1 Select the polyline you want to convert. It must have at least three points.
2 Click Irregular Polygon in the drop-down list box on the left side of the
edit bar.
To convert a polygon to a polyline
1 Select the polygon you want to convert.
2 Click Edit Vertices on the pop-up menu for the selection set.
3 Click any segment of the polygon and click the Open button on the
Edit bar.
Converting TrueType Fonts
Some plotters do not support TrueType fonts. Converting text entities that
use TrueType fonts to polygons can greatly improve the appearance of
TrueType text on such plotters. Converting TrueType text to polygons also
makes it possible for you to reshape individual characters.
To convert TrueType text to polygons
1 Select the text entities you want to convert.
2 Position the pointer over the selection set, but not over its about point,
and right-click. A pop-up menu appears.
3 Click Convert, Text Entities to Polygons.