HFSS15: Converting Polyline Segments

A polyline is a single object that includes any combination of straight line, arc line, or spline segments. You can convert a polyline segment from one type to another. The following conversions are supported:

• Straight line segments to arc line or spline segments.

• Arc line segments to straight line or spline segments.

• Spline segments to straight line segments.

To convert polyline segments:

1. In the history tree, locate the polyline that contains the segment you want to convert. Expand this part of the history tree.

2. In the history tree, right-click the polyline segment operation you want to change, and then click Properties.

The Properties dialog appears.

3. In the Properties dialog box, click in the Value text box of the Segment Type row.

4. Select the desired polyline segment type from the pull-down list.

The polyline segment you selected is changed to the new type.

5. By default, curved surfaces are treated as smooth (True) surfaces. If segmented surfaces are desired, enter a number of 2 or greater in the Number of Segments parameter.

6. Click OK to dismiss the properties panel and implement the changes.
If the changes are not what was expected, undo the change using the Edit>Undo command or press CTRL-Z.