Frequent question: How do you simplify contours in AutoCAD?

How do you simplify an object in AutoCAD?

To simplify a polygon or polyline:

1. Select the polygon and/or polyline to simplify.
2. Select Modify > Drafting Aids > Simplify Polys.
3. Set the parameters and click OK to simplify the polygon/polyline.

How do you simplify a polyline in AutoCAD?

Currently, there is no dedicated command in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT to simplify such complex polylines. On AutoCAD Map 3D and Civil 3D, a dedicated function is available. See: About Weed Polylines. Note: The process is called weeding and there are several custom LISPs which may be used in AutoCAD to achieve this.

How do I delete an extra vertex in AutoCAD?

To Delete a Vertex in a Polyline

1. Click Home tab Modify panel Edit Polyline. …
2. Select a polyline.
3. Enter e (Edit vertex). …
4. Enter s (Straighten).
5. Use the Next option to move the X to the vertex immediately following the one that you want to delete.
6. Enter g (Go). …
7. Enter x (Exit) to end editing vertices.

How do I delete multiple vertex in AutoCAD?

You can’t delete multiple selected vertices – BUT – you can remove multiple vertices from a polyline. If your hatch doesn’t have a polyline boundary then use RECREATE to build one, then use PEDIT to edit the vertices and remove the ones you don’t want.

How do I fix lines in AutoCAD?

For AutoCAD 2018 and older or earlier.



“Graphics Performance” dialogue box will appear on your screen. Uncheck the “Display Smooth Line Display” option, and then you try to zoom in and zoom out. Click on Ok to save the changes. Now you try to zoom in or zoom out, and you will see that no more lines.

How do I draw a smooth curve in AutoCAD?

To Draw a Line and Arc Polyline

1. Click Home tab Draw panel Polyline. Find.
2. Specify the start point of the polyline segment.
3. Specify the endpoint of the polyline segment. …
4. Specify additional polyline segments as needed.
5. Press Enter to end, or enter c to close the polyline.