PEDIT

  • Edits the selected polyline.
  • Select one or more polylines to edit properties such as vertices, open/closed state, and width.

  • Polyline selection option keywords
  • Multiple: Edits multiple polylines simultaneously with the same properties.


  • Polyline property editing option keywords
  • Edit Vertices: Edits the vertices of the polyline.
  • Close: Edits the polyline into a closed shape.
  • Open: Edits the polyline into an open shape.
  • Decurve: Removes curves from the polyline, converting them to straight segments.
  • Fit: Edits the polyline into a curved polyline that passes through its vertices.
  • Join: Combines polylines whose endpoints connect into a single polyline.

   If you select a regular line, it is converted into a polyline, so it can also be combined with other lines.
   (Result of combining = Polyline)

  • Linetype-mode: Sets whether the line style restarts at each vertex.
  • Reverse: Reverses the direction of the polyline.
  • Spline: Makes the polyline spline-fit.
  • Taper: Sets different widths for the start and end of the polyline.
  • Width: Sets the width of the polyline.
  • Undo: Cancels the last action.
  • exit: Ends editing.

  • Polyline vertex editing option keywords
  • Next: Edits the next vertex.
  • Previous: Edits the previous vertex.
  • Angle: Edits the angle of the line leading to the next vertex.
  • Break: Selects another vertex to break the line connecting it to the current vertex.
  • Insert: Creates a new vertex connected to the currently selected vertex.
  • Move: Moves the current vertex.
  • Regen: Regenerates the vertex.
  • Select: Selects a vertex on screen with the mouse to bring it in as the vertex to edit.
  • Straighten: Selects a vertex and, if the line connected to it contains a curve, edits it into a straight line.
  • Tangent: Sets the angle for the vertex.
  • Width: Edits the width of the line connecting the current vertex to the next vertex.
  • exit: Ends vertex editing and returns to the polyline property editing state.

1) Run the “PEDIT” command.
2) Select the polyline.
3) Select the property you want to edit and proceed with editing.
4) Enter the Undo keyword to cancel the most recently performed action.
5) Enter the exit keyword, or press the Esc or ENTER key, to end editing.