Chapter 11 Modifying Objects
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Arcs must share the same center point and radius. They can overlap, share the
same endpoint, or have gaps between segments. See Figure 11-15. Similar rules apply
for joining elliptical arcs, except elliptical arcs must share the same axes. Pick arcs or
elliptical arcs in a counterclockwise direction to close the nearest gap. Depending on
your selections, you may be prompted to convert arcs to a circle. To maintain the original
object type, select the
No
option and reselect the arcs in a counterclockwise direction.
NOTE NOTE
After selecting a single arc or a single elliptical arc segment to join, you can use the
cLose
option to form a circle from the arc, or to form an ellipse from an elliptical arc.
This option closes the two ends of the selected segment, but does not join the segment
with any additional objects that are present.
Figure 11-13.
Lines must be collinear to join, but there can be gaps between segments, as shown. Lines can
also share the same endpoint or overlap.
Two Collinear Lines
One Line after Joining
Figure 11-14.
Polylines join only if they share an endpoint. The same rule applies for joining splines.
Gap Prevents Joining Polylines
Common Point Needed to Join Polylines
Figure 11-15.
Arcs must share the
same center point
and radius in order
to join, but there can
be gaps between
segments, as shown.
Arcs can also share
the same endpoint
or overlap.
Before Joining After Joining