Closing a geometry or a polyline in a layer

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Close an unclosed line in a layer on the CAD editor.

    Before you begin

    A shape is closed when all the nodes are connected by lines. If a line is missing or if the vertices aren’t joined properly, the properties for a selected geometry show the shape as unclosed.

    Role required: admin

    Procedure

    1. Select the CAD Editor tab.
    2. Select a polyline, a shape, or a geometry with unclosed lines or vertices in the CAD file.
    3. Select to open the editing panel.

      The editing panel displays a "The shape isn’t closed" validation message.

      elected entity showing polyline as unclosed.

    4. Select Close shape to close the polylines automatically.

      The shape is closed.

      Selected entity showing polyline as closed.

    5. Select Remove to remove the element from the CAD drawing.