Importing/creating poly lines

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Importing/creating poly lines

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Hi there,
is there a way to import polylines automatically into CC?

Many thanks!
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Re: Importing/creating poly lines

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For now you can only import polylines from:
  • DXF files (2D autocad drawings)
  • OBJ files (use the line (l) element)
The next version will also support the SHP format.
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Re: Importing/creating poly lines

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Thank you, Daniel.
Could you please tell me why saving a polyline in CC is not saving the width and the color of the line? Is there a way to provide color and width when importing as dxf file. I'm trying to set these attributes in dxf with no success...
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Re: Importing/creating poly lines

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The reason is that it's a bit painful to save those pieces of information (and no one asked for it before you ;).

I'll add this to the TODO list.
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Re: Importing/creating poly lines

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Many thanks.
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