Removing collinear points

With this functionality, you can remove the intermediate points of links which do not affect the course of the link because the direction of the link does not change at those points. Using this functionality reduces the drawing effort.

You can execute the functionality for all, all active links, or links marked in the network editor.

Editing all or all active links

1.  If required, set the links active whose collinear points you want to remove, via

The selected links are active.

2.  In the Network window, right-click the Links button.

The Links shortcut menu opens.

3.  Select the entry Link geometry > Delete collinear points.

The Delete colliniear points window opens.

4.  If necessary, select the Only edit active objects option.

5.   Confirm with OK.

The collinear points of the selected links are removed.

Editing marked links

1.  In the network, mark all links whose collinear points you want to remove.

2.  Right-click in the network display.

A shortcut menu opens.

3.  Select the entry Link geometry > Delete collinear points.

The collinear points of the selected links are removed.

Tip: You can also call the function from the shortcut menu of the corresponding list and edit marked objects together.