Geometry abstraction, polygon geometry, and convergent geometry > Modifying polygon edges
Collapse an edge to a point
Click Collapse Edge .
In the graphics window, select the polygon edge to collapse.
Use the Snap Point options on the Top Border bar to help select the point to which you want to collapse the edge.End Point lets you select a point at the end of a curve.Mid Point lets you select a point at 50% of the total length of the curve.Quadrant Point lets you select a point at the quarter points of an arc or ellipse.Point on Curve lets you select any point along the curve.
Click OK on the Collapse Edge dialog bar to collapse the edge to the selected point.
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