Adding Vertices in AutoCAD 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide
Selecting a Polyline
To add vertices in AutoCAD, first, you must select the polyline where you want to make changes. You can do this by simply clicking on the polyline in your drawing area. Once selected, you will notice a series of blue grips appear at each vertex of the polyline. These grips indicate the points you can manipulate.
Inserting New Vertices
Once the polyline is selected, follow these detailed steps to insert new vertices:
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Activate Vertex Editing: With the polyline highlighted, right-click and choose “Edit Vertices” from the context menu. Alternatively, you can find this option under the Home tab in the Modify panel.
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Select the Insertion Point: Use your mouse to hover over the vertex where you want to add the new vertex. You will see an option prompting you to choose either “Next Vertex” or “Previous Vertex” using the command prompt. This step allows you to navigate through the vertices easily.
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Insert the Vertex: While the desired vertex is highlighted, type “I” for Insert and press Enter. This will allow you to place a new vertex along the segment of the polyline.
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Specify the Location: Click on the exact point within the drawing area where you wish to position the new vertex. Alternatively, you can input specific coordinates if you require precision.
Editing Vertices
If you need to adjust existing vertices after adding new ones, follow these instructions:
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Select the Polyline Again: Click on the polyline to bring up the grips once more.
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Activate the Vertex Edit Tool: Choose a vertex by clicking on its grip. You can move it to a desired location by dragging it with your mouse.
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Use Command Input to Modify: For further modifications, you can type commands directly into the command line. For instance, you can stretch the vertex by entering the command specifically for stretching.
Removing Vertices
Should you need to remove any unwanted vertices, do as follows:
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Select the Polyline with the Vertex: Click on the polyline which contains the vertex you wish to remove.
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Access Vertex Editing: Right-click and access the “Edit Vertices” option.
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Select the Vertex to Remove: Navigate through the vertices until you reach the one you want to delete.
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Remove the Vertex: Type “R” for Remove and press Enter. This action will delete the selected vertex from your polyline.
Additional Techniques
In AutoCAD, you can also manipulate the shape of polylines using various commands. For instance, the PEDIT command allows for additional options such as joining multiple polylines into one, changing width, and converting lines into polylines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I select multiple vertices in AutoCAD?
To select multiple vertices, hold down the Shift key while clicking on each vertex grip. This allows for selection of multiple points simultaneously, enabling bulk modifications.
Can I add vertices to other shapes besides polylines?
AutoCAD allows vertex addition for any shape that supports geometry modification, such as polylines and splines. Ensure the shape is editable before attempting to add vertices.
Is there a shortcut for adding vertices quickly?
Yes, you can use the command line shortcut. After selecting the polyline, typing ‘I’ for Insert directly initiates the vertex addition command without needing to navigate through menus.
