MAJOR PROBLEM!

[megj]

I am trying to make corrections on 4 floor plans that I recently completed. All of my walls have converted to polylines, what is the problem? I need this to be fixed because I don't want to have to redo all of the work!!!

please help!

[Christiaan]

Which version of VW are you using? I can't figure out how to convert walls into polylines even on purpose in VW 12. I was thinking you might be able to create walls out of your polylines.

Not that this will help with your current predicament but you should have a backup. Period.

[megj]

I am using 12. I don't know how to convert them on purpose either, it just does it. I'm clicking on something, I just don't know what I am clicking on!

[CipesDesign]

Did you perhaps export these to dwg and then re-import them? Just curious...

[megj]

I don't know how to do that, so I don't guess so? I have no idea.

[Drake]

I am guessing that you ungrouped the walls. When walls are ungrouped they become more primitive elements.

[G_Hannigan]

It takes more than an inadvertant "click" to ungroup. Normally the warning, "Are you sure you want to ungroup high level objects", pops up requiring a yes or no.

megj - it helps to give info as to your hardware & VW version.

[Kevin]

I have had this happen with the Create Polys from Walls command. (Seems obvious, right)? The command when working properly will create polys defined by the walls. But sometimes it will turn the walls into polys.

I feel for you as this is a scary situation. I know from experience. Hopefully you can undo or revert to a previously saved file.

[dunsterville]

I had it happen when I was learning the basics : I'd made 3D prism to 'subtract' so that I could get an angled the top of a wall, nothing would restore that! ? have you perhaps done something similar?

Good luck, Guy

[Christiaan]

I am guessing that you ungrouped the walls. When walls are ungrouped they become more primitive elements.

I have had this happen with the Create Polys from Walls command. (Seems obvious, right)? The command when working properly will create polys defined by the walls. But sometimes it will turn the walls into polys.

I thought something like this maybe, but megj said "polylines" not polygons or lines.

[Abacus]

megj,

Are you sure that the polyline selected is a wall? Could it be a polyline object that follows the wall perimeter (area object, building perimeter, ...)? Also, check to make sure the Standard Views setting is "Top/Plan".

Hope you find a solution.

Gene

[Michael_Eschenbach]

It could be possible that you have a polyline over the top of the wall and it will not let you select the wall.... go to a 3d view and see if the wall is in existence