If necessary, you can remove the start or end vertices shared between lines (pseudo-nodes). If the start and end vertices of a line are connected, a polygon is formed automatically.
Note: Merging a segmented line may affect attributes of the shape you are editing.
Figure 1. Auto Merge Line button
To merge segmented lines
- On the Vector Editing toolbar, click Find, and then click a line you want to merge with another.
- Click Auto Merge Line.
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Click the start or end vertex where you want to begin merging the line.
If the merge reaches a fork in the line, you must choose which line to follow. Click the line that you want to merge.