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title: Simplify 2D polyline
slug: task-view-guide/simplify-2d-polyline
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createdAt: 2025-10-29T11:11:22.875Z
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This feature simplifies a polyline by reducing the number of points while preserving its essential shape, using the [Ramer-Douglas-Peucker algorithm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramer%E2%80%93Douglas%E2%80%93Peucker_algorithm). You can interactively preview the changes before applying them.

![](https://app.archbee.com/api/optimize/wLEz_RbWP6nIMpY-prjlm/qgICcuV5S52_KrFSHa_Ax-20251029-111221.gif "Polyline simplification dialog")

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wLEz_RbWP6nIMpY-prjlm/kdOfCKsyjFZs7CfR7wLrq-20251209-151803.gif "Remove redundant points in one click")

### Edit process

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Right-click on a polyline (curve shape).
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Select **Simplify line** from the context menu.
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Use the **slider** to choose how many points you want in the simplified line, or click **Remove redundant points** to automatically remove unnecessary points. The slider ranges from 2 (minimum) to the original point count. 

A preview will show the result in real-time.
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When you are satisfied with the preview, click **Apply Changes** to save.
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