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Background lines can be converted to other objects by splitting, merging, or converting to power system objects. This can be done while in Edit mode. To convert a background line, right-click on a selected background line on the oneline display and the local menu will be displayed with the conversion options. Most options are available if only a single background line has been selected and no other objects are selected. The following options are available for converting a background line:
Split Background Line
A background line can be split at a vertex or anywhere along the line. Click the point on the line where the split should be made and then right-click and select the Split Background Line… option from the local menu. Two background lines will result. This option is available only if exactly one background line has been selected and no other objects have been selected.
Merge Background Lines
This option is only available if exactly two background lines have been selected. The two selected background lines will be merged at the two closest ends and a single background line will result.
Convert to ac Transmission Line
After selecting this option, the Branch Options dialog will be displayed. The dialog options can be set the same as they would be set when inserting an ac transmission line from the Insert menu. This option is available only if exactly one background line has been selected and no other objects have been selected.
Convert to Multi-Section Line
After selecting this option, the Multi Section Line dialog will be displayed. The dialog options can be set the same as they would be set when inserting a multi-section line from the Insert menu. This option is available only if exactly one background line has been selected and no other objects have been selected.
Convert to Bus
After selecting this option, the Bus Information dialog will be displayed. The dialog options can be set the same as they would be set when inserting a bus from the Insert menu. This option is available only if exactly one background line has been selected and no other objects have been selected.
Convert to Substation
After selecting this option, the Substation Information Dialog will be displayed. The dialog options can be set the same as they would be set when inserting a substation from the Insert menu. This option is available only if exactly one background line has been selected and no other objects have been selected.