convert multiple lines(except surface) to tubes

Question

I am working with an imported set of straight lines that came from a shapefile. I want to convert all the lines(except surface) to tubes at once.

I find trans one line to one cube. When I select all the object and execute the opration,only one line be converted.

I know the python Scripting can help,but the code may be difficulty. I want to use the blender software to do it.

Answer 1

you can do it by

1. select all your objects

2. choose object -> convert to curve

you can see if an object is converted to curve in the outline. It has this symbol in front:

3. Now select all curve objects (don't select other objects)

4. click here:

ALT-Click in Depth:

enter value (or drag with mouse)