ERROR

2nd parameter must be POLY, LINE or POINT

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Solution or Workaround

Error Message

The BUILD command returns this message:

2nd parameter must be POLY, LINE or POINT

Usage: BUILD [cover] [POLY / LINE / POINT]

Cause

In version 3.5.2 the BUILD command does not have the POLY default parameter as earlier versions did.

Solution

You must specify the type of BUILD to be performed (POLY / LINE / POINT).

Article ID:000001758

Software:
  • Legacy Products

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