# OUTLINE [GstarCAD 2022](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Index.md) → [Innovative Features](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/Innovative%20Features/(Innovative%20Features).md) ## Function Description: This command is used to extract the outline shape of selected closed objects in a window selection method. This outlined shape is in fact a polyline object created on the current layer that you are working with. ## Command Access: > **Icon:** > ![](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2022/assets/GCAD_NEW/GCAD_NEW/pic/GCADICO_OUTLINE.png) > **Menu:** Draw \> Outline > **Ribbon:** Home \> Draw \> Outline > **Toolbar:** Draw \> Outline > **Command:** OUTLINE > **Alias: /** ## Command Prompts: Select object: