Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The resulting line pattern looks like this:
Setting Line Styles
Now that we have discussed the basic components of lines—weight and pattern—the two are
combined with a color to create
line styles
for use in detail lines, model lines, filled regions, and
masking regions. They are also available when the Linework tool is used to override a part of a
model element. To open the Line Styles dialog box (shown in Figure 4.7), switch to the Manage
tab and choose Additional Settings
➢
Line Styles. Note that you may need to expand the list of
line styles by clicking the plus sign next to Lines.
F igu r e 4 .7
line styles
consist of
weight, color,
and pattern.
In the Line Styles dialog box, notice that some of the style names are bracketed—for example,
<Hidden>. These are internal, “system” types of lines that cannot be renamed or deleted;
however, their weight, color, and pattern can be modified.
