Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 6-8:
The Select Linetype dialog box.
If you already loaded the linetypes you need for your drawing, or if the template file
you started from has some linetypes loaded, the Select Linetype dialog box displays
them in the Loaded Linetypes list. If not, click the Load button to open the Load or
Reload Linetypes dialog box. By default, AutoCAD displays linetypes from the
standard AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT linetype definition file —
acad.lin
for imperial-
units drawings or
acadiso.lin
for metric-units drawings (
acadlt.lin
and
acadltiso.lin
in AutoCAD LT). Load the desired linetype by selecting its name
and clicking OK.
Unless you have a really good reason (for example, your boss tells you
so), avoid loading or using any linetypes labeled ACAD_ISO. These linetypes are
normally used only in metric drawings — and rarely even then. They overrule
everything I'm trying to show you about printed lineweight in what follows so, if at
all possible, just say NO to ACAD_ISO. I promise you'll find it easier to use the line-
types with the more descriptive names: CENTER, DASHED, and so on.
7. Click the desired linetype in the Loaded Linetypes list to select it as the linetype
for the layer; say that really fast five times and then click OK.
The Select Linetype dialog box disappears, returning you to the Layer Properties
Manager palette. In the Name list, the linetype for the selected layer changes to the
linetype you just chose.
8. On the same line as the new layer, click the new layer's lineweight.
The Lineweight dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 6-9.
