You can see how to create a custom linetype in the video below. If you have a problem controlling the linetype scale, you might want to see that you can control the linetype scale in 3 easy steps! You might need to have several attempts to work comfortably with it. Don’t you think this is cool? ) The line type scale doesn’t appear correctly? Follow the steps in creating a simple linetype. Press twice to accept the default value for scale and rotation. Type SHAPE to insert the shape we just created. Now to avoid confusion, delete the shrub. The insertion point is as you define insert point in block creation. Hit to accept default resolution value.From AutoCAD ribbon (or menu), choose Express>Tools>Make Shape. Don’t worry Express Tool also has an excellent tool to create it. To create a line type from this complex geometry, we will have to create a shape file. I will create a line type from this AutoCAD sample block. Most of the time, the definition will be unusable. If you have a complex object in the definition, the result can be unpredictable. Linetype that contains more complex objects Change the line type properties, and try to draw lines, arc, or any other objects. And somewhere slightly on the right of the text. In this example, I choose the left endpoint of the line as a start point. Specify the starting point and endpoint.This description should be able to give you a brief description of this line type. Type your line type description (optional), then press.This line type name is what you’ll see in the name list. This filename is what you’ll see when you load the. Type your line type file name, then click save.Or if you are a command-line fan, you can type MKLTYPE. The 100 km×30 km caldera marks the location of a super-eruption that occurred around 74 ka and covered most of northern Sumatra in ignimbrite (Chesner, 2012). Access from ribbon or AutoCAD Menu: Express>Tools>Make Linetype. The Toba caldera is located in northern Sumatra (Indonesia) and contains the largest volcanic lake on Earth.I’m going to convert those objects to a custom line type. I draw one line and one single line text as shown below. Creating a linetype that contains simple objectsįirst, I’m going to create a simple one. It was for AutoCAD 2002 but will work the same for the later version. See how you can add the Express Tools installation later here.
If you don’t have it, you need to install it first. But remember, you have to have the express tools installed on your computer. I’m going to discuss how we can make a custom linetype quickly. Imagine if you have to create it by using blocks then copy it several times. It is easier, faster, and consumes fewer hardware resources than using simple objects. I like to use it, even for drawing complex objects. But if you have express tools installed, creating custom linetype can be very easy. The problem is creating a custom linetype can be difficult to do. But sometimes it’s just not enough sometimes we need to have our own. The line type scale doesn’t appear correctly?ĪutoCAD default linetypes are usually enough for everyday purposes.Linetype that contains more complex objects.Creating a linetype that contains simple objects.