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Complex linetype issue

mik29 — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:02:29 GMT

Just created a new linetype for barrels with shape like a circle and space 50 between, and with scale 1=1. When I changed scale to 1=50 it became continuous line. I changed LTSCALE to .083 and looks like it should be, but I want it to look like this not changing LTSCALE. What it wrong? Thanks.

Re: Complex linetype issue

Hidden_Brain — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:16:13 GMT

See if a quick read of these variables help understand the behavior: MSLTSCALE, PSLTSCALE, LTSCALE, CELTSCALE. in addition, the "S" parameter in the linetype code (in lin file) also affect the scale.

Re: Complex linetype issue

mik29 — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 18:20:06 GMT

all scales are set to 1.

thanks

Re: Complex linetype issue

rl_jackson — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 19:01:53 GMT

Just a guess here but are your units set to architectural. DDUNITS Just sounds like it from that number.

Re: Complex linetype issue

mik29 — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 19:08:30 GMT

Units are Decimal.

So frustrating.

Thanks.

Re: Complex linetype issue

mathewkol — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 19:39:41 GMT

Set PSLTSCALE and MSLTSCALE to 0. This will prevent linetypes from scaling with changes to the current annotative scale. Of course, the majority of users I encounter want those set to 1 for linetypes such as hidden and center. If you want that too,you need to define the linetype with the calendar on mind, essentially change the dash and space values in you LIN file to match the scale. You will need multiple linetypes, one for each potential scale.

Re: Complex linetype issue

brian.strandberg — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:04:12 GMT

There are many issues with complex linetypes that in some cases can be solved quicker by using the ARRAYPATH command. Way more flexible than a Linetype, and very quick to create. Plus you can do things like alter the spacing, and delete objects from the path quickly. That is how I do barrels for traffic control plans.

Here is a quick demo (not done by me) Link-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qju-lawmOKI

Re: Complex linetype issue

MMcCall402 — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:57:19 GMT

Yup, Arraypath is the way to go. I use it for traffic control barrels, cones, barricades,dashed lane strips, ect. You can have more than one array following the same path.

It can be used for those odd ball 'linetype' needs.

You can even put an arraypath in a dynamic block and use parameters/actions to modify the line/path.

Re: Complex linetype issue

mik29 — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:34:28 GMT

Thank for the tip. Honestly I never used Arraypath command. Usually it's a measure or divide. if I need to spread blocks on Pline.

Will definitely use it now. But still looking for solution for pavement marking lines.