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acad.lin help

DartGTDan-2018
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acad.lin help

DartGTDan-2018
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I have a drawing that was created with AutoCAD version 10 (if I remember correctly).  When I created this drawing I also created many different line types by "playing around" with the acad.lin file (using notepad).

 

I recently opened the original drawing using, our corporate wide, AutoCAD-2018.  The drawing opens fine and I can change any line to any of the linetypes I created originally.

 

I now have a need to create a new linetype for this old drawing.  I thought I could modify the acad.lin file as I have in the past.  Unfortunately, when I open acad.lin file (using notepad) none of the linetypes I created are there, but the standard acad linetypes are there.

 

Is there a way to retrieve the linetypes information of the linetypes I created, from the opened (using AutoCAD-2018) drawing, and saving that information to the acad.lin file?  I can see my created linetypes in the pull-down menu of the Linetype box of the General tab of the Properties dialog box.

 

HELP!!

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imadHabash
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Hi,

you may try this outsource help . >> Click <<   >> Click1 <<  .

 

Good Luck .. 

Imad Habash

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CADmonkey_UK_Building_Services
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The easiest way to accomplish this is to find a copy of the original Release 10 (for DOS?) .LIN file.

Failing that you need a custom LSP routine to export Linetypes from your current drawing. They exist, but you'll have to dig them up yourself.

Failing THAT you can create an empty drawing/template containing all your Linetypes and then cut & paste them as needed.
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Sure you can get all of your linetype out but if you only have AutoCAD you will need to use a third party to do it.

This is from the Autodesk Knowledge site:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/how-to-e...

 

 

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vinodkl
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You can use this lisp(see attachment) to extract the linetypes used in drawing into .lin file.

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DartGTDan-2018
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I was able to download your linout.lsp file and put it into the lisp file folder in the CUI menu in my drawing.  But how do I make the linout.lsp work?  I've never used a lisp procedure before.  I assume your lisp file will create a new acad.lin file?  If so, where would I find that?  If not, then what?  Please provide some elementary guidance.

 

I should also add that any external help (like the links others have provided) are not possible for me.  "Big Brother" is always watching/blocking any external attempts.

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pendean
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drag and drop the LSP file onto your open DWG file you want to extract from, then type LINOUT and hit <enter>

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vinodkl
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You can drag and drop the file (linout.vlx)into AutoCAD drawing from which you want to extract the line types and then type in the command LINOUT. now the line types used in the drawing will the exported into .lin file into the same location where the drawing is.

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DartGTDan-2018
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BINGO!!!!

 

Exactly what I needed!

 

Kudos!

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DartGTDan-2018
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My employer just "upgraded" from AutoCAD 2018 to AutoCAD LT 2021.  It does not appear this lisp will work.  The LINOUT is now an "unknown command".  Any other ideas?

 

PS I still can't use third party sources ("Big Brother").

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vinodkl
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Hi @DartGTDan-2018 

 

Sorry, AutoCAD LT doesn't support plugins or lisp. Only the full version supports the lisp and plugins. That's the reason why AutoCAD LT is sold at less price than Full version of AutoCAD :cara_con_una_leve_sonrisa:

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DartGTDan-2018
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That's what I figured. :cara_de_decepción:  Thanks!

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