How to change default properties of centermarks and centerlines

[jgleesonT6N4Q]

Is there a way to change the default properties of centerlines and centermarks. I can't seem to find any information about this anywhere and it is almost exactly the same as being able to modify the default settings for dim lines so I don't see why you wouldn't be able to do it.

[DumR0 · Accepted solution]

HI

"Setting a Default Layer for Centerlines and Center Marks

CENTERLAYER is a layer override that only applies to center marks and centerlines created with the CENTERMARK and CENTERLINE commands.

1. Create a new layer and specify a name, such as centerlines, and a color so it's easily identified. It does not need to be set to the current layer.
   
2. At the Command prompt, enter CENTERLAYER.
3. Enter centerlines for the new value.

When a centerline or center mark is created it will be placed on the centerlines layer regardless of the current layer.

Note: If the layer name entered does not exist, a new layer is created with the specified name based on the properties of layer 0. Values other than the "." (use current) value override the current layer.

Setting a Default Linetype for Center Marks and Centerlines

Let's set the default linetype for center marks and centerlines using the CENTERLTYPE system variable. By default, the linetype used for center marks and centerlines is CENTER2.

1. At the Command prompt, enter CENTERLTYPE.
2. Enter the name of an available linetype you want to use for center marks and centerlines.

The CENTERLTYPE system variable applies only to the linetype used on the center marks and centerlines created with the CENTERMARK and CENTERLINE commands. This system variable accepts these values; "." (use current), ByLayer, or any valid linetype name.

Note: The CENTERLTYPEFILE system variable applies only to center marks and centerlines created with CENTERMARK and CENTERLINE commands. This system variable determines the .lin file that contains the linetype assigned to the CENTERLTYPE system variable."

for more info see link below:

https://help.autodesk.com/view/ACD/2023/ENU/?guid=GUID-EA8F28C5-2A89-4265-8543-FD7A6DDA731C&mktvar00...

[imadHabash]

Hi,

I suggest to follow the following links to get a good start . >> Click <<  >> Click1 << 

[jgleesonT6N4Q]

Hey,

Thanks for the helpful response.

What about if I want to set the default extension line length of the centermark? Similar to dimstyle, these are all things which I would expect to be in a "style menu" where you have got easy access to change all default properties. 

Thanks for any help you can provide

[DumR0]

if  I understand correctly your demands:

You want to have like a style menu for centerlines and center mark.

I hope next answer will help:

 you can control( advice read first about it) with variables listed below:

• CENTERCROSSGAP (System Variable) | AutoCAD 2021 | Autodesk Knowledge Network
• CENTERCROSSSIZE (System Variable) | AutoCAD 2021 | Autodesk Knowledge Network
• CENTEREXE (System Variable) | AutoCAD 2021 | Autodesk Knowledge Network
• CENTERLAYER (System Variable) | AutoCAD 2021 | Autodesk Knowledge Network
• CENTERLTSCALE (System Variable) | AutoCAD 2021 | Autodesk Knowledge Network
• CENTERLTYPE (System Variable) | AutoCAD 2021 | Autodesk Knowledge Network
• CENTERLTYPEFILE (System Variable) | AutoCAD 2021 | Autodesk Knowledge Network
• CENTERMARKEXE (System Variable) | AutoCAD 2021 | Autodesk Knowledge Network

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Center marks and centerlines can be modified in the Properties palette.

1. If the Properties window is not displayed, select any object. Right-click a center mark or centerline and select Properties.
2. In the Properties window, modify the properties you want to change.

[jgleesonT6N4Q]

Ahh okay,

Do you know why they have made it so complex instead of providing a popup window where you can change all of the variables in one place?

Thanks for your help

[DumR0]

Noop;

I guess you can make a macro for this, but never tried making a macro with variables( i do not know if will work), ore find some lisp..

[pendean]

@jgleesonT6N4Q Instead of asking fellow end users why Autodesk did or did not do something, take control now that you know what to look for and where (aka HELP) using the built in tool SYSVARMONITOR command, usage is explained in HELP

In the meantime, you can suggest future changes to the program to Autodesk yourself right here anytime you want https://www.autodesk.com/company/contact-us/product-feedback

HTH

[jgleesonT6N4Q]

Hi @pendean,

Thanks for introducing me to those commands and showing me where I can make suggestions, I agree these will be helpful. I only asked in case someone was aware of the reasoning behind their decisions, as I like to understand the derivations of as much as possible so I have better understanding of the limitations each command.

Thanks for your help.