How to Create Complicated LineType?

[viper_007]

Hi! I want to draw lines with linetypes like the pictures show.  However, it seems impossible to make the linetype. I really need your help.

Linetypes are outlined with red pen.

[TheCADnoob]

Give this link a look

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to...

[Pointdump]

V,

Easy as pie. Here ya go:

http://www.cadapult-software.com/creating-linetypes-with-measure-and-divide/

Dave

[viper_007]

I can't believe you make the "linetype" in this way., good idea.
although it looks great, the lines are not real lines, it's unconvenient to edit or snap the lines.

[Michiel.Valcke]

I learned how to make linetypes from youtube.

I guess the best way to share this knowledge is by sharing the link ^^

[Kent1Cooper]

The black arrowheads and the gray C's or U's or whatever they are could be done with a complex linetype definition with embedded text, if you can find a text font that has appropriate shapes [Wingdings or a similar symbol font for the arrowheads, various possibilities for a C or U that would be usable].  Help will tell you how to make those.

The ones that have width and multiple colors can't be done in single linetypes, as far as I know.  They would probably need to be done with multiple Polylines of different colors [whether assigned to the Polylines themselves or on different Layers] and widths.

[Michiel.Valcke]

You can combine colors and different linetypes with a Multiline. The Autodesk Knowledge Network has an article about it here

[Patchy]

Dynosaur mline can't even make a curve, it's useless and shouldn't be called a line making tool.

[Kent1Cooper]

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@Michiel.Valcke wrote:

You can combine colors and different linetypes with a Multiline. ...

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But not the width in the OP's image, as you can do with Polylines.

[viper_007]

For example, I make a linetype file with code like this

*JustForTest 2
A,0.01,-0.1,["♥",STANDARD,S=0.1,R=90,X=0,Y=0]

I just want to see the custom special maker without any short lines between the makers. neither the beginning or the ending.

I can't figure out.

[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Hi @viper_007

*JustForTest 2
A,0.01,-0.1,["♥",STANDARD,S=0.1,R=90,X=0,Y=0]

If you change the first value to 0 or to something like 0.000000001 does that work for you?

Here is an AKN Article that describes the Linetype definitions.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[viper_007]

*JustForTest 2
A,0,["♥",STANDARD,S=0.1,R=90,X=0,Y=-0.042],-0.1

Thank you very much!
It helps me a lot.