How to explode/split a custom linetype in autocad for laser cutting?

[Anonymous]

Hello forum users,

I am having trouble exploding line types created in autocad, which I need to do for laser cutting files and also for cardboard die-making. When I create the line in autocad (for example 10 mm perforation, 10 mm space), it appears as a continuous line when exported to  Adobe illustrator and also in the lasercutter's software. If I try to break this line in Illustrator, it creates a double-line. 

Any tips anyone? 

Many thanks

[Patchy]

Attach your drawing here and let's see.

[pendean]

Lines can't be exploded in AutoCAD into their linetype fragments OOTB.

[Anonymous]

Hello Patchy, I'm attaching the linetypes on a autocad file and a word doc with some print screens. Many thanks!

[Patchy]

If this is what you need I'll show you how modifying the lisp in autocad.

[Anonymous]

Yes! This is gonna save me sooo much time! Please let me know how to do it. 

many thanks

[Patchy]

Download this LineX.lsp (unzip it)

While in autocad drawing, command INSUNITS  and set it to 0

Then type in LineX, and select the line(s)

[Anonymous]

I have loaded the LISP on the CUI. Do I type the expression 'lineX' or do I open the visual LISP editor? Soory ,ot clear on this part. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

*sorry, and *not. Excuse the typos.

[Patchy · Accepted solution]

Use the command APPLOAD and browse to where you stored the LineX.lsp

Then you have the command LineX to use.

No need to do anything in the CUI

[Anonymous]

Perfect! Thank you very much!