Linetype in drawing doesn't show up in .lin file

[dslocum]

I have linetypes in my template drawing that aren't listed in any of the .lin files that are saved in my default working folder file path. I want to edit the linetypes, but how can edit them if they don't show up in any of my .lin files? If I could delete them, I would just replace them with new ones, but I also can't delete them.

[Alfred.NESWADBA · Accepted solution]

Hi,

you need to export the linetype definition from the dwg into a lin file.

Therefor you'll need a tool like >>>this<<<

- alfred -

[dslocum]

Thank you Alfred. Do you know of a way to force a delete of a linetype definition? We have dozens in our template that never get used, undefined shapes, etc., but they won't delete.

[dslocum]

Alfred, I loaded and executed the LINOUT command and returns the error "bad argument type: stringp nil". I assume it's not compatible with Civil3D2025. Is that the issue?

[pendean]

@dslocum Let's ask that custom tool developer/coder @vladimir_michl about your issue with their LINOUT tool, can you provide a DWG with that one linetype in it?

[dslocum]

Thank you. The dwg is attached.

[vladimir_michl]

Hi, it should be compatible with all AutoCAD flavors 2016+. But maybe not with DGN-imported special linetypes. Can you please send me the DWG (at least a portion of it) showing this error? PM or e-mail - vladimir.michl @ arkance.world

Vladimir Michl, www.arkance.world  -  www.cadforum.cz

[vladimir_michl]

The linetype "V-WETL" points to non-existing shape (SHX) definition. The app will be updated to handle such special case but in any case this linetype is corrupted.

Vladimir Michl, www.arkance.world  -  www.cadforum.cz

[vladimir_michl]

The app is updated now - V1.4

-vm

[dslocum]

Thank you!