Custom Complex Linetypes (mkltypes)

Anonymous · ‎01-31-2018

Hi There,

I need some help with importing my custom linetypes into AutoCAD for Mac 2017.

I previously predominately used AutoCAD for Windows and had created a bunch of custom lines using the Express Tool, Make Linetype (mkltype). These lines are complex using shapes. Most of the lines are for things like batt & rigid insulation.

When exporting my files from AutoCAD for Windows, I always use eTransmit to ensure all relevant support files are attached.

When I open the file in AutoCAD for Mac, It prompts me to 'specify missing .shx files'. I specify the files however when the drawing opens the custom lines are not there and are represented by dotted lines. I have tried placing the .shx files directly into the Support File Search Path folder, with the other .shx files but this doesn't seem to work either. Maybe I'm putting them in the wrong location?

Does AutoCAD for Mac 2017 support these types of Complex Custom Linetypes? I know the Make Linetype 'Express Tool' does not exist but does this mean the already created line types won't work? I seem to recall AutoCAD for Mac 2015 did not have this problem and my custom lines worked fine, however I might be miss remembering.

Please Help! This is killing my workflow.

Thanks,

Sven

maxim_k · ‎01-31-2018

Hi Sven,

Yes, it is a good idea to put custom SHX files, created on Windows side with Make Linetype tool, to one of the folder on Support Files Search Path. Are you sure you put correct SHX file(s)?
What about linetype definition file with custom linetypes (LIN)? Did you migrate it too?

Maxim

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Anonymous · ‎02-01-2018

Hi Maxim,

Yes I am fairly certain I have placed all the corresponding .shx in the support path forlder. I'm really not sure if I have saved the .shx files to the correct support path. I've attached an image showing where I placed the .shx files.

As for the .lin files; no .lin files were attached to the 'eTransmit' package, so no I have not placed any additional .lin files in the support path.

Thanks,

Sven

maxim_k · ‎02-01-2018

If AutoCAD asks for the missing SHX files, when you open drawings with custom linetypes, then it cannot find them. So I can suppose you placed them in wrong place.
Try to create special folder inside your Home folder, add it to AutoCAD Support Files Search Path and put SHX files along with LIN files to this folder. Test by opening some of your drawings.

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