Use the instructions in the AutoCAD Customization Guide under "Linetype Definition Files."Īn AutoCAD drawing that contains such a linetype must be accompanied by the compiled shape file or SHX file where the shape is defined, as well as the LIN file where the linetype is defined. The location of the SHX file must be set in the support path.
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These SHP and SHX files must be created in the full version of AutoCAD. Shape filesĬompiled shape files (SHX files) can be used in complex linetypes. The text is part of the line and not a separate entity. It can be set to color bylayer or to any color using Entity Creation mode. The complex linetype must be only one color. To have the text always be horizontally placed on the screen, replace the R=0 with A=0. This example will rotate the text relative to whatever way the line is angled and keep the text aligned with the dashes.
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The following exercise will demonstrate how to create a complex linetype and change the scale proportionally.