Tips: AutoCAD - Complex Linetypes

Q: I am an AutoCAD user, but I have trouble to create a complex linetype. Is it possible to make a flow line that looks like ----->------>--------> something like what I'm showing?
- M. K. K-R.

A: Yes, it is possible. Here is the steps:

1. Open the acad.lin file in Notepad.
2. Scroll down to
3. Take some existing code, and make a copy of its, such as:

*FENCELINE1,Fenceline circle ----0-----0----0-----0----0-----0--
A,.25,-.1,[CIRC1,ltypeshp.shx,x=-.1,s=.1],-.1,1

4. Figure out the code for the > symbol, and stick it in the copied code, as shown below:

*ARROWFLOW,Flowline Direction ---->----->---->----->---->----->--
A,.25,-.1,[">",STANDARD,x=-.1,s=.1],-.1,1

You're going to have to play with the parameters a bit, to make the arrowhead centered in the line. Check out my tutorial on creating complex linetypes at:

* Intro to linetype customization
* Complex linestypes

Comments

[Simon Chapman]

RE:""re: Philip Lyons - How can I get freehand style linetypes rather than the dead straight?
Someone did this for me about 100 years ago and I need an 'artisan' look for a set of drawings.

try squiggleCAD

Posted by: roger schmitt | Aug 18, 2005 at 14:02 ""

or better still just use cad and type 'sketch'

cheers
Simon Chapman
CAD Manager/Vlisp Programmer/CAD Expert
SC Design Consulting Ltd
(you need it we design it)
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[Simon Chapman]

"I am looking for a linetype that works the same as the Cloud line but can be set with the F8 command to be able to draw cloud lines in straight lines. I am a landscape architect and looking to use this line type for shrubs.
can anyone help please
David

Posted by: david fountain | Oct 10, 2005 at 04:10"

I cant help you out with the F8 query but as for the shrubs.. or as we called ours hedge! i have a little routine but cant upload them here so you may wanna email me and i can send them to you its a linetype (.lin) with a shape file (.shx) and draws perfect little hedge as straight lines or curves or whatever takes your fancy email is admin@unitedspeed.com drop me an email and i'll send them over ;)
cheers
Simon Chapman
CAD Manager/Vlisp Programmer/Cad Expert
SC Design Consulting Ltd
(For all your design needs)
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[Ross Grindley]

Looking to get some varied linetypes for planting? Is this possible outside the usual notebook text options???

This would save me FOREVER in moving random lines...

help!

[Jo-Anna Krupa]

I am trying to create a linetype for mounding in autocad. I have tried to write a new linetype and i can seem to get the description right.

I would like the mounding to look like this.
l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

[KEVIN]

Hi, I need to create a line type with
-----H-----H-----H
and another with
-----L-----L-----L
is this possible

Regards kev,

[Heather]

I need this as my linetype. How can I create it with not exceeding the 12 specifications that I'm allowed?
Help.
______ . __ . __ . __ . ______

[Emir]

Hello... i need help ... a need to create
- - AC220 HOW ? please help me

[Erik Lewicki]

I would like to create a line to represent stone riprap. How should I do this?

[shachar_k]

I am an AutoCAD user, but I have trouble to create a linetype with a attributed blocks
-------(attributed block)-------
where i have to righte in the line of the code the name of my blook.
*AP_LINE, AP line -----?-----?-----?----
A,.5,-0.5,["AP",line-t,S=.5,R=0.0,X=0.08,Y=-. Is it possible to make a flow line that looks like this0.04],-.3

I want that when i make a line he will ask me the question of the attribute.
i hop that will be possible to do this

[Rick Hampton]

I need a line type like the track line type, with the exception of having the center line a different color than the tracks. i need color control. please email advice.

[MIke]

I'm useing autocad 2002. I'm looking for a line type with clouds. I tried to find anything that came close to it. This is only for 2D cad.

[ralphg]

Aman:

Sorry, but AutoCAD is incapable of drawing parallel lines as a linetype.

As a workaround, you could:

1. Use the Track linetype to draw the center line.
2. And then use the Offset command to draw the two outer lines.

[Aman]

Hi Dear sir/ Madam,

i need a LineType for 2 draw for Broad Gauge Railway Line (Already a linetype Track1 is there)
but that doesnt fit for some drawing. may i get a line type with
(a) 3 Parellel lines, with
(b) outer Lines thin and Middle one Thikker &
(c) The Middle one has to be a Dashed LineType.

please pm me.

[rajeev]

need a linetype with two different letters
----s----150----s----150----

is that possible?

[k]

i need a linetype with two different letters
----s----150----s----150----

is that possible?

[JOSEPH]

I NEED TO MAKE A GAS LINE WITH THE WORD GAS AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE IN THE LINE HOW WOULD I DO THIS

[NAGARAJ]

I need Catia V5 design information.i am searching for job in this field.Design procedure for cati v5 requered.

[Lenny]

in creating a linetype, after I enter the new linetype name, there is no dialog box that pops up with "Create or Append Linetype"....also, I tried several times to create a line using even the examples A,.5,.....etc. and I get "invalid number or bad continuation" after I enter....Please help.

[coryrey]

Does anyone know what the linetype code is for the ">" symbol?

[Matt Kozak]

Does anyone know how to make a linetype without a line. For example: x x x; instead of:---x---x---.

[santosh]

i have problem in creating linetypes according united state cad stands

[robert sanchez]

iam an autocad user,i want type text in circle circumference,the text parallel to the circle circumference in which command i want use

[Lloyd Tilley]

I am using Civil 3D 2006 and as with the releases since 2000 it uses PaperSpace to set up sheets. I have some basic experience with creating linetypes but need a little help on this one. Here is an example of what I need. I have a linetype defined now for Overhead Electrical lines. The problem is, depending on the way the view is rotated, the text in the line may be upside down. Now if you have any experience with Engineers you know that this is less than desired. What I am looking for is a way to make every other listing of the text in the linetype to be upside down. That way no matter which way my view is rotated there will always be an equal amount of text in the linetype that is easily readable. Can you help me on this.

[david fountain]

I am looking for a linetype that works the same as the Cloud line but can be set with the F8 command to be able to draw cloud lines in straight lines. I am a landscape architect and looking to use this line type for shrubs.
can anyone help please
David

[TOM]

I have a drawing with some complex linetypes in it that i would like to add to my personal list. Is their a way to export these into my acad.lin and the shapes to the standard shape file?