Folio Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'm trying to make a linetype for plugmold which is like this _____ // _____ // _____ // _____ // _____ And this is the code I've entered *PLUGMOLD,DASH 2SLANT DASH _____ // _____ // _____ // _____ // _____. A,0.5,-.5,[sLANT1,]typshp.shx,x=-.2,s=.2],-.5,[sLANT1,]typshp.shx,x=-.2,s=.2],-.5 Please advice on whats wrong cos I'm not able to load it! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Did this using Express Tool commands Make Shape and Make Linetype. The linetype definition file looks like this: *PLUGMOLD2, short line followed by two slanted lines A,.426613,[sLANT1,C:\Users\ReMark\Desktop\SLANT1,s=1],.073387,-.376613 How did you come up with the inputs on the second line? Edited May 16, 2012 by ReMark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Maybe something very simple using text: *PLUGMOLD3,Plugmold 3 ___//___//___//___//___// ___ A,.75,-.25,["//",STANDARD,S=.2,R=0.0,X=-0.15,Y=0.0],-.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan BMR Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'm trying to make a linetype for plugmold which is like this _____ // _____ // _____ // _____ // _____ And this is the code I've entered *PLUGMOLD,DASH 2SLANT DASH _____ // _____ // _____ // _____ // _____. A,0.5,-.5,[sLANT1,]typshp.shx,x=-.2,s=.2],-.5,[sLANT1,]typshp.shx,x=-.2,s=.2],-.5 Please advice on whats wrong cos I'm not able to load it! Thanks Maybe is just some typo.. *PLUGMOLD,DASH 2SLANT DASH _____ // _____ // _____ // _____ // _____. A,0.5,-.5,[sLANT1,ltypshp.shx,x=-.2,s=.2],-.5,[sLANT1,ltypshp.shx,x=-.2,s=.2],-.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I don't think it is the typo shown above that is causing the problem. As a matter of fact I'm pretty darn sure it isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan BMR Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 AutoCAD Help The following syntax defines a shape as part of a complex linetype. [shapename,shapefilename,scale,rotate,xoffset,yoffset] Now look at this: [sLANT1,]typshp.shx,x=-.2,s=.2]Shape definition is [sLANT1,] which is not going to work. The rest of syntax typshp.shx,x=-.2,s=.2] has no meaning. So, if the file name is ]typshp.shx it must be renamed. Maybe will not solve all the problems, but that bracket is definitely in the wrong place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The shape SLANT1 is not standard in my version of ltypeshp.shx, so perhaps the shape definition of SLANT1 should be looked at. If the OP's ltypeshp.shx has been customised, then that file would have to be sent with the drawing file for the line type to be formed properly on another computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I think the solution as put forth by Blackfish would be the easiest / quickest followed by mine suggesting the use of the Make Linetype command from Express Tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfish Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The only risk with my solution is, if someone has a something strange set as a 'STANDARD' text style, but who does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 You would be surprised at what some users do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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