Custom linetypes

Hi,

I want to create a custom linetype for a drawing but am unsure of the best method to use. I only need this linetype for 1 drawing and so I would like it embedded in that drawing if possible. Other people may need access to this file so sending a custom file is out of the question.

Should I create a new .lin file or edit the default acad.lin?

I started to create one using Express Tools and when it prompted me to create / save a new .lin file it defaulted to the 'C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2012 - English' folder. I was unsure if to save it here or 'C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2012 - English\UserDataCache\Support', where ACAD's .lin is stored.

Any idea's / help?

You should record that linetype definition into a LIN file and then use LTYPE command to load it into your template. Save and from this point whoever access a drawing based on that template will be able to use the said linetype. You don’t need to supply the LIN file along; may get rid of if you want.

Other solution will be to use an AutoLISP routine to add the definition directly into drawing’s database.

Is this custom linetype going to be using any shape files?

Thanks MSasu, that helped a lot

ReMark, no shapes will be used.