how can i create a new linetype that includes text?

[PhilMont]

As above^^?

 

how can i create a linetype? and how can i create a linetype with my own text in it?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Phil

[numberOCD]

In notepad:

 

*LINENAME, LINE DESCRIPTION ----XX------

A,2,["XX",font-style,S=(text height),R=(rotation),X=(lateral offset),Y=(vertical offset)],-.5

 

You always have an "A" at the start of the second line, then start with a solid dash or a dot, then the text definition in the brackets "[]"

 

When you have the code written you can either copy and paste it into the acad.lin file or save it as it's own .lin file in C:\Documents and Settings\[uSER NAME]\Application Data\Autodesk\[AUTOCAD EDITION]\enu\Support. *NOTE: ALWAYS SAVE IT AS AN .LIN FILE, OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT WORK* I often load my linetypes into the file by opening layer manager, editting the linetype of a layer and browsing for the file and selecting the linetype when prompted.

 

example

*GAS_LINE,Gas line ----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS--

A,.5,-.2,["GAS",STANDARD,S=.1,R=0.0,X=-0.1,Y=-.05],-.25

[PhilMont]

thanks a million.

 

ill work through what you've said and let you know if i have any issues!!

 

no doubt ill screw something up.

 

thanks again.

 

Phil

[Tankman]

Try ltfly.lsp!

 

I have it load by default each time I open AutoCAD.

LTFly Instructions.zip

[alanjt]

or Express Tool: MKLType

[PhilMont]

anyway to space the words out more?

 

i have the linetype made (thanks numberOCD) but cannot work out how to "stretch" the linetype?

 

MKLType, isnt a command my cad recognises?

and i cant load up that LTfly for some reason?

 

thanks

 

Phil

[Tankman]

anyway to space the words out more?

 

i have the linetype made (thanks numberOCD) but cannot work out how to "stretch" the linetype?

 

MKLType, isnt a command my cad recognises?

and i cant load up that LTfly for some reason?

 

thanks

 

Phil

 

 

Appload > ltfly.lsp ??? Open the *.zip file first.