Line Type

[Diesel]

Is there a way to create a new layer with a new Line Type that has the word power - in the actually line.. I am using Auto-cad LT 2012

 

Thanks

[MSasu]

Yes, you can create a linetype that has "POWER" string embedded. Check in your acad.lin file (this store built-in linetype definitions) for "GAS" linetype and use it as a template.

 

Regards,

Mircea

[bill_borec]

Add the following to your ACAD.LIN file, then load the linetype.

 

*POWER_LINE,Power line ----POWER----POWER----POWER----POWER----POWER----POWER--

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

 

C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012\UserDataCache\Support

[Diesel]

I have been out of the Cad field for about 4 years so some of this I have forgotten. Where is the acad.lin file located if you would please.

 

Thank you

[MSasu]

You may try this:

 

*POWER_LINE,Power line ---POWER----POWER----POWER----POWER---
A,.5,-.2,["POWER",STANDARD,S=.1,R=0.0,X=-0.1,Y=-.05],-.45

You will find the acad.lin file into your AutoCAD's Support folder. Or, you can create your own LIN file and point to it when load linetype's definition.

 

Regards,

Mircea

[Diesel]

Thank you very much guys. I appreciate all of your help...

[MSasu]

You're welcome!

 

By the way, in my example you may want to adjust the last value (-.45) to match the font you are using for Standard style - to prevent the line to overlap the label on right side.

 

Regards,

Mircea

[Tankman]

Try this lisp file, make any "worded" line you need.

LTFly Instructions.zip