The linetype is set to ByLayer by default, which is a continuous single line, but if you assign a particular linetype when setting up your layers, the different layers.this will automatically change in the linetype panel when you switch betweenĪ new linetype can also be applied to an object, independent of the linetype that has been assigned to the layer. The linetype can be seen in the ‘Properties’ section on the toolbar.Īll new objects created will be done so using the current linetype and that can be identified in the panel (right) when no object in the drawing is selected. They can range from a simple linetype consisting of a series of dashes, dots and spaces to more complex shapes and letters.
This in turn makes a drawing easier to read and to understand.
Linetypes is a visual aid that can be assigned to objects in a drawing to help differentiate between different objects and layers.
