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Current
Sets the selected linetype to be the current linetype. Setting the current linetype
to BYLAYER means that an object assumes the linetype that is assigned to a
particular layer. Setting the linetype to BYBLOCK means that an object assumes
the CONTINUOUS linetype until it is grouped into a block. Whenever the
block is inserted, all objects inherit the block's linetype. The CELTYPE system
variable stores the linetype name.
Delete
Deletes selected linetypes from the drawing. You can delete only unused
linetypes. The BYLAYER, BYBLOCK, and CONTINUOUS linetypes cannot be
deleted.
NOTE Be careful about deleting linetypes if you are working on a drawing in a
shared project or one based on a set of layering standards. The deleted linetype
definition remains stored in the acad.lin or acadiso.lin file and can be reloaded.
Show Details or Hide Details
Controls whether the Details section of the Linetype Manager is displayed.
Current Linetype
Displays the current linetype name.
List of Linetypes
Displays the loaded linetypes according to the option specified in Linetype
Filters. To quickly select all or clear all linetypes, right-click in the linetype
list to display the shortcut menu.
Details
Provides alternative access to properties and additional settings.
Load or Reload Linetypes Dialog Box
Format menu: Linetype
Command line: linetype (or 'linetype for transparent use)
Loads a linetype whose definition exists in a linetype library (LIN) file. The
acad.lin file contains the standard linetypes.
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