lin file, prefix lines with a semi-colon ( ). NOTES: Every data line must begin with a dash every dash and dot must be separated with a space. X=-0.1, Y=-0.1- offsets the text in the x and y directions. Default is in degrees can use r and g to specify radians or grads.Ī=0.0 - rotates text relative to the x-axis to ensure that the text is always oriented in the same direction. R=0.0 - rotates the text relative to the direction of the linetype. When style's height is not 0, then S multiplies the style's height (0.2x).When style's height = 0, then S specifies the height (0.2 in this case).S=.2 - specifies the height of the text or its scale factor, depending on the following: Optional when missing, current style is used. "HW" - specifies the letters to be displayed by the linetype. LINE 2: COMPLEX LINETYPE DATAĬomplex linetypes provide additional parameters within square brackets, as shown in boldface below. 1 - specifies the length of the space, using a negative value.Ġ (zero) - specifies a dot. 25 - specifies the length of the dash, when LtScale = 1.0.
LINE 2: SIMPLE LINETYPE DATAĪ - specifies the alignment flag to force the linetype to begin and end a line segment adjusted to the overall length of the object. _ - illustrates the linetype pattern, to a maximum of 47 characters. , *(comma) *- separates the name from the description. * (asterisk) - indicates the start of the linetype definition. Each linetype definition consists of two lines of text, a header that labels the linetype, followed by a line of data that describes the linetype format. lin files and loaded with the Linetype command. The following topics are covered in this post:ĭiscovering commands and system variables that affect linetypes - Understanding the special case of polylines Above: Complex linetype for hot water pipes. Top: Simple linetype consisting of dashes, dots, and gaps.
Complex linetypes - add text and shapes to simple linetypes.Simple linetypes - consist of lines, gaps, and dots strung together in a variety of patterns.The BricsCAD package includes many simple and complex linetypes plus, you can create your own! BricsCAD supports two styles of linetypes, simple and complex:
In this post learn how to create your own custom linetypes in BricsCAD ®.