MKSHAPE Command

GstarCAD 2026 → Commands → M

Function Description:

This command is used to create a shape definition based on selected objects. You can create custom linetypes easily. If you create a shape that exceeds 2200 bytes of data, MKSHAPE creates complex geometry shapes to form a single shape. The Select Shape File dialog box is displayed.

Command Access:

Icon: /
Menu: Express > Tools > Make Shape
Ribbon: /
Toolbar: /
Command: MKSHAPE
Alias: /

Command Prompts: /

Operation Steps:

Creates a polyline object like a line, rectangle, circle or a closed object.
Types the MKSHAPE command to save a .shp file with a proper name for your shape.

Enters the name of the shape and enters a resolution value (lower value input equals polyline shape degraded, higher value input equals similar shape as original polyline selected).
Specifies an insertion point in the drawing area, selects the polyline created and presses Enter.
If you want to insert the created new shape, executes the SHAPE command and enters its name.
Specifies an insertion point, scale and rotation.

Related Tasks：

To Work With Express Tools