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Function Description: The DIMLDRBLK system variable is used to specify arrowhead type for leaders. Type : Strings Saved in : Drawing Initial value : "" Input a Period "." to restore the default settings( closed- filled arrowhead).Note: the annotative... Read More

There are three choices for how the COLOR , LINETYPE , and LWEIGHT properties of objects are treated when BLOCK is inserted: Retain their original properties. For this choice, it is recommended that you set the properties individually for each... Read More

The same LINETYPE can be changed to different scales by changing the linetype scale factor globally or individually for each object. By default, global scale factor and current object scales are set to 1.0. You will see the Global Scale Factor and... Read More

An object's LINETYPE can be changed in three different ways: If an object's linetype is set to BYLAYER, move it to another layer with a different linetype, the object will acquire the linetype of new layer. Choose another linetype for... Read More

You can load LINETYPE at the start of a project or when you need them. Linetypes are stored in an LIN (linetype definition) file, you can load linetypes in a LIN file whenever you want use it. Depending on what measurements you are using, you can... Read More

The MKLTYPE command is used to creates a linetype based on selected objects. Command Access :  Command Entry: MKLTYPE Menu : Express tools>Tools>Make Linetype Once the command is started, the following window will be displayed. You can find... Read More

The LINETYPE command is used to load, set up and modify linetypes. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Properties > LINETYPE CONTROLMenu : Format> Linetype...Command : LINETYPE Function Description: Inputting "-linetype" under command prompt,... Read More

The DDTYPE command is used to specify the display style and size of points. Command Access: Ribbon : Home > Utilities > Point StyleMenu : Format > Point StyleCommand : DDPTYPE (or -ddptype for transparent use) Function Description: Users... Read More

Function Description: The PREVIEWTYPE system variable is used to control which viewport will use the drawing thumbnail preview. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0 Range : 0,1 System Variable Value: 0 : use last saved view1 : use the... Read More

Function Description: The PLINETYPE system variable is used to control whether to use optimized 2D polylines. Type : Integer Saved in : Registry Initial value : 2 Range : 0,1,2 System Variable Value: 0 : do not convert polylines when opening an old... Read More