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In addition to loading predefined linetypes from a linetype library file, you can create new linetypes. You can save new linetypes you create to a linetype library file for use in other drawings.
You can type anything in this field that will help you remember the purpose or appearance of this linetype. For example, it is helpful to type text or symbols such as __..__.. that approximate the appearance of the linetype.
The definition consists of positive and negative numbers separated by commas. A positive number draws a solid line segment for the specified number of drawing units; a negative number creates a gap for the specified number of units; a zero creates a dot.
The program adds the new linetype to the linetypes list with the default name, NewLinetype1.
Do not use spaces between words in the new linetype name.
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You can type anything in this field that will help you remember the purpose or appearance of this linetype. For complex linetypes, it is helpful to type a text description of the linetype.
As for the simple linetypes, the syntax for a complex linetype is a comma deliminated list of pattern descriptors.
The program adds the new linetype to the linetypes list with the default name, NewLinetype1.
Do not use spaces between words in the new linetype name.