Explore Linetypes

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Keyboard: EXPLTYPES

Alias: DDLTYPE

Displays the Explorer with the Linetype Name list displayed. You can view, create, copy, or edit linetypes.

A linetype consists of a repeating pattern of dots, dashes, or blank spaces. You can use different linetypes to represent specific kinds of information. For example, if you are drawing a site plan, you can draw roads using a continuous linetype or property lines using a border linetype consisting of dashes and dots.

By default, every drawing has at least three linetypes: CONTINUOUS, BYLAYER, and BYBLOCK. You cannot rename or delete these linetypes. Your drawing may also contain an unlimited number of additional linetypes. You can load more linetypes into the program from a linetype library file or create and save linetypes you define.

To load a new linetype into the drawing and make it available in the Explore Linetypes list, click the New Item tool, and in the Add Linetypes dialog box, double-click the linetype to load.

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