Creating Additional LineStyles

Use the MakeLineStyle command to create a new LineStyle from the specified entities in drawing.

You can use points, text, shapes, lines and polylines to define the pattern for the new LineStyle.

To create a new LineStyle:

1. Draw the entities defining the pattern of the LineStyle.
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the ribbon, click XtraTools > Utilities > Make LineStyle.
   • On the menu, click XtraTools > Utilities > Make LineStyle.
   • Type MakeLineStyle.
3. In the dialog box, click Browse.
4. Select a LineStyle file (.lin) and click Save.

   The new LineStyle is stored in the selected file.

5. In Name, type the name of the new LineStyle.
6. In Description, type a short text describing the new LineStyle.

     Note: If Description is empty, the command creates an automatic description.

7. Click OK.
8. In the graphics area, specify the segment that will be repeating throughout the LineStyle:
   1. A point to start the line definition.
   2. A point to end the line definition.

      

9. In the graphics area, select lines, polylines, points, shapes, or text objects for the line style pattern and press Enter.

   The new LineStyle is created. You can use it immediately.

Access

Command: MakeLineStyle

Menu: XtraTools > Utilities > Make LineStyle

Ribbon: XtraTools > Utilities > Make LineStyle