CAD tip # 10855:

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Dynamic linetype scaling by mouse dragging.

In some cases you need to set the linetype scale visually, so that line symbols or dashes in a given complex linetype fit nicely in your drawing or so that they would align with other geometry.

Instead of trial-error based numerical setting of the ltscale you can use the utility CADstudio DynLTscale. It will help you to set the requested linetype scale visually, by direct influencing the line appearance on screen.

Downllad the freeware utility DynLTscale from Download, load it with APPLOAD and run the DLTS command. Pick a specific line to set its individual lt scale or press Enter to change global setting of the variable LTSCALE (for all lines in a given layout or drawing).

Moving your mouse up and down dynamically changes the linetype scale. A faster movement results in larger change. The current linetype scale is displayed in the AutoCAD status line. Click to confirm changes.

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applies to: AutoCAD · AutoCAD Architecture · AutoCAD Mechanical · AutoCAD Plant 3D · Civil 3D · AutoCAD Map 3D ·

See also:
Tip 14446:	Undocumented options in AutoCAD FIELDs - hyperlinks, hexadecimal or binary format
Tip 14386:	Visual catalog of blocks defined in a DWG drawing.
Tip 14039:	How to display the total volume or surface of 3D solids in DWG?
Tip 13878:	SelectSimilar - extended selections for AutoCAD, incl. LT and Web versions
Tip 11830:	How to influence linetype scale or color for hidden edges in documentation views?

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