CAD tip # 3094:

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How to make own complex linetypes?

If you want to create a new custom linetype, you can use the manual way and edit the respective .LIN file using a text editor - e.g. NOTEPAD (following instructions in the AutoCAD Customization Guide).

A more convenient way is to make use of the MKLTYPE Express Tool and generate your linetype directly from a pre-drawn drawing (you can use PLINEs, SHAPEs...). For shapes you can use a similar tool - MKSHAPE.

Express Tools are included in AutoCAD 2004 and higher.

You can also download existing additional linetypes from Download.

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11.6.2003 67630× FAQ

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this tip shared by ARKANCE experts applies to: AutoCAD 14 · AutoCAD 2000 · AutoCAD 2004 · AutoCAD 2008 · AutoCAD Architecture · MDT · AutoCAD Map 3D ·

See also:
Tip 14665:	Display complex linetypes on 3D curves in plain AutoCAD.
Tip 14509:	AutoCAD linetypes - the A/R/U orientation options in complex text-linetypes.
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Tip 11564:	Avoid name collisions between AutoCAD font- and symbol files (SHX).
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