I have a new line type file (FIA.LIN) (FIA.SHX) and I need to add to my AutoCad program. How do I do this?

Type "LT" or Linetype on the commandbar ---> Load ---> File ---> select your fileThis is per drawing.... If you would have it like a standard you have to add it to your template file i believe it is the acad.lin file
rebellio2016-08-12 16:33:05

You can load the linetype separately or you can append the linetype definition to the acad.lin file.  The .SHX file is most like a shape and will have to be placed in the same folder as your linetype file.

Next stupid question. Where do I find the acad.lin file?

If you are running full AutoCAD type the following in the command line then press ENTER.  The path to the file AutoCAD is actually using will be shown.  Type it EXACTLY as shown.  It does work.  (findfile"acad.lin")

Okay. I have both Lt and full. All legal. Will this work on Lt?

"C:\\Users\\wayne\\appdata\\roaming\\autodesk\\autocad 2012 - english\\r18.2\\enu\\support\\acad.lin"I get to wayne and there is no appdate.

open explorer go to Tools ----> Folder Options ---> View ---- show hidden files and folders --> ok That should do it

[QUOTE=waynelem]Okay. I have both Lt and full. All legal. Will this work on Lt?[/QUOTE]To my knowledge it won't but the location should be somewhat similar to full AutoCAD.

Got it to work in full cad. Now going to try LT.Thanks for all your help.

Ahhhhh...making progress.  Good.I think the file you need to find in LT is acadlt.lin though not acad.lin.
John Connor2016-08-12 18:45:36

Did work in LT. Thanks for all your help.

Glad to hear it.  Thanks for updating us.