new to autocad ... my question is that when I draw an object in model space with different linetypes and then switch to paper space that all my linetypes become one and that it will also plot that way ... thanks for any help ... George

Check PSLTSCALE settings and MSLTSCALE settings

Actually, the [VAR]PSLTSCALE[/VAR] variable only enables/disables whether or not your LTSCALE is automatically regenerated. If set to 0, you must also use [CMD]REGEN[/CMD] or [CMD]REGENALL[/CMD] to see the changes every time you zoom in/out.The [VAR]MSLTSCALE[/VAR] variable is similar, in that it enables/disables the ability to scale linetypes displayed on the model tab by the annotation scale.Neither of the above variables actually adjust your LTSCALE (which is what you need to do). I recommend you set both variables above to 1 and leave them alone.Use [CMD]LTSCALE[/CMD] to change the scale factor of linetypes for all objects in a drawing. Changing the linetype scale factor causes the drawing to be regenerated.From time to time you may need to ensure the Linetype Generation property of the object is also enabled.I hope this helps. Good Luck!!

thanks for the remedy to the linetype in paper space issue ... Do you recommend a website for tutorials or help other than the help offered on autocad ?... I find the help on autocad confusing at times ... thanks again .......... George

You're welcome! As far as the tutorials go, there are a vast number of great sites (websites, blogs, etc.) that provide a wide variety of tutorials. I can't really recommend any one site, because they all cater to different levels of experienced users and provide different types of tutoring. It also depends on the method you're used to learning the easiest with.To start off, Google "AutoCAD Tutorials" and wade through the top sites that show up. Once you find the site you like the most, you'll know it. But don't discount the other sites, because they also have a ton of valuable information.Good Luck!!