Making custom linetypes
There are plenty of linetypes in AutoCAD, such as Hidden, Dashed, Border, and Center, but sometimes, we may just need a linetype that is custom-made for our drawing, and AutoCAD has tools for just that. You can not only make custom linetypes, but also custom Hatches using these tools.
In this section, we will learn how to make linetypes using the Make Linetype Express tool and also using linetype code. Similarly, we will also learn how to make Hatches using the SuperHatches Express tool. So, let’s get started making a custom linetype using the Make Linetype Express tool.
Making a simple linetype using the Make Linetype Express tool
Linetypes can be made with text, symbols, and complex shapes, but we will begin by making a linetype with simple text and symbols:
Figure 8.1: Sample linetype with text and symbols
In the following example, we will make a linetype containing the text “water” wrapped inside two...