complex linetypes

Discussion in 'AutoCAD' started by Cadalot, Nov 19, 2003.

  1. Still not working, even at different linetype scales. All I'm getting
    is a line of dots. I've tried matching it to other AutoCAD linetypes,
    like the GAS linetype, but it still doesn't work.

    Thanks,
    Kathy

     
    Kathleen Clevenger, Nov 23, 2003
    #21
  2. Robert's example will not work because the syntax is wrong, and it assumes
    you have a compiled shape named "||||", but my point remains. If you make a
    simple shape of one vertical line, compile it, and then write a linetype
    that, say, draws a segment, leaves a gap, [inserts the shape & leaves a gap]
    five times, it should work. Hang in there. Customization is the promised
    land of productivity, but you have to bang your head against it for a while
    with these applications. This is what stops most people.

    When I get overwhelmed I try to scale back my goals for a bit. Why not try
    to compile a vertical line shape and make a simple line with shapes in gaps
    as a warm-up exercise? There are a couple of my custom complex linetypes on
    my site that work and that you can review. In fact, the shape file that goes
    with them has a vertical (perpendicular) line shape named "slope" in it and
    the linetype named "slope" uses it alternating between long and short
    versions of it with NO line between them. The linetype "carpet" also uses
    the same shape. Hope it helps.
    --


    MichaelB
    www.michaelbulatovich.com

     
    Michael Bulatovich, Nov 23, 2003
    #22
  3. Cadalot

    Robert Guest

    *POWER_LINE,Power line ----||||----||||----||||----||||----||||----||||----
    A,2.54,-2.54,2.54,-2.54,2.54,-2.54,2.54,-2.54,["||||",STANDARD,S=2.54,R=0.0,
    X=-0.1,Y=-1.27],-5.08
     
    Robert, Nov 24, 2003
    #23
  4. Thanks for your words of encouragement. One thing I have discovered is
    that this is very frustrating work & I feel as if I am getting
    nowhere. I have decided to take a break for a day & come back tomorrow
    with a clear head & try again. I will not give up!
    Thanks again for all of your help,
    Kathy

     
    Kathleen Clevenger, Nov 24, 2003
    #24
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