EXTNAMES
 
 
 
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Type: Integer
Saved in: Drawing
Initial value: 1

Sets the parameters for named object names (such as linetypes and layers) stored in definition tables.

0

Uses AutoCAD Release 14 parameters, which limit names to 31 characters in length. Names can include the letters A to Z, the numerals 0 to 9, and the special characters dollar sign ($), underscore (_), and hyphen (-).

1

Uses AutoCAD 2000 (and later releases) parameters. Names can be up to 255 characters in length, and can include the letters A to Z, the numerals 0 to 9, spaces, and any special characters not used by Microsoft® Windows® and AutoCAD for other purposes.