You can use the same
linetype at different scales by changing the linetype scale factor
either globally or individually for each object.
By
default, both global and individual linetype scales are set to 1.0.
The smaller the scale, the more repetitions of the pattern are generated
per drawing unit. For example, with a setting of 0.5, two repetitions
of the pattern in the linetype definition are displayed for each
drawing unit. Short line segments that cannot display one full linetype
pattern are displayed as continuous. You can use a smaller linetype
scale for lines that are too short to display even one dash sequence.
The
Linetype Manager displays the Global Scale Factor and Current Object Scale.
- The
Global Scale Factor value controls the LTSCALE system variable, which
changes the linetype scale globally for both new and existing objects.
- The Current Object Scale value controls
the CELTSCALE system variable, which
sets the linetype scale for new objects.
The CELTSCALE value is multiplied by the LTSCALE
value to get the displayed linetype scale. You can easily change
linetype scales in your drawing either individually or globally.
In a layout, you can adjust the scaling of linetypes
in different viewports with PSLTSCALE.
To change the linetype
scale of selected objects
To set the linetype scale
for new objects
- Click Home tab
Properties
panel Linetype. 
- In the Linetype drop-down list, select
Other.
- In the Linetype Manager, click Show Details
to expand the dialog box.
- Enter a new value for Current Object
Scale.
- Click OK.
To change linetype scale
globally
- Click Home tab Properties
panel Linetype.
- In the Linetype Manager, click Show Details
to expand the dialog box.
- Enter a new value for Global Scale Factor.
- Click OK.
CommandsLINETYPE
Loads, sets, and modifies
linetypes.
System VariablesCELTSCALE
Sets the current object
linetype scaling factor.
LTSCALEPSLTSCALE
Controls the linetype
scaling of objects displayed in paper space viewports.
