All objects are created using the current linetype, which is displayed in the Linetype control on the Properties toolbar.

You can also set the current linetype with the Linetype control.

If the current linetype is set to BYLAYER, objects are created with the linetype assigned to the current layer.

If the current linetype is set to BYBLOCK, objects are created using the CONTINUOUS linetype until the objects are grouped into a block. When the block is inserted into the drawing, those objects acquire the current linetype setting.

If you do not want the current linetype to be the linetype assigned to the current layer, you can specify a different linetype explicitly.

The program does not display the linetype of certain objects: text, points, viewports, hatches, and blocks.

Procedure

To set the linetype for all new objects

1. Click Home tab Properties panel Linetype.
2. In the Linetype drop-down list, click Other. Then, in the Linetype Manager dialog box, click Load.

   You can hold down Ctrl to select several linetypes or SHIFT to select a range of linetypes.

3. In the Linetype Manager dialog box, do one of the following:
   • Select a linetype and select Current to draw all new objects with that linetype.
   • Select BYLAYER to draw new objects in the linetype assigned to the current layer.
   • Select BYBLOCK to draw new objects in the current linetype until they are grouped into a block. When the block is inserted into a drawing, the objects in the block acquire the current linetype setting.
4. Click OK.

NoteThe Linetype control displays the current linetype. If the linetype you want to use is already loaded, you can click the Linetype control and click the linetype to make it current.

To change the linetype assigned to a layer

1. Click Home tabLayers panelLayer Properties.
2. In the Layer Properties Manager, select the linetype name you want to change.
3. In the Select Linetype dialog box, select the linetype you want. Click OK.
4. Click OK again.

Quick Reference

Commands

LINETYPE

Loads, sets, and modifies linetypes.

System Variables

CELTYPE

Sets the linetype of new objects.