Category Archives: Linetypes

Load A Linetype

Posted on October 24, 2015 by AutoCAD Tips

Here is a simple explanation for how to load a linetype. I decided to demonstrate how to do so for an appropriate layer but a line type can be loaded from the “Properties” panel as well. Here’s how: In the … Continue reading →

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AutoCAD 2016 XREF Layer Controls

Posted on March 20, 2015 by AutoCAD Tips

This new feature in AutoCAD 2016 is by far my favorite. Here is the scenario: Your drawing (electrical) references two other discipline’s drawings (Structural & Mechanical) The problem comes when you print your drawing. Your electrical content is hard to … Continue reading →

Posted in Layers, Linetypes, New in 2016, Printing - Plotting, XREFs | 7 Comments

Don’t Forget that CADWorx P&ID Cfm.shx file

Posted on September 12, 2014 by AutoCAD Tips

This issue comes up rather often when dealing with projects that use CADWorx. Some users use CADWorx and other people in the same project don’t. Perhaps they want to simply open a P&ID drawing (or other drawing that uses this … Continue reading →

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AutoLISP: Purge Missing SHX files

Posted on June 3, 2013 by AutoCAD Tips

If you have drawings that are constantly missing SHX (shape) files, the routine posted below is now your friend. The routine was posted in the LISP forum at CADTutor at the following link. Please refer questions there. http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?37306-remove-unknown-SHX-files&highlight=delete+shape+files Here’s how: … Continue reading →

Posted in AutoLISP, AutoLISP: Manage, Linetypes, Manage | 3 Comments

Express Tools: Make Line Type

Posted on November 4, 2011 by AutoCAD Tips

I knew that the Make Line Type tool existed in the Express Tools but trying to figure them out on your own is incredibly frustrating. I finally saw them in action and they totally make sense now. Here’s how for … Continue reading →

Posted in Customization, Express Tools, Linetypes, Manage | 17 Comments