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Custom Linetype Creator

Set the rhythm of a drawing line. Choose a style, add text or symbols and adjust spacing, then download your AutoCAD .LIN file.

Get the six-style bundle ↓

Define your line

Starting style

Linetype name

Repeat in drawing units

Separate lengths with commas. Positive draws a dash, negative leaves a gap and zero draws a dot. For example, 8,-3,0,-3 gives a dash followed by a dot.

Embedded mark

Text label

Text or symbol height (drawing units)

Mark rotation (degrees)

Vertical offset (drawing units)

Layer lineweight (mm)

Load your .LIN first, then run SCRIPT and select the .SCR file. It creates or selects a layer named after the style and assigns its linetype and lineweight. Use ByLayer on objects and enable LWDISPLAY to see weights on screen. Labels use the drawing’s STANDARD text style. CAD symbols use ltypeshp.shx. The centreline character uses the STANDARD text style. Choose a font containing ℄ if it appears as a box.

LINE PREVIEW

Free MISTICO DESIGN linetype bundle

Download all six styles together, or select one definition below.

Download six linetypes (.ZIP)

DASHED (.LIN) · 8, -4
HIDDEN (.LIN) · 3, -2
DOTTED (.LIN) · 0, -2
CENTRE (.LIN) · 12, -3, 3, -3
DASH DOT (.LIN) · 8, -3, 0, -3
PHANTOM (.LIN) · 14, -3, 2, -3, 2, -3

How to use custom linetypes

Choose a preset. Edit the repeat values until the preview shows the spacing you need. Each preview fits four repeats to the window.
Name and download the file. If you download the bundle, extract it first.
In AutoCAD enter LINETYPE, select Load → File and open the downloaded LIN file. Select the definition and confirm.
Assign the style to a layer, draw a line on it using ByLayer and check the plot preview. Start with linetype scale 1 and adjust for your drawing units.

For worked examples, read choosing line styles for shop drawings and loading and scaling custom linetypes.

For area fills, use the Custom Hatch Pattern Creator.