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Type: String

Saved in: Drawing

Initial value: BYLAYER

 

Sets line type for new objects. Only the line type loaded to the drawing can be specified. To measure the line type it is necessary to enter its name. If the line type name has a space, the name should be entered in quotes. E.g. to set ISO dash dot line type in the command line it is needed to enter "ISO dash dot).

To set "By layer" and "By block" line type use "BYLAYER" and "BYBLOCK" respectively.