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A-type alignment requires that the first dash length be 0 or greater (a pen-down
segment). The second dash length should be less than 0 if you need a pen-up
segment and more than 0 if you are creating a continuous linetype. You must
have at least two dash specifications for A-type alignment.
Simple Custom Linetypes
To create a simple linetype from the Command prompt
1 At the command prompt, enter -linetype.
2 Enter c (Create).
3 Enter a name for the linetype and press Enter.
The linetype name can include up to 255 characters. Linetype names
can contain letters, digits, and the special characters dollar sign ($),
hyphen (-), and underscore (_). Linetype names cannot include blank
spaces.
4 In the Create or Append Linetype File dialog box, select a location from
the Where drop-down list and specify a LIN linetype library file. Click
Save.
If you select an existing file, the new linetype name is added to the
linetype names in the file.
5 Enter text that describes the new linetype (optional).
6 At the Enter Pattern prompt, specify the pattern of the line. Follow these
guidelines:
 All linetypes must begin with a dash.
 Enter zeros for dots.
 Enter negative real numbers for spaces. The value defines the length
of the space in drawing units.
 Enter positive real numbers for dashes. The value defines the length
of the dash in drawing units.
 Separate each dot, dash, or space value from the next with a comma.
 Use a space between a dot and a dash.
7 Press Enter to end the command.
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