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Text Alignment in Linetypes
AutoCAD LT 2011 now makes it possible to maintain linetype readability in any orientation.
Figure 45. Alignment of text in a linetype
The linetypes included with AutoCAD LT 2011 behave this way by default. To update your own custom
linetypes, you need to change the rotation option to U, for “upright”. (Other possible values for the
rotation option are R, for “relative,” and A, for “absolute.”)
An example linetype definition looks like this:
Old:
*GAS_LINE,Gas line ----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS--
A,.5,-.2,["GAS",STANDARD,S=.1,R=0.0,X=-0.1,Y=-.05],-.25
New:
*GAS_LINE,Gas line ----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS----GAS--
A,.5,-.2,["GAS",STANDARD,S=.1,U=0.0,X=-0.1,Y=-.05],-.25
Parametric Constraints
AutoCAD LT 2011 can view, use, and delete constraints created by AutoCAD® software. However, it
cannot create new constraints or modify existing ones. The available tools can be found on the
Parametric tab on the ribbon.
Figure 46. Parametric ribbon tab in AutoCAD LT 2011
For more on parametric constraints, refer to the AutoCAD 2011 Preview Guide.