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■ Specify a linetype for an object to override the layer's linetype. You can
specify the linetype of each object explicitly. If you want to override the
layer-determined linetype of an object with a different one, change an
existing object's linetype from BYLAYER to a specific linetype, such as
DASHED.
If you want to set a specific linetype for all subsequently created objects,
change the current linetype setting on the Properties toolbar from BYLAYER
to a specific linetype.
See also:
■ Override Layer Properties in Viewports on page 325
To change the default linetype assigned to a layer
1 Click Home tab ➤ Layers panel ➤ Layer Properties.
2 In the Layer Properties Manager, select the linetype name you want to
change.
3 In the Select Linetype dialog box, select a linetype.
If the linetype you need is not listed, click Load. Select a linetype and
click OK, or click File to open additional linetype definition (LIN) files.
4 Click OK to exit each dialog box.
To change the linetype of an object, overriding the layer's linetype
1 Select the objects whose linetype you want to change.
2 Click Home tab ➤ Palettes panel ➤ Properties.
3 On the Properties palette, click the Linetype control.
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