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Control the Properties of
Objects
Layers are like transparent overlays on which you
organize and group different kinds of drawing
information. The objects you create have common
properties including colors, linetypes, and lineweights.
An object can assume these properties from the layer it
is drawn on, or properties can be specifically assigned to
individual objects. Color helps you distinguish similar
elements in your drawings, while linetypes help you
differentiate easily between different drafting elements,
such as centerlines or hidden lines. Lineweights
represent the size or type of an object through width,
enhancing your drawing and increasing legibility.
Organizing layers and the objects on layers makes it
easier to manage the information in your drawings.
In this chapter
Overview of Object Properties
Display and Change the
Properties of Objects
Copy Properties Between
Objects
Work with Layers
Work with Colors
Work with Linetypes
Control Lineweights
Control the Display Properties
of Certain Objects