AutoCAD/complex line types

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Expert: - 3/19/2008


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I have autocad 2008. I am trying to create a complex line as i would in 2004,2006. I used the -linetype command and tried to insert the line in the notepad file. They did not work it just said invalid number or bad continuation. I have done some research online and it seems alot of people have had the problem but no answers. I have been working with cad for about 5 years now.

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Sean:

If when you installed AutoCAD, you also installed EXPRESS TOOLS, then type MKLTYPE at the command line to see the linetype generator.  Use the EXPRESS TOOLS help to guide you through the process.  If you still need help, I'll still be here.

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