Expert: Bill DeShawn - 10/16/2007

Question
AutoCAD is incapable of drawing parallel lines as a linetype.....is this still tru?

Answer
Mary:
As a linetype, per sae, yes.  However, as an object, no.  AutoCAD has an object called an MLINE.  It stands for Multiple line.  Type MLINE from the command line and start drawing.  You will see that you get a double line by default.  When you begin the command you will see that there are options that assist you to draw the mline at different scales to vary the distance apart of the mline components.  Each component can be snapped to with object snaps.  You can change the style of the multi-line with MLSTYLE.  You can't use the fillet or chamfer command on an MLINE, but you can trim and extend it.  To fillet and chamfer, you can join it with another mline using MLEDIT.  There, you will find numerous joining styles.  Also, MLINES can be exploded and they will becomes unassociated lines.

Most people don't using MLINES, so if you are the only one in a company full of AutoCAD users that uses them, you could make a bunch of people unhappy with you, so, proceed with caution.  :)

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