We cannot object Snap to a Shape other than its insertion point. The reason for overlaying in this way is because when we make the Linetype we need to object snap to the ends of both horizontal lines. Specify a height of 1 and a rotation angle of 0. Place the `Insertion point’ in the same location as the Insertion Base Point (A) you previously specified so the shape overlays the original drawn objects. Enter the name of the shape which is HEX. Use the SHAPE command to place shapes in your drawing. When asked to Specify insertion base point pick at point A as shown:Īt the Select Objects prompt select all objects.Īfter pressing Enter / Return the following message appears on the command line: For shape name type, HEX, accept default Resolution. In a location of your choice create a file called HEXAGON.
5.įrom the Express Tools Tab on the Ribbon expand the Tools Panel and select Make Shape. Using the Polygon command draw the following shape. To begin, within an AutoCAD drawing, set the current layer to 0. It will be called, HEXAGON and will look like this: The second Linetype containing a shape is a little more involved and has an essential step at the end. If for any reason these are not visible within the Ribbon, type EXPRESSTOOLS, and they should appear. Note: When AutoCAD is installed, it should load the Express Tools by default. If all has gone to plan you should see something like this. To demonstrate this has worked, create a new layer and assign the POWER Linetype. When asked to specify starting point for line definition, pick at point A and for ending point pick B as shown below:Īt the Select Objects prompt select both lines and text.Īfter pressing Enter / Return, the command line should say the following: For Linetype Name, type POWER andįor Linetype Description, type: The word POWER within a line. In a location of your choice create a file called My Linetypes.
Move the line, if required, closer or further from the text then Mirror it so it appears as below:įrom the Express Tools Tab on the Ribbon expand the Tools Panel and select Make Linetype: Using the Lengthen command, set the Total Length to 1. This is to ensure it is drawn central, vertically: Now draw a Line from the Insertion Point of the Text as shown below. Load the Single Line Text command and set Justification to MC (Middle Centre), Height to 1 and Rotation to 0. To begin, within an AutoCAD Drawing, set the current layer to 0.
The first Linetype containing text will be called POWER and will look like this:
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