Applying Line Types

Apply line types to specific objects using either the Attributes palette or the Resource Manager.

Attributes can also be applied by class settings or transferred with the Eyedropper tool (see Setting Class Attributes.

Applying a Line Type from the Attributes Palette

To apply a line type from the Attributes palette:

  1. Select the object, and then select Line Type from the Attributes palette pen style list.

  2. If no line types are defined, and default content is not enabled in Vectorworks preferences, you are prompted to add a default line type definition.

  3. To change to a different line type, click the Line Type selector. From the Resource Selector, double-click a different line type to apply it.

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  5. Adjust the pen color and line thickness for the selected object.

  6. If a complex line type is selected, customize it by clicking the Line Type Settings button next to the Line Type selector. The Line Type Local Mapping Settings dialog box opens.

  7. If desired, click Preview to view the results of the line type settings.

  8. Click OK to apply the line type settings.

Applying a Line Type from the Resource Manager

To apply a line type from the Resource Manager:

  1. Select the object.

  2. From the Resource Manager, right-click on the resource, and select Apply from the context menu. Alternatively, double-click on the resource or drag the resource onto an object to apply it.

  3. Adjust the pen color and line thickness for the selected object.

  4. If a complex line type is selected, customize the line type settings from the Attributes palette as described in Applying a Line Type from the Attributes Palette.

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Transferring Attributes

Defining Line Types

Editing Line Type Definitions

 

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