Mapping line types
Line type resources are a type of pen style that can be applied to objects from the Attributes palette of the Resource Manager. Once a complex line type pen style is applied to an object, the line type can be customized to display as desired for that object without affecting the underlying resource. Simple line styles cannot be customized.
To customize the line type's mapping for a selected object:
Select one or more objects using the same line type resource.
Click Line Type Settings on the Attributes palette.
The popover opens.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Use local mapping |
Enables entry in the mapping fields, to customize the line type for this object; deselect to return to the default mapping |
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Segment Length |
Specifies the distance for a single instance of the line type (in the file’s current units). Objects in the line type will scale symmetrically when this is changed; for example, if the segment length is halved, each segment becomes half as long and half as tall. |
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Flip horizontally/ Flip vertically |
Flips the line type orientation horizontally, vertically, or both |
Changes to the object's line type display in the selected object as you adjust the parameters.
After setting the parameters, click anywhere outside the popover to accept the settings.
