Making the linetype current

You normally draw an entity using the linetype assigned to the current layer, indicated as BYLAYER. You can also assign linetypes on a per-entity basis, which overrides the layer's linetype setting. A third option is to assign the BYBLOCK linetype, whereby you draw new entities using the default linetype until you group them into a block. The entities inherit the current linetype setting when you insert the block into the drawing.

To make the linetype current

1. Do one of the following:
• Choose Settings > Explore Linetypes.
• On the Settings toolbar, click the Explore Linetypes tool ().
• Type expltypes and then press Enter.
2. In the Linetype Name list, select the linetype you want to make current.
3. Do one of the following:
• Choose Edit > Current.
• Select it in the Linetype Name list and click the Current tool ().
• Double-click the linetype name.
4. To complete the command and return to your drawing, close the window.

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