Line Setup

The default properties of various lines in 2D drawings are defined in the system settings (Geometry drawing properties, GEOMPROP keyword group).

  1. Select Preferences Edit.
  2. If necessary, clear the Administrator's View checkbox.
  3. Select Geometry drawing properties/Line setup.
  4. Select the parameter from the Name of the line set list.
  5. Edit the default values of the properties:
    • Line type - For example, continuous, dot-dash line, dashed line, etc.
    • Drawing layer - The line will be added on the selected layer.
    • Line width - The line width can be seen in a printed drawing.
    • Scale - Affects all other line types except the continuous line. The effect depends on the drawing scale. The property can be either absolute or relative:
      • A positive value means an absolute (fixed) scale.
      • A negative value means a relative scale.

      Scale

    • Description
    • Color - Select a default color from a palette by clicking the Select color button.

      Selecting a Pen Color from a Palette

  6. Confirm by clicking OK.
  7. Restart Vertex.
Note:
  • If Administrator's View is selected, the keyword is line.
  • The function Preferences Edit is only available if you are the system administrator.