I need to convert dwg to pdf and one of the line styles is "- x - x - x - x". I can create different dash line but not sure I can add x in between dashes. I hear there are possibilities of either converting it to raster when writing or keep the vector form. I would love to get some idea on how to do both. Thank you!
linetype-test-drawing-demo-bldg-2017-01-09.dwg
Please find attached sample drawing and sample PDF created from AutoCAD just show how the fence line should look like.
Can you post a dwg example?
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linetype-test-drawing-demo-bldg-2017-01-09.dwg
Please find attached sample drawing and sample PDF created from AutoCAD just show how the fence line should look like.
Can you also share your workspace what you've done sofar?
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You could create a LIN file using fme. In a user folder which is added to the autocad search path. (put it in front of the standard so it gets used first)
And yes, you can use text and even shapefiles for the line pattern.
Check for instance
http://www.foresoft.com/Tutorials/linetypeautocad.htm
Or editing the standard lin file (backup original). Not best practice though.
Your link is talking about creating custom lines in AutoCAD, we already completed this part. I am trying to convert DWG custom lines like "-x-x-x-" to PDF.
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Your link is talking about creating custom lines in AutoCAD, we already completed this part. I am trying to convert DWG custom lines like "-x-x-x-" to PDF.
cross-hatch.pdf
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Was there ever a solution to this? (writing to a pdf using .lin CAD styles)
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