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Line Font Options

You can set the style and weight of lines for various kinds of edges in drawing documents only.

The line font options are available only if the active document is a drawing document.

To set the style and weight of lines in drawings:

  1. Click Tools, Options, Document Properties, Line Font.

  2. Change the settings for one or more type of edge, and click OK.

Type of edge

Select an edge type from the list: Visible Edges, Hidden Edges, Sketch Curves, and so on.

Style

Choose a style from the list: Solid , Dashed , Phantom , Chain , and so on.

End Cap Style

Select a style that defines the ends of edges: Flat, Round, or Square.

Thickness

Choose a thickness from the list, or select Custom Size and enter a Custom thickness value.

Preview

Displays the selected line font.



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