Change Visual Style of Lines
- Last UpdatedApr 08, 2024
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Applies a different visual style to a line.
Select a line style in the Available Styles list.
Use the Properties tab to modify the line style properties.
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Decoration distribution |
Specifies the placement rules for the Glyph and Text across the line. The default value is Spaced 3. |
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Decoration gap |
Specifies the clearance distance around the decoration within the line. The default value is 0.00. |
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Decoration offset |
Adjusts the placement of the decoration elements with respect to each line segment. The default value is X 0mm Y 0mm. |
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Decoration repeat |
Specifies the distance between repeated decorations affecting the density of the decoration when drawn. The default value is 0.00. |
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Decoration size |
Specifies the Text and Glyph size of single decoration elements. The default value is 0.00. |
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Glyph |
Specifies the glyph element used to decorate the line. The default value is 0 Off. |
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Text |
Specifies the text used to decorate the line. The default value is empty. |
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Text alignment |
Specifies the text alignment with respect to each line segment. The default value is Bottom. |
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Text font |
Specifies the font for the text line decoration. The default value is By Template. |
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Alternative definition |
Specifies an alternative line style for use in other features. For example, plot files. Only existing line styles can be selected by name. The default value is NullRef which specifies that no alternative line style is selected. |
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Line style number |
Specifies an internal value that identifies the line style. The property is read only. |
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Name |
Specifies the line style name. The value is populated from the line style name in the Available Styles list. |
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Owner |
Specifies the line style owning element. The property is read only. |
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Line description |
Describes the line style functionality. The default value is empty. |
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Pattern definition |
Specifies the integer part list that defines the line pattern The default value is unset. |
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Pattern line width |
Specifies the width of the pattern elements. The default value is 0.00. |
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Pattern name |
Specifies the line style pattern name. The default value is Solid. |
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Pattern name id |
Specifies the line style pattern identifier. The property is read only. |
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Pattern repeat length |
Specifies the pattern repeat length. The default value is -1.0. |
Use the Preview shapes tab to view the line style as various different shapes using the currently defined properties.
Click OK to apply the line style settings and close the Line Styles Manager window.