Line Settings (Profile CAD Output)

(This functionality is available with the Profiles and Design module)

Set the attributes for lines that are to be output to a CAD system.

The Line Settings dialog is displayed by selecting the button of the same name on the dialog.

Line Settings dialog box

Item Used to
Layer Set the CAD layer (Applies to LISCAD CAD or AutoCAD).
The layer name can be any integer number from 1 to 32000 for LISCAD CAD and up to 32 character alpha numeric name for AutoCAD
Level Set the CAD level (Applies to MicroStation).
The level may be any integer from 0 to 63 for V7, or up to 32 alpha numeric characters for V8.
Colour List the 256 colours that are available for selection to be used for line attributes that are output to a CAD system.
Weight Set the weight of the line that is output to a CAD system. For LISCAD CAD, the weight entered is the thickness of the line when plotted at the scale of the plan to be created. The value entered for weight depends on the Utilities/Configure/Units linear settings. For metres enter the weight in mm, otherwise enter the weight in inches.
For MicroStation V7, select a value from 0 to 15. For MicroStation V8, select a value 0 to 31 or select ByLevel. Please refer to the MicroStation documentation.
Line Style Open the Line Style Library dialog.
OK Close the dialog and save the current settings.
Cancel Close the dialog without applying the changes.