MKSHAPE command (Express Tools)
Creates a shape definition based on selecting entities.
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Opens the MKSHAPE - Select the Shape File to create dialog box that allows you save the shape definition.
To create the shape definition:
- Specify the shape name.
- Enter the resolution. The larger this value, the more accurate the representation of the selected geometry will be, but the more processing time will be needed.Note: The resolution value will be round off to a multiple of 8 and the maximum value equals 32,767.
- 1. Original objects
- 2. Shape resolution = 8
- 3. Shape resolution = 48
- 4. Shape resolution = 160
- Specify a base point for the shape.
- Select the entities you want to use and press enter. A shape will be created.
Note: The created shape can be inserted in your drawing using the SHAPE command.
Note: The created shape can be loaded in an other drawing using the LOAD command.