Migrating custom linetypes

LIN files store linetype definitions. BricsCAD provides two default LIN files that you can customize: default.lin for imperial linetypes and iso.lin for metric linetypes. To migrate custom linetypes, copy the required linetype definitions from these files. You can also store custom linetypes in a separate LIN file and load it in BricsCAD.

Note: If your custom linetypes contain custom text or symbols, make sure to copy the required SHX files (font SHX or shape SHX) along with the copied linetype definition or LIN file. BricsCAD needs these SHX files in its Support File Search Path (SRCHPATH system variable) to display the linetype correctly. Standard SHX fonts are included in BricsCAD, so you only need to copy custom SHX files. It is recommended to store the custom SHX files in BricsCAD Support folder.

To migrate custom linetypes, locate each file, copy the custom linetype definitions or the custom LIN file, and save them in the corresponding BricsCAD file.

Migrating custom linetypes from AutoCAD®

Migrating imperial or metric custom linetypes
Go to AutoCAD® Support folder and open in a text editor the acad.lin file for imperial custom linetypes or the autocadiso.lin file for metric custom linetypes. Scroll down to the User Defined Linetype section, select the definition of the custom linetype and copy it.

Then, go to BricsCAD Support folder and open in a text editor the default.lin file for imperial custom linetypes or the iso.lin file for metric custom linetypes. Paste the definition of the custom linetype at the end of the file, then save and close it.

After migration, use the Load Linetypes dialog box to load the linetypes in BricsCAD.

Migrating custom LIN files
Go to BricsCADand run the LINETYPE command. Choose New to open the Load Linetypes dialog box and import your custom LIN file.

It is recommended to store the custom LIN files in BricsCAD Support folder.

Migrating custom linetypes from a previous BricsCAD version or a different computer

Migrating imperial or metric custom linetypes
Go to the Support folder in the previous version of BricsCAD or in BricsCAD on a different computer. Open with a text editor the default.lin file for imperial custom linetypes or the iso.lin file for metric custom linetypes and copy the linetype definition.

Then, in the current version of BricsCAD go to the Support folder. Open in a text editor the default.lin file for imperial custom linetypes or the iso.lin file for metric custom linetypes. Paste the definition of the custom linetype at the end of the file, then save and close it.

Migrating custom LIN Files
Go to the current version of BricsCAD, run the LINETYPE command, and choose New to open the Load Linetypes dialog box and import your custom LIN file.

It is recommended to store the custom LIN files in BricsCAD Support folder.