AutoCAD Setting the Line weight

Setting the Line weight
Lineweight is the thickness of the objects that you draw. In AutoCAD, there is a default

lineweight/thickness assigned to objects. However, you can set a new lineweight. The method to set

the lineweight is explained below.

 Click on the Customization options on the Status bar and then select the LineWeight option

from the flyout displayed. To make Show/Hide Lineweight button visible on the status

bar, if it is not available by default.

 Now, activate the Show/Hide Lineweight button located on the status bar.

 Right-click on the Show/Hide Lineweight button and select the Lineweight Settings; the Lineweight Settings dialog box appears.

 Select 0.40 mm from the Default drop-down on the Lineweight Settings dialog box.

 Click OK.

 Type L at the command line and press ENTER.

 Type 10,10 and press ENTER to specify the first point.

 Make sure that the Dynamic Input button in the status bar is active, as shown.

 Move the cursor horizontally toward right and click when the tooltip displays 60 < 0, as shown.

 Move the cursor vertically upwards and click when the tooltip displays 30 < 90.

 Move the cursor horizontally toward left and click when the tooltip displays 20 < 180.

 Move the cursor vertically downwards and click when the tooltip displays 10 < 270.

 Move the cursor horizontally toward left and click when the tooltip displays 20 < 180.

 Move the cursor vertically upwards and click when the tooltip displays 10 < 90.

 Move the cursor horizontally toward left and click when the tooltip displays 20 < 180.

 Right-click and select Close.