Assign a linetype to an object

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While you should typically create all objects with their line type set to by layer

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so that those objects use the line type assigned to their layer.

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There may be times when it makes sense to assign a specific line

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type to an object rather than assigning the line type by layer.

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For example, when you want several objects to use a specific line type,

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but you do not want to create an additional layer. Just for this purpose,

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you can assign a specific line type to those objects

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in the exercise file,

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select the three lines that comprise the

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overhang over the drive up teller stations.

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Since these are overhead lines,

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they should use a hidden line type.

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While you could create a separate layer for these lines.

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In

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this situation,

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it may be easier to simply assign a specific line type to those objects

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to do that

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on the home ribbon.

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In the properties panel,

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expand the line type drop down

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here. You can see the line types that have already been loaded into the drawing.

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Since the hidden line type is already loaded,

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simply select it in the list

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as soon as you do those three lines immediately change

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press escape to deselect those objects.

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It is very important to remember.

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However, that when you assign a line type to an object,

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the line type will no longer change.

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When you change the line type assigned to the layer on which that object was created,

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that object will continue to use the line type assigned to it.