View or set properties for geometry

View or set property attributes of selected sketch geometry

1. In the graphics area, right-click selected geometry, and select Properties.

The Geometry Properties dialog box displays the attributes of the selected geometry. If multiple selected geometries have different attributes, the dialog box shows Varies for the corresponding attributes.

2. To change an attribute, click a selection on the drop-down list.
3. To change the length and amount of space between dotted and dashed linetype elements, select the Scale check box, and enter a value in the scale box.

Add colors to the Color Control pull-down list

1. In the Geometry Properties dialog box, at the bottom of the attributes drop-down list, click Select.
2. In the Color dialog box,
   • Select a color, and click OK to add it to the pull-down list.
   • Click Define Custom Colors to create a custom color and add it to the pull-down list.

Add linetypes to the Line Type Control drop-down list

1. In the Geometry Properties dialog box, at the bottom of the Line Type Control drop-down list, Other.
2. In the Select Line Type dialog box,
   • Select a type, and click OK.
   • Click Load to open the Load Line Types dialog box. For more information, see Load Line Type (LIN file).

Note: The lineweight selection determines the actual thickness of the sketch geometry on the printed page. To change the way the line weight displays on the screen, see Document settings - Sketch tab.