LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

AutoCAD 2007 Only

1. Create a Multiline Style.

2. Draw a multiline.

3. Edit a Multiline.

4. Use Freeze and Thaw to create multiple drawings.

LT users only

1. Double Line

2. Use Freeze and Thaw to create multiple drawings.

MULTILINE (NOT AVAILABLE IN LT, REFER TO PAGE 5-13)

The MULTILINE is a set of parallel lines called elements. The set can have up to 16 parallel lines.

These multilines can basically be drawn in the same manner as a line, with first and second endpoints. You can even use the CLOSE option.

The drawn multiline set is one object. Sort of like Polylines or Blocks.

The walls on a Floor plan would be an example of an Architectural application. The belts on a conveyor would be an example of a Mechanical application. Multiple circuit lines on a schematic would be an example of an Electrical application. Roads and Intersection would be an example of a Civil application.

When you draw a multiline, you can use the STANDARD style, which has two lines, or create your own. Instructions for Creating a Multiline Style are on page 5-4.

First we will discuss how to draw with the MULTILINE command using the AutoCAD default Multiline Style Standard .

1. Select the MULTILINE command using one of the following commands:

   • TYPE = ML

   • PULLDOWN = DRAW / MULTILINE

   • TOOLBAR = NONE

   Command: _mline