Line Types

 

Land F/X has developed various graphic line types to augment those offered by AutoCAD. These lines may offer the End User better LTScale output and more flexibility than the standard AutoCAD line types. Further, they can be used to define borders for Shrub Areas or Ground Covers, as they all create standard polylines.

 

Scallop Line

 

 

The Scallop Line function is perhaps the most useful of the line types for drawing vegetation edge lines. If you click on a series of points in a counterclockwise direction the scallop edge will be “puffy”, but more subtle than a standard cloud line.

 

Select Scallop Line then click on a series of points in a counterclockwise direction. The manual allows for a more artistic expression of the line type.

Either enter C for close or enter (or right click) to end the function. The scallop lines are inserted insertion of points drawn between the points. As the Scallop Line is a polyline, it is easy to apply a hatch pattern to the infill area.

 

If you click on a series of points in a clockwise direction the scallop edge will be “pointy”.

 

Scallop Line with a series of points in a clockwise direction.

The line type will appear as “pointy”.

 

Cloud Line

 

 

Cloud Line is a traditional half circle arc for revision cloud definition lines or vegetation lines. The AutoCAD Express Tools Revision Cloud is an excellent method to automatically install a series of arcs as you move the crosshairs around the drawing. The Land F/X Cloud Line differs in that it requires the End User to manually click for each arc location. This allows for more End User control of the graphical environment.

 

Select the Cloud Line function, click on a series of points, then chose either C for Close, or enter or right click for End.

Cloud Line function.

 

Random Pointy Line

 

 

Random Pointy Line uses an algorithm to create a random, hand-drawn look. This provides a more artistic casual line edge for some vegetation types.

 

Example of Random Pointy Line.

 

Random Cloud Line

 

 

Random Cloud Line allows the drawing of a clouded line, without having to individually select each individual point. It is similar to the AutoCAD Revision Cloud in appearance, yet is generally easier to control.

 

Poly Arc Line

 

 

The Poly Arc function is a convenient way of creating a polyline that consists of a series of arcs. This is especially useful in creating meandering mow strips or header boards, or meandering walks or walls.

 

Select Poly Arc and the AutoCAD command line will ask “Specify start point:”, click where you want the poly arc to begin. The command line will then ask “Arc second point/ [done]:” and select the second point. The command line will then ask “Specify end point of arc:” and select the end. Continue entering as many arcs as you wish and then select enter or right click to signify done.

 

Poly Arc function creating a polyline consisting of a series of arcs. Notice the bounding line to the crosshairs to assist in determining the last point entered.

Resultant polyline.

 

After creating a poly arc, select the line to locate all of the arc end points and mid points. Adjust the smoothness of the polyline by selecting each grab box and moving them as necessary.

 

Spline

 

 

The Spline function facilitates drawing Splines, which can then be used for the boundary edges for Ground Covers or Shrub Areas.