How to Off Lineweight in AutoCAD 2016?

Disabling Lineweight in AutoCAD 2025

When working with AutoCAD, lineweights can significantly affect the appearance of your drawings. If you wish to turn off lineweight display to improve visibility or for presentation purposes, follow these detailed steps.

Method 1: Using the Command Line

1. Access the Command Line: Ensure that your command line is visible at the bottom of the AutoCAD interface.
2. Type Command: Enter LWDISPLAY followed by pressing Enter.
3. Set Value: When prompted, type 0 (zero) to turn off lineweight display, or simply select Off. Press Enter to confirm your choice.

This will disable the visualization of lineweights throughout your workspace.

Method 2: Using the Status Bar

1. Locate the Status Bar: Look at the bottom-right corner of your AutoCAD window.
2. Show/Hide Lineweight Button: Find the Show/Hide Lineweight button. If it’s not visible, you can right-click on the status bar area and enable it from the context menu.
3. Toggle Display: Click on the button. If the button is highlighted, it indicates that lineweights are currently being displayed. Clicking it will turn them off.

Disabling lineweight in this manner can be particularly useful when navigating complex drawings where line clarity is essential.

Adjusting Default Lineweight Settings

To modify the default lineweight for future layers and objects:

1. Open Layer Properties:

   • Navigate to the Home tab.
   • Find the Layers panel and click on “Layer Properties.”

2. Edit Lineweight:

   • Within the Layer Properties Manager, locate the Lineweight column for the desired layer.
   • Click on the current lineweight value, and a dialog box will appear.
   • Select the new lineweight value that you wish to apply as the default for this layer.

3. Confirm Changes: Click OK or Apply to finalize your settings.

Understanding Lineweights in AutoCAD

Lineweight refers to the visual thickness of lines in your designs. The thicker the lineweight, the bolder the line appears on screen. This feature primarily serves aesthetic and organizational purposes—helping differentiate between various elements in your drawings.

While the default lineweight in AutoCAD 2025 is typically set to 0.01 inches, you can customize it based on your project needs, making adjustments in the Layer Properties Manager.

Troubleshooting Lineweight Issues

If lineweights do not appear as expected, consider the following:

1. Check the LTSCALE Variable: This system variable controls how linetypes are scaled. An incorrect value can cause lines to appear continuous regardless of their assigned linetype.
2. Modify Viewres Setting: High-resolution displays might require adjustments. Use the VIEWRES command to increase the value for better line representation.

FAQ

1. How can I see the current lineweight settings applied to an object?

• Right-click on the object in your drawing and select “Properties.” The Properties palette will show the current lineweight under the Lineweight section.

2. What if I want to keep lineweight settings while turning off visibility?

• You can simply toggle the lineweight display off using the LWDISPLAY command without modifying any actual lineweight values assigned to your objects.

3. Can I set different lineweights for different layers?

• Yes, using the Layer Properties Manager, you can assign unique lineweights for each layer, allowing for flexible control over the visualization of different elements in your drawing.