If your dashed line isn't showing in paper space

AutoCAD
If your dashed line isn't showing in paper space, the most common causes are linetype scale (PSLTSCALE and LTSCALE), incorrect viewpoint scale or layer visibility, or drawing corrupted data. To fix it, set PSLTSCALE to 1 (or 0, depending on your setup), regenerate the drawing, and ensure the viewport layer is on

Quick Fixes
  1. Adjust Linetype Scale (PSLTSCALE): In paper space, type PSLTSCALE and set the value to 1. This makes the linetype scale based on the paper space plot scale. Alternatively, set it to 0 to use the model space linetype scale, which can also work.
  2. Regenerate the Drawing: After changing scale settings, type REGEN or REGENALL and press Enter to update the display.
    • Check Layer Status: Go to the Layer Properties Manager and ensure the layer containing the dashed line is not turned off in the active viewport.
    • Verify Linetype Property: Make sure the line's linetype property is set to the desired dash pattern, not "Continuous". 
Article ID: 217, , Modified: 9/4/2025 at 10:12 AM

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