This is very very early in development, but there is enough in place for people to try it out and start providing feedback. Rhino WIP linetypes now support shapes positioned at intervals along curves. [image] The command is still being tested and refined. Let us know what works for you and what…

linetype scale will work on this right?

Linetype scale works on the dash patterns in these linetypes, but does not currently have any effect on the shapes. Is that what you expect?

i understand current limitation but it should be thought that way that linetype scale has effect. scaling effect on the symbol as well as distance of symbols.

Hi Ivan - [image] Ivan Galik: scaling effect on the symbol as well as distance of symbols. I’ve put that on the list as RH-89221 Linetype: ModelScale: Scale Shapes -wim

Just skimmed the rest of the post. Are the shapes only 2D or can 3D shapes also be used?

[image] NickB: Are the shapes only 2D or can 3D shapes also be used? Only curves and text can be used, but the curves can be 3D. -wim

Thanks for the nice development! This will help a lot. As mentioned, solid hatches would be very useful. With color support. For example, for the dual-color lines used in waterproofing details in architecture, as seen here . The fact that this might not be supported in AutoCAD is maybe not such a p…

Hi Pip - [image] Pipouille: As mentioned, solid hatches would be very useful. With color support. For example, for the dual-color lines used in waterproofing details in architecture, as seen here . There’s a lot in RH-29232 so I’ve made that into a separate ticket: RH-89732 Linetype: Allow Ha…

Rhino WIP Feature: Shapes in linetypes

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brian (Brian Gillespie) September 24, 2025, 12:17am 24

RH-88905 is fixed in Rhino WIP

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Rhino WIP Feature: Shapes in linetypes

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