How do I sketch a dotted line to represent a hidden line?

[reggy]

Will someone please help me out on this issue? I need to change a solid line in a drawing to a dotted line to indicate that it is a hidden line. I know I should use Modify/Properties, I just don't know how to import the dotted line into the properties box.

Bear in mind that I am a beginner with Autocad, please use a step by step explanation if you can. I am using v 2000 if it matters

Thank you,

Reggy

[ReMark]

First you should actually be using a Hidden linetype and not a dotted line in my opinion.

 

Second you can load a new linetype via the LTYPE command which will bring up the dialog box you need to be using.

[ReMark]

This is what the Linetype Manager dialog box looks like and this is where it all begins.

[reggy]

Thank you so much ReMark!!!

[neophoible]

First you should actually be using a Hidden linetype and not a dotted line in my opinion.

 

To expand just in case any beginners didn't quite understand, the hidden line linetype here would be the DASHED linetype, not the DOTTED.

[ReMark]

Be careful. AutoCAD has BOTH a Hidden and a Dashed linetype and there three varieties of each. Now the question is "How does one tell them apart?"