SHAPE

AutoCAD DXF Format

 
SHAPE
 
 
 

The following group codes apply to shape entities. In addition to the group codes described here, see Common Group Codes for Entities. For information about abbreviations and formatting used in this table, see Formatting Conventions in This Reference.

Shape group codes

Group code

Description

100

Subclass marker (AcDbShape)

39

Thickness (optional; default = 0)

10

Insertion point (in WCS)

DXF: X value; APP: 3D point

20, 30

DXF: Y and Z values of insertion point (in WCS)

40

Size

2

Shape name

50

Rotation angle (optional; default = 0)

41

Relative X scale factor (optional; default = 1)

51

Oblique angle (optional; default = 0)

210

Extrusion direction (optional; default = 0, 0, 1)

DXF: X value; APP: 3D vector

220, 230

DXF: Y and Z values of extrusion direction (optional)