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I have "standard default drawings" in my "Master Ref" directory. The base-file I started-with was a 'new drawing' with just one layer, dashed set at spacing-5", and the layer properties (grid, snap, osnap, etc... plus the pen-tables, plotter settings and scale-type and dimension units) set to my typical values. Then I created my standard layers and settings for typical site-plan work, 1/8"-scale plans, details etc. The only linetypes I typically use beyond the standard 4 are centerline, propline and treeline.*

I have found with Windows-10 Upgrade that I had to redefine my office-standard pen-table pen-thicknesses for some reason.

[i]* - In the Philly-area architectural studios, dashed lines have been called "dotted" for generations.
Never have found a decent used for the actual-dotted linetype in CAD drafting. And dash-dot isn't as distinct as centerline on paper; the "dot" gets lost./i]

Inspired by my post above, I've "found" a use for the DOTTED line-type; the linework in Xrefs-backrounds for demolition or proposed work.

For years I have used a thin dashed-lines or solid-lines for Xrefs backgrounds. I tried DOTTED instead for a "screened 25%" appearance instead. It stands out and is actually more 'snap'-able for new work, yet it fades into the background more subtly than the DASHED.