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Predefined Hatch Patterns

Predefined Hatch Patterns

To use a predefined hatch, click the pattern icon on the Hatch window. The hatch name is listed to the left of the thumbnail preview.

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NOTE: *To define your own pattern, *

To increase the scale of the hatch preview thumbnail, press and hold the key while you click on the thumbnail. Pressing Ctrl decreases the scale.

Click the pattern thumbnail to choose a hatch pattern or image.

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Click points to define the hatch boundary. This works similarly to the Line command.

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When you double-click or press Enter to complete the boundary definition, the area is filled. The boundary does not have to be closed; DesignCAD will close it with the shortest segment.

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Hatch patterns can be modified in the Info Box.