This command creates a hatch pattern within a boundary.  You can split the boundary and specify the hatch pattern.  Hatch entities will propagate to detail views of a section view.  They will inherit the attributes of the original hatch area and can be modified via the Hatch Attributes Form.  Refer to the Required and Optional Inputs below for more details.

 

 

 

 

Required Inputs (Create Hatch Pattern)

 

• Entities - Select the boundary entities that will enclose the hatch pattern.  You can middle-click to select all non-hidden curves in your drawing sheet.  However, this may take more time if you have a lot of geometry.  You can also window select just a group of entities.

• Inside- Indicate the interior of the hatch boundary.

 

 

Optional Inputs (Create Hatch Pattern)

 

• Split Boundary - Check this box to split overlapping hatch boundaries.  Splitting boundaries will influence which regions are hatched.

• Pattern - Use this option to select the hatch pattern to use.  The default pattern is defined by the Hatch Attributes Form.  The table of Standard Hatch Patterns contains the ID values and names of each pattern.  A preview of the selected pattern will be displayed.

 

 

 

This command redefines the boundary of a hatch pattern.  First pick the hatch pattern to select the boundary.  Then, select any additional geometry that redefines the boundary and indicate the new interior of the pattern.