Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Associative Hatch is the most straightforward method. Make sure the Associative option is
selected in the Options group, and include your equipment or furniture in the boundary set.
You can do this by using the Add: Select Objects option in the Boundaries options.
After the hatch pattern is in place, it automatically adjusts to its new location when you
move the furnishings in your drawing. One drawback, however, is that AutoCAD attempts to
hatch the interior of your furnishings if they cross the outer boundary of the hatch pattern.
Also, if any boundary objects are erased or exploded, the hatch pattern no longer follows the
location of your furnishings. To avoid these problems, you can use the method described in
the next section.
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The Draw Order feature lets you determine how objects overlap. In the space-planning exam-
ple, you can create furniture by using a solid hatch to indicate horizontal surfaces
(see Figure 7.14).
FIGURE 7.14
Using Draw Order
to create an over-
lapping effect over
a hatch pattern
Draw an outline of the
furniture or equipment;
then use the Hatch tool
to fill the outline with a
solid hatch pattern.
In the Hatch And Gradient
dialog box, make sure Send
Behind Boundary is selected
in the Draw Order pop-up list
before you add the hatch pattern.
Place the drawing of the
equipment on the floor pattern;
select the pattern, right click,
and select Draw Order � Send To
Back from the pop-up list.
The equipment appears to sit
on top of the floor pattern.
