Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
7.8 HATCHING USING TOOL PALETTES
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Previously, we introduced the concept of
Tool Palettes
, which includes
both blocks and hatches.
The main feature of
Tool Palettes
is the drag-and-drop feature. We will
utilize this feature to speed up the process of hatching.
Perform the following steps:
Create a new Tool Palette (for example, call it “My Hatches”).
Use the
Hatch
command to add hatches to your different drawings.
While you are hatching, you are changing the hatch settings.
Each time you would like this hatch with all of its settings to be used in
other drawings, simply drag and drop it into your newly created Tool
Palette.
You can make several copies of your hatch. Then, you can customize the
different settings of each hatch. Right-click on any hatch in your Tool
Palette and select
Properties
. The following dialog box will appear:
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After several drawings, you will have a large library of hatches that you
can use in your drawings.
Now, use the drag-and-drop feature to move hatches from your Tool
Palettes to your drawing.
By default, there will be a Tool Palette called
Hatches and Fills
that you
can use if you do not wish to create your own.
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