Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Depending on your screen resolution the panels may show more or less informa-
tion. You may see an ANSI31 swatch without having to click the Hatch Pattern but-
ton.
As you move your crosshairs over the drawing objects, a live preview shows you
the result if you click at the current crosshair position. AutoCAD prompts
Pick internal point or [Select objects/seTtings]:
5. Move the crosshairs so they're between the inside and outside edges of the
column. Zoom in if you need to get closer.
The live preview shows the ANSI31 hatch pattern filling the space between the two
filleted rectangles. Live preview not only shows you the pattern, it also lets you ad-
just hatch angle and scale. In this case, it looks like the hatch pattern may be too
fine.
6. In the Scale box of the Hatch Creation tab's Properties panel, change the value
to 5 and press the Tab key to confirm it.
7. Move your crosshairs back to the space between the two filleted rectangles to
preview the hatch again. If it looks okay, click within the hatched area to confirm
the hatch object, then press Enter to finish the command.
Your finished column and base plate looks like Figure 3-14.
Figure 3-14:
Your column is hatched.
8. Click the tiny arrow below the Zoom button on the Navigation bar and choose
Zoom All from the menu.
AutoCAD zooms out so that the entire area defined by the limits is visible.
9. Press Ctrl+S to save the drawing.
