Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
You can use predefined, user-defined, or custom hatch patterns. Most of the time, you'll
choose either predefined or user-defined hatch patterns, unless some generous soul
gives you a custom pattern.
By default, the right third of the Hatch and Gradient dialog box is hidden; to
see the additional hatch options at the right side of the dialog box, as shown in
Figure 15-4, click the More Options arrow beside the Help button.
Pick a pattern, any pattern: Predefined hatch patterns
To use AutoCAD's predefined hatch patterns, select Predefined from the Type drop-
down list at the top of the Hatch tab in the Hatch and Gradient dialog box. This selection
sets the stage for choosing the hatch pattern.
You specify a predefined hatch pattern in one of two ways:
Pattern drop-down list:
If you know the name of the hatch pattern, select it from
the Pattern drop-down list. The list is alphabetical, except that SOLID (that is, a
solid fill) is at the very beginning.
Pattern button:
If you don't know the pattern's name or if you prefer the visual ap-
proach, click the Pattern button (the tiny button with the ellipsis [three dots] to
the right of the Pattern drop-down list and pattern name) to display the Hatch Pat-
tern Palette with pattern previews and names.
Figure 15-5 shows the some of the Other Predefined hatch patterns, which cover
everything from Earth to Escher to Stars.
