Creating a Simple Fill Pattern

A simple fill pattern consists of a series of parallel or orthogonal lines; examples include Diagonal Crosshatch or Vertical Siding.

To create a fill pattern using parallel lines:

1. Click Manage tabSettings PanelAdditional Settings drop-down Fill Patterns.
2. In the Fill Patterns dialog, under Pattern Type, select Drafting or Model.

In the Fill Patterns dialog, under Pattern Type, select Drafting.

1. Click New.
2. If you are creating a drafting fill pattern, select how to orient the fill pattern in the host layers. See Fill Pattern Host Orientation for details.
3. In the New Pattern dialog, select Simple.
4. Enter a name for Name.
5. Select Parallel lines.
6. Enter values for Line angle and Line spacing 1.

   For a drafting pattern, these values affect spacing on the sheet.

   For a model pattern, these values affect spacing on the model.

7. Click OK.

To create a crosshatch fill pattern:

1. Follow steps 1-6 of the previous procedure.
2. Select Crosshatch.
3. Enter values for Line angle, Line spacing 1, and Line spacing 2.

   For a drafting pattern, these values affect spacing on the sheet.

   For a model pattern, these values affect spacing on the model.

4. Click OK.