HPPICKMODE (System Variable)

Indicates whether the default method for identifying hatch areas is clicking enclosed locations or selecting boundary objects.

(Read-only)
Type:Integer
Saved in:Registry
Initial value:0
  Default selection method for hatching
0 Click locations within enclosed areas
1 Select boundary objects

Note: After you start the HATCH command, the default method is set on the Hatch contextual tab, Boundaries panel on the ribbon where you choose either the Pick Points option or the Select option.