To Create a Simple Hatch Pattern

1. Open an existing PAT file or create a new file in a text editor that saves in ASCII format (for example, Notepad on Windows® or TextEdit on Mac OS®).
2. Create a header line that includes an asterisk and a pattern name. The name of the hatch pattern is limited to 31 characters.

   For example, *ANSI31

   Note: If you are creating a new PAT file, the PAT file and pattern must have the same name.
3. (Optional) Include a description in the header line, follow the pattern name with a comma and description text.

   For example, *ANSI31, ANSI Iron, Brick, Stone masonry

4. Create a descriptor line that includes
   • An angle at which the line is drawn
   • An X,Y origin point
   • A delta-x of 0
   • A delta-y of any value

   For example, 45, 0,0, 0,.125

5. Add a blank line after the descriptor line.