Fill Patterns

Use the Fill Patterns tool to create or modify drafting and model patterns.

Click Manage tabSettings panelAdditional Settings drop-downFill Patterns.

You can place model patterns and drafting patterns on planar and cylindrical surfaces and on families. You can also place drafting patterns on cut component surfaces in plan or section views.

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About Fill Patterns
Use fill patterns to define the appearance of surfaces that are cut or shown in projection.
Video: Create a Fill Pattern
Create basic or custom fill patterns for use in material definitions or for filled regions.
Create a Basic Fill Pattern
A basic fill pattern consists of a series of parallel or orthogonal lines; examples include Diagonal Crosshatch or Vertical Siding.
Create a Custom Fill Pattern
Create a custom fill pattern and import it into the project for use in the model.
Apply a Fill Pattern
Use fill patterns to determine the graphic representation of model elements in views.
Video: Use Fill Patterns
Apply fill patterns to material definitions, filled regions, or as a visibility and graphic override.
Delete a Fill Pattern
Delete a fill pattern when you don't want to use it in the model.
Edit a Fill Pattern
Modify simple fill patterns to meet your design and documentation needs.
Move Model Pattern Lines
Adjust tiles or brick work (represented by model pattern lines) to line up with the edge of a wall or other surface.
Create Dimensions to Model Pattern Lines
Use dimensions to measure distances between model pattern lines and other reference points.
Rotate a Model Pattern
Rotate tiles on a floor, ceiling, or other surface to reflect your design intent.
Align Model Pattern Lines to Elements
Use this procedure when you want to align brickwork or tiles (represented by model pattern lines) to an element, such as the edge of a wall or window.
Custom Pattern Files
A pattern file is a text file that contains definitions for model patterns or drafting patterns.
Fill Pattern Graphics Dialog
Specify pattern and color overrides for the foreground and background of element graphics in a view.

Parent topic: Project Settings

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