- 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®).
Note: If you are creating a new PAT file, the PAT file and hatch pattern names must be identical.
- Create a header line that begins with an asterisk and includes a pattern name that is no more than 31 characters in length.
For example,
*ANSI31
- Optionally, include a description for the hatch pattern by adding a comma and descriptive text after the pattern name.
For example,
*ANSI31, ANSI Iron, Brick, Stone masonry
- 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
- Add a blank line after the descriptor line.
Note: If the blank line is missing, the hatch pattern won't be recognized by the program.