The HATCH command now provides a convenient option to draw hatches without the need for pre-existing boundary geometry. 
	 
Now, you can choose between creating a filled shape or hatching along a specified path using polyline, circle, or rectangle draw options. 
	 
Updated Commands
 
		 
		- HATCH - Fills an enclosed area or selected objects with a hatch pattern, solid fill, or gradient fill. 
		  
 
 
	  
New System Variables
 
		 
		- HPDRAWMODE - Controls the drawing mode used when defining new boundaries to hatch or fill. 
		  
 - HPPATHALIGNMENT - Specifies the alignment of new drawn paths to be hatched or filled. 
		  
 - HPPATHWIDTH - Specifies the width of new drawn paths to be hatched or filled.