The HATCH command now provides a convenient option to draw hatches without the need for pre-existing boundary geometry.
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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.