Many drafting applications use a process called hatching to fill an area with a pattern. The pattern is used to differentiate components of a project or to signify the material composing an object.
You can use a predefined hatch pattern, define a simple line pattern using the current linetype, or create more complex hatch patterns.
You can use several methods to add hatch patterns to your drawing. The BHATCH command provides the most options. Use tool palettes when you need additional speed and convenience.
With the Tool Palettes window open, you can right-click a pattern tool to access the Tool Properties dialog box from the shortcut menu. This dialog box contains several hatch pattern options that are also available through BHATCH.
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