Hatch Setup

The default properties of various hatches in 2D drawings are defined in the system settings (Geometry drawing properties, GEOMPROP keyword group).

  1. Select Preferences Edit.
  2. If necessary, clear the Administrator's View checkbox.
  3. Select Geometry drawing properties/Hatch setup.
  4. Select the hatch from the Name of the hatch set list.
  5. Edit the default values of the properties:
    • Hatch type - For example, Cross hatch, Mesh, Fill, etc.
    • Drawing layer - The hatch will be added on the selected layer.
    • Line width - The line width can be seen in a printed drawing.
    • Scale - The effect depends on the drawing scale. The property can be either absolute or relative:
      • A positive value means an absolute (fixed) scale.
      • A negative value means a relative scale.

      Scale

    • Angle - The Angle property defines the deflection angle of the hatch elements.
    • Description
    • Color - Select a default color from a palette by clicking the Select color button.

      Selecting a Pen Color from a Palette

  6. Confirm by clicking OK.
  7. Restart Vertex.
Note:
  • If Administrator's View is selected, the keyword is line.
  • The function Preferences Edit is only available if you are the system administrator.