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Scales the hatch pattern relative to paper space units. This allows you to display

hatch patterns at a scale that is appropriate for your named layout. This option

is available only from a named layout.

Spacing

Specifies the spacing of lines in a user-defined pattern. This option is available

only when Type is set to User Defined. (

HPSPACE (page 1368) system variable)

ISO Pen Width

Scales an ISO predefined pattern based on the selected pen width. This option

is available only when Type is set to Predefined and Pattern is set to one of

the available ISO patterns.

Hatch Origin

Controls the starting location of hatch pattern generation. Some hatches,

such as brick patterns, are meant to be aligned with a point on the hatch

boundary. By default, all hatch origins correspond to the current UCS origin.

Use Current Origin

Uses the hatch origin point stored in the

HPORIGIN (page 1365) system variable.

Specified Origin

Assigns a new hatch origin using the following options.

Click to Set New Origin

Specifies the new hatch origin point directly.

Default to Boundary Extents

Calculates a new origin based on the rectangular extents of the boundary for

the hatch object. Choices include each of the four corners of the extents and

its center. (HPORIGINMODE (page 1366) system variable)

Store as Default Origin

Stores the value of the new hatch origin in the HPORIGIN system variable.