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Prior to AutoCAD LT 2011, images had a setting, also called “transparency,” that controlled whether the
background of a bitonal image was clear or opaque. This property has been renamed to “background
transparency” to distinguish it from the new “transparency” property. You can apply both background
and object transparencies to images in AutoCAD LT 2011.
Hatches and Gradients
The Hatch command received several enhancements in AutoCAD LT 2011 for faster creation and editing
of hatch objects. It now immediately prompts you to select an internal point without displaying the
Hatch dialog box. Instead, the new Hatch Creation contextual ribbon tab provides easy access to all
hatch and gradient options.
Figure 25. Hatch Creation ribbon tab
A Hatch Editor contextual ribbon displays similar hatch tools when you select an existing hatch.
Figure 26. Hatch Editor ribbon tab
The Hatch Preview function for the “pick points” method has been improved. Now, passing your cursor
over an eligible area shows you what the hatch would look like if you clicked there.
Figure 27. Hatch preview before clicking