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HPQUICKPREVIEW
Controls whether to display a preview when specifying internal points for a
hatch.
HPSEPARATE
Controls whether a single hatch object or separate hatch objects are created
when operating on several closed boundaries.
Control the Appearance of Hatches
Specify a hatch pattern or fill, and control its alignment and scale.
Choose a Hatch Pattern or Fill
Choose from three types of hatch patterns, and two types of fills.
Predefined hatch patterns. Choose from over 70 ANSI, ISO, and other
industry-standard hatch patterns that are available. You can also use hatch
patterns from hatch pattern libraries supplied by other companies. Hatch
patterns are defined in the acad.pat text file.
User-defined hatch patterns. Define a hatch pattern that uses the current
linetype with a specified spacing and angle.
Custom hatch patterns. Define a custom hatch pattern definition in a .pat
file.
Solid fill. Fill an area with a solid color by choosing the SOLID predefined
hatch.
Gradient fill. Fill an enclosed area with a color gradient. A gradient fill can
be displayed as a tint (a color mixed with white), a shade (a color mixed
with black), or a smooth transition between two colors.
Gradients that mimic colors displayed on a cylinder, a sphere, or other shapes
are available.
NOTE You cannot use plot styles to control the plotted color of gradient fills.
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