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Hatch objects have an additional capability that is not available with other
types of objects. You can specify which layer, color, and transparency settings
will be automatically applied to each new hatch object, regardless of the current
property settings. This can save you time.
For example, you can specify that all new hatch objects are automatically
created on a specified layer regardless of the current layer setting.
NOTE If you do not want to override the current property settings, select Use
Current for the hatchs layer, color, and transparency settings.
See also:
Modify Hatch Properties on page 1389
Control How Overlapping Objects Are Displayed on page 587
To set a transparency override for new hatches (ribbon turned on)
1 Click Home tab Draw panel Hatch.
2 On the Properties panel, drag the Hatch Transparency slider or enter a
value.
3 Specify a point inside each area that you want to hatch.
4 Press Enter, or click Close on the ribbon to apply the hatch and exit the
command.
All new hatch objects will use this transparency value instead of the current
transparency value used by all other objects.
To set a transparency override for new hatches (ribbon turned off)
1 Start the Hatch command from a menu or toolbar.
2 In the Hatch and Gradient dialog box, under Options, select Specify Value
from the Transparency drop-down list.
3 Enter transparency value or drag the slider.
4 Under Boundaries, click Add: Pick Points.
5 Specify a point inside each area that you want to hatch and press Enter.
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