KT277: Maybe rename acad.pat to acad.pqt so AutoCad doesn't try to reference it? AutoCad is written to look for.PAT files when the Hatch command is invoked so you don't want it looking for too many files with a.PAT extension.The reason for renaming, as you have probably already guessed, is to '.leave yourself a trail of breadcrumbs.'
In case you get lost in the woods, metaphorically speaking. F.Y.I.: Renaming files is a good habit to adopt before you start mucking about in questionable territory -no matter where you are.More F.Y.I.: Hatch pattern definitions are ASCII text files (i.e., pure text, with no word processor formatting coding).
Free AutoCAD Stone Hatch Patterns, Stonework, Cultured Stone, Stacked Stone, Stone Veneer, Ledgestone. Random Stone, Random Rubble, Flint / Flintwork & Masonry AutoCAD Hatch patterns in PAT file format. Stone Textures. AutoCAD How to Hatch with Images. You are not restricted to only using vector hatch patterns. AutoCAD can also hatch with images.
The.PAT files that come with AutoCad are also ASCII files which are best looked at using an ASCII text editor such as WordPad.Adding hatch definitions to a.PAT file is a realtively simple process of opening the.PAT file in a WordPad window, opening the pattern you wish to add in another window, then copying and pasting the new definition into the.PAT file. I would recommend pasting the new pattern into the.PAT file in alphabetical order just to keep things better organized.When done, save the.PAT file then test the new pattern in a drawing to see if it shows up on the list of patterns available.The expanded explanations above are not intended to insult your intelligence if you already know about ASCII files, etc. The nature of your last post seemed to indicate you might be wandering into unknown territory. If that is not the case, apologies in advance. Just trying to help you avoid having to ring back to the forum with a HELLLPPPPPPP! Message.If you're so inclined, you might want to investigate creating your own hatch patterns and realizing the satisfaction of accomplishing something besides doing good drawings.
Be advised that custom hatch patterns must be sent along if you share your drawings with others. Csiarch, Yes, you're right that I'm unfamiliar with ASCII text files. And, looking at this site, I'm only a novice. What I did do meanwhile, is put some of the new.pat files directly into Support and not into the original acad.pat file. Now, when I start the hatch command I hit the.
Button for the various type hatches. Now I can hit the 'custom' tab, and there are the ones I've loaded - even with a thumbnail.I was specifically looking for a batt insulation hatch to show in a wall section.
But, when I adjust the scale to make the loops fit in the wall, the full loops don't fit in the wall unless you move the wall. Maybe I need to manually make a single string of loops into a block. Another pattern I was looking for was one for crushed stone or gravel - but the riprap one may work. Eventually, I may learn how to create a hatch pattern. Know of any references?
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