Question: How do you hatch an area in Draftsight?

How do you hatch in Draftsight?

To set a hatch pattern: Select Draw > Hatch/Fill (or type Hatch). In the Hatch/Fill dialog box, from the Type list, select a pattern type.

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Creating Hatches

1. Set a hatch pattern.
2. Set the angle and scale.
3. Set the hatch starting point.
4. Specify the boundary.

How do you fill color in Draftsight?

To create a color fill:

1. Click Draw > Hatch/Fill (or type FillArea).
2. In the Hatch / Fill dialog box, select Fill.
3. Configure the Colors of gradients by clicking One color or Two colors, selecting a a color by clicking , and applying the Dark Light slider. …
4. Choose a color gradient style from the Style list:

How do I edit a hatch in Draftsight?

To edit a hatch pattern or color fill:

1. Click Modify > Entity > Hatch (or type EditHatch).
2. Specify an existing hatch.
3. In the Hatch/Fill dialog box, select Hatch to update the hatch or Fill to update the color fill. You can also add additional entities to the set of entities to be edited.

How do I delete a hatch in Draftsight?

Use the -EditHatch command to modify an existing Hatch or color fill. You can modify hatch patterns, solid color fills, or gradient color fills.

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To remove the link between the hatch and the boundary:

1. Type -EditHatch at the command prompt.
2. In the graphics area, specify an existing hatch.
3. Specify the Unrelate option.

How do you draw shapes in Draftsight?

Drawing a Rectangle in Draftsight

1. Click on the RECTANGLE command icon.
2. Click in the drawing window to specify the first corner of your rectangle.
3. Expand and click the second time to finish drawing your rectangle.