T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Not Visible hatch
Hatches and Fills
With this hatch type set, the hatch will not have its own graphical representation on the drawing. This may be
necessary if the hatch is used solely for hidden line removal, or for creating a 3D profile or a 3D model.
“Outline” Tab
The hatch contour can additionally be outlined with lines. This is handy when the hatch contour is defined
based on construction lines and nodes, in the absence of graphic lines. The hatch outline lines are set up in
the same way as common graphic lines.
Defining Hatch Parameters on the System Toolbar
When creating and editing a hatch, some of the parameters can be defined directly in the system toolbar,
without using the option:
Color box . Indicates the line color of the hatch being created or edited.
Fill method box . Defines the hatch contour filling method.
“Use for hidden line removal” icon .
Depending on the fill method setting, the system toolbar may have additional fields:
Hatch:
Hatch slant angle input box .
Hatch line step input box
By pattern:
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Hatch slant angle input box .
Hatch scale factor input box . Defines the scale factor of the hatch.
Pattern type input box .
Defining Hatch Contour
The hatch contour can be defined in two modes, the automatic contour search mode and the manual contour
input mode.
Automatic Hatch Contour Search Mode
To activate this mode, press the icon in the automenu or type on the keyboard. This mode works
only with the graphic line contours. To find a hatch contour, position the pointer at a point lying inside the
anticipated hatch contour, and click . The found contour will be highlighted. If automatic contour search
lasts longer than three seconds, a window is displayed with the [Cancel] button.
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