

To select a different DWG pattern file, key in its full file specification - path and filename - in Pattern File or click the adjacent browse icon to browse the file system.Ī corresponding DWG pattern file is supplied for each of the supplied pattern cell libraries, such as archpat.cel, areapat.cel, geompa.cel, igespats.cel, linepa.cell, and utilpat.cel. This file contains a DWG pattern definition for each pattern cell in the supplied cell library, areapat.cel.

The Pattern field in the Pattern Area tool settings window, by default, lists the patterns in the DWG pattern file areapat.pat.

In DWG workmode, by default, area patterning is replaced by AutoCAD pre-defined hatching. As well, you can create single associative patterns with disjoint regions. Note: When using a hatching or patterning tool with the tool setting Method set to Flood, Union, Intersection, or Difference, turning on Dynamic Area and turning off Drop Pattern lets you create patterns that regenerate themselves when their bounding elements are modified.
