Patterning and Hatching

MicroStation patterning is similar to AutoCAD hatching.

Working with patterning and hatching in DWG workmode

In DWG workmode, MicroStation patterning is replaced by AutoCAD hatching.

The Pattern option menu in the Pattern Area settings window lists the patterns in the DWG pattern file "areapat.pat". This file contains a DWG pattern definition for each pattern cell in the supplied cell library "areapat.cel".

To select a different DWG pattern file, key in its full path with filename in Pattern File or click the adjacent magnifying glass icon to browse the file system.

A corresponding DWG pattern file is supplied for each of the supplied sample pattern cell libraries, such as "archpat.cel", "areapat.cel", "geompa.cel", "igespats.cel", "linepa.cell", and "utilpat.cel". Although these DWG pattern files have the same filename as their cell library counterparts, their extension is “.pat.”