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All Dwire closed, when in "Flat Lines" display mode, can display a hatch pattern, by setting their "Pattern" property.
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==Description== <!--T:7-->
# Select the object
# In Combo View -> Data: set Make Face=true
# In Combo View -> View -> Pattern: specify a hatch pattern to fill the wire with
# In Combo View -> View -> Pattern Size: specify the size of the hatch pattern


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Note:
[[Draft_Workbench|Draft]] objects with a {{PropertyData|Make Face}} property can display an SVG pattern instead of a solid face color.
* The pattern is not visible when the item is either selected or pre-selected,
* If you create a face with upgrade, pattern tool does not work anymore
* The element Dwire can be created filled directly, by checking the box


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[[Image:DraftPatternSample.png]]
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{{Caption|An ellipse and a polygon with an SVG pattern}}


==Usage== <!--T:8-->
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# Make sure the objects are closed and planar, and do not self-intersect.
# To close a [[Draft_Wire|Draft Wire]], a [[Draft_BSpline|Draft BSpline]], a [[Draft_CubicBezCurve|Draft CubicBezCurve]] or a [[Draft_BezCurve|Draft BezCurve]] set its {{PropertyData|Closed}} property to {{TRUE}}.
# To close a [[Draft_Circle|Draft Circle]] or a [[Draft_Ellipse|Draft Ellipse]] set its {{PropertyData|First Angle}} and {{PropertyData|Last Angle}} properties to the same value.
# Select the objects.
# Switch to the {{MenuCommand|View}} tab of the [[Property_editor|Property editor]].
# The {{PropertyView|Display Mode}} must be set to {{Value|Flat Lines}}.
# Select a {{PropertyView|Pattern}}.
# Optionally change the {{PropertyView|Pattern Size}}. Note that a higher value results in a denser pattern.
# The pattern is not displayed when the objects are selected. Deselect them to check the result.
# Optionally reselect the objects to change the pattern properties.

==Available patterns== <!--T:10-->

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<gallery mode=nolines widths=96px heights=96px>
Image:Aluminium.svg|aluminium
Image:Brick01.svg|brick01
Image:Concrete.svg|concrete
Image:Cross.svg|cross
Image:Cuprous.svg|cuprous
Image:Diagonal1.svg|diagonal1
Image:Diagonal2.svg|diagonal2
Image:Earth.svg|earth
Image:General_steel.svg|general_steel<!--Keep underscore in caption as this is the name in the GUI-->
Image:Glass.svg|glass
Image:Hatch45L.svg|hatch45L
Image:Hatch45R.svg|hatch45R
Image:Hbone.svg|hbone
Image:Line.svg|line
Image:Plastic.svg|plastic
Image:Plus.svg|plus
Image:Simple.svg|simple
Image:Solid.svg|solid
Image:Square.svg|square
Image:Steel.svg|steel
Image:Titanium.svg|titanium
Image:Wood.svg|wood
Image:Woodgrain.svg|woodgrain
Image:Zinc.svg|zinc
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==Notes== <!--T:16-->

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* SVG patterns are stored in {{FileName|.SVG}} files. It is possible to use your own custom patterns. See [[#Preferences|Preferences]].
* The patterns themselves are not saved in the FreeCAD document. Objects whose {{PropertyView|Pattern}} cannot be found are displayed with a solid face color instead.

==Preferences== <!--T:12-->

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See also: [[Preferences_Editor|Preferences Editor]] and [[Draft_Preferences|Draft Preferences]].

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* To change the {{PropertyView|Pattern Size}} used for new objects: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → Visual → SVG pattern size}}.
* To specify a directory with addition SVG patterns: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Draft → Visual → Additional SVG pattern location}}.


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Latest revision as of 16:58, 3 December 2023

Description

Draft objects with a DataMake Face property can display an SVG pattern instead of a solid face color.

An ellipse and a polygon with an SVG pattern

Usage

  1. Make sure the objects are closed and planar, and do not self-intersect.
  2. To close a Draft Wire, a Draft BSpline, a Draft CubicBezCurve or a Draft BezCurve set its DataClosed property to true.
  3. To close a Draft Circle or a Draft Ellipse set its DataFirst Angle and DataLast Angle properties to the same value.
  4. Select the objects.
  5. Switch to the View tab of the Property editor.
  6. The ViewDisplay Mode must be set to Flat Lines.
  7. Select a ViewPattern.
  8. Optionally change the ViewPattern Size. Note that a higher value results in a denser pattern.
  9. The pattern is not displayed when the objects are selected. Deselect them to check the result.
  10. Optionally reselect the objects to change the pattern properties.

Available patterns

Notes

  • SVG patterns are stored in .SVG files. It is possible to use your own custom patterns. See Preferences.
  • The patterns themselves are not saved in the FreeCAD document. Objects whose ViewPattern cannot be found are displayed with a solid face color instead.

Preferences

See also: Preferences Editor and Draft Preferences.

  • To change the ViewPattern Size used for new objects: Edit → Preferences... → Draft → Visual → SVG pattern size.
  • To specify a directory with addition SVG patterns: Edit → Preferences... → Draft → Visual → Additional SVG pattern location.