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# Select an closed region in a View. The region will turn green. |
# Select an closed region in a View. The region will turn green. |
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# Press the |
# Press the [[Image:TechDraw_Hatch.png|16px]] {{KEY|Hatch}} button |
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# You may need to press recompute [[Image:View-rotate-right. |
# You may need to press recompute [[Image:View-rotate-right.png|16px]]. |
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Revision as of 20:06, 25 August 2016
TechDraw Hatch |
Menu location |
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TechDraw → Hatch |
Workbenches |
TechDraw |
Default shortcut |
None |
Introduced in version |
- |
See also |
None |
Description
The Hatch tool fills a closed region in a View with a Hatch pattern. Patterns are created as SVG files. Sample patterns are available in ".../Mod/Draft/Resources/patterns".
How to use
- Select an closed region in a View. The region will turn green.
- Press the Hatch button
- You may need to press recompute .
Options
None.
Properties
- DataSource: The View and Face to receive the hatch pattern.
- DataHatch Pattern: Full path and filename to an SVG pattern file.
- DataHatch Color: Hatch pattern will be displayed in this color.
Scripting
Hatch can be added to areas in Views using Python.
hatch = FreeCAD.ActiveDocument.addObject('TechDraw::DrawHatch','Hatch')
hatch.Source = (view1,["Face0"])
hatch.HatchPattern = hatchFileSpec
rc = page.addView(hatch)
Notes
- Note that hatch patterns are not included when a drawing page is saved as an Svg file.