
As with gradients and colors, it is better to create a new pattern
rather than modify a predefined one.
To do so:
1) Select as a starting point a pattern similar to the one that will be
created..
2) Modify the properties of the lines forming the pattern. A preview
is displayed in the window below the available patterns.
3) Click the Add button and choose a name for the newly created
hatching.
The properties that can be set for a hatching pattern are shown in
Table 4.
Table 4: Properties of hatching patterns
Property Meaning
Spacing Determines the spacing between two lines of the pattern.
As the value is changed the preview window is updated.
Angle Use the mini map below the numerical value to quickly set
the angle formed by the line to multiples of 45 degrees. If
the required angle is not a multiple of 45 degrees, just
enter the desired value in the edit box.
Line type Set single, double or triple line for the style of the pattern.
Line color Use the list to select the color of the lines that will form the
pattern.
Working with bitmap fills
On the Area tab, chose Bitmap from the drop-down list. Select from the
list of bitmaps the one to be used to fill the area. Note that any
imported bitmaps will become available in the list.
Set the size, position and offset parameters (as applicable) in the right
hand side of the page, and then click OK to close the dialog box.
As Figure 109 shows, there are quite a number of parameters to be
configured when using a bitmap fill. These are described in Table 5.
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