HATCH PATTERN ISLAND

Purpose:

This function is used to remove arbitrary regions (islands) of an existing hatch pattern in the drawing. The boundary of the island is given by indicating a (closed) contour or a text. It is also possible to define the boundary as a general closed area within the hatch pattern.

Instructions:

1. In the Edit menu, click Delete, then Hatch Pattern Island.

2. After indicating the hatch pattern to modify, the user is prompted to indicate the boundary of the island. Any closed contour, or contour possible to close by a straight line, will do as a boundary definition. The boundary may also be defined by the circumscribed box a user-indicated text.

3. By clicking Options when the user is prompted to indicate the island, it is possible to define the boundary by a rectangle, polygon or a general closed region. The user interaction here is the same as in the Edit/Delete/By Area function.

4. Once identified, the hatch pattern inside the boundary will be removed. When ready, click Operation complete.

Options:

None.

Result:

Hatch patterns islands will be removed.