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    Default Error in Pattern File

    After creating a new pattern by editing my acad.pat file, I now get the error message "error in pattern file" when I first initiate the bhatch command and open the Hatch Pattern Palette. Once I click through the error message, the hatch command works normally. The error message does not occur after the first use of bhatch, and the hatch I created shows up in the hatch list and works fine. Even the thumbnail of the new hatch looks right. I haven't had any luck in searching for answers elsewhere. Anybody know what's going on?

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    Default Re: Error in Pattern File

    Check the definition for trailing space characters.

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    Default Re: Error in Pattern File

    It's possible the error is actually in another pattern within the ACAD.PAT file with the error being introduced as you edited it. Try hatching with the patterns before and after the new hatch pattern definition.

    Or try reverting to the previous error-free version of ACAD.PAT then test the new pattern as a Custom hatch pattern held in its own separate file - file XYZ.PAT for instance should contain the single pattern XYZ and be held in a directory on the Support Files path.

    Check no line in the hatch pattern definition is longer than 80 characters.

    Hugh Adamson
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