is there a way to hatch more than one object and keep them isolated?

[abuv_all]

Is there a way to window multiple boundaries to hatch, but keep the different hatched boundaries seperated? I want to hatch ten different closed polygons with one window, but when the polygons are hatched. I want them to be their own hatch as though I had hatched each of them manually by selecting one of them at a time.

any answers or help.. thanks

[mom of 3]

I believe if you edit the hatch, there is an option to separate hatches - check that box & they should separate. what version are you on? I know it's available on 2006.

[jaberwok]

Or you can check the box before creating the hatch - in A2006 the box is right in the middle of the dialogue.

[mom of 3]

Or you can check the box before creating the hatch - in A2006 the box is right in the middle of the dialogue.weird, mine was grey..........:confused:

[jaberwok]

Strange ..............

[robert.1.hall72202]

You people(s) got me theeenkin about tool palette hatch patterns.
I do not see any way to change a setting in a tool palette that would
allow hatching multiple boundaries using an inserted hatch tool.

Am I correct?
I have to drop the hatch tool over each boundary, 1 at a time.

[abuv_all]

I believe if you edit the hatch, there is an option to separate hatches - check that box & they should separate. what version are you on? I know it's available on 2006.

i'm in 2005 is there a lisp out there anywhere? thank you for the replys.

[Avatart]

You people(s) got me theeenkin about tool palette hatch patterns.
I do not see any way to change a setting in a tool palette that would
allow hatching multiple boundaries using an inserted hatch tool.

Am I correct?
I have to drop the hatch tool over each boundary, 1 at a time.There has gotta be a variable for setting that. <rummages through variables list> oooh, yeah, he shoots, he scores:


HPSEPARATE System Variable

Type: Integer
Saved in: Registry
Initial value: 0

Controls whether HATCH creates a single hatch object or separate hatch objects when operating on several closed boundaries.

[abuv_all]

There has gotta be a variable for setting that. <rummages through variables list> oooh, yeah, he shoots, he scores:

how do you run that command? just type in "integer" into the command line? i tried that and got nothing. please explain, thank you.

[Avatart]

how do you run that command? just type in "integer" into the command line? i tried that and got nothing. please explain, thank you.Just type HPSEPARATE into the Command Line and set the value to 0 or 1.

[abuv_all]

Just type HPSEPARATE into the Command Line and set the value to 0 or 1.

Command: HPSEPARATE
Unknown command "HPSEPARATE". Press F1 for help.

thats what i get when i type that in. I'm in Land Map 2005, do I have to be in plain autocad?

[Avatart]

Command: HPSEPARATE
Unknown command "HPSEPARATE". Press F1 for help.

thats what i get when i type that in. I'm in Land Map 2005, do I have to be in plain autocad?Not sure if that is available back in 2005, and I don't have a copy of Land, have a look through the help system, under "Overview of Hatch Patterns and Fills", that should list out all the variables you have at your disposal for controlling hatches.

[abuv_all]

Nevermind, I found a way how to do it, i think. Thanks for all your help.

"ADEFILLPOLYG"

[Avatart]

"ADEFILLPOLYG"That's easy for you to say.... ;)

[mom of 3]

Or you can check the box before creating the hatch - in A2006 the box is right in the middle of the dialogue.I really don't like computers. I had to redo some hatching today, this stupid setting wasn't grey this time...........it worked, but still..........stupid computers. :banghead: