I have come across a hatch pattern from someone elses drawing which is something I would use, but I don't seem to be able to find the code for it... I've tried in the .pat files but to no avail, and I cannot access trhough the tool palettes nor can I create new hatches in the same file with the same pattern...
Is there a way to find the code within the drawing or is deliberate to stop the exact thing I'm trying to do?
Not sure how that helps - I have the hatch within a block (which I cannot explode) and I cannot find the hatch code anywhere - Attached is a file with said block.
I can get to the folder, are you suggesting placing the dwg within that folder?
Ok, but if you edit the block, the actual insulation part is a hatch called (Thermo1). I currently use a polyline for this pattern which I can scale and cut to required length but thought a hatch should be possible (but too complex for myself).
As it is there as a hatch, I was hoping to be able to create the hatch type for all my drawings...
first u should save(wherever you want) this drg with smae block name "Insulation",then Insert this file in your drg.(when you are using insert u should tick Explode -it should be left side corner of insert box)
Search online for INSUL hatch pattern.
Reject any very large files, the pattern has very few elements.
Look online for GETPAT.LSP.
Didn't seem to work, maybe there is a newer one out there.
GrantsPirate
Piping and Mech. Designer
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It is a dynamic block. You can use Block Editor to make it explodable. But I don't any reasons why you can't just use the block like it is if your are after wall insulation symbol. It is stretchable (blue arrow) with multiple visibilities for different sizes (blue dropdown arrow), and dynamic rotation (blue dot).
It is better than using pure hatch because you would need to rotate UCS, adjust hatch base point, hatch scale for different wall sizes and angles.
I have a nearly exact same block for the same purpose with a slightly different graphic based on our company standard. But mine is stretchable both directions, length and width.