How can I add hatch patterns to AutoCAD 2017 or AutoCAD LT 2017?
If, by "I copied the custom files into the end of my standard default hatch patterns," you mean [as I assume] that you added them into acad/acadiso.pat, then they should work unless the pattern definitions themselves have gotten corrupted in the process [and you have that blank line at the end]. I haven't added them into mine to test.... Do the patterns that came in that file originally still work correctly, and only the added ones not work? Do some of the added ones work, but not all of them?
Also, "I am using metric hatches so I expect the pattern file should be a acadiso.pat " suggests that you may not be sure about that -- ensure that the MEASUREMENT System Variable is set to 1 for metric, for it to use that file. [You could also add them into acad.pat, too, to cover all bases....]
But if that's a single file separate from acad.pat or acadiso.pat, you can't have multiple definitions together in one file like that. Each pattern needs to be in its own file, and the file name needs to match the pattern name exactly, i.e. the file defining the WD4 pattern has to be named WD4.pat.
The latter approach [not changing the standard file] makes migration to newer versions easier, but if you have a lot of them, it means a lot of separate files. If you add them into acad/acadiso.pat, it's simpler having one file, but at least they should all be together at the end or something, to make it easier to copy them out to add into the same file for a newer version.
HI @Anonymous,
Here is the path where my acadlt.pat is stored on my system. C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\AutoCAD LT 2017\R23\enu\Support
If you do not see a similar path it might be because it is hidden in your appearance settings.
Open your Windows Control Panels, Select Appearance and Personalization, File Explorer Options and then lastly Show Hidden files and folders
Click on the button that is labeled Show hidden files, folders, and drives. Now check to see if that path is available to you.
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Hi @Anonymous,
I am afraid that I don't see the "posted location" you mention in your post. Was there an image attachment?
At any rate, it is actually a good idea to keep your customization in your own folders and outside of the default folders.
For instance, I created folder on my C: Drive called Johns Hatches. Once I have it created, I can open my AutoCAD LT 2017 and type OPTIONS. In the Files tab, I expand the top Support File Search Path and then click the add button on the right. I am now able to use the Browse button to select the folder I created.
Now, when I add custom PAT or LIN files into this folder and then start up my AutoCAD LT, they should be available.
Here is an article that describes the rules for custom hatch patterns.
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I'm aware this question has been asked a million times, but I need to understand how to create a custom hatch and put it where Autocad LT 2016 can find it. I am running Windows 7.
I understand the concept:
Create a hatch .pat file or several
Put them in a custom folder
Put the folder somewhere smart (In the Autodesk folder in the C: drive or in the Autodesk folder in the program files?)
Go to Options dialogue
identify smartly placed folder in the Support Files Search Path.
Then supposedly identify folder as a trusted source. I have no idea how to do this.
Sadly I seem unable to accomplish any of these seemingly simple tasks. Do I need to restart Autocad each time I try? Where are the current custom .pat files hiding that I've been using for years?
Every tutorial taunts me with how simple this is. It seemed simple in every version of Autocad I've been using for 15 years when I could just cut and paste text into a .pat file.
john.vellek has embedded your image(s) for clarity
-Adair
