Superhatch -> pat file

[Crass]

Is there a way to convert or export a hatch created in Superhatch (Express Tools) as a .pat file? Also are there generally any more 21st century methods or tools for creating custom hatches from scratch? Thank you

[rkmcswain]

No. SuperHatch exists because AutoCAD Hatch patterns do not support the type of objects that SuperHatch does.

To your last Q, someone may have already made what you need.  That's always easier than starting from scratch.

[ChicagoLooper]

Are you able to execute superhatch?  Can you post an image of your superhatch  inside a boundary?

[Crass]

In this case it's super simple and similar to a lot of standard hatches, but it would just be nice to draw something exactly the way you want it and use it as a hatch, specifically for paving materials and patterns. The one below is a 16"x32" stone in a running bond. For us it's often important to have a hatch actually match the size and pattern of the actual material rather than just being representational.  Superhatch is fine but when extents change or if you want to change origin it's a pain. Thanks

[pendean]

Grab this freebie to create your own simple custom hatch pattern like that http://www.cadhatch.com/hatch-pattern-generator/4588167700

[Crass]

Thanks! Looks like a good tool

[ChicagoLooper]

Don't get wrong but if you know how to use it's not a pain if extents change.

BTW, hatch is always representational. I think what you want is a material or surface a rendered appearance. After all, real concrete doesn't have triangles in it like the hatch does and real 'Earth' which is soil, doesn't look like vertical and horizontal lines.