How to create custom Hatch Pattern

[tstewart]

I'm at wits end on trying to make a custom hatch pattern...HELP!!!

[nmarcelis]

Based on the images provided are you sure you're trying to create a hatch pattern (.pat).
Could it be that you mean creating a new material texture?

[tstewart]

I want to add them to the Hatch patterns, so they can be used under Filled region (Annotate). Is there a way to show those patterns as hatch patterns?

Thank you,
TS

[Anonymous]

It would be a difficult pattern to create using a .pat definition, but there is an AutoCAD pattern named Gravel that you could import.

[tstewart]

Where can I find the import?

[Pattycake_Kyle]

We created Pattycake cause this is an issue with current AutoCAD and Revit abilities. https://pattycake.io/

We have the largest free library of PAT files (300+)... if you search 'cobble' or 'rock' for example, a couple will pop up. We also have the ability to draw in web, or import a DXF to PAT. Both of which would allow you to customize a .PAT for yourself, but part of our PRO suite with limited features in the free.

Sounds like you are using revit, if so [check here] for custom import steps.

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[nmarcelis]

I will try to record a screencast on how to do it later tonight, if you still need help by then. 

[martijn_pater · Accepted solution]

You can import the .pat file here, as shown below. To create custom patterns you could use a plugin like PyRevit or using pattern generator as shown by @Pattycake_Kyle

Import custom pattern / .pat file

[hugha]

Unfortunately the examples you provided are bitmaps unsuitable for use as vector-based fill patterns.  

If you are seeking to fill a region with coloured pebbles then you should apply your bitmaps as a material.

If you are looking to fill a region with a traditional pattern suggesting such pebbles then you should seek or construct a .PAT file.  Fortunately there are a number of websites offering pattern collections, some containing fills showing rounded stones.  Here is a list of them: https://www.hatchkit.com.au/HatLinks4.php

hth,

Hugh Adamson,

www.hatchkit.com.au

[martijn_pater]

You can apply the vector pattern to the foreground pattern and a solid fill to background though.

Also if you want some sort of coloured pebbles you should be able to do it using a repeating detail component (so annotation, not as material hatch pattern however).

[barthbradley]

AutoCAD's GRAVEL, Gravel pattern:

[tstewart]

BB:

That was the issue…not a Material, but a Hatch pattern. I was asking the wrong question. I wanted a Hatch pattern and you told me how to add a Material pattern. It hasn’t worked for the stone pattern.

Thank you,
TS

[tstewart]

Martijn:

How is that task done (i.e., vector/Background combo)?

Thanks,
TS

[martijn_pater]

Either this is a material setting, so you first import the pattern under 'Fill patterns' and then in material browser you can create a material and set which patterns to use. Or as filled region, you can create/duplicate a new type and under type settings set the fore- and background pattern you want, as well as color. See below.

Pattern settings in Material Graphics

Type settings for filled region annotation.

[nmarcelis]

Im glad you found a solution for your issue.