Archicad Hatch
Mastering the Archicad Hatch: A Comprehensive Guide to Fills and Patterns
- Building Material Hatch: Automatically assigned based on the element’s physical material (e.g., brick, concrete, insulation). This ensures consistency across sections and elevations.
- Cover Fill (Override): An independent, project-specific fill that can be overlaid on any element without changing its material definition (ideal for renovation plans or demolition drawings).
Vectorial
From the basic Fill Tool to importing complex .PAT files, Archicad offers one of the most robust 2D pattern engines in the BIM industry. By understanding the difference between (for CD's) and Image (for renderings) fills, and by learning to edit the Angle and Pen settings, you move from being a novice drawer to a professional documenter. archicad hatch
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Start with one custom hatch today. Maybe a brick pattern that actually matches your local supplier. Once you see the difference, you’ll never go back to default. Click OK to save
| Type | Where it shows | Controlled by | Typical use | |------|----------------|----------------|----------------| | Fill (2D) | Plan, Section, Elevation | Fill palette or pen set | Drafting patterns, temporary shading | | Surface | 2D + 3D (via texture) | Material settings | Brick, tile, wood grain, gravel |