Hatching Around a Figure

To hatch around a figure in Creator, follow these steps:

Step 1: Trace an Enclosed Polyline

1. Click on the Polyline tool or press the P key.

2. Trace an enclosed polyline around the figure you want to hatch around. Ensure to draw a closed polyline.

Step 2: Use the Hatch Tool

1. Click on the Hatch tool.

2. Select the method of hatch: Select Closed Entity from the tool modes.

3. Select the pattern from the available Pattern libraries.

Step 3: Create a Selection Window

1. Draw a selection window from left to right covering the entirety of the area to be hatched, including figures.

Step 4: Apply the Hatch

1. Right click and select Confirm, click on the checkmark in the sidebar, or press Spacebar or Enter, to commit the new hatch.