Hatching Around a Figure
To hatch around a figure in Creator, follow these steps:
Step 1: Trace an Enclosed Polyline
Click on the Polyline tool or press the P key.
Trace an enclosed polyline around the figure you want to hatch around. Ensure to draw a closed polyline.
Step 2: Use the Hatch Tool
Click on the Hatch tool.
Select the method of hatch: Select Closed Entity from the tool modes.
Select the pattern from the available Pattern libraries.
Step 3: Create a Selection Window
Draw a selection window from left to right covering the entirety of the area to be hatched, including figures.
Step 4: Apply the Hatch
Right click and select Confirm, click on the checkmark in the sidebar, or press Spacebar or Enter, to commit the new hatch.