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 PL 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 or press the HA key.

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.