AutoCAD 2014 and AutoCAD LT 2014: No Experience Required: Autodesk Official Press

Chapter 11

Working with Hatches, Gradients, and Tool Palettes

Hatches can be abstract patterns of lines, they can be solid fills, or they can resemble the surfaces of various building materials. With a nearly endless number of combinations, hatches are incredibly versatile, and they provide a way to introduce depth and texture into otherwise flat plans.

Architectural plans frequently use hatches as a way to designate materials or even varying wall types. Similarly, solid and gradient hatches are popular ways to add realism to presentation drawings. This chapter demonstrates how each of these hatch types can be used to compose drawings in the Autodesk® AutoCAD® program.

To learn how to hatch and fill areas, you’ll start with some of the visible ...