Trimming Hatch Areas in MicroStation
To trim a hatch in MicroStation, follow these steps for precise editing:
Select the Boundaries: Click on the edges that define the hatch area, ensuring you include the concrete or any shapes that should not have a hatch pattern applied.
Isolate the Selection: Utilize the Displayset feature to isolate your selection from the rest of your drawing. This allows for better visibility and prevents any accidental modifications to other elements.
- Reapply the Hatch Pattern: After isolating, use the patterning tools to reapply the hatch to the selected area. Adjust the settings for pattern, scale, and angle as necessary to achieve the desired look.
Changing Hatch Patterns in MicroStation Connect Edition
Modify hatch patterns efficiently in your MicroStation Connect Edition with these steps:
Create a New Element Template: Navigate to the templates and generate a new one. This will help in organizing your hatch patterns.
Access Hatch Settings: Under the template, find the option to add Pattern or Hatch Settings.
- Set Annotation Value: Ensure that the ‘Area Pattern Is Annotation’ option is set to True. This setting is crucial as it allows hatch patterns to communicate correctly with annotations.
Matching Hatch Patterns in MicroStation
For users of MicroStation V8 looking to achieve consistency across your designs:
Utilize the SmartMatch Tool: When using this tool, it typically matches the symbology of the boundary element. To synchronize the hatch pattern instead, activate the Match Pattern Attributes option.
- Check Match Symbology: Confirm that the Match Symbology option is enabled. This ensures that the tools adjust the pattern attributes appropriately, maintaining uniformity with your design.
Creating a New Hatch Pattern
To create a custom hatch pattern in MicroStation:
Open Cell Library: Access the Cell Library dialog by going through Element > Cells.
Select Your Pattern Cell: Choose the cell you wish to use as the foundation for your new pattern and click on the Pattern option.
- Initiate the Pattern Area Tool: This can be found under Tools > Patterning > Pattern Area, allowing you to define the area you want to fill with your new hatch.
Joining Lines for Hatch Editing
Joining lines can streamline your hatch editing process:
Access the Tools Menu: Press "Alt + T" to bring down the tools menu. From here, navigate to Groups and select “Create Complex Chain.”
Select Lines to Join: Click on the two lines you wish to merge.
- Finalize the Selection: Click anywhere outside the selected lines to finalize the action. The lines will now combine into a single element, simplifying your hatch process.
Adjusting Hatch Pattern Scale
Follow these directions to adjust the scale of a hatch pattern in MicroStation:
Open Hatch or Crosshatch Area: Access the relevant dialog to find the current settings of your hatch pattern.
Modify Scale Values: Change the existing scale values to your desired measurement. For instance, if the scale was set at 10, you might adjust it to 5.
- Navigate to Change Pattern: Go to Tools > Patterning and select Change Pattern to confirm your edits and ensure they’re applied properly to the selected hatch.
Removing Hatch Areas
To eliminate an unwanted hatch area:
Double-click the Hatch: Target the hatch directly (not the boundary) by double-clicking it.
Open the Hatch Editor: Once the Hatch Editor appears, click on the Pick Points option.
Input Command: Type ‘S’ to signify a selection, then press Enter. Your cursor will turn into a pickbox.
- Select Areas to Remove: Use the pickbox to choose each internal area that you want to delete from the hatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I ensure that my hatch pattern looks uniform throughout my project?
You can maintain uniformity by using the SmartMatch tool and ensuring that you enable the Match Pattern Attributes and Match Symbology options.
2. What should I do if my hatch pattern is not displaying correctly?
If the hatch pattern isn’t displaying as expected, verify the properties in the Hatch or Pattern settings and ensure that they’ve been applied correctly to the intended area.
3. Is it possible to save custom hatch patterns for future use?
Yes, after creating a custom hatch pattern, you can save it within the Cell Library, allowing easy access for future projects.
