Archicad Hatch
Mastering the Archicad Hatch: A Comprehensive Guide to Fills and Patterns
: Patterns made of preset vector lines, often used for standard architectural hatching like brick or concrete. Symbol Fills archicad hatch
: These allow for more complex, repetitive patterns. A pro tip is that you can actually add fills directly inside Symbol Fill definitions Mastering the Archicad Hatch: A Comprehensive Guide to
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| File Formats | .pat (AutoCAD), .2dl (ARCHICAD native), .tif/.jpg (Bitmap) |
| Max Pattern Size | Unlimited (limited by system memory) |
| Scale Range | 0.001% to 10,000% |
| Angle Precision | 0.001 degrees |
| Performance | Hardware-accelerated 2D redraw; supports multi-threading for large fills | Fill Origin : You can manually place a
Benefits of Using Archicad Hatch
Image Fills: Uses .jpg or .png images to create realistic textures (e.g., grass or wood grain) for elevations or floor plans.
Fill Origin: You can manually place a "handle" to rotate the pattern or shift its starting point—ideal for aligning floor tiles with a specific wall.
