AutoCAD 2026 Hatch Command details with 3 examples

The HATCH command in AutoCAD 2026 is used to apply a solid fill or pattern to an enclosed region. There are several uses for the hatch command, including adding visual appeal, differentiating areas in a drawing, and forming patterns for materials.

Here’s a breakdown of the HATCH command and its features:

Hatch Command Overview:

• HATCH can be initiated by typing HATCH in the command line or selecting the hatch tool from the Draw panel.
• You can define the boundary of the hatch by selecting objects (such as closed polylines, circles, and rectangles) or specifying an internal point where the hatch will be applied.
• You can select the hatch pattern, scale, and angle from the options available.
• HATCH also supports solid fills and gradient fills in addition to pattern fills.

Basic Syntax and Options:

1. Hatch Pattern: Choose from predefined patterns (e.g., ANSI31, SOLID, etc.) or load custom patterns.
2. Angle: Rotate the pattern at a specific angle.
3. Scale: Adjust the size of the pattern or fill.
4. Boundary Objects: Select enclosed regions or closed shapes to fill with the hatch.
5. Pick Points: Specify a point inside a closed boundary to automatically create a hatch.

Example 1: Simple Hatch Fill (Solid)

• Objective: Apply a solid fill to a closed rectangle.

1. Draw a closed rectangle using the RECTANGLE command.
2. Type HATCH in the command line.
3. Select SOLID for the hatch pattern.
4. Click inside the rectangle to apply the fill.
5. Press Enter to complete.

Example 2: Hatch with Pattern (ANSI31)

• Objective: Apply a standard hatch pattern to an enclosed circle.

1. Draw a circle using the CIRCLE command.
2. Type HATCH in the command line.
3. In the Hatch dialog, select the ANSI31 pattern from the list of predefined patterns.
4. Adjust the Scale to your preference (e.g., 2.0).
5. Click inside the circle to apply the hatch.
6. Press Enter to complete.

Example 3: Gradient Hatch

• Objective: Create a gradient fill for a closed polyline.

1. Create a closed polyline (e.g., a triangle) using the PLINE command.
2. Type HATCH in the command line.
3. In the Hatch dialog, select Gradient from the pattern options.
4. Choose the gradient type (e.g., “Linear”) and adjust the Color and Angle of the gradient.
5. Click inside the polyline to apply the gradient.
6. Press Enter to complete.

Some typical applications of the HATCH command in AutoCAD 2026 are covered in these examples. By altering variables like angle, scale, and transparency, you may further personalise the fill.