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Hatch Pattern Generator / Hatch Pattern Creator Tool

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Create your own AutoCAD custom hatch patterns of any size using Hatch Pattern Creation tool.  The AutoCAD PAT file generated can be saved onto your PC as described ("C:\HATCHES").  The hatch Creator can also create staggered joints (like brickwork). Step 01: Create a folder named "HATCHES" on your C:\ Drive Step 02: Open the Program and fill the column with data, save filename.pat (Do not Change the File Name) to "C:\HATCHES" STACKED PATTERN STAGGERED PATTERN Step 03 : Open AutoCAD > Type Options (OP) > Files > Support File Search Path > ADD C:\HATCHES and Apply Step 04 Type HATCH(H) > Swatch > Custom > Select Your Hatch From the List and apply

Make and Save Custom Hatch Pattern

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This Routine has been featured on Cadalyst’s website and is very handy. If you have ever wondered how to make a custom hatch pattern and then looked at the coding that is required, you will really appreciate this routine. The only drawback that I have come across is that it will only accept line and point entities… This can be over come by drawing your curved objects and then using other LISP routines to convert arcs and circles to line entities. Or use the “SEGS” LISP routine to convert the curved objects to polylines and then explode the polyline. This will turn the polyline segments into line segments. There are 2 commands: 1) DRAWHATCH <enter> creates a 1X1 square in which you draw your custom hatch pattern After you have drawn your hatch pattern: 2) SAVEHATCH <enter> lets you name your hatch Pattern and save it as a .pat file. Saving the .pat file (hatch pattern) allows you to copy the contents and save it in your support file or even add it to your acad.pat...

Right Click Context Menu Adder

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"Right Click Context Menu Adder" is a free portable software which allows you to add your favorite program shortcut, website link, file or folder shortcut in Windows 7 Desktop context menu quickly and easily. You just need to run this tool and select the desired item which you want to add in Desktop context menu. You can select any of following items to add to context menu: Program Folder Web Address Any type of file After selecting the desired item, provide required details such as program's EXE file path, website URL, file name, etc. By default, the program icon is automatically selected from its EXE file but you can also select a custom icon. The program also allows you to customize the shortcut name which will be displayed in context menu. For website shortcut, you can also ask program to automatically retrieve its favicon which will be displayed in Desktop context menu. This small utility also allows you to select the position of the new shortcut in D...

CAD Blocks - Part 04

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Over 200 human scales, in elevation and plant; disability; pets and also cars, trucks, trailers, bicycles and also on ground elevation.