Here are some best practices for working with hatches in ArchiCAD:
: Select the fill and ensure "Fill Handles" are visible (check Model View Options if missing). You can drag the origin point or rotate the alignment vector manually.
Uses textured raster images (PNG or JPEG formats) that seamlessly tile across a boundary. archicad hatch
The pattern aligns globally with the project's default 0,0 coordinate system.
All walls used to show hatching, but new walls don't. Solution: This is often a height issue. Your floor plan cut plane (usually set to 1 meter) cuts through the wall. If your new wall has a height of 61 centimeters, the cut plane is passing above the wall. You are looking at the top of the wall, not the cut section. Raise the wall height to pass through the cut plane to see the hatch. Here are some best practices for working with
: 2D patterns applied to the top surfaces of 3D elements like Slabs, Roofs, and Meshes. They simulate materials like floor tiling or roof shingles in floor plans.
To manage visibility, Archicad assigns every hatch to specific functional categories. This prevents accidental display overlaps and guarantees your building models read correctly across diverse drawing views: Drafting Fills The pattern aligns globally with the project's default
When customizing a specific fill, avoid manually editing the default library files. Instead, place a fill, use the (shortcut: Ctrl / Cmd + click) to pick up its attributes, and then use the Inject tool (Alt + click) to apply those settings elsewhere. This ensures consistency across your drawing.
: Navigate to Options > Element Attributes > Fills to create or modify patterns. Use Ctrl + T to open settings for a selected fill on your plan.
