To make a hatch separate in AutoCAD, you need to explode the hatch object. This will separate the hatch pattern into individual lines and curves, allowing you to manipulate them independently.
Here's how to explode a hatch in AutoCAD:
- Select the hatch object.
- Right-click on the selected hatch.
- Choose "Explode" from the context menu.
Alternatively, you can:
- Use the EXPLODE command on the command line.
- Select the hatch object and press CTRL+X.
Note: Exploding a hatch object will permanently separate the hatch pattern. It cannot be undone.
Practical Insights:
- Exploding a hatch is useful when you need to edit individual lines or curves within the hatch pattern.
- You can re-hatch the exploded lines and curves if you want to create a new hatch pattern.
- You can convert the exploded hatch lines and curves to other object types, such as polylines.
Example:
You have a hatch pattern that is partially overlapping another object. You want to edit the hatch pattern to remove the overlap. You can explode the hatch object, edit the overlapping lines, and then re-hatch the pattern.
