: If patterns aren't lining up, check the "Hatch Origin" setting. You can set it to align with the element or the project's zero point. 🛠️ Displaying Elements Across Stories

You can define or edit all fill attributes by navigating to . Creating a Custom Symbol Fill Create/Edit Symbol Fill - Graphisoft

The story of the (known formally as the Fill Tool ) is one of evolving from simple 2D drafting lines into an intelligent, 3D-aware component of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Here is the narrative of the ArchiCAD Hatch: 1. The 2D Dawn (Drafting Era)

: Patterns made of repeated 2D elements. You can create custom versions by copying 2D lines and pasting them into the fill settings.

In Archicad, "hatches" are technically known as . To create a report (schedule) of these elements, you use the Interactive Schedule How to Create a Fill/Hatch Schedule

| Type | Where it shows | Controlled by | Typical use | |------|----------------|----------------|----------------| | Fill (2D) | Plan, Section, Elevation | Fill palette or pen set | Drafting patterns, temporary shading | | Surface | 2D + 3D (via texture) | Material settings | Brick, tile, wood grain, gravel |