If the values are already in metric, you can skip to the end of this tutorial. This process could also be done by manually editing the values in a text editor such as notepad. This section of the tutorial provides an overview of the process needed to get from an inch-based pattern file to a millimeter-based pattern file. If you create a new location (c:hatch patterns) you must then point CAD to that folder. A spreadsheet program capable of exporting or saving as comma-seperated (or delimited) can be used to generate the needed data. You can either put your custom hatch patterns in that location or you could create a new location. From Existing CAD Pattern FileIf you have a hatch pattern file or have found one that creates the pattern that you want, it can be added to the Tekla Structures PAT file with a little modification (convert to metric values). Instead we will focus on getting these patterns into Tekla Structures. This tutorial will not focus on the creation of the hatch pattern values, as information on this can be found from other sources, such as the internet.

The Properties panel of the Ribbon Hatch Creation tab controls the. Additional hatch patterns can be added to the hatch_types1.pat file in the …\Tekla Structures\\environments\usimp\inp folder using the 'pen up, pen down' type data that is/was fairly common. Clicking the Hatch Pattern button will show the available hatch patterns.