Draw A Scalable Pattern

See also Scalable patterns versus Filled polygons
- Select the Scalable Patterns button.
- Select a pattern, line color, and fill color to use.
Click the Rectangle button to draw a filled rectangle
Click the Polygon button to draw a filled polygon
Click Cancel to Quit.

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Use the Framing pattern for floor joists and wall elevations. The rectangle is filled with framing members across the shortest dimension.
- Framing & siding patterns can be either horizontal or vertical.
- Line length is shown in the Odometers at the left of the Status bar.
- For better precision, use the arrow keys to position the corners of the rectangle.
- Line length is shown in the Odometesr at the left of the Status bar.
- The keyboard arrow keys move the cursor one pixel at a time.
- The Number Pad keys move the cursor the distance assigned. Adjust this distance by pressing the Plus and Minus keys. The current distance is reported on the far right of the status bar.
To alter an element already drawn, see: How To Select An Element