Unlike bitmap fill patterns, Scalable patterns scale to the screen and printer resolution.
A six inch wide siding board will always be 6 inches to scale.
Draw A Rectangle With a Scalable Pattern
- Select the scalable pattern to use.
- Click on the upper left corner.
- Click on the lower right corner.
The elevation is drawn (with framing in this case).
Draw a Polygon With a Scalable Pattern
With the mouse:
- Click at one corner.
- Click points as needed to draw additional sides.
- After clicking the last point, click again to close and complete the polygon.
With the keyboard:
- Position the cursor at one corner.
- Press Enter and move the cursor with the arrow keys to the end of the side.
- Repeat the above for each side.
- Press Enter to end drawing to the last point.
- Press Enter again to close and complete the polygon.
More Info
- Use the Framing pattern for floor joists and wall elevations.
- Also available are patterns for vertical siding, shingles, tiles, and concrete block.
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