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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).

An elevation with siding


Draw a Polygon With a Scalable Pattern
An elevation with siding
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.