Create Hatch Patterns in Rhino

In Progress for V9…

Hatch: create your own patterns

Create your own Hatch patterns using Rhino 2D geometry! Use lines, arcs, circles, curves and create custom hatches for project-specific needs. You no longer have to depend on external librairies or are limited to existing *.pat files.

Create Hatch Patterns

Hatch: better access, more patterns!

Rhino 9 includes new and complex patterns such as: Concrete, Rattan, Rubble, Stone. No need to struggle finding commonly used *.pat files to import!

Hatch: edit your patterns

With an easy access to the Hatch Properties, modify all settings and see the preview on the fly!

Edit Hatch Patterns

Hatch: deform and transform

Edit and deform your Hatch patterns in Rhino 9 with commands such as: Split, Taper, Untrim and Bend. Adapt your hatches to your geometry!

Transform Hatch Patterns

Try It

  1. Download Rhino 8 Evaluation for Windows or Mac.
  2. Open HatchPattern_Example.3dm in Rhino .
  3. Run the HatchPattern command.
  4. Select the Add option in the Command Line.
  5. Define the Pattern tile rectangle by snapping to P1 and P2 with the End object snap.
  6. Window-select the lines inside the Pattern tile rectangle. Press Enter.
  7. Enter a name for the new pattern. Press Enter.
  8. Run the Hatch command.
  9. Select the closed curve on the right side.
  10. Select the new pattern from the list.

Rhino Commands