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Hatch_SetPattern Method

Description

This method will display the specified hatch pattern.

Parameters

MyControlReference
Reference to the control in the form of MyProject_MyForm_MyControl.
ProjectFile
String identifying the project as it was passed in LoadProject.
DialogName
String identifying the dialog by name.
ControlName
String identifying the control by name.
Pattern
String identifying the pattern to apply. The patterns are defined by AutoCAD.

Return Values

Returns the following according to the situation:

  • T when successful.
  • Nil if the control is not found, is not visible or the pattern is not recognized.

AutoLISP Syntax

The recommended convention is passing the control identifier directly:

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(Odcl_Hatch_SetPattern 
		MyControlReference [as Reference]
		Pattern [as String])

An alternative convention is to identify the control by providing the project file, the dialog name and the control name:

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(Odcl_Hatch_SetPattern
		ProjectFile [as String]
		DialogName [as String]
		ControlName [as String]
		Pattern [as String])

Applies For

Grid (Hatch).

Example

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; Set a pattern
(Odcl_Hatch_SetPattern MyProject_MyForm_MyControl "ANSI31")

See Also

Hatch_Clear