Migrating custom hatch patterns

PAT files store the definition of the hatch patterns. There are two default PAT files, one for imperial hatch patterns and another for ISO hatch patterns. Custom hatch patterns can also be stored in an alternative PAT file.

To migrate custom hatch patterns, locate each file, copy the custom hatch patterns definitions or the custom PAT file, and save it in the corresponding BricsCAD file.

Migrating custom hatch patterns from AutoCAD®

Migrating imperial or metric custom hatch patterns
Go to AutoCAD® Support folder and open in a text editor the acad.pat file for imperial custom hatch patterns or the acadiso.pat file for metric custom hatch patterns. Scroll down to the User Defined Hatch Patterns section, select the definition of the custom hatch patterns and copy it.

Then, go to BricsCAD Support folder and open in a text editor the default.pat file for imperial custom hatch patterns or the iso.pat file for metric custom hatch patterns. Paste the definition of the custom hatch patterns at the end of the file, then save and close it.

Migrating custom PAT files
Copy and store the custom PAT files as needed. To migrate them in BricsCAD choose one of the following:
  • (Recommended) Go to BricsCAD Support folder and save there the custom PAT files.
  • Add the location of your custom PAT files to the Support file search path section in the Settings dialog box (SRCHPATH system variable).
Note: Some custom AutoCAD® hatch patterns may not be supported and might require editing.

Migrating custom hatch patterns from a previous BricsCAD version or a different computer

Migrating imperial or metric custom hatch patterns
Go to the Support folder in the previous version of BricsCAD or in BricsCAD on a diffrent computer. Open in a text editor the default.pat file for imperial custom hatch patterns or the iso.pat file for metric custom hatch patterns and copy the hatch patterns definition.

Then, in the current version of BricsCAD go to the Support folder. Open in a text editor the default.pat file for imperial custom hatch patterns or the iso.pat file for metric custom hatch patterns. Paste the definition of the custom hatch patterns at the end of the file, then save and close it.

Migrating custom PAT files
Go to the Support folder in the previous version of BricsCAD or in BricsCAD on a diffrent computer. Copy and store the custom PAT files as needed. Then, choose one of the following:
  • (Recommended) In the current version of BricsCAD go to the Support folder and save there the custom PAT files.
  • Open the current version of BricsCAD. Add the location of your custom PAT files to the Support file search path section in the Settings dialog box (SRCHPATH system variable).