Uses raster images (like JPGs) to represent textures like grass or brickwork. Key Technical Operations
Here are some best practices for working with hatches in ArchiCAD: archicad hatch
Applying the custom hatch to the floor fill, Marco held his breath and hit Render. The pattern transformed the plan like a memory made visible — clean, human, and distinctly modern. The client loved it: “It feels like sunlight on a sidewalk,” she said. Marco realized the hatch had become more than a drafting detail. It was a voice in the room, whispering what the space should feel like. Uses raster images (like JPGs) to represent textures
Vectorial Fills are mathematical patterns. They are lines and dots generated by Archicad's engine. The client loved it: “It feels like sunlight
| Type | Where it shows | Controlled by | Typical use | |------|----------------|----------------|----------------| | Fill (2D) | Plan, Section, Elevation | Fill palette or pen set | Drafting patterns, temporary shading | | Surface | 2D + 3D (via texture) | Material settings | Brick, tile, wood grain, gravel |
: Refining the design with precise material representation.