Uniform colors including foreground, background, and percentage-based opacity (e.g., 25%, 50%). Vectorial Fills:
Click New... , choose Vectorial Fill , and give it a descriptive name.
Adds a clickable handle (vector grip) to the fill. You can drag the origin point to a specific corner (e.g., starting a tile layout at a specific wall) and rotate the handle to change the angle of the hatch.
Automatically generated when a 3D element is cut by a Section, Elevation, or 3D Document. They are tied directly to Building Materials . 2. Fill Geometry and Construction Methods archicad hatch
: Simple, single-colored fills where you can adjust opacity (e.g., creating a 66% transparent wash).
Add sun shadows at 25% or 50% black for better depth.
In the world of architectural design, precision and clarity are everything. The way you represent materials on a drawing can make the difference between a construction team laying bricks correctly or incorrectly, and between a client understanding your vision or seeing a confusing array of lines. This is where the concept of hatch — or as Archicad calls it, the Fill — becomes absolutely essential. Adds a clickable handle (vector grip) to the fill
: Purely 2D patterns drawn manually in views. They are perfect for details, legends, or quick annotations. They do not attach to 3D elements.
Avoid using too many image fills, as they can slow down file performance. Stick to vectorial fills for drafting, and image fills only for rendering-style 2D drawings. 5. Conclusion
Understanding fill scaling is crucial for proper display across different views. They are tied directly to Building Materials
Complex hatches with small dots or irregular blobs work best. Create a low‑contrast grey pattern so it doesn’t overpower the building footprint.
Classic line-based patterns composed of repeating hatches (e.g., brick bonds, parallel siding, or concrete triangles). They scale perfectly and look sharp at any zoom level. Symbol Fills
Pro tip: Always prefer for construction documents. They stay consistent when you switch between model views.
: In the Fill Types menu, you can set a hatch to be Scale Independent (stays the same size on screen) or Scale with Plan (changes size based on the drawing scale).
: Uses .jpg or .png image files to create realistic textures. How to Use the Fill Tool