Archicad Hatch

: Applied to the top surface of elements like slabs or roofs to show floor patterns in plan views.

PNG or JPG images, allowing you to create custom fills based on real-world photos of materials.

: Use "Insert Above" or "Insert Below" to add levels; use "Delete Story" to remove them (be careful, this is permanent!). archicad hatch

Graphic Overrides allow you to create rules that automatically alter fill appearance based on element criteria. For example, you can create a rule that says: "If an element is a load-bearing wall, override its Cut Fill with a solid red color." This keeps your underlying model data intact while giving you total control over visual output for different audiences. 6. Pro-Tips for Efficient Fill Workflows

Every ArchiCAD user eventually encounters a moment when their hatches disappear, turn into solid blocks, or look completely distorted. These issues are usually fixable with a few simple checks. Based on community feedback and official help guides, here are the most common problems and solutions. : Applied to the top surface of elements

In a global architecture industry, collaboration with AutoCAD users is inevitable. Because the logic behind ArchiCAD Fills and AutoCAD Hatches differs, exporting can sometimes cause confusion.

This tool allows you to draw a "standalone hatch." This is incredibly useful for: Graphic Overrides allow you to create rules that

However, because the architecture industry is a melting pot of software, most users naturally refer to Archicad Fills as "hatches." If you want a , you are looking for a Brick Fill . If you need a sand hatch for a site plan, you need a Sand Fill .

are the official term for what most CAD users call an "archicad hatch." They serve as the foundational language for material representation, drafting details, and building documentation in Graphisoft ArchiCAD. Mastering fills is essential for turning a basic 3D model into clean, professional construction documents.