In AutoCAD, a chevron hatch pattern typically represents architectural flooring or tiling where rectangular planks meet at a 45-degree angle to create a continuous "V" or zigzag design. Unlike common patterns such as
To access existing patterns:
7. Common Variations
| Pattern Name | Definition Summary | Use Case |
|--------------|-------------------|-----------|
| Wide Chevron | 0, 0,0, 0,20, 10,-10 | Large roof tiles |
| Tight Chevron | 0, 0,0, 0,4, 2,-2 | Fine detail / textiles |
| Diagonal Chevron | 45, 0,0, 0,10, 5,-5 | Paving, directional arrows |
| Herringbone | 45, 0,0, 0,10, 5,-5135, 5,5, 0,10, 5,-5 | Parquet flooring |
In AutoCAD, a chevron hatch pattern creates a continuous, V-shaped repeating design often used for flooring (like wood parquet) or specialized masonry. While standard AutoCAD libraries contain over 70 patterns, a specific "Chevron" is often a custom pattern that you must download or create. 1. Downloading Chevron Hatch Patterns
Chevron hatch in AutoCAD — quick guide
Purpose
A chevron hatch creates a repeating V-shaped (zigzag) pattern often used for decorative fills or indicating direction.
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- Open Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac - plain text mode).
- Copy the code above exactly.
- Save the file as
CHEVRON45.pat(ensure the extension is.pat, not.txt). - Place this file in your AutoCAD Support File Search Path (typically
C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\AutoCAD 20XX\RXX\enu\Support). - Restart AutoCAD or run
REINIT(Reset Initialization) and check the "PAT" box. - Run the Hatch command > Custom > Select "CHEVRON45".