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Expert: Bob - 10/30/2009
Question
I have autocad 2002 lt. How do I change solid hatch to background or foreground in this version of autocad?
Answer
Hi --
Sorry if I do not remember all the differences from 8 yrs ago. I don't have that release installed any more. BUT: I can give you help in finding your answer in 2002 for yourself.
What you are looking for is _Bring to Front_ or _Bring Above Object_ (the second one requires you to select all the other objects when in the middle of the command, so use BTF in most cases)
Ways to do this...........
a-- Newer releases have "Display Order" in the right-click context menus (you have to select the object, then right-click) -- if 2002 has this, there will be a flyout menu giving the choices you need.
b-- These commands should be in a toolbar. Maybe it was called View, or another name, back then. Open the likely-sounding toolbars and look for icons for these commands. You can keep that toolbar open when you need it, or create a custom toolbar with your favorite commands, if you are good at that.
c-- HELP should tell you how to access the Display Order commands from the Command Line. MY MEMORY GUESS is that typing DISPLAY ORDER will bring up choices.
To select solid hatch, I might use QUICK SELECT, as solid hatch is awful to select with the cursor. I hope you know how to do that -- use HELP if not. Once all of the hatch is selected, use Bring to Front.
As with any of these commands, you need to have your drawing elements on the proper layers, etc, for everything to work more easily and precisely.
Of course, I highly suggest you don't bother to change the Display Order until you have good reason (such as before plotting, or when you need to check the drawing), because, especially on old releases, it can change back next time you open the drawing.
LAST-- If you are using AutoCAD for work, I suggest you consider buying 2010LT and learning the 8 yrs of progress. Depending on your work, you might save enough time to pay for the software easily. Others believe in staying with what they know, but I am one to keep moving - it's personal choice.
BOB
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