In AutoCAD, the fillmode command is used to control the display of filled objects or hatches within the drawing. It determines whether the objects are displayed as filled or not. Understanding and utilizing fillmode can greatly enhance your drawings and make them more visually appealing.
What Does Fillmode Do?
The fillmode command in AutoCAD allows you to control how filled objects appear in your drawing. By default, AutoCAD displays filled objects with a solid fill pattern. However, you can change this setting using the fillmode command.
Changing Fillmode
To change the fillmode in AutoCAD, follow these steps:
- Type ‘fillmode’ in the command line.
- Press Enter.
- Select either ‘0’ or ‘1’ from the options presented:
- 0 – Off: This option turns off the display of filled objects. Objects that were previously displayed as filled will now appear as outlines.
- 1 – On: This option turns on the display of filled objects. Objects that were previously displayed as outlines will now appear as solid fills.
Example Usage
To better understand how fillmode works, let’s consider an example:
Step 1: Open a new drawing in AutoCAD. Step 2: Draw a rectangle using the rectangle command.
Step 3: Type ‘fillmode’ in the command line and press Enter. Step 4: Select ‘0’ from the options to turn off fill mode. Step 5: Select the rectangle you drew earlier.
The rectangle will now appear as an outline without any fill. This is because we have turned off the fillmode. To turn it back on, simply repeat the steps and select ‘1’ instead.
Conclusion
Understanding and utilizing fillmode in AutoCAD can significantly impact the visual appearance of your drawings. By controlling the display of filled objects, you have greater control over the clarity and emphasis of your designs. Whether you choose to display objects as solid fills or outlines, the fillmode command gives you the flexibility to create drawings that best suit your needs.