No. 10 in the list of top new AutoCAD 2017 features. AutoCAD 2017 enhancements to the HPLAYER system variable enable you to create a new drawing layer and set it as the AutoCAD hatch layer, all in a single operation. The HPLAYER system variable was introduced, in AutoCAD 2011, so you could specify an existing layer on which you could create new hatches and fills, regardless of the current layer.
See the HPLAYER enhancement in action: AutoCAD 2017 User Interface enhancements video.
AutoCAD Hatch Layer
What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? The Adventure Continues….
This is the tenth in a series of deeper dives into the top new AutoCAD 2017 features.
Next up in the What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? series: TEXTEDIT command
Previous topics covered include….
- March 23: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? PDF Import
- March 25: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? Autodesk Desktop App
- March 28: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? Migrate Custom Settings
- March 30: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? License Manager
- April 1: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? 2D Graphics Enhancements
- April 4: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? Centerlines and Center Marks
- April 6: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? Dialog Box Enhancements
- April 8: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? ToolTip Delay
- April 11: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? Delete Key Message
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