hatchesobjects

hatchesobjects refers to a conceptual data structure used in computer graphics and CAD-like applications to store and manage a collection of hatch definitions. A hatch definition describes a fill pattern used to render the interior of a polygon or region. hatchesobjects typically consists of multiple hatch entries, each with attributes such as pattern type (line, cross, grid), angle, spacing, scale, and optionally color or opacity. The term may appear in API documentation or design discussions as a container for hatch patterns applied to shapes.

Purpose and usage: hatchesobjects standardizes the storage, retrieval, and manipulation of hatch patterns across shapes and layers. It supports operations to add, remove, or enumerate hatch entries, clone patterns, and apply transforms to all patterns in the collection. It also supports serialization to common interchange formats such as SVG or DXF to enable interoperability with other software.

Structure and behavior: A hatchesobjects container typically provides indexing by name or identifier, supports batch updates, and ensures consistent tiling of hatch patterns within polygons. Rendering systems query the object's entries to determine how each region should be filled, while maintaining independence between the geometric fill and the appearance settings.

Context and related concepts: hatchesobjects is related to hatch patterns in CAD, fill styles in vector graphics, and pattern brushes in drawing software. In GIS and CAD workflows, similar containers manage polygon fills and can be used to switch between patterns efficiently.

See also: Hatching; Fill pattern; Hatch object; CAD software.