Non-associative hatches are placed on objects or areas of the drawing with the Hatch command. They obtain most of their attributes from hatch pattern definitions, but they do not use the color definitions for the lines that make up the hatch. Non-associative hatches obtain the color definitions from the current default attributes. They do not use any background definitions, and therefore have no background color. A non-associative hatch is similar to a screen that displays over other objects; the spaces between the lines are empty, and display portions of any objects behind the hatch.
Non-associative hatches are placed inside an area that is defined by selected objects or lines. The start point of the hatch is set with the
Hatch command. Unlike associative hatches, non-associative hatches can be moved to another area or object. However, unless the new area is the same shape and size as the previous one, the pattern will not fit.
Non-associative hatches are groups that are not associated with an object. They do not rotate with the object or act like a fill. They can be broken down into their individual elements with the
Ungroup command. For a non-associative hatch to become part of an object, it must be grouped with the object.