Creating a Fill Pattern

  1. Click the Fill tool in the Insert group on the Design tab.
  2. Select a protrusion, depression, sketch, points, axes, planes, origins, or 3D curves to be the first member (leader) of the pattern.
    The Direction tool guide is activated.
  3. Select a line, edge, axis, or a set of points to set the direction of the pattern.
  4. Modify the options in the Options panel:
    • Pattern Type: Grid or Offset
    • Modify the X Spacing or Y Spacing
    • Modify the Margin values. A dashed orange boundary line displays the pattern's marginal boundary.
    As you switch between pattern types, or change pattern values, the pattern preview displays your changes in blue.
  5. Select the Create Pattern tool guide, or press Enter, to complete the pattern.