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Create Vectorial Fill

Anonymous
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I keep creating a symbol fill when in reality I want to create a vectorial fill for a stone surface so it shows on the elevations of a building. I have checked both drafting and cover fills, but the new fill does not show up as a vectorial fill. So what do I need to do to get the fill to show up and be available in the vectorial section. Thanks.
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Eduardo Rolon
Moderator
It needs to be a 'Cut Fill" under Fill Types and you either create a new BMat and apply it which is the recommended option or for selected elements you can override the cut fill.
Eduardo Rolón AIA NCARB
AC27 US/INT -> AC08

Macbook Pro M1 Max 64GB ram, OS X 10.XX latest
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Anonymous
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Edwardo,

This is not a cut fill. It is a surface/vectorial fill. The fill I have created does not show up when I want to apply it to a surface or override a surface with it. The problem is that the fill I am creating is not a vectorial fill.
Link
Graphisoft Partner
Graphisoft Partner
Symbol fills can also be applied as a vectorial hatch to a surface. Just make sure cover fill is selected. Try putting a space in front of the name so that it goes to the top of the image fills list making it easier to find via the Surface Settings dialog.

Cheers,
Link.
Anonymous
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Eduardo,

Thanks, it worked.
Eduardo Rolon
Moderator
Give thanks to Link, he was the one who caught my mistake.
Eduardo Rolón AIA NCARB
AC27 US/INT -> AC08

Macbook Pro M1 Max 64GB ram, OS X 10.XX latest
another Moderator

Anonymous
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Link, thanks.
Link
Graphisoft Partner
Graphisoft Partner
We're all here to help each other!

In fact I'll be in Tampa at the end of next January. Perhaps I can pop in and say hi?

PM me if interested. Would be good to meet you.

Cheers,
Link.
Anonymous
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Link,

I will be happy to get together when you are in Tampa. My email is "sylla1055 [at] gmail [dot] com" Please let me know when you are about to head this way. Thanks again for the help.