How to set Hatch Background via script? (Pref Python)

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Updating some scripts in Rhino 8, including ones that create hatches for numerous scenarios.

I’d like to control the new ability to set Hatch Backgrounds, but I haven’t found an API reference to go along with the Rhino 8 update. Anybody know how to accomplish this – I’m sure very simple-- task?

And since we’re all overachievers, here’s a fun bonus question: How would you call the Hatch Background via Macro?

Thanks,

Alan

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Hi @Alan_Farkas, below seems to do it:

import Rhino
import rhinoscriptsyntax as rs
import System

hatch_id = rs.GetObject("Hatch", rs.filter.hatch, True, True)
if hatch_id:
    hatch_obj = rs.coercerhinoobject(hatch_id)
    hatch_obj.Attributes.HatchBackgroundFillColor = System.Drawing.Color.Red
    hatch_obj.CommitChanges()

i don’t think there is a way to macro this yet.
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c.

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Thanks as always, @clement That makes sense, I’ll check it out when I’m back at the screens.

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Just note that you wont see it if your hatch pattern is solid.

Not that I’ve ever done that…

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:joy::rofl::joy::joy: