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SetHtchPlcmnt

Determines the draw order of Hatches and Gradient fills.

Note: The Placement setting in the Hatch / Fill dialog box updates the variable.

Values

0	The placement and Hatches or Gradient fills is not assigned
1	Places Hatches and Gradient fills behind other entities
2	Places Hatches and Gradient fills in front of other entities
3	Places Hatches and Gradient fills behind boundary entities
4	Places Hatches and Gradient fills in front of boundary entities

Properties

Type	Integer
Default	3
Status	Read / Write
Saved	Not saved

Related Commands

Hatch, -Hatch, Fill

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