To shift stroke patterns relative to the beginning of elements or element segments, select Distance from the Shift option menu, and type the shift distance in master units in the Distance field.

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To adjust stroke patterns such that a fraction of the first strokes in stroke patterns are displayed at the start and end of elements or element segments, select Fraction from the Shift option menu, and type the fraction in decimals in the Fraction field.

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To center the pattern along a segment by splitting the first stroke and stretching the first and last stroke, select Centered from the Shift option menu. This option is provided for compatibility with DWG format.