MicroStation CONNECT Edition Help

To Pattern the Difference Between Elements

  1. Select the Pattern Area tool ( Drawing > Annotate > Patterns ).

  2. Click the Difference icon in the tool settings.

  3. Choose the cell or pattern to use.
  4. Select the element from which to subtract.
  5. Select the element to subtract from the element in the preceding step.

    The area to be patterned is displayed dynamically.

  6. (Optional) Use <Ctrl+data point> to select further elements to subtract.
  7. Enter a data point to pattern the area.