Setting "Solid" fill as the default? 1

[FYRGUY]

I am using AutoCAD LT 2005, I am setting my defaults under the "aclt" template file (which is the default page I have set to open new drawings).

I have set several items, however can't seem to set the default fill to solid. Can I do that?, and if so, could someone go through step by step on the process.

Thank you

Chris

 

[CarlAK]

Try HPNAME as the system variable storing the default hatch pattern name.

 

[FYRGUY]

Thank you for the reply, I do not know exactly what you mean? I am assuming that I enter that at the command line at some point? Could you please explain just a little more? Thanks

Chris

 

[FYRGUY]

Thanks CarlAK!!

I entered it in the command line, then realized that it meant "Hatch Pattern Name".. Entered "solid"... boom done. Thanks!!!!

Chris

 

[FYRGUY]

OK, I thought that fixed the fill, but it didn't. It still will not make it the default when I open a new page. Any ideas??

Chris

 

[CarlAK]

You're right, it looks like HPNAME is one of the variables that isn't saved, it works only for that drawing, that session.

Another way is to include a command in the startup process to re-set it. Try adding this line to adac.lsp:

(setvar "HPNAME" "SOLID")

 

[FYRGUY]

Thank you CarlAK. I am not sure on the "adac.lsp"? I will check with an IT guy here at work and see if he can help me do that.

Thank you

Chris