What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? Hatch Layer Enhancements

Product News
AutoCAD 2017 - Hatch Layer

No. 10 in the list of top new AutoCAD 2017 features. AutoCAD 2017 enhancements to the HPLAYER system variable enable you to create a new drawing layer and set it as the AutoCAD hatch layer, all in a single operation. The HPLAYER system variable was introduced, in AutoCAD 2011, so you could specify an existing layer on which you could create new hatches and fills, regardless of the current layer.

See the HPLAYER enhancement in action: AutoCAD 2017 User Interface enhancements video.

AutoCAD 2017 - Hatch Layer

AutoCAD Hatch Layer

What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? The Adventure Continues….

This is the tenth in a series of deeper dives into the top new AutoCAD 2017 features.

Next up in the What’s New in AutoCAD 2017? series: TEXTEDIT command

Previous topics covered include….

Want to see the entire series at a glance? Visit the “Blog Series: What’s New in AutoCAD 2017?” page.

Try AutoCAD free for 30 days
The AutoCAD Blog is all about helping you get the most out of AutoCAD. It's also the best way for you to connect with the makers of AutoCAD. Subscribe to keep up with AutoCAD