Custom Pattern Files; Pattern File Format; Creating A Custom Pattern - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

Custom Pattern Files

A pattern file is a text file that contains definitions for model or drafting patterns in a project. The file must
be saved with a PAT extension. For information on using a custom pattern file, follow the procedure in
Creating a Custom Fill Pattern

Pattern File Format

Units:
;%UNITS=[value]
Header:
*pattern-name, [optional description]
Type declaration:
;%TYPE=MODEL
Pattern descriptors:
angle, x-origin, y-origin, shift, spacing

Creating a Custom Pattern

This example shows how to create a pattern of octagons and squares in the pattern file. You can use the
description here to create other patterns.
The completed pattern contains octagons that are 8 inches at their widest point; both the octagon and the
square are 3 5/16 inches on a side.
1 Open a text editor, such as Notepad, to begin creating the pattern file.
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Surface pattern aligning to a window
Completed alignment of window to pattern line
on page 452.