Jay Thomas sent in Perforated Metal Cross Hatch Patterns (Tip #2109). This set of hatch patterns has different sizes based on how much open area you want after the perforation. The values range from 23% open area to 58% (the file named PERF23.PAT is for the 23% open area, etc.). Set the scale factor of the hatch to match the desired hole size such as 0.5 for one-half-inch holes. This nice set of patterns is perfect for rendering prefabricated metal. |