How can hatch follow path?

[gpktm]

Greetings everyone.

 

I was trying to draw the enlacements of a wire rope by applying the hatch command but when I facing curves, the hatch needs to rotate somehow. Is it that possible?

 

I manage to do it by using "measure" command and then with a use of a block, align it to path and then enter the segment length. (Attached image)

 

But I was wondering if there is a way to do it with hatch command or any other method.

 

[JBullseye74]

Not that i am aware of..... thats how i would have achieved it as you have.

[CyberAngel]

Here's a suggestion. Define a linetype with a diagonal line. You could start with the standard Zigzag type and turn it into Zig. Draw a polyline that follows the midline of the wire. Assign the Zig linetype to that polyline.

[gpktm]

Yes, good idea. That way it will be available without doing the procedure every time. Thanks mate