# Hatch and Line Type
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Hatch
The Hatch command creates a pattern of lines to fill selected bounding curves.
#### Steps
1. Select closed planar curves
2. Specify the pattern, scale, rotation, and other settings in the hatch creation dialogue.
For more information, please refer to the [Rhino documentation](https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/8/help/en-us/commands/hatch.htm#\(null\)).
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Line Type
The SetLinetype command specifies a line type for the selected curves.
#### Steps
1. Select curves.
2. In the Select Linetypes dialog box, select a linetype from the list.
For more information, please refer to the [Rhino documentation](https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/8/help/en-us/documentproperties/linetypes.htm#SetLinetype).
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