Here’s an interesting and useful breakdown for anyone looking to convert files into PAT (hatch pattern) files—something that’s notoriously tricky because PAT files are plain text definitions, not direct vector exports.
PAT files generally only support linear segments. Complex DWG curves must be "tessellated" (broken into tiny straight lines), which can bloat the file size and crash a CAD workstation. dwg to pat converter better
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