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From: lim@iris.ucdavis.edu (Lloyd Lim)
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Subject: Re: Problem with mac draft
Keywords: Macdraft macSE
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Date: 1 Apr 89 07:59:14 GMT
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In article <467@hfserver.hfnet.bt.co.uk> beaua@hfserver.hfnet.bt.co.uk (Anthony Beaumont) writes:
>[...]
>PROBLEM:
>When I choose FILL from the menu, MacDraft refuses to change the fill pattern
>from the default transparent fill.  If for example I choose a solid black
>filling and draw a square, the square is transparent.
>[...]

Is the current fill pattern not changing or is the drawing not using the
current fill pattern?  When you choose a new fill pattern from the menu,
the small square above the arrow tool and on the left should change to
the fill you select.  Does it do this?

If not, I have a wild guess.  If you hold down the option key while you choose
a fill pattern from the menu, MacDraft uses that pattern as a pen pattern.
The pen pattern is used to draw the lines.  If you choose solid black, you'd
never know the difference.  If you choose some other pattern, the lines you
draw will probably look kind of dashed.  Is it possible that you have some
INIT that is holding the option key down during menu selections?  Or could
your option key be stuck?  (Unlikely, since everything you type would look
strange.)  Obviously, it is something specific to your configuration.  Could
you give me more information?

Undisclaimer: I used to work for IDD but that makes no difference in this case.

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