There are two types of filled regions depending on the type of Fill Pattern that is used.
Filled regions that use drafting Fill Patterns and those that use model Fill Patterns.
(The size of drafting fill patterns is based on their plotted scale - spacings vary depending on the scale. Model fill patterns are always the same size.)
It is helpful to distinguish these within the name of the Filled Region.
Description vs Used For
There are two ways of naming Filled Regions. A name that:
describes the fill pattern used in the Filled Region literally (e.g. Diagonal 3.0)
describes what the Fill Region is used for (e.g. Conc-cut)
Both uses are valid.
If the Filled Region is always used for a particular purpose, and you may want to globally change it later, then using a Filled Region based on use is best. Otherwise it is helpful to everyone if the name describes what it is.
Filled Regions whose names are based on what they are used for just use ordinary words.
Filled Regions named on what they are used for always begin with an asterisk (*). This ensures they list together and are distinguishable from rubbish brought in by families.
The names should generally follow these rules:
Must have an asterisk as prefix.
Put most important information to the left, with importance diminishing towards the right.
(e.g. use Poche 1-100, NOT 1-100 Poche)
Don't make the name too long. It is not helpful if the names is wider than the dialog box it appears in.
Be literal – the name should be understandable by anyone.
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use
Where:
For example:
Where:
For example: