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title: "Hatch Shader"
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description: "The Hatch shader is Sketch and Toon's most advanced shader. It places a picture of a stroke (or any other picture you want it to use) multiple times onto …"
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# Hatch Shader

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The Hatch shader is Sketch and Toon's most advanced shader. It places a picture of a stroke (or any other picture you want it to use) multiple times onto the object to create a hatched lines effect. The Hatch shader's settings give you full control over how these strokes are placed, making it possible for you to create any type of hatched lines effect.