• Use Next Point to automatically create a split point at the pick point on a selected element and use that element as the contour element if it is connected to previously selected element. All elements connecting currently picked and previously picked elements are included in the contour. This option remains active until you select another option (Intersect, Next Point).

• Use Intersect to automatically find the next intersection of elements on the contour and splits them both at that point. Drafting starts searching for an intersection along the contour in the same direction as between the previous and current pick points. All elements connecting the previously picked element and the intersection are included in the hatch contour. If Drafting doesn’t find an intersection, this option behaves the same as the No Split option. This option remains active until you select another option (Intersect, Next Point).

• Use No Split to restore default behavior. The command behaves as if the Automatic Split for Hatch Manual setting is off. This option remains active until you select another option (Intersect, Next Point).

• Use Direct to automatically split element at the pick point, and directly connect it to your previous pick point without following the contour. This option remains active only for one pick.