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I would find it helpful and I think it would be a good addition in general to have a live Cross-Hatch shape. Or better a fill that is vectored into just straight lines. So to try an describe it: I would select a closed vector shape that I want to have a vectored cross-hatch within. Then select the cross-hatch tool for it. Then adjust values in the settings for it; such as distance between lines, angle of lines, whether to do a 90 degree equivalent second layer (optional). This would create a series of parallel vector lines that are not joined that fill the area of the originally selected closed vector shape. I guess this would remain attached to the original shape so lone as it's still live (not baked). Or treat it similar to the Vector Fill tool. Baking it should have option to keep or not keep the original shape at the edge. This is important as some operations with CNC machines might not want to the edge line as part of the same operation. Attached image showing example.

Hey there, I deleted Adobe Illustrator from my pc and started using Affinity Designer. I'm already getting used to it, but one questions for now remains: How do I hatch fonts/letters with a certain pattern (see attached picture as example, Letter "O" pattern) Thank you in advance.

Is there a 'hatch' pattern to fill objects (e.g sections in technical drawings). I did these by hand and it took too long. A hatch fill would be really useful, especially if it was scalable and rotatable.