# PUBLISHHATCH System Variable
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## Function Description:
The PUBLISHHATCH system variable is used to control whether hatch patterns of DWF or DWFx published is treated as a single object.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 1 |
| Range | 0,1 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:** when publish DWF or DWFx formats, hatch patterns group is treated as each single object
**1:** when publish DWF or DWFx formats, hatch patterns group is treated as a single object
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