Time for action – using hatching with polygons

Hatching a polygon is a different way to produce maps similar to those seen in the previous example. The pros are that you don't need to search for or build a graphical resource; you have a set of hatching patterns ready for you. It is also faster for GeoServer to render a map without using external graphic resources. When it is feasible to achieve the same results with internal resources, stick to hatching!

1. Take the CountriesGraphics.xml file, make a copy to CountriesHatching.xml, and then edit the new file in your text editor.

2. Go to line 9 and replace the text inside the Name element with the following:

       <Name>CountriesHatching</Name>

3. Go to line 11 and replace the text inside the Title element with the following:

       <Title>Geoserver Beginners Guide: Countries with hatching</Title>

4. To add code for hatching you need to replace the code of the Graphic element, from lines 17 to 24. Insert a Mark element where you set the...