The FillPatAndMode property returns the pattern and fill mode (transparent or opaque background fill) for hatch map or territory map fill properties. Returns a FillFormat object. This is a read-only property.
Syntax
object.FillPatAndMode
Remarks
Transparent backgrounds require a vector pattern or a Windows stock pattern.
Example
This example makes the fill pattern transparent for all map classes.
HatchMap.FillPatAndMode.Transparent = True
Used by: HatchMap object, TerritoryMap object