Here's a really good description of how pattern files work and how you can write them yourself without the need for any additional software...   http://www.apertedesign.com/2011/12/customizing-pat-files/   There are also a small handful of pattern file generators online.  Just do a quick search and you should probably find something you can use.  This guy (or gal) came up with a pretty ingenious method using excel... http://www.cadhatch.com/hatch-pattern-generator/458816
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