Creating custom patterns for fill and pen styles
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Command |
Path |
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Patterns |
File > Document Settings |
There are 72 patterns available to use as a fill or pen style in the Attributes palette. You can customize patterns 36 through 71; patterns 0 through 35 cannot be edited. Customizations are saved with the file.
To reuse the custom patterns in other files, save the file as a template file. See Concept: Templates for more information.
To customize the patterns available in the current file:
Select the command. The Edit Patterns dialog box opens.
Patterns 36 through 71 can be selected from the list; select a pattern and edit it.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Pattern |
Select a pattern to edit from the Pattern list, and then click in the editing box on the left to add and delete pixels; the edits display in the preview window to the right of the editing box |
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Revert |
Restores the pattern to its original settings (you must click this before you select another pattern or click OK) |
The edited patterns are available from the Fill Pattern and Pen Pattern boxes on the Attributes palette, for the current file only.
