Define Pattern <Ctrl+Shift+P>
You can create a new photo file as a pattern. The maximum number of characters in a pattern name is 255.
Steps
To define a pattern
- Click the Select Tool
icon on Tool Box.
- Drag the mouse on the photo to select an area where you want to define as a pattern.
- Click Edit > Define Pattern.
- In the Define Pattern dialog box, enter a pattern name and then click OK.
To apply a user-defined pattern
- Click the Select Tool
icon on Tool Box.
- Drag the mouse on the photo to select an area where you want to fill with a pattern.
- Click Edit > Fill.
- In the Fill dialog box, select Pattern from Use under Contents.
- Select the defined pattern from Custom Pattern which is enabled when Pattern from Use is selected.
- Click OK.
More Information
Define Pattern Dialog Box
Preview
You can preview how the selected area will be registered as a user-defined pattern.
Pattern Name
You can enter a unique pattern name.
See Also
Pattern Brush, Pattern Paint, Tools, Save