Pattern layers

Pattern layers contain a fixed-size bitmap image which repeats across the entire document. You can paint designs on blank pattern layers or convert images and pixel selections into pattern layers.

Pattern layer

Repeating patterns: (A) pattern from layer content - rounded rectangle, (B) from a painted raster stroke, (C) from a pixel selection and (D) from the same pixel selection but after resizing and rotating.

Patterns can be mirrored, while filters can also be used to manipulate pattern layers.

After a pattern is added or made from a pixel selection, a bounding box indicates the "real" area of the pattern which can be transformed or edited at any time.

To create a blank pattern layer:
To create a pattern layer from a selection:
  1. Do one of the following:
    • For a selected layer: Select a layer from the Layers Studio with the Move Tool.
    • For a pixel selection: Select pixels using a pixel selection tool, e.g. the Selection Brush Tool.
  2. From the Layers Studio, tap the plus button and select Pattern Layer From Selection.
To paint a pattern:
To make a pattern layer mirrored:
Move Tool To resize a pattern:
  1. With the Move Tool, select the pattern layer.
  2. Drag a corner or edge control handle on the pattern area's bounding box. The opposite handle is used as the anchor point.
Move Tool To rotate a pattern:
  1. With the Move Tool, select the pattern layer.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Drag the pattern area's rotation handle.
    • Position the cursor close to a corner handle and drag on the page.
    • From the Arrange menu, select a rotate option.
Move Tool To shear a pattern:
  1. With the Move Tool, select the pattern layer.
  2. Position the cursor close to the pattern area's side handle and drag on the page.

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