Pattern brush

This tool allows you to paint with a pre-defined pattern.

Click on Pattern Brush image\ppPattern.gif on the Tools bar.

In the "Pattern" dialog select the pattern you want to paint with.

image\ppPatternDlg.gif

In the "Duplicate Options" dialog (this contains the same brushes as in the "Brushes" dialog) select a brush style with which to apply the pattern.

Proceed to paint with the brush by dragging the mouse.

You can, of course, draw the pattern in a restricted area by using a selection tool.

(Note that to use the Pattern Brush you must already have created a pattern. To create a pattern, use one of the selection tools to select the area containing the pattern you want to paint with. Next, select Make Pattern from the Select menu. Alternatively, you can use a pattern from a external file by loading the file in the Patterns Editor - see Patterns Editor.)

See:

Paint Tools