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Applying pattern strokes
You can choose from 64 predefined pattern strokes. You can also edit each pattern. The inspector displays an editable version of the pattern on the left, and a preview on the right that updates as you edit the pattern.
To apply a pattern stroke to a selected object:
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In the Stroke inspector, choose Pattern from the list at the top of the inspector. |
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Choose a color for the stroke. |
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Set the stroke width. |
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Click a pattern in the lower right corner of the inspector. Use the slider to scroll through the available patterns.
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To edit a pattern stroke:
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In the Stroke inspector, choose Pattern from the list. |
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Choose a color for the stroke. |
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Choose a pattern, using the slider at the bottom of the inspector to scroll the pattern list. The chosen pattern appears in the preview windows.
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Pattern preview in the Stroke inspector |
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Drag or click pixel-by-pixel in the left preview. Clicking a pixel toggles between black (opaque, in the selected color) and white (transparent). |
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Select Clear to remove a pattern from the preview window. |
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Click Invert to reverse pixel colorfrom color to white or from white to color. |
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