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4.11. Pattern definition

This function is available from the selection menu .

See creating , using patterns showcases for interactive demonstrations.

Item Description
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This function allows you to set a pattern with selected items.

The pattern is defined with the selection :

  • The elements of the pattern are defined by a copy of the selection.

  • The viewbox is set with the bounding box of the selection

  • The units of the tile is set as userSpaceOnUse and it's size equals to viewbox size

The new pattern is edited with the pattern dialog panel .

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Note

The function is disabled if the selection is empty.