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Add Space to Fit adds blank space between each pattern tile to apply the pattern
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proportionally to the path.
Approximate Path (for rectangular paths only) fits tiles to the closest approximate path
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without changing the tiles. This option applies the pattern slightly inside or outside the
path, rather than centered on the path, to maintain even tiling.
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B
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Results of different tile option settings
A. Default tile and Fit options B. Stretch to Fit C. Add Space to Fit D. Approximate Path
9 Choose a method of colorization from the Method pop-up menu. (See
colorization method" on page
10 Click OK.
Note: After you define a Pattern brush with Pattern swatches, you can delete the Pattern
swatches from the Swatches palette if you don't plan to use them for additional artwork.
To create a pattern brush using artwork from an illustration:
1 Create or display the artwork that you want to use as a Pattern brush. (See
and working with patterns" on page
in the Pattern brush, up to five tiles depending on the brush configuration desired.
2 In the Brushes palette, make sure the brushes are displayed by icon. (If necessary,
choose Thumbnail View from the palette menu.)
3 Drag the artwork to be used as the side tile onto the Brushes palette.
4 Select New Pattern Brush, and then click OK.
5 In the Name text box, enter a name for the brush (up to 30 characters), and then
click OK.
6 Alt-drag (Windows) or Option-drag (Mac OS) artwork for additional tiles onto the
appropriate section of the entry for the brush in the Brushes palette, and then click OK
after adding each tile. The side tile already appears in the second section. Alt-drag or
Option-drag artwork for the outer corner tile to the first section. Alt-drag or Option-drag
artwork for the inner corner tile, start tile, and end tile to the remaining sections.
Choosing a colorization method
For Scatter, Art, and Pattern brushes, you can choose a method by which to colorize a
brush.
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