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Constructing simple patterns and
defining patterns
To create a pattern, you define artwork
as a pattern tile using the Pattern dialog
box. The procedure is similar to defin-
ing a custom color or a gradient.
To create and define a pattern:
1
Create artwork for the pattern (see
Guidelines for constructing patterns).
You cannot use a mask or gradients
(unless converted to objects) as a
pattern.
2 To make the pattern easier to print,
remove any unnecessary detail from the
pattern artwork, and group objects that
are painted with the same color so that
they are adjacent in the stacking order.
3 Optionally, to organize your artwork
more efficiently, draw a rectangle
around the artwork you want to use as a
pattern, fill and stroke it with None.
Choose Arrange > Send to Back to make
the rectangle the backmost object in
your artwork.