User Guide

Transforming and Distorting Objects 229
Creating patterns
You can create simple or complex patterns using Xtra operations or tools. The
Fractalize command creates intricate, square-like patterns. The Mirror Xtra tool
reflects an existing path to create a pattern.
To create a square pattern using the Fractalize command:
1 Select an object.
2 Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Operations.
3 Click the Fractalize button.
Each application of Fractalize almost doubles the number of points on the
selected object. This can increase file size.
To set Mirror tool options:
1 Choose Window > Toolbars > Xtra Tools.
2 Double-click the Mirror button in the Xtra Tools toolbar.
3 In the Mirror dialog box, choose the axis around which the objects
should reflect:
• Horizontal reflects from top to bottom.
• Vertical reflects from left to right.
• Horizontal and Vertical reflects both ways at once.
• Multiple reflects around multiple axes.