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Using the Patterns Instructions

This document provides instructions on how to load and apply patterns in Adobe Illustrator using swatches. It details the steps to open a new Illustrator file, load patterns from unzipped .ai files, and apply them to selected areas. Additionally, it explains the use of JPEG/PNG and PSD pattern tiles for digital and print projects, highlighting their tileable and high-resolution features.

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Using the Patterns Instructions

This document provides instructions on how to load and apply patterns in Adobe Illustrator using swatches. It details the steps to open a new Illustrator file, load patterns from unzipped .ai files, and apply them to selected areas. Additionally, it explains the use of JPEG/PNG and PSD pattern tiles for digital and print projects, highlighting their tileable and high-resolution features.

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USING THE PATTERNS IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

1. After the file has been unzipped and the document opened

2. Load the Patterns in an Illustrator file


Create a new Illustrator file.

Open up your Swatches Panel.

They can be found by clicking Window > Swatches.

In your swatches flyout menu click Open Swatch


Library > Other Library

Then locate one of the .ai files you have just


unzipped and click open.

(in this example I have used files from my Simple


Line Geometric Patterns)

That’s it! Your new patterns will now load in a new


Swatches Tab within your file.

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3. Applying the Patterns

Create an area you would like to fill with a pattern.

Make sure the fill icon is active in the fill/stroke


chips at the bottom of your toolbox.

Then select and click on the pattern you would like


to apply from your swatches panel.

You can now click on any pattern in your panel to


choose it and apply it to your currently selected
object (area).

Changing the pattern is as easy as clicking on a


different swatch.

USING THE .JPG/.PNG OR .PSD PATTERN TILES

JPEG/PNG files are suitable for all image programs.


They can be used for both digital and print projects.

They are tileable, which means you can repeat them to create patterns. They are high-
resolution files at 300dpi.

PSD files are also tileable, you can use them with Adobe Photoshop and repeat them to
create the patterns. They are high-resolution files at 300dpi.

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