One way to insert a pattern in Illustrator is by using the Pattern tool. The Pattern tool is located in the Tools panel and can be accessed by clicking the Pattern tool button (found in the Toolbar) or by pressing the P (for Pattern).
Once the Pattern tool is selected, you can use the options in the Tool Options bar to control the pattern’s settings. The most important option is the Pattern Type drop-down menu, which allows you to choose between a Grid Pattern and a Vector Pattern.
If you want to use a Grid Pattern, you will need to specify the number of columns and rows in your pattern. Each column and row in the pattern will be represented by a vector object.
If you want to use a Vector Pattern, you will not need to specify the number of columns and rows; Illustrator will automatically create a pattern that uses a series of vectors to represent the columns and rows.
Once you have selected the type of pattern you want to use, you can start creating your pattern by filling in the pattern’s settings. The settings you need to specify depend on the type of pattern you have selected.
For Grid Patterns, you will need to specify the spacing between the columns and the spacing between the rows. For Vector Patterns, you will need to specify the size and shape of the vectors that represent the columns and rows.
Once you have set the pattern’s settings, you can start drawing your pattern by filling in the pattern’s objects. To fill in a column, use the Options bar’s Fill button and select the Column option.
To fill in a row, use the Options bar’s Fill button and select the Row option.
Once you have filled in the objects for a column or row, you can click and drag the column or row object to move it around the pattern. You can also use the Selection tool to select multiple columns or rows, and then click and drag them to move them around the pattern.
If you want to change the size or shape of an object in the pattern, you can use the Options bar’s Scale button and select one of the following options: Percent, Length, Width, or Height.
Once you have finished filling in the objects for the pattern, you can save your pattern by selecting the File menu option and selecting Save As. You can then name your pattern and save it to your computer.
Once you have saved your pattern, you can use it to create Illustrator designs. To use the pattern in a design, you will first need to open the design in which you want to use the pattern.
Then, you will need to select the object you want to use the pattern on. You can do this by using the Selection tool and clicking and dragging the object around the design.
Once you have selected the object, you can use the Options bar’s Pattern button to select the pattern you want to use. You can then click and drag the pattern around the object to apply it to the object.
If you want to remove the pattern from the object, you can use the Options bar’s Delete Pattern button. You can also use the Selection tool to select the object and then click and drag the object to the trash can located to the right of the Options bar.
Once you have finished applying the pattern to the object, you can save your design by selecting the File menu option and selecting Save. You can then name your design and save it to your computer.
The final step in using a pattern in a design is to finish the design by adding any final touches. You can do this by adding text, graphics, and shapes to the design.
You can also use the tools in the Illustrator toolbar to create effects and effects pairs.
Conclusion
In this article, you have learned how to use the Pattern tool in Illustrator to insert a pattern into a design. You have also learned how to use the pattern’s settings to control the pattern’s appearance.
Finally, you have learned how to finish a design by adding additional elements.
