Pattern Elements Directory with Knitting Element Type: Pattern Element

I. Generate a temporary pattern element (clipboard):

  1. The motif is drawn in the Design Pattern.
    1
    Select the desired drawing tool for creating a selection.
    2
    Create a selection via the pattern area in the Design Pattern.
    3
    Copy the selection as temporary pattern element to the clipboard with CTRL+C.
  1. The pattern element is assigned to the cursor for drawing.
    2. 4
    If necessary, delete the temporary pattern element at the cursor with ESC.
  1. The temporary pattern element was not saved.

II. Generate pattern element and save locally in the project.

  1. The motif is drawn in the Design Pattern.
    1
    Select the desired drawing tool for creating a selection.
    2
    Create a selection via the pattern area in the Design Pattern.
    3
    Call up the Selection / Create Pattern Element... context menu.
  1. The local pattern element is displayed in the Pattern Elements tool window.
    2. 4
    Select the pattern element for drawing.
  1. The pattern element is used in the Design Pattern and saved in the project.

III. Save a local pattern element in the Knit Explorer:

  1. The local pattern element is created.
    1
    Select the pattern element.
    2
    Call up the context menu and select Save As .
    - or -
    Copy the selection as temporary pattern element to the clipboard with CTRL+C.
    3
    Open the Explorer with Knit Explorer.
    4
    Select the desired directory.
    - or -
    Create a new directory.
    5
    Call up Elements -> Import in the selected directory.
    - or -
    Paste by CTRL+v into the directory.
  1. A copy of the pattern element marked with is available in the directory.