Pattern element

I. Generate a temporary pattern element:

A temporary pattern element results from a selection, which is copied or cut-out.

    1
    Select drawing tool.
    2
    Select a pattern area in the Symbol View [Basic].
    3
    Copy the selection with .
    -  or  -
    Cut-out the selection with .
  1. The temporary pattern element is at the cursor
    4
    Draw pattern.

A temporary pattern element is not displayed in the Modules toolbar nor saved in the module database.

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

    1
    Select pattern area.
    2
    Call up the Module menu and select Generate from Selection / Pattern Element.
  1. The pattern element will be saved as Local pattern element in the Modules toolbar under local modules .

Local pattern elements will be saved in the mdv file.

Marking

 

Symbol for pattern element
Positioning at the bottom right

L

Symbol for Local pattern element
Positioning at the top left

III. Save a local pattern element in the data base:

    1
    Select a local pattern element in the Modules toolbar under Local Modules .
    2
    Call up the context menu with the right mouse button and select Save to database.
  1. The pattern element will be saved in the User/<User name>/Pattern elements module group within the module database.

Pattern elements saved in the data base are available for further patterns.
The L marking is no longer present.