Edit patterns

Select the existing pattern in the Swatches panel you want to edit.

In the Pattern Options dialog that opens, add a new name or modify the existing name of the selected pattern.

In the Pattern Options dialog box, you can further edit any of the following settings:

• Tile Type: Choose how to lay out the tiles:
• Grid: Tiles align evenly both horizontally and vertically, like a checkerboard.
• Brick by Row: Rectangular tiles are staggered vertically in every other column, forming horizontal brick-like rows.
• Brick by Column: Rectangular tiles are staggered horizontally in every other row, forming vertical brick-like columns.
• Hex by Column: Hexagon tiles are stacked in vertical columns, with every other column shifted sideways.
• Hex by Row: Hexagon tiles are laid in horizontal rows, with every other row shifted up or down.
• Brick by Row: Controls the vertical offset of tiles in alternate rows based on their width.
• Brick by Column:. Controls the horizontal offset of tiles in alternate columns based on their height.
• Width: Set the horizontal space of each tile, where larger values add gaps, and smaller values may cause overlap.
• Height: Set the vertical space of each tile, where larger values add gaps, and smaller values may cause overlap. 
• Size Tile to Art: Select the checkbox to make the tile automatically match the size of the artwork.
• Move Tile with Art: Select the checkbox to make the tile move along with the artwork.
• H Spacing: Enter values to control the horizontal space between adjacent tiles.
• V Spacing: Enter values to control the vertical space between adjacent tiles.
• Overlap: Select the option to decide which tile appears in front when tiles overlap.
• Copies: Enter values to control how many tile rows and columns are visible during editing.
• Dim Copies to: Enter a percentage to adjust the opacity of tile previews while editing.
• Show Tile Edge: Select the checkbox to display a border around each tile.
• Show Swatch Bounds: Select the checkbox to highlight the repeat unit of the pattern.

In the bar below the Control Panel, select Save a Copy, Done or Cancel.