What is a pattern?

A pattern is a simple image repeated over and over on a selected area to add to an overall design of a sig, template, etc.

Different Patterns

Grid Pattern
1. To make a simple grid pattern you must first make a Transparent, 4x4 document.
2. Zoom in to 1600%
3. Grab your pencil tool, set your foreground colour to black and draw 2 lines on the edge like so.
http://www.iuploader.net/uploads/c806be8944.gif
4. Now go to EDIT>Define Pattern, name it and press OK and your done.
http://www.iuploader.net/uploads/de7796d1c0.gif
5. Now to use your pattern/test it make a new document, any size transparent or white and go to EDIT>FILL and select pattern and find your grid.
http://www.iuploader.net/uploads/b650680a2f.gif
6. You should end up with something like this.

Differnt Patterns

Horizontal Lines

Size: 1x2
Style: Transparent
http://www.iuploader.net/uploads/34e3f36bcd.gif

Vertical Lines

Size: 2x1
Style: Transparent
http://www.iuploader.net/uploads/74cfc16852.gif

Diagonal Lines

Size: 3x3
Style: Transparent
http://www.iuploader.net/uploads/c7e39718cf.gif

Great post! I know how to do these but i'm sure alot of people have been wondering :)

Thanks for the information.

No problemo...support is always great!!! i think i posted this in the wrong spot tho :'( can a mod move it to the proper area, srry for the inconvenience but i realized after i posted

um.. the images embedded aren't showing up for me?

Originally posted by GhoSt89
No problemo...support is always great!!! i think i posted this in the wrong spot tho :'( can a mod move it to the proper area, srry for the inconvenience but i realized after i posted

Nope, it's in the right place. Nice contribution! :gthumb:

Great Information,
very usefull info about the patterns.
Thank you for your post.

Many photoshop users already know this but I'm sure this will be very helpful for newbies