scaling patterns / keyboard shortcuts

[Kim Mackenzie]

Scaling patterns:

In your transform palette, bring up the flyout menu and set it to “Transform both” (transform both object and pattern fill).

[Jonas Espinoza]

i think this is what i need, but im not clear where i find the transform palette, i probably just dont think of it as that name. sorry to have to ask an interface? but this is something i really need to grasp. thanks for taking the time ; )

[Kim Mackenzie]

No problem.

Window > Transform to bring up the Tranform palette. A very handy palette for precision scaling and precision placement of objects.

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[Jonas Espinoza]

am i special or what, i could only find thgis in illustrator. im not seeing it in PS. what im trying to do is scale the patten fill behind or within the selection area that im pasting in. anyway, for some reason, im kind of gimpy on this.

thanks

[Kim Mackenzie]

Duh. Assumed you were talking about Illustrator.

I don’t know how to scale a pattern overlay with a layer, not while it’s a live effect. You can “merge” the layer effect with the layer by creating a new blank layer, linking it to your layer with the pattern fill, then selecting Merge Linked from the Layers flyout menu. Then the pattern overlay won’t be a live effect anymore, and will scale with the layer.

[Mike Gondek]

IN Phtohsop I alwasy create patterns using an adjustemnt layer (icon at teh bottom middle of the layers palette taht is half black/white).

You can put you cursor in the percentage box to selctec the value, then use the cursor up or down key to adjust the size like a keyboard command.

The beauty of using adjustment layers is that you can always easily edit the scale of your pattern or the position by drag and dropping while you have the adjustment layer window open.