Motif Selection

Use the Motif selection dialog to select motifs for motif lines, underlines and fills, tapered motif columns, and as lines within a MultiWave Fill.

Note: Some functions may be dimmed with certain line or fill types.

Group

In the Group pop-up menu choose the desired group of motif patterns.

Pattern

Select the desired motif visually. Motifs are numbered for convenient reference.

Height and Width

The Height and Width are initially set according to the chosen motif. The maximum and minimum values for Height and Width are individual to each motif.

Proportional

Use Proportional

to keep the relative Height and Width in proportion when either is changed.

Flip Horizontal

Use Flip Horizontal

to reverse the direction of the motif along the line of motifs. Some motifs are symmetrical and will have no apparent change when they are reversed.

Flip Vertical

Use Flip Vertical

to mirror the motif along the motif line. Some motifs are symmetrical and will have no apparent change when they are mirrored.

Selecting a Motif

In the Motif Fill, Motif Line or Shape Fill dialog, click the Motif (1 or 2) button.
Choose a Group from the pop-up menu.
Choose a motif Category from the pop-up menu.
Select a motif.
Set the Width and Height for the motif. If desired, select Proportional to change the Height and Width ratio. The button will change from a closed to an open lock.
Use Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical to mirror the motif horizontally or vertically.