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Figure 5.25
Using the Pattern
Maker tool

NOTE The Pattern Maker command is available only for 8-bit images in RGB, CMYK, Lab, and Gray-
scale color modes.
Each time you generate a tile, a thumbnail goes into the Tile History, and the Pattern Maker
dialog box remains open. The Smoothness and Sample Detail controls affect pattern genera-
tion. You will usually need to generate tiles several times before you are satisfied with the
overall pattern, but this is usually worth the effort so you can compare the results in the Tile
History before deciding.
4. Change the Smoothness drop-down to 3, drag the Sample Detail slider to 10, and click the Gen-
erate Again button. You will have to wait while Photoshop processes the new tile.
5. Change Smoothness to 1, and set Sample Detail to 20. Click Generate Again. The second tile
seems better in this example because the seams are the least visible while enough detail
remains in the image overall.
6. Click OK to close the dialog box and apply your new pattern to the document window. Leave
the WalnutPattern window open for now (see Figure 5.26).