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July 1, 2025
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How to keep object paths while making patterns

  • July 1, 2025
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Hi all! Im trying to make a pattern that can be cut by a cnc (rhino, enroute, etc.) but when I make a pattern in the swatches it takes away my object paths and just makes it into pixels. Is there a way to keep the paths in the pattern in illustrator? I can always create new paths over the pixel pattern but thats annoying and will take longer than I'd prefer. Big Thank

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Ton Frederiks
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Community Expert
July 1, 2025

Did you try the Pattern maker to create the pattern? Object > Pattern > Make

kglad
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July 1, 2025

in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.



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Participant
July 1, 2025

word! thank you!!

 

kglad
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July 1, 2025

you're welcome