How to install patterns?

[Kar209]

Hello:

I am using Windows 7 and Illustrator CS6.

I would like to install some new patterns i've downloaded from the internet but i cannot find instructions in the manual or the FAQ's.

i've only found info about how to make or alter patterns.

I know how to install them in Ps but when i tried the same way with Illy i got to 3 folders of which i didn't know rather i should/could just add the the patterns to those or ... as i would prefer ... create a new folder and then drag/drop the new patterns into it.

if i make a new folder will Illy recgonize it?

Thanks in advance

[Mike_Gondek · Accepted solution]

In the swatches flyout menu >> open swatch library (choose either a .ai or .ase file)

Save your files here, for tehm to comes up in your swatches >> open library

/Applications/Adobe Illustrator CS6/Presets.localized/en_US/Swatches/Patterns/

[Kar209]

Thank you Mike!

i was opening Program Files (x86)  and not just Program Files and that apparently is where i was going wrong.

thank you for your help