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How to move swatch within pattern

I am trying to position a swatch within a pattern/shape i have designed? I don't mean the scaling of it; i mean to actually move the whole

swatch within the shape/pattern.

Thanks in advance.

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Correct answer Jeff Witchel, ACI

OR you can select the shape and double-click on the Selection tool.

In the dialog that opens, uncheck Transform Objects leaving Transform Patterns checked.

Now you can move just the Pattern the exact amount you want.

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Or you can select the object with the pattern.

Hold down the tilde ~ key and move the pattern only, by dragging or by using the arrow keys.

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this is an old response but it seems after the new updates this shortcut no longer works. anyone else figure out a solution?

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Still works for me. Did you select the object with the Selection tool (V) and then use the ~ key?

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OR you can select the shape and double-click on the Selection tool.

In the dialog that opens, uncheck Transform Objects leaving Transform Patterns checked.

Now you can move just the Pattern the exact amount you want.

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Thank you Jeff, exactly what i needed!

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No problem DRACO04. Happy to help!

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in the transform palette, check 'Transform Pattern Only' and then adjust the X/Y coordinates.

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