repeating pattern in outline view

[milko259349307s4y]

my question is why in preview mode I see this (correct) pattern (a 45° line)

....and in the outline view I see this (unwanted) effect ?

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

THis does not look like a pattern, it's a repeat, right? ANd then you used a clipping mask?

In outline view you see everything that you have clipped with the mask. Better make a real pattern.

[milko259349307s4y]

aaaan... thx Monika,

I hadn't thought of it as a clipping mask