Transform - Scale not working when I try to scale my patterns

[rebeccal11099218]

Hi there,

I'm hoping this is something simple but I no longer seem to be able to scale my patterns to larger sizes when I upload them into a basic rectangle. As you can see I've scaled all the way up to 200% and thr pattern still remains small?

The bounding box is on so that doesn't seem to be the issue. I'm hoping this is just something really obvious as I have designs that need to be printed in the next few hours and there doesn't seem to be an answer anywhere online.

Really hoping someone can help me with this! Thank you!

 

Many thanks,

Rebecca

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Maybe you should select the pattern fill in your Appearance panel instead of the blue fill.

Or just click first outside the object and select it again to avoid selecting a specific item in the appearance panel.

[rebeccal11099218]

Thank you so much! I knew it would be something simple I think I need to go to bed ha! Thanks again!

[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear that helped (bedtime here too!).

[AuNoir]

This is a reoccuring problem with Illustrator; you select your shape, use scale clicking "Transform Patterns" only and illustrator does not respond. This happens almost always when having multiple shape selection. You have to select one shape only, then apply the scale to that one shape (it should work but if not, try again and also ungroup if these shapes are), then select all the other shapes and then it should apply on all shapes. IT IS TRULY ANOYING AND TIME CONSUMING (using caps in hopes that some illustrator programmer finally sees this!!!) bug that the geniuses at Adobe can't seam to fix!

[Monika Gause]

Engineers do not read this forum. I could not reproduce that. Could you provide steps?

Also: since it's not related to the topic of this thread: please create a new thread, or post to https://illustrator.uservoice.com (to reach out to the engineers) 

[Glenn WHO]

Definately a bug.
I also cannot scale or rotate pattern. Checking the "Transform Patterns" Option also checks the "Transform Objects" checkbox so they both rotate. If i then click OFF on the Transform Objects button the item rotate to its original position as does the pattern.
Scale pattern also only works intermittantly.
This happens when I have just a single object selected.

[Anshul_Saini]

Hi @Glenn WHO,

Thanks for sharing your experience. Could you please provide the following details to help us investigate further:

1. The version of Adobe Illustrator you’re using.

2. A sample pattern file (uploaded via Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar) with a download link shared here.

3. A screen recording showcasing the issue, including the steps you’re following.

4. Your system specifications (OS version, GPU, CPU, RAM, SSD/HDD).

Even experts like Monika have mentioned they couldn’t reproduce this behavior, so these details will help us better understand what’s happening on your end.

Looking forward to your response!

Best,

Anshul Saini