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pslane1
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July 31, 2024
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Patterns?

  • July 31, 2024
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Well as usual, after another update, there are problems.   Had to fix my curser back like I had it and I see even more things to re-set.

But the worse thing is my Patterns.  I have lots of patterns  and when I try to open them the whole window is whited out!  No way to load more or anything.  Just a totally useles window with nothing clickable.

Please tell me what has happened.  Yes, I will send a screenshot if you need it.

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Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

You seem to call the Pattern Overlay-section of the Layer Styles the »Pattern Window«. 

That Panel would actually be shown/hidden via Window > Patterns. 

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 1, 2024

You seem to call the Pattern Overlay-section of the Layer Styles the »Pattern Window«. 

That Panel would actually be shown/hidden via Window > Patterns. 

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    pslane1Author
    Inspiring
    August 2, 2024

    Thank you, c.pfaffenbichler.  I went to Windows>Patterns and I see where I am able to add my Patterns back where I had them. But why would them all disappear after the update?  It's a pain to have to spend the evening adding all my Patterns back where I had them!  Thank you again.

      c.pfaffenbichler
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      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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      August 2, 2024

      If all other presets migrated fine it is mysterious that the Patterns did not. 

      In any case it can be useful not to uninstall the previous version when upgrading, that way one can easily use Edit > Presets > … to export and import the Presets if they didn’t migrate properly. 

      Trevor.Dennis
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      Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
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      August 1, 2024

      It looks like a display issue to me.  

      What GPU are you using, and what driver?

      It might be helpful if you could go  Help > System Info > Copy

      and paste the results to this thread.

      Also tell us a bit about the computer hardware you are using — especially if it is a laptop.

        Bojan Živković11378569
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        Bojan Živković11378569Community Expert
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        July 31, 2024

        We need more details. Are you opening patterns through File > Open? What file format are you using, and where are your patterns located? Which version of Photoshop are you using? Please post a screenshot of the entire window with the Layer panel expanded and visible.

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          pslane1Author
          Inspiring
          August 1, 2024

          One more screenshot.  All effects are working except Pattern Overlay.

           

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          pslane1Author
          Inspiring
          August 1, 2024

          Click on the triangle on the right side of the pattern thumbnail (1); then you should be able to see the available patterns. If nothing is displayed or you do not see any folders to expand, click on the gear icon (2) and select Import Patterns (3). Navigate to the .pat file and double-click on it to load the patterns. You can also choose Append Default Patterns to load the default set of patterns. If nothing loads, proceed to the next step.

           

          Another option is to try resetting preferences, which can sometimes resolve unusual issues.


          Bojan Zivkovic,  The triangle and everything else on that window is non functional after the update. 
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