Download Pattern Button & Pattern Options
The Download Pattern Button allows you to save or export your completed pattern. Clicking it opens the Pattern Options modal, where you can configure settings specific to your pattern type.
Availability
The Download Pattern button is available for All Pattern Types, with the Pattern Options modal adjusting the available fields based on your selection.
How It Works
Clicking the Download Pattern Button opens the Pattern Options modal, where the following settings can be configured:
All Patterns
Pattern Name
- Assign a title to your design.
- Displayed on the front page of your pattern and included in the exported files.
- Helps identify and organise patterns for future reference and sharing.
Created By
- Specifies the designer or creator of the pattern.
- Displayed on the front page of the generated pattern.
- Provides attribution and reinforces copyright ownership.
Language
- Choose the language for labels and instructions: English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, Español.
- Ensures pattern content is displayed in the preferred language.
Frames (Fold In or Cut Out Only)
Machine Type
- Cricut – Score lines appear as dashed lines, optimised for Cricut machines; smaller file size.
- Other – Score lines appear as solid red lines for non-Cricut machines.
- Ensures patterns are compatible with your cutting equipment.
Books (Excluding Fore Edge Pattern Types)
Pattern Style
- Measurement – Table of precise measurements for manual marking.
- Graphical – Visual guide for aligning the pattern directly with book pages.
- Both – Includes measurement and graphical versions in a ZIP file.
Font Size
- Regular – Standard font size for a compact table.
- Enlarged – Larger text for easier reading.
- Ensures measurement tables are clear and accessible.
Fore Edge Books (Coming Soon)
Cut Style
- Manual – Borders for cutting by hand.
- Cricut – Print Then Cut format with registration marks for Cricut machines.
- Prepares your pattern for the chosen cutting method.
The Pattern Options modal also contains Cancel and Create Pattern buttons at the bottom:
- Cancel – Closes the modal without creating the pattern files.
- Create Pattern – Generates and downloads the pattern according to the selected options.
Why It’s Useful
- Provides a single access point to download and configure patterns.
- Applies creator and copyright information automatically.
- Formats patterns for different machines and user preferences.
- Offers flexibility in pattern presentation (measurement, graphical, or both).
- Ensures exported patterns are ready to use immediately.