Pattern Maker Help
Welcome to the Framesmart Help Centre for the Pattern Maker.
This is your complete guide to every button, slider, and option in the Pattern Maker, with step-by-step instructions and examples.
Use the links below to explore each feature in the Pattern Maker interface.
Image Upload & Positioning
Start by adding your design to the Pattern Maker and adjusting its position before generating your pattern.
- Upload Image Button – Add your chosen image or design into the Pattern Maker.
- Before Canvas – Preview of your image before pattern processing.
- After Canvas – Preview of your image after it has been converted into a foldable pattern.
- Reset Image Position Button – Return your image to its default position if you’ve moved or resized it.
Pattern Setup
Choose the pattern type and basic layout settings to define whether your project is for a book or a frame.
- Pattern Type Buttons – Choose the type of pattern: book or frame.
- Frame Dimensions – Set dimensions for framed folded paper designs.
- Book Dimensions – Enter your book’s measurements and leaf/page count to generate an accurate fold pattern.
- Fold Style Dropdown – Pick the folding method that shapes your design inside the book or frame.
- Folded Segments Slider – Sets how the image is divided into folded paper strips (Frame Patterns only).
- Aspect Ratio Controls – Maintain the correct proportions for your book pattern (Book Patterns only).
- Lenticular Image Selection Buttons – Choose two images for a lenticular fore-edge pattern and toggle between them for editing.
Image Controls
Refine how your image is processed into a pattern by adjusting detail, shadows, and layering options.
- Detail Slider – Adjust how much fine detail appears in your pattern (Not available for Fore Edge pattern types)
- Detail Strength Slider – Control the intensity of detail adjustments (Not available for Fore Edge pattern types)
- Shadow Style & Threshold Slider – Control shadow style and threshold for image contrast (Not available for Multilayer or Fore Edge pattern types)
- Multilayer Controls – Adjust the number of layers and use the Multilayer Threshold Slider to control how each layer is generated in your pattern (Multilayer Cut & Fold book pattern type only)
- Book Shadow Style – Controls how blank pages are incorporated into the pattern (Shadow Cut & Fold book pattern type only)
- Remove Static Button – Removes noise from the pattern preview (Not available for Fore Edge pattern types)
Pattern Output
Once your design is ready, review the number of folds or cuts and export your finished pattern for use.
- Number of Cuts/Folds – See how many cuts or folds your pattern requires. This updates automatically based on your image and settings.
- Download Pattern Button & Pattern Options – Export your pattern with available options for books or frames.
If you need further guidance or have questions not covered here, please explore the links above for more information on each feature, or use the contact page to get in touch with me directly. These tools and tips will help you create beautiful, precise folded book and framed paper patterns with ease.