Hi. I want to create a vector image with text & an element behind it with a specific fill, e.g a giraffe pattern. Is it possible to capture a pattern from a JPG image & use that to fill the element? Thanks.

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Yes! First Import the JPG, Select it, then Object menu > Pattern > Object to Pattern. Then draw your element, open the Fill and Stroke dialog > Fill tab and click the Pattern button (which is indicated with a diamond pattern). The first item in the dropdown list will be "pattern 1234" only with a random number assigned to it. That's your new pattern. Once you click the Pattern button, your element will automatically be filled with it.

Thank you. That helped me do exactly what I wanted. Much appreciated.

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