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      Subpath
      last edited by Subpath

      Created using:
      The colorize feature in the Repeater, which can also colorize strokes with a bitmap.
      (See Manual how)

      The Style Picker Feature, which allows you to transfer style attributes
      from one group of objects to another.
      You could take look at this Link
      https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/5851/a-style-picker-tool-feature-and-a-few-strokes

      Stroke-Pattern-600.png

      Win 11
      CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
      GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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        Subpath
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        I used a shape with a multi-colored gradient to colorize a bunch of strokes using the Repeater,
        and transferred the color (style)—using the new Style Picker Tool Feature— to a bunch of
        other Strokes created with the Blend function.

        The strokes colored with the Repeater

        colored strokes.png

        Here the Result

        Gradient-small-1.png

        Win 11
        CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
        GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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          Subpath
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          Took a a gradient from another App with a screenshot and use
          this raster graphics then to colorize a bunch of strokes with the Repeater.

          This time no Style Picker Feature where used.
          I create a a color Palette instead from that bunch of strokes
          (create Palette from selected Objects)
          and colored a Swirling Lines Shape after converted it to curves
          via Colorize with that new palette

          fp-gradient-whirl-1-small.png

          Win 11
          CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
          GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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            Subpath
            last edited by Subpath

            Made in Vectorstyler, recreate a pattern i found on the Internet
            mine look a bit different but i am fine with that

            wave Pattern.png
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            For anyone who is interested, you need to split the Line
            in different pieces to create this pattern

            segements.png

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            CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
            GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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              Subpath
              last edited by Subpath

              I more or less replicated a pattern I found online.
              I couldn't resist using the "Along Stroke" feature
              in VectorStyler's gradient editor.

              rounded-quad-small.png

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              CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
              GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                Subpath
                last edited by Subpath

                This was inspired by "string art"; I wanted to experiment with creating it
                as vector graphics and applying gradients to the individual paths to see
                what kind of patterns would emerge.

                The String Art was made in Nodebox because its very easy to
                create Point/Node Pattern with it.
                https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/4119/a-kind-of-patternnodes-for-windows-free-win-mac

                The coloring was created in VectorStyler; which allows to create gradients along a path
                and allows them to be applied to the design's paths using the "Style Picker" group function.
                https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/5851/a-style-picker-tool-feature-and-a-few-strokes

                Linien-Hexa-3-3.png

                Linien-Hexa-3-2.png

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                  Subpath
                  last edited by

                  Another Variation of it

                  Linien-Hexa-circle-3-small.png

                  Win 11
                  CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                  GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                    monsterfox @Subpath
                    last edited by

                    @Subpath These graphics look quite unique. I’m curious: can VectorStyler create them at the moment?

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                      Subpath @monsterfox
                      last edited by Subpath

                      @monsterfox

                      I think some of the Designs would be possible in Vectorstyler
                      all you need is a straight Line, rotate it a bit and copy and repeate it

                      But i think it is way easier to do it in Nodebox because one would have more Options
                      when you could set single Points and connect those Points with a Line i dont think
                      that Vectorstyler could set single points.

                      To set single points and connect them its very easy in Nodebox. (Nodebox is free, PC and Mac
                      in the mean time there is also a Version for Silicon based Macs )
                      All you need is a Path and a Point Node which say how much Points a Path should have.
                      This way you could create all kind of Point Patterns and connect them.
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                      Here how the base Structure is made
                      base structure.png
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                      and here the whole Design
                      artist-forum-small-1.png

                      Win 11
                      CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                      GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                        Subpath
                        last edited by Subpath

                        Some additional notes regarding Points in NodeBox:

                        Points serve not only to connect lines or paths.
                        They can also be used to specify positions for shapes or designs.

                        And since this all is Node-based in Nodebox, it is very easy to replace
                        one shape with another or to modify the design.

                        Not to forget that Nodebox is a pretty good compainion to Vectorstyler
                        NB has .SVG and PDF Export and you could import .SVGs

                        Points in NB.png

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                        CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                        GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                          monsterfox @Subpath
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                          @Subpath This is a node-based program, which I’m afraid won’t work for me. Just like creating materials in C4D, it requires connecting nodes. This kind of workflow isn’t my strong suit.

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                            Subpath @monsterfox
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                            @monsterfox

                            No problem if it doesn't work for you or isn't a good fit.

                            I only use it for specific tasks myself. Creating vector graphics using nodes certainly
                            has its merits and its fun to use. I didn't find the basic principles hard to learn—and
                            I’m really not the brightest bulb.

                            Win 11
                            CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                            GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                              Subpath
                              last edited by

                              The design was created using Nodebox (which is free).
                              I tried to copy and scale it within VectorStyler, but I couldn't find
                              a way that produced a good result.

                              However, the coloring was done in VectorStyler—and this is where
                              the "Style Picker Group" feature really shines. The design consists of 80 objects;
                              I created a single stroke, applied a gradient along a path, and then duplicated
                              it until I had 80 copies.

                              Finally, I grouped the design elements and the strokes, and then applied the styles
                              to the whole set using the Style Picker.

                              Curved-Polygon-1-small.png

                              Win 11
                              CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                              GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                                Li Xiao @Subpath
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                                @Subpath said in Just a Pattern:

                                I tried to copy and scale it within VectorStyler, but I couldn't find
                                a way that produced a good result.

                                VectorStyler can actually create this. I'll take some time to record a video

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                                  Subpath @Li Xiao
                                  last edited by Subpath

                                  @Li-Xiao

                                  No problem, just take your time.

                                  I’m very interested to see how you solve this—
                                  and I imagine other users are, too.

                                  In my own attempts, VectorStyler always distorts the shapes being duplicated;
                                  maintaining consistent spacing between them also proves to be an issue.

                                  Here how the Result looks in Nodebox
                                  curved-polygon_NB.png

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                                  CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                                  GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                                    Li Xiao @Subpath
                                    last edited by Li Xiao

                                    @Subpath said in Just a Pattern:

                                    curved-polygon_NB.png

                                    This is quite easy, just use the Blend Tool

                                    Linien-Hexa-3-3.png

                                    This is the specific example I was referring to for the video I plan to record.

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                                      Subpath @Li Xiao
                                      last edited by Subpath

                                      @Li-Xiao

                                      🙂
                                      I wouldnt recommend to take the Blend Tool for the first one.

                                      Made a little Tutorial how i made this one which i made in Vectorstyler now
                                      Here the Link:
                                      https://www.vectorstyler.com/forum/topic/5951/a-little-tutorial-how-i-made-and-colored-the-curved-polygon-in-vectorstyler

                                      Deformed-scaling-1-small.png

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                                        Li Xiao @Subpath
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                                        @Subpath

                                        I first tried duplicating a line along a path with the Repeater it was close, but not quite right. In the end, I used a Grid shape with an Envelope effect. Attached are a brief video demo and the source file for reference.

                                        grid.png

                                        https://youtu.be/3Pm0DL2eevo

                                        https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PXxuUuBCzqWX3qU6mv5T4FR148ZrN8Wa/view?usp=drive_link

                                        Envelope.vstyler

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                                          Subpath @Li Xiao
                                          last edited by Subpath

                                          @Li-Xiao

                                          That’s a really clever solution! 👏
                                          I never would have thought of that myself.
                                          I love and admire your ideas and your inventiveness.
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                                          It’s clear that this structure could also be replicated in VectorStyler
                                          in one way or another.

                                          However, I chose NodeBox for this because it allows me to stay as close as possible
                                          to the concept of "string art." String art requires nails and a piece of string.

                                          In VectorStyler, a piece of string can simply be represented by a straight line. Nails, on
                                          the other hand, cannot be implemented there in the same way they can in NodeBox.

                                          In NodeBox, there is a "Point" Node for this purpose. This "Point" Node converts vector graphic
                                          nodes into coordinates. These coordinates can then be passed to a "Line" Node, creating a string
                                          that runs between two nails/Points.

                                          All in all, this results in an extremely flexible basic structure that can be used to create a wide variety
                                          of string art designs. More or less just like in real life.

                                          Incidentally, the number of Nails can be controlled very easily via the Resample node.

                                          Nodebox and VectorStyler work together wonderfully. Vector graphics can be easily exchanged
                                          via the .SVG format—though Nodebox can also export vector graphics as .PDF files.

                                          ksnip_20261031-163232.png

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                                          CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, 6-core.
                                          GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 5070.

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                                            Subpath @Subpath
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                                            For anyone who is interested here the Nodebox Nodetree
                                            for the Base

                                            ksnip_20261031-163912.png
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                                            and the first structure

                                            ksnip_20261031-164006.png

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