Improve pattern editing mode's slow performance
Pattern editing mode is notoriously slow. Using complex artwork and textures inside patterns causes pattern mode to hesitate when simply moving objects (even when displaying fewer copies). Because brushes are expanded in Pattern mode, textural brushes can't be used to create patterns without a lot of spinning and crashing. The feature hasn't been improved since it was released in CS6. The new Repeats feature doesn't make fill swatches, unfortunately, so it does not replace Pattern mode. If only we could create repeating art on the artboard and make fill swatches from it without the constraints of pattern mode.
L Coyle
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Laura, what do you think about merging this request with another one?
Convert a Grid Repeat object to a pattern filled rectangle
https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/45233863-covert-a-grid-repeat-object-to-a-pattern-filled-re...or maybe this one?
Allow repeat patterns to be added to swatches
https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/41686228-allow-repeat-patterns-to-be-added-to-swatchesAt the other hand, this is about the performance of the existing functionality, and not the method...
