{"id":3322,"date":"2026-04-24T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/?post_type=knowledge-base&#038;p=3322"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:21:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:21:06","slug":"how-to-use-the-array-fill-tool","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/knowledge-base\/how-to-use-the-array-fill-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the Array Fill Tool in eXPerience 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Array<\/strong> tool in eXPerience 8 allows you to easily fill any object with a repeating Clipart item or a custom design part. This is an excellent way to create complex, patterned fills quickly and accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_93058\"  width=\"1290\" height=\"725\"  data-origwidth=\"1290\" data-origheight=\"725\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x_smZrbeGh4?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/x_smZrbeGh4\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Follow the step-by-step guide below to master the Array tool and customize your embroidery designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Filling a Shape with Clipart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select the Object:<\/strong> Click on the target object or shape that you want to fill with a pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access Properties:<\/strong> Navigate to the <strong>Properties<\/strong> tab in your workspace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Array Type:<\/strong> Locate and select the special fill type called <strong>Array<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Your Clipart:<\/strong> Once you click on Array, the Clipart library will automatically open. Skim through the library, select your desired element (e.g., a flower), and click <strong>Insert<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set Initial Size and Orientation:<\/strong> Click and drag your cursor inside the workspace to define the size and rotation of the Clipart element.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> The way you click and drag in step 5 dictates how the initial pattern is generated. You can always adjust this later, but getting it close to your desired look here saves time!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Filling a Shape with Custom Design Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to rely solely on the Clipart library; you can use elements you&#8217;ve already digitized in your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select Both Elements:<\/strong> Select the design part you want to use as the repeating pattern (e.g., a digitized flower) along with the target boundary shape (e.g., a polygon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply the Array:<\/strong> * <strong>Option A:<\/strong> Right-click the selection, hover over <strong>Array<\/strong>, and choose <strong>Create fill from shapes<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option B:<\/strong> Alternatively, you can achieve the same result by clicking the <strong>Convert<\/strong> button on your toolbar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The boundary shape will immediately fill with your custom design element in a patterned layout.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customizing Your Array Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your array is generated, you can fine-tune its appearance from the <strong>Properties<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select the Placement Pattern:<\/strong> The most crucial setting is the <strong>Fill<\/strong> option, which dictates the layout style (e.g., Shape fit, Rectangle, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust Layout Parameters:<\/strong> Every pattern fill style has its own unique customization options. For example, if you change the fill to <strong>Rectangle<\/strong>, you can adjust:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance between rows and columns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slant angle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Experiment with different Fill types! Depending on the shape you are filling, some placement patterns will look much more natural than others.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Adjustments Using Edit Nodes Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more hands-on approach, you can adjust the array placement visually using the <strong>Edit Nodes<\/strong> tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your arrayed object and enter <strong>Edit Nodes<\/strong> mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check &#8220;Edit Outline&#8221; Status:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If <strong>Edit Outline<\/strong> is <em>enabled<\/em>, you will edit the boundary shape&#8217;s outline just like any regular object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If <strong>Edit Outline<\/strong> is <em>turned off<\/em>, special adjustment handles will appear for the fill pattern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the Pattern Handles:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower Right Handle:<\/strong> Click and drag to control the <strong>Horizontal Spacing<\/strong> and the <strong>Start angle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upper Left Handle:<\/strong> Click and drag to adjust the <strong>Vertical Spacing<\/strong> and control the <strong>Slant angle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Array Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Properties tab, you will find several common options to perfect your patterned fill:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Offset:<\/strong> Pushes the patterned shapes inside or outside the original boundary.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Positive values<\/em> (e.g., 2 mm) push the stitches outside the shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Negative values<\/em> bring the stitches further inside the shape&#8217;s border.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Item Rotation:<\/strong> Allows you to control the rotation of the individual elements within the array.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trim Shapes:<\/strong> Controls how elements at the borders are handled.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Turned On:<\/em> Elements that hit the boundary line will be cleanly trimmed (partial shapes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Turned Off:<\/em> Only fully stitched, complete elements will be generated inside the boundary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Separate to Objects:<\/strong> If you are happy with the layout but need to tweak individual pieces, click the <strong>Separate to objects<\/strong> button. This breaks the array, turning every single copy into an independent object that you can edit, move, or recolor individually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Array tool in eXPerience 8 allows you to easily fill any object with a repeating Clipart item or a custom design part. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3323,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"categories-kb":[333,337],"class_list":["post-3322","knowledge-base","type-knowledge-base","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categories-kb-how-to-training","categories-kb-how-to-training-advanced"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"categories-kb":[{"value":333,"label":"How to Training"},{"value":337,"label":"How to Training - Advanced"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ArrayFill-1024x576.webp",1024,576,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"eXPerience embroidery software","author_link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/author\/experience-embroidery-software\/"},"comment_info":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledge-base\/3322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledge-base"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/knowledge-base"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categories-kb","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories-kb?post=3322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}