{"id":3422,"date":"2026-09-18T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/?post_type=knowledge-base&#038;p=3422"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T12:47:07","slug":"how-to-create-and-customize-array-floral-fills","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/knowledge-base\/how-to-create-and-customize-array-floral-fills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create and Customize Array Floral Fills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Floral Fill in eXPerience 8 automatically generates organic, multi-branch floral patterns inside any enclosed shape using your custom artwork or software presets. Unlike Floral Vine, which follows a single dominant stem, Floral Fill populates the shape with distributed, branching stems.<\/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_33873\"  width=\"1290\" height=\"725\"  data-origwidth=\"1290\" data-origheight=\"725\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6tV1h-opoB4?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\/6tV1h-opoB4\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Apply Floral Fill to a Shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place both your target boundary shape (e.g., an ellipse) and your source flower design onto the design area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select both objects simultaneously using the <strong>Selection<\/strong> tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Convert<\/strong> menu on the top toolbar and select <strong>Create fill from Shapes<\/strong> (alternatively, right-click the selection and choose the Array Fill option).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Properties panel on the right, locate the Array placement options and select <strong>Floral fill<\/strong>. The shape will automatically populate with random floral branches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Fine-Tune Placement and Stem Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most sizing and spacing parameters are calculated as a percentage relative to your initial flower&#8217;s dimensions. Adjust these values in the <strong>Properties<\/strong> panel to refine the density and scale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Property<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Default \/ Range<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Effect on Design<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Offset<\/strong><\/td><td>Percentage (%)<\/td><td>Expands or shrinks the boundary margins of the fill relative to the original shape outline.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scale<\/strong><\/td><td>Percentage (%)<\/td><td>Controls repeated object size. Lower values create smaller elements and denser branches; higher values reduce the repeat count.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rotation<\/strong><\/td><td>0% to 100%<\/td><td>Rotates repeats within a 15\u00b0 radius (0% = base angle; 100% = full 15\u00b0 rotation).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spacing<\/strong><\/td><td>Percentage (%)<\/td><td>Sets base distance between repeats. The engine dynamically balances this value to fit boundary edges.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Min \/ Max Size<\/strong><\/td><td>Sizing values<\/td><td>Sets dynamic size scaling. The software introduces gradual size variations starting from Min to Max.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Leaf Size<\/strong><\/td><td>Percentage (%)<\/td><td>Scales leaf elements independently from the flower elements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flower Spacing<\/strong><\/td><td>1 to 10<\/td><td>Sets stem distance between flower heads (1 = closest, 10 = furthest). Lower values increase flower density.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Branch Spacing<\/strong><\/td><td>1 to 10<\/td><td>Adjusts branch separation distance (1 = tightest spacing; higher values yield thicker, broader branches).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Starting Width<\/strong><\/td><td>20 (Default)<\/td><td>Sets the base stitch thickness where stems originate.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ending Width<\/strong><\/td><td>5 (Default)<\/td><td>Sets the taper thickness at branch tips.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Avoid clicking <strong>Separate to objects<\/strong> until your pattern layout is finalized. This command breaks the dynamic array into independent vector and stitch objects, disabling further parameter adjustments via the Array Properties bar.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Replace or Add Custom Leaves and Flowers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can update elements dynamically without rebuilding the array.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Using Custom Artwork:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draw or import the new leaf or flower element next to your active floral array.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select both the floral array object and the new artwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the selection, navigate to <strong>Array<\/strong>, and select either <strong>Add shape as Leaf<\/strong> or <strong>Add Shape as Flower<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click and drag your cursor over the workspace to set the base scale for the newly assigned shape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Using Built-in Presets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click directly on the floral array.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Array<\/strong> > <strong>Edit floral<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose alternative flower or leaf designs from the software&#8217;s preset library to replace existing elements instantly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Control Growth Direction with Stitch Flow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To control where the vine originates and how it navigates the shape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Stitch Flow<\/strong> tool from the left vertical toolbar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click anywhere inside the floral fill object to establish a new primary stem origin point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click additional points across the shape to draw an explicit growth path. The software will recalculate branches to track directly along these guide nodes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To create a natural asymmetric look, place your initial Stitch Flow click near a corner or narrow curve of your boundary shape rather than dead-center.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Floral Fill in eXPerience 8 automatically generates organic, multi-branch floral patterns inside any enclosed shape using your custom artwork or software presets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3424,"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-3422","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\/09\/how-to-create-and-customize-arra-1-1024x576.jpg",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\/3422","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\/3424"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categories-kb","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories-kb?post=3422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}