Texture perspective

[Peter]

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out how to get a pattern to have a perspective matching the object it fills. For example I've made a simple brick pattern and filled a rectangle with it, so it looks like a brick wall. If I change the perspective of the rectangle the pattern remains the same so it just looks silly.

I have tried numerous methods such as object > transform > shear, the obvious free transform tool with perspective transform, I also tried filter > 3D > revolve out of desperation and that didn't work either. I'm starting to believe it's not possible. Can anyone out there save the day?

[kazbear]

I would do just as you describe. Effect>3D>Rotate, and add perspective.

This works for me, so I am wondering what your exact steps are...

[Peter]

Oh dear! I was doing Effect > 3D > Revolve, I'm such a noob! Thank you so much that's exactly what I needed, when I'll show you the site when it's done, thanks :o)

[Scott Weichert]

You could just check the preference for "Transform Pattern Tiles," fill your rectangle, then add the perspective to the rectangle. The pattern will transform too.

[kazbear]

Hey Scott,

How do you "add perspective"? I feel like I am missing something....

[Scott Weichert]

Well I was wrong :)

The free transform tool will transform patterns pretty freely if the preference is checked. However, it doesn't appear to work with perspective distorting. I was mistaken when I thought it did.


so.. nevermind :)

[nutella]

It does work if you expand the fill first.