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Edit: I've got several comments of people who are wondering how they can't install their patterns. I resolved every problem and that's ALWAYS because people forget something, because if you follow every step, then it works 100% everytime ^^
If you're planning to ask me why you can't use your pattern please check this :
- your file has to be a .bmp file;
- it should have the size 512x512 px;
- it must keep transparency, for exemple a .jpeg (that turns transparency into white areas) turned into a .bmp file won't work because the transparency already has been deleted;
- your file must be in grayscale mode (a rgb file turned into black&white isn't a grayscale file! ^^)
If you follow those steps, there's not a single reason your pattern won't show!
But if you still don't succeed to install it, don't hesitate to show me your pattern in the comments and I'll tell you what's wrong ^^
If you don't know what transparency is, check this out: sta.sh/01w1mzfguufp -> sta.sh/01mw2b623lhm
Last summer, I searched how to install patterns on SAI, because I don't really like to use it with photoshop... So now, here is a tutorial on how I do this, I hope it would help
Download for full view and have fun
Edit : RGB can also be turned into Grayscale by using the Gimp (free software), just choose image -> mode -> Grayscale
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Comments: 353
Thank you very much. This helped me putting tones on my manga
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I'm glad it helped, good luck with your manga! (:
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This deserves a Daily Deviation! 
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Great tutorial! Do you maybe have some tips on how to make brushes? (so new elemap files, not blotmap) I've tried, but they never turn out the way I want them to. I can't quite work out what the technique is.
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Hm I don't really know, I never use it ^^'
but I'm sure you can find great tutorial about it on google or DA
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My SAI folder doesn't have "Start-SAI.exe". Is there any other way to install the patterns?
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I Have Made A Tutorial About It, Its The Easiest Way To Install Resources In Sai.. Here!
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nope you have to run it ^^
just google it and you'll find links where you can download only the file "start-sai.exe"
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I did all that this said and I can't find the patterns anywhere TT.TT
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if you can't see it, your forgot something, or else your folder is at its full size :/
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I want to know how to make my patterns consistant. I use the programs Sai and Gimp. And whenever I try to resize a pattern it ends up looking strange. It's hard to explain without visuals.
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maybe do some screenshot to show me?
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I have patterns that I got from a different website that come in all different sizes. Also, my canvas is probably different from yours but I want the tones I use to be it's original size. My canvas is 873x1400 in pixels, and most of my patterns/tones are 858x1200. How do I know that it's the correct size or that the pattern is not too small or big.
Does it have to be 512x512 px?
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yep, if it's not 512x512px this won't work ^^ maybe if you do not want to resize your pattern you can crop a part of it to make it a 512x512px, but only do this for regular patterns or else you'll have a strange surprise ^^
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I downloaded the same pattern pack as you,turned them grayscale and turned them the correct size (some of them)
On some,the pattern doesn't work at all and on others,the pattern works,but there's the line I drew aswell. unu
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what are the names of the patterns that didn't work? it may be the ones which don't have the transparency...
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All of them have transparency.
Even,as I previously said,it even shows a line I've drawn over the pattern.
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Mine work perfectly fine.. :/
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Hello. I'm getting into paint tool sai and I download the full version. I wanted to add some textures and use this tutorial (very helpful btw) but I have a little problem...
I followed very step and made sure I did everything correctly, but it won't work at all.
I even downloaded different downloads of sai, and it still won't seem to work. I think maybe the picture I use isn't transparent so it doesn't show up or something like that yet I'm not quiet sure.
Here is the picture I used [link]
If that's the problem then how would I make it transparent? Sorry if this may confusing...
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yeah this pic isn't transparent ^^'
to know if the pattern you're using is transparent or not, you must see through it, here is an exemple [link] [link]
hope it helps ^^
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Ah thank you very much!! :'D
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thank you for the tutorial! ; w ;
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I can't express how much I love this and how amazingly useful this is oh my GOSH I've needed this! Thank you!
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where can i find a grayscale file?QmQ i've been searching all over for it
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I don't think you will find a grayscale file... To turn a normal file to grayscale like my tutorial shows is the best way to find one xD there's many free softwares which enable you to do that
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omg,i'm such a dork, XD
okay,,
so..
i used photoshop 6.0,
i can see/use the new brush texture but it works like a normal texture/brush..i followed ur instructions..but..i failed
i already tried playin with the brush shape affection and size..
btw,after we change d pattern to grayscale in photoshop,can i save it as bitmap?coz when i try to open d psd file,it says 'color mode is only accepted 8bit RGB in PSD loader' QmQ?
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Hello
if it looks normal this is because you forgot something x) most of people who ask me why forget transparency.. Can you show me your pattern?
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Where can I find good patterns?
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Ok XD So just search for 'pattern' or something?
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Ok. Thanks for the help!
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So I copied the files of yours into the folder and started the program. Unfortunally it doesn't work. What could be the problem ?
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did you run start-sai.exe instead of sai.exe?
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There is no start-sai.exe to be seen U.U
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ok here's one in the download file: [link]
I wanted to add the start-sai.exe in my patterns for those who haven't one but DA doesn't let us upload .exe files anymore..
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Thank you so much again *^* I'll tell you if it's working or not
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strange thing.
did you put the files in the blotmap folder?
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Oo I tested them and they work perfectly, other people too...
something wrong about start-sai.exe ?
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it happens sometimes people don't have it.. don't worry I'm going to find you one right away xD
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Thank you so much *^* love you baby !
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