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Patternodes for Mac

Generator for parametric graphic patterns and illustrations.

$39.00
In English
Version 3.3.0
4.8
Based on 8 user rates

Patternodes overview

Patternodes is a tool for creating generative design, vector patterns or animations. This is done using a node-based interface where you define a sequence of connected nodes that describe the design, each representing graphical elements, changes or repetitions. You might call this parametric design or visual scripting for 2d graphics.

The node sequence is completely non-destructive, so you can change any step in the sequence at any time without having to redo anything. This makes it easy to tweak repetition counts or element properties and instantly see the end result. The parameters that control each node can also be connected to other nodes, establishing complex relationships where one property controls another. And finally all of these node parameters can be animated using keyframes in a timeline.

Patternodes is designed from the start to stimulate playful use and experimentation, therefore the result is always shown in the preview view updating in real time. There is also extensive inline help features, warnings, sample files and even a manual to help you use the software.

What’s new in version 3.3.0

  • New Repeat Function node, allowing you to repeat elements with a transformation similar to the Apply Function node. This makes it a lot more convenient to make some gradual scale or offset transforms and adds greater control.
  • New Select from group option in the Replace node, allowing you to select the replacement element from an input group instead of using the entire group. This makes it much easier to make patterns with mixed elements without needing Element lists. Just connect all your elements to the replace node and set how to select the replacement from the group.
  • Pack and Element info nodes now have an Ignore stroke option to get size and pack elements disregarding and stroke width.
Fixes:
  • Fixed function period offsets still being applied even if the change periods option was unchecked.
  • Change node apply to Single selection now works with negative offsets as well as positive.
  • Fixed some macOS 14 UI layout issues.
  • Improved export file writing error handling.
  • Fixed some incorrect warnings in disabled nodes.

Patternodes for Mac

$39.00
In English
Version 3.3.0
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4.8

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anonymous-gerbil-5319
anonymous-gerbil-5319
Oct 18 2016
1.7.8
5.0
Oct 18 2016
5.0
Version: 1.7.8
Wow, great way to create patterns. A programmer's way to create great patterns, create nodes and transform, filter and change shapes and images. Of course you can use traditional graphic software to create patterns. But PatterNodes will save you a lot of time and more important it lets you create in a different way with different results. Highly recommended.
Strax
Strax
Jan 11 2016
1.7.1
0.0
Jan 11 2016
0.0
Version: 1.7.1
I can't seem to work through the MacUpdate update drill to get to the PatterNodes download.
I am used to downloading apps through my browser and managing updates myself.
The (apparently) required installation of the MacUpdate app is snagging me on some kind of trial user limit; so no download.
I DO want PatterNodes; I DON'T want the MacUpdate app to intervene for me--whether it's free for the first 10 times or $20 thereafter.
Please offer users the option of going back to the simpler day, when MacUpdate as a service assisted in delivering products, rather than introducing additional steps that can (and do) complicate things.
Llprice
Llprice
Jan 11 2016
1.7.1
0.0
Jan 11 2016
0.0
Version: 1.7.1
This App might be useful -- if I actually got a "valid" activation code for it.
Macedh
Macedh
Jan 11 2016
1.7.0
0.0
Jan 11 2016
0.0
Version: 1.7.0
license incorrect
Doms
Doms
Jul 29 2015
1.6.0
5.0
Jul 29 2015
5.0
Version: 1.6.0
Great tool. Developer answer quickly too.
Aetnaria
Aetnaria
May 31 2023
3.2.0
5.0
May 31 2023
5.0
Version: 3.2.0
makareim
makareim
Jan 31 2019
5.0
Jan 31 2019
5.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Jan 11 2019
5.0
Jan 11 2019
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-gerbil-5319
anonymous-gerbil-5319
Oct 18 2016
5.0
Oct 18 2016
5.0
Version: null
Unloader
Unloader
Jan 12 2016
4.0
Jan 12 2016
4.0
Version: null
Doms
Doms
Jul 29 2015
5.0
Jul 29 2015
5.0
Version: null
Duffdaddy
Duffdaddy
Sep 24 2014
5.0
Sep 24 2014
5.0
Version: null
JeffBaker
JeffBaker
Aug 13 2014
4.0
Aug 13 2014
4.0
Version: null