gimp_patterns_set_pattern (1995-1996)

NAME

gimp_patterns_set_pattern - Set the specified pattern as the active pattern.

SYNOPSIS

gimp_patterns_set_pattern (name)

DESCRIPTION

This procedure allows the active pattern mask to be set by specifying its name. The name is simply a string which corresponds to one of the names of the installed patterns. If there is no matching pattern found, this procedure will return an error. Otherwise, the specified pattern becomes active and will be used in all subsequent paint operations.

INPUT ARGUMENTS

TYPE	NAME	DESCRIPTION
STRING	name	The pattern name

SOME SYNTAX ALTERNATIVES

Patterns->set_pattern (name)
Gimp->patterns_set_pattern (name)
patterns_set_pattern Layer (name)
patterns_set_pattern Image (name)
patterns_set_pattern Channel (name)
patterns_set_pattern Display (name)

AUTHOR

Spencer Kimball & Peter Mattis
(c)1995-1996 Spencer Kimball & Peter Mattis