How to Generate Thumbnails for .PAT Files

Learn how AVAIL supports pattern files

FAQ: How do I get thumbnails for pattern files in AVAIL?


Requirements

  • AVAIL Desktop version 4.5.3 or later
  • Edit permissions to the Channel

Steps

  • Index the PAT files into a Channel
  • Select or multi-select PAT files
  • Right-click, select Manage Thumbnails > Virtualize Thumbnails

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Or, to process an entire channel at once (note, this will virtualize all files in the channel):

  • Select the More Options button  in the top right
  • Select Manage Thumbnails > Virtualize Thumbnails

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Additional Notes

If a .pat file has multiple patterns defined within it, the first pattern in the file will be used as the thumbnail.