How to Create a Custom Stroke in Expression Design

 

1) First, draw whatever you want to be used as a stroke. In this case, I will drew an ant.

2) Select the paths with the selection tool and go to Object > Stroke > New Stroke Definition

This will open up a new tab that look something like this

3) Select everything with the selection tool and right click. You should see this:

This gives you the option to anchor the image and make repeating. In my case, I want the ants to repeat, so I select that.

4) File >  Save

Give your stroke an appropriate name.

That’s it. Now you should be able to use your stroke in your designs.

With this new stroke, I can now make a line of ants following whatever path I want.

I hope this helps! Have fun!

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