Patternodes3.3.3
Publisher Description
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.
Inspiration
There is a collection of projects that could work as inspiration for what you could use Patternodes for here on Behance:
Inspiration on Behance
About Patternodes
This program is available in English. It was last updated on 01 March, 2025. Patternodes is compatible with the following operating systems: Mac.
The company that develops Patternodes is Lost Minds. The latest version released by its developer is 3.3.3. This version was rated by 2 users of our site and has an average rating of 3.0.
The download we have available for Patternodes has a file size of 16.8 MB. Just click the green Download button above to start the downloading process. The program is listed on our website since 2025-02-28 and was downloaded 1,157 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded software with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Patternodes as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Patternodes on your Windows device:
- Click on the Download button on our website. This will start the download from the website of the developer.
- Once the Patternodes is downloaded click on it to start the setup process (assuming you are on a desktop computer).
- When the installation is finished you should be able to see and run the program.
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Version History
version 3.3.3
posted on 2025-02-28
Fixes and improvements:
- Added support for abs() function to return absolut values in expression fields and math nodes.
- Improved connection mouse hover and click hit detection.
- Fixed a bug where you could tab into disabled value fields and get stuck there.
- Fixed an SVG path parsing issue with transforms of open subpaths.
Our new parametric design app Paragraphic has now been released. Try it for free at https://paragraphic.design.
version 3.3.2
posted on 2024-12-19
Fixes and improvements:
- Fixed .pnds Finder file previews and thumbnails.
- Saves separate preview panel state in files and restores this on loading.
- Allow radial repeater to compensate for varying dynamic element pivot offsets.
Our new parametric design app Paragraphic has now been released. Try it for free at https://paragraphic.design.
version 3.3.2
posted on 2024-12-19
Fixes and improvements:
- Fixed .pnds Finder file previews and thumbnails.
- Saves separate preview panel state in files and restores this on loading.
- Allow radial repeater to compensate for varying dynamic element pivot offsets.
Our new parametric design app Paragraphic is now available in Early Access. Try it for free at https://paragraphic.design.
version 3.3.1
posted on 2024-09-06
Fixes and improvements:
- Fixed Apply Function node and Apply Element node not working as expected in selected apply to modes.
- Improved license check redundancy for situations when the main license server is not working properly.
Our new parametric design app Paragraphic is now available in Early Access. Try it for free at https://paragraphic.design.
version 3.3.1
posted on 2024-09-06
Fixes and improvements:
- Fixed Apply Function node and Apply Element node not working as expected in selected apply to modes.
- Improved license check redundancy for situations when the main license server is not working properly.
Check out our new parametric design project Paragraphic at https://paragraphic.design and follow the development if you're interested.
version 3.3.1
posted on 2024-09-06
Fixes and improvements:
- Fixed Apply Function node and Apply Element node not working as expected in selected apply to modes.
- Improved license check redundancy for situations when the main license server is not working properly.
Check out our new parametric design project Paragraphic at https://paragraphic.design and follow it's development if you're interested.
version 3.3.0
posted on 2024-05-14
New features and improvements:
- 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.
The inspiration to some of these new features comes from our new parametric design project Paragraphic, check it out at https://paragraphic.design and follow it's development if you're interested.
version 3.2.3
posted on 2023-11-01
Changes and fixes:
- Some improvements to connection socket snapping and highlighting of suitable sockets.
- Fix a rare issue where it would be impossible to add connections to specific valid node sockets.
- You can now no longer connect node graphics connections to inputs/outputs in the same node, avoiding the infinite recursion error you'd get before when trying to do this.
- Fixed nodes created with drag and drop files would not align properly to grid snap.
- Removed deprecated EPS export format option that is no longer supported on macOS 14 and later (still available on older versions).
version 3.2.2
posted on 2023-09-19
Changes and fixes:
- Fix issue with importing vector graphics with very large sizes causing memory issues.
- Fix Group Arrange node not arranging elements with change mode set to a selection instead of all elements.
- Fix incorrect text size in Element Text nodes imported from Patternodes 2 files.
- Improved handling of file access errors on import.
- Added Lost Minds Mastodon link to Help menu.
version 3.2.1
posted on 2023-07-14
Changes and improvements:
- The Group Arrange node can now sort elements based on size.
- Improved precision hovering and clicking connections in the node editor.
- Dropped/imported graphics are now get their physical size set automatically in the new node.
- Improved error messages on file access permission issues when importing files.
Bugfixes:
- Correctly handle complex unicode-pair characters (like SF symbols) in the Value Substring node.
- Fix incorrect size issue on scaled animated svg exports.
- Fix incorrect physical size shown for imported vector graphics.
- Fix animated artboard background being static in animated svg exports.
- Fix Edit menu Copy artboard bitmap copying vector graphics.
- Remove incorrect file permission dialogue when exporting animated svg file.
