The Pattern Editor, found under the Window menu, lets you define 1-bit patterns that can be used with the Pencil, Line, and Eraser tools. Click the Set Pattern button in the Tool Properties bar to select a custom pattern for drawing.
You can even share patterns with others. To export a pattern, just right click on it and select the Share or Export menu items.
Pixen lets you customize the background that is drawn under transparent regions of the canvas. Click the Backgrounds button in the toolbar to get started. Here, you can choose from a number of background types: flat, striped, or checkered. You can even select a custom reference image.
You can also set up an alternate background which will appear when your mouse cursor leaves the canvas. This can be used, for example, to see how a sprite looks on a grass tile.
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