## cairo_pattern_t

cairo_pattern_t — Sources for drawing

## Synopsis

    typedef             cairo_pattern_t;
    void                cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgb    (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double offset,
                                                             double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue);
    void                cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgba   (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double offset,
                                                             double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue,
                                                             double alpha);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_color_stop_count  (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             int *count);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_color_stop_rgba   (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             int index,
                                                             double *offset,
                                                             double *red,
                                                             double *green,
                                                             double *blue,
                                                             double *alpha);
    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_rgb            (double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue);
    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_rgba           (double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue,
                                                             double alpha);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_rgba              (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double *red,
                                                             double *green,
                                                             double *blue,
                                                             double *alpha);
    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_for_surface    (cairo_surface_t *surface);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_surface           (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             cairo_surface_t **surface);
    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_linear         (double x0,
                                                             double y0,
                                                             double x1,
                                                             double y1);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_linear_points     (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double *x0,
                                                             double *y0,
                                                             double *x1,
                                                             double *y1);
    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_radial         (double cx0,
                                                             double cy0,
                                                             double radius0,
                                                             double cx1,
                                                             double cy1,
                                                             double radius1);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_radial_circles    (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double *x0,
                                                             double *y0,
                                                             double *r0,
                                                             double *x1,
                                                             double *y1,
                                                             double *r1);
    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_mesh           (void);
    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_begin_patch      (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch        (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to          (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double x,
                                                             double y);
    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to          (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double x,
                                                             double y);
    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to         (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double x1,
                                                             double y1,
                                                             double x2,
                                                             double y2,
                                                             double x3,
                                                             double y3);
    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_set_control_point
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int point_num,
                                                             double x,
                                                             double y);
    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int corner_num,
                                                             double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue);
    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgba
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int corner_num,
                                                             double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue,
                                                             double alpha);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_mesh_pattern_get_patch_count  (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int *count);
    cairo_path_t *      cairo_mesh_pattern_get_path         (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int patch_num);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_mesh_pattern_get_control_point
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int patch_num,
                                                             unsigned int point_num,
                                                             double *x,
                                                             double *y);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_mesh_pattern_get_corner_color_rgba
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int patch_num,
                                                             unsigned int corner_num,
                                                             double *red,
                                                             double *green,
                                                             double *blue,
                                                             double *alpha);
    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_reference             (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    void                cairo_pattern_destroy               (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_status                (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    enum                cairo_extend_t;
    void                cairo_pattern_set_extend            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             cairo_extend_t extend);
    cairo_extend_t      cairo_pattern_get_extend            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    enum                cairo_filter_t;
    void                cairo_pattern_set_filter            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             cairo_filter_t filter);
    cairo_filter_t      cairo_pattern_get_filter            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    void                cairo_pattern_set_matrix            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             const cairo_matrix_t *matrix);
    void                cairo_pattern_get_matrix            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             cairo_matrix_t *matrix);
    enum                cairo_pattern_type_t;
    cairo_pattern_type_t cairo_pattern_get_type             (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    unsigned int        cairo_pattern_get_reference_count   (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);
    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_set_user_data         (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             const cairo_user_data_key_t *key,
                                                             void *user_data,
                                                             cairo_destroy_func_t destroy);
    void *              cairo_pattern_get_user_data         (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             const cairo_user_data_key_t *key);

## Description

cairo_pattern_t is the paint with which cairo draws. The primary use of patterns is as the source for all cairo drawing operations, although they can also be used as masks, that is, as the brush too.

A cairo pattern is created by using one of the many constructors, of the form `cairo_pattern_create_type()` or implicitly through `cairo_set_source_type()` functions.

## Details

### cairo_pattern_t

    typedef struct _cairo_pattern cairo_pattern_t;

A cairo_pattern_t represents a source when drawing onto a surface. There are different subtypes of cairo_pattern_t, for different types of sources; for example, `cairo_pattern_create_rgb()` creates a pattern for a solid opaque color.

Other than various `cairo_pattern_create_type()` functions, some of the pattern types can be implicitly created using various `cairo_set_source_type()` functions; for example `cairo_set_source_rgb()`.

The type of a pattern can be queried with `cairo_pattern_get_type()`.

Memory management of cairo_pattern_t is done with `cairo_pattern_reference()` and `cairo_pattern_destroy()`.

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgb ()

    void                cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgb    (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double offset,
                                                             double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue);

Adds an opaque color stop to a gradient pattern. The offset specifies the location along the gradient's control vector. For example, a linear gradient's control vector is from (x0,y0) to (x1,y1) while a radial gradient's control vector is from any point on the start circle to the corresponding point on the end circle.

The color is specified in the same way as in `cairo_set_source_rgb()`.

If two (or more) stops are specified with identical offset values, they will be sorted according to the order in which the stops are added, (stops added earlier will compare less than stops added later). This can be useful for reliably making sharp color transitions instead of the typical blend.

Note: If the pattern is not a gradient pattern, (eg. a linear or radial pattern), then the pattern will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`offset` : | an offset in the range [0.0 .. 1.0]
`red` : | red component of color
`green` : | green component of color
`blue` : | blue component of color

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgba ()

    void                cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgba   (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double offset,
                                                             double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue,
                                                             double alpha);

Adds a translucent color stop to a gradient pattern. The offset specifies the location along the gradient's control vector. For example, a linear gradient's control vector is from (x0,y0) to (x1,y1) while a radial gradient's control vector is from any point on the start circle to the corresponding point on the end circle.

The color is specified in the same way as in `cairo_set_source_rgba()`.

If two (or more) stops are specified with identical offset values, they will be sorted according to the order in which the stops are added, (stops added earlier will compare less than stops added later). This can be useful for reliably making sharp color transitions instead of the typical blend.

Note: If the pattern is not a gradient pattern, (eg. a linear or radial pattern), then the pattern will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`offset` : | an offset in the range [0.0 .. 1.0]
`red` : | red component of color
`green` : | green component of color
`blue` : | blue component of color
`alpha` : | alpha component of color

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_get_color_stop_count ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_color_stop_count  (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             int *count);

Gets the number of color stops specified in the given gradient pattern.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`count` : | return value for the number of color stops, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` if `pattern` is not a gradient pattern.

Since 1.4

### cairo_pattern_get_color_stop_rgba ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_color_stop_rgba   (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             int index,
                                                             double *offset,
                                                             double *red,
                                                             double *green,
                                                             double *blue,
                                                             double *alpha);

Gets the color and offset information at the given `index` for a gradient pattern. Values of `index` are 0 to 1 less than the number returned by `cairo_pattern_get_color_stop_count()`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`index` : | index of the stop to return data for
`offset` : | return value for the offset of the stop, or `NULL`
`red` : | return value for red component of color, or `NULL`
`green` : | return value for green component of color, or `NULL`
`blue` : | return value for blue component of color, or `NULL`
`alpha` : | return value for alpha component of color, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_INDEX` if `index` is not valid for the given pattern. If the pattern is not a gradient pattern, `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` is returned.

Since 1.4

### cairo_pattern_create_rgb ()

    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_rgb            (double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue);

Creates a new cairo_pattern_t corresponding to an opaque color. The color components are floating point numbers in the range 0 to 1. If the values passed in are outside that range, they will be clamped.

`red` : | red component of the color
`green` : | green component of the color
`blue` : | blue component of the color
Returns : | the newly created cairo_pattern_t if successful, or an error pattern in case of no memory. The caller owns the returned object and should call `cairo_pattern_destroy()` when finished with it. This function will always return a valid pointer, but if an error occurred the pattern status will be set to an error. To inspect the status of a pattern use `cairo_pattern_status()`.

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_create_rgba ()

    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_rgba           (double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue,
                                                             double alpha);

Creates a new cairo_pattern_t corresponding to a translucent color. The color components are floating point numbers in the range 0 to 1. If the values passed in are outside that range, they will be clamped.

`red` : | red component of the color
`green` : | green component of the color
`blue` : | blue component of the color
`alpha` : | alpha component of the color
Returns : | the newly created cairo_pattern_t if successful, or an error pattern in case of no memory. The caller owns the returned object and should call `cairo_pattern_destroy()` when finished with it. This function will always return a valid pointer, but if an error occurred the pattern status will be set to an error. To inspect the status of a pattern use `cairo_pattern_status()`.

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_get_rgba ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_rgba              (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double *red,
                                                             double *green,
                                                             double *blue,
                                                             double *alpha);

Gets the solid color for a solid color pattern.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`red` : | return value for red component of color, or `NULL`
`green` : | return value for green component of color, or `NULL`
`blue` : | return value for blue component of color, or `NULL`
`alpha` : | return value for alpha component of color, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` if the pattern is not a solid color pattern.

Since 1.4

### cairo_pattern_create_for_surface ()

    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_for_surface    (cairo_surface_t *surface);

Create a new cairo_pattern_t for the given surface.

`surface` : | the surface
Returns : | the newly created cairo_pattern_t if successful, or an error pattern in case of no memory. The caller owns the returned object and should call `cairo_pattern_destroy()` when finished with it. This function will always return a valid pointer, but if an error occurred the pattern status will be set to an error. To inspect the status of a pattern use `cairo_pattern_status()`.

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_get_surface ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_surface           (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             cairo_surface_t **surface);

Gets the surface of a surface pattern. The reference returned in `surface` is owned by the pattern; the caller should call `cairo_surface_reference()` if the surface is to be retained.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`surface` : | return value for surface of pattern, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` if the pattern is not a surface pattern.

Since 1.4

### cairo_pattern_create_linear ()

    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_linear         (double x0,
                                                             double y0,
                                                             double x1,
                                                             double y1);

Create a new linear gradient cairo_pattern_t along the line defined by (x0, y0) and (x1, y1). Before using the gradient pattern, a number of color stops should be defined using `cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgb()` or `cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgba()`.

Note: The coordinates here are in pattern space. For a new pattern, pattern space is identical to user space, but the relationship between the spaces can be changed with `cairo_pattern_set_matrix()`.

`x0` : | x coordinate of the start point
`y0` : | y coordinate of the start point
`x1` : | x coordinate of the end point
`y1` : | y coordinate of the end point
Returns : | the newly created cairo_pattern_t if successful, or an error pattern in case of no memory. The caller owns the returned object and should call `cairo_pattern_destroy()` when finished with it. This function will always return a valid pointer, but if an error occurred the pattern status will be set to an error. To inspect the status of a pattern use `cairo_pattern_status()`.

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_get_linear_points ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_linear_points     (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double *x0,
                                                             double *y0,
                                                             double *x1,
                                                             double *y1);

Gets the gradient endpoints for a linear gradient.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`x0` : | return value for the x coordinate of the first point, or `NULL`
`y0` : | return value for the y coordinate of the first point, or `NULL`
`x1` : | return value for the x coordinate of the second point, or `NULL`
`y1` : | return value for the y coordinate of the second point, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` if `pattern` is not a linear gradient pattern.

Since 1.4

### cairo_pattern_create_radial ()

    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_radial         (double cx0,
                                                             double cy0,
                                                             double radius0,
                                                             double cx1,
                                                             double cy1,
                                                             double radius1);

Creates a new radial gradient cairo_pattern_t between the two circles defined by (cx0, cy0, radius0) and (cx1, cy1, radius1). Before using the gradient pattern, a number of color stops should be defined using `cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgb()` or `cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgba()`.

Note: The coordinates here are in pattern space. For a new pattern, pattern space is identical to user space, but the relationship between the spaces can be changed with `cairo_pattern_set_matrix()`.

`cx0` : | x coordinate for the center of the start circle
`cy0` : | y coordinate for the center of the start circle
`radius0` : | radius of the start circle
`cx1` : | x coordinate for the center of the end circle
`cy1` : | y coordinate for the center of the end circle
`radius1` : | radius of the end circle
Returns : | the newly created cairo_pattern_t if successful, or an error pattern in case of no memory. The caller owns the returned object and should call `cairo_pattern_destroy()` when finished with it. This function will always return a valid pointer, but if an error occurred the pattern status will be set to an error. To inspect the status of a pattern use `cairo_pattern_status()`.

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_get_radial_circles ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_get_radial_circles    (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double *x0,
                                                             double *y0,
                                                             double *r0,
                                                             double *x1,
                                                             double *y1,
                                                             double *r1);

Gets the gradient endpoint circles for a radial gradient, each specified as a center coordinate and a radius.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`x0` : | return value for the x coordinate of the center of the first circle, or `NULL`
`y0` : | return value for the y coordinate of the center of the first circle, or `NULL`
`r0` : | return value for the radius of the first circle, or `NULL`
`x1` : | return value for the x coordinate of the center of the second circle, or `NULL`
`y1` : | return value for the y coordinate of the center of the second circle, or `NULL`
`r1` : | return value for the radius of the second circle, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` if `pattern` is not a radial gradient pattern.

Since 1.4

### cairo_pattern_create_mesh ()

    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_create_mesh           (void);

Create a new mesh pattern.

Mesh patterns are tensor-product patch meshes (type 7 shadings in PDF). Mesh patterns may also be used to create other types of shadings that are special cases of tensor-product patch meshes such as Coons patch meshes (type 6 shading in PDF) and Gouraud-shaded triangle meshes (type 4 and 5 shadings in PDF).

Mesh patterns consist of one or more tensor-product patches, which should be defined before using the mesh pattern. Using a mesh pattern with a partially defined patch as source or mask will put the context in an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

A tensor-product patch is defined by 4 Bézier curves (side 0, 1, 2, 3) and by 4 additional control points (P0, P1, P2, P3) that provide further control over the patch and complete the definition of the tensor-product patch. The corner C0 is the first point of the patch.

Degenerate sides are permitted so straight lines may be used. A zero length line on one side may be used to create 3 sided patches.

          C1     Side 1       C2
           +---------------+
           |               |
           |  P1       P2  |
           |               |
    Side 0 |               | Side 2
           |               |
           |               |
           |  P0       P3  |
           |               |
           +---------------+
         C0     Side 3        C3

Each patch is constructed by first calling `cairo_mesh_pattern_begin_patch()`, then `cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to()` to specify the first point in the patch (C0). Then the sides are specified with calls to `cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to()` and `cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to()`.

The four additional control points (P0, P1, P2, P3) in a patch can be specified with `cairo_mesh_pattern_set_control_point()`.

At each corner of the patch (C0, C1, C2, C3) a color may be specified with `cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb()` or `cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgba()`. Any corner whose color is not explicitly specified defaults to transparent black.

A Coons patch is a special case of the tensor-product patch where the control points are implicitly defined by the sides of the patch. The default value for any control point not specified is the implicit value for a Coons patch, i.e. if no control points are specified the patch is a Coons patch.

A triangle is a special case of the tensor-product patch where the control points are implicitly defined by the sides of the patch, all the sides are lines and one of them has length 0, i.e. if the patch is specified using just 3 lines, it is a triangle. If the corners connected by the 0-length side have the same color, the patch is a Gouraud-shaded triangle.

Patches may be oriented differently to the above diagram. For example the first point could be at the top left. The diagram only shows the relationship between the sides, corners and control points. Regardless of where the first point is located, when specifying colors, corner 0 will always be the first point, corner 1 the point between side 0 and side 1 etc.

Calling `cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch()` completes the current patch. If less than 4 sides have been defined, the first missing side is defined as a line from the current point to the first point of the patch (C0) and the other sides are degenerate lines from C0 to C0. The corners between the added sides will all be coincident with C0 of the patch and their color will be set to be the same as the color of C0.

Additional patches may be added with additional calls to `cairo_mesh_pattern_begin_patch()`/`cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch()`.

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    cairo_pattern_t *pattern = cairo_pattern_create_mesh ();

    /* Add a Coons patch */
    cairo_mesh_pattern_begin_patch (pattern);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to (pattern, 0, 0);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to (pattern, 30, -30,  60,  30, 100, 0);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to (pattern, 60,  30, 130,  60, 100, 100);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to (pattern, 60,  70,  30, 130,   0, 100);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to (pattern, 30,  70, -30,  30,   0, 0);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb (pattern, 0, 1, 0, 0);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb (pattern, 1, 0, 1, 0);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb (pattern, 2, 0, 0, 1);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb (pattern, 3, 1, 1, 0);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch (pattern);

    /* Add a Gouraud-shaded triangle */
    cairo_mesh_pattern_begin_patch (pattern)
    cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to (pattern, 100, 100);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to (pattern, 130, 130);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to (pattern, 130,  70);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb (pattern, 0, 1, 0, 0);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb (pattern, 1, 0, 1, 0);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb (pattern, 2, 0, 0, 1);
    cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch (pattern)

When two patches overlap, the last one that has been added is drawn over the first one.

When a patch folds over itself, points are sorted depending on their parameter coordinates inside the patch. The v coordinate ranges from 0 to 1 when moving from side 3 to side 1; the u coordinate ranges from 0 to 1 when going from side 0 to side 2. Points with higher v coordinate hide points with lower v coordinate. When two points have the same v coordinate, the one with higher u coordinate is above. This means that points nearer to side 1 are above points nearer to side 3; when this is not sufficient to decide which point is above (for example when both points belong to side 1 or side 3) points nearer to side 2 are above points nearer to side 0.

For a complete definition of tensor-product patches, see the PDF specification (ISO32000), which describes the parametrization in detail.

Note: The coordinates are always in pattern space. For a new pattern, pattern space is identical to user space, but the relationship between the spaces can be changed with `cairo_pattern_set_matrix()`.

Returns : | the newly created cairo_pattern_t if successful, or an error pattern in case of no memory. The caller owns the returned object and should call `cairo_pattern_destroy()` when finished with it. This function will always return a valid pointer, but if an error occurred the pattern status will be set to an error. To inspect the status of a pattern use `cairo_pattern_status()`.

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_begin_patch ()

    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_begin_patch      (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

Begin a patch in a mesh pattern.

After calling this function, the patch shape should be defined with `cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to()`, `cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to()` and `cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to()`.

After defining the patch, `cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch()` must be called before using `pattern` as a source or mask.

Note: If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern then `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`. If `pattern` already has a current patch, it will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch ()

    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch        (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

Indicates the end of the current patch in a mesh pattern.

If the current patch has less than 4 sides, it is closed with a straight line from the current point to the first point of the patch as if `cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to()` was used.

Note: If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern then `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`. If `pattern` has no current patch or the current patch has no current point, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to ()

    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to          (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double x,
                                                             double y);

Define the first point of the current patch in a mesh pattern.

After this call the current point will be (`x`, `y`).

Note: If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern then `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`. If `pattern` has no current patch or the current patch already has at least one side, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`x` : | the X coordinate of the new position
`y` : | the Y coordinate of the new position

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to ()

    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to          (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double x,
                                                             double y);

Adds a line to the current patch from the current point to position (`x`, `y`) in pattern-space coordinates.

If there is no current point before the call to `cairo_mesh_pattern_line_to()` this function will behave as cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to(`pattern`, `x`, `y`).

After this call the current point will be (`x`, `y`).

Note: If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern then `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`. If `pattern` has no current patch or the current patch already has 4 sides, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`x` : | the X coordinate of the end of the new line
`y` : | the Y coordinate of the end of the new line

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to ()

    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to         (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             double x1,
                                                             double y1,
                                                             double x2,
                                                             double y2,
                                                             double x3,
                                                             double y3);

Adds a cubic Bézier spline to the current patch from the current point to position (`x3`, `y3`) in pattern-space coordinates, using (`x1`, `y1`) and (`x2`, `y2`) as the control points.

If the current patch has no current point before the call to `cairo_mesh_pattern_curve_to()`, this function will behave as if preceded by a call to cairo_mesh_pattern_move_to(`pattern`, `x1`, `y1`).

After this call the current point will be (`x3`, `y3`).

Note: If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern then `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`. If `pattern` has no current patch or the current patch already has 4 sides, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`x1` : | the X coordinate of the first control point
`y1` : | the Y coordinate of the first control point
`x2` : | the X coordinate of the second control point
`y2` : | the Y coordinate of the second control point
`x3` : | the X coordinate of the end of the curve
`y3` : | the Y coordinate of the end of the curve

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_set_control_point ()

    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_set_control_point
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int point_num,
                                                             double x,
                                                             double y);

Set an internal control point of the current patch.

Valid values for `point_num` are from 0 to 3 and identify the control points as explained in `cairo_pattern_create_mesh()`.

Note: If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern then `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`. If `point_num` is not valid, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_INDEX`. If `pattern` has no current patch, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`point_num` : | the control point to set the position for
`x` : | the X coordinate of the control point
`y` : | the Y coordinate of the control point

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb ()

    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgb
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int corner_num,
                                                             double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue);

Sets the color of a corner of the current patch in a mesh pattern.

The color is specified in the same way as in `cairo_set_source_rgb()`.

Valid values for `corner_num` are from 0 to 3 and identify the corners as explained in `cairo_pattern_create_mesh()`.

Note: If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern then `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`. If `corner_num` is not valid, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_INDEX`. If `pattern` has no current patch, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`corner_num` : | the corner to set the color for
`red` : | red component of color
`green` : | green component of color
`blue` : | blue component of color

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgba ()

    void                cairo_mesh_pattern_set_corner_color_rgba
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int corner_num,
                                                             double red,
                                                             double green,
                                                             double blue,
                                                             double alpha);

Sets the color of a corner of the current patch in a mesh pattern.

The color is specified in the same way as in `cairo_set_source_rgba()`.

Valid values for `corner_num` are from 0 to 3 and identify the corners as explained in `cairo_pattern_create_mesh()`.

Note: If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern then `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`. If `corner_num` is not valid, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_INDEX`. If `pattern` has no current patch, `pattern` will be put into an error status with a status of `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`corner_num` : | the corner to set the color for
`red` : | red component of color
`green` : | green component of color
`blue` : | blue component of color
`alpha` : | alpha component of color

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_get_patch_count ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_mesh_pattern_get_patch_count  (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int *count);

Gets the number of patches specified in the given mesh pattern.

The number only includes patches which have been finished by calling `cairo_mesh_pattern_end_patch()`. For example it will be 0 during the definition of the first patch.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`count` : | return value for the number patches, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` if `pattern` is not a mesh pattern.

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_get_path ()

    cairo_path_t *      cairo_mesh_pattern_get_path         (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int patch_num);

Gets path defining the patch `patch_num` for a mesh pattern.

`patch_num` can range 0 to 1 less than the number returned by `cairo_mesh_pattern_get_patch_count()`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`patch_num` : | the patch number to return data for
Returns : | the path defining the patch, or a path with status `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_INDEX` if `patch_num` or `point_num` is not valid for `pattern`. If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern, a path with status `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` is returned.

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_get_control_point ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_mesh_pattern_get_control_point
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int patch_num,
                                                             unsigned int point_num,
                                                             double *x,
                                                             double *y);

Gets the control point `point_num` of patch `patch_num` for a mesh pattern.

`patch_num` can range 0 to 1 less than the number returned by `cairo_mesh_pattern_get_patch_count()`.

Valid values for `point_num` are from 0 to 3 and identify the control points as explained in `cairo_pattern_create_mesh()`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`patch_num` : | the patch number to return data for
`point_num` : | the control point number to return data for
`x` : | return value for the x coordinate of the control point, or `NULL`
`y` : | return value for the y coordinate of the control point, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_INDEX` if `patch_num` or `point_num` is not valid for `pattern`. If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern, `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` is returned.

Since 1.12

### cairo_mesh_pattern_get_corner_color_rgba ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_mesh_pattern_get_corner_color_rgba
                                                            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             unsigned int patch_num,
                                                             unsigned int corner_num,
                                                             double *red,
                                                             double *green,
                                                             double *blue,
                                                             double *alpha);

Gets the color information in corner `corner_num` of patch `patch_num` for a mesh pattern.

`patch_num` can range 0 to 1 less than the number returned by `cairo_mesh_pattern_get_patch_count()`.

Valid values for `corner_num` are from 0 to 3 and identify the corners as explained in `cairo_pattern_create_mesh()`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`patch_num` : | the patch number to return data for
`corner_num` : | the corner number to return data for
`red` : | return value for red component of color, or `NULL`
`green` : | return value for green component of color, or `NULL`
`blue` : | return value for blue component of color, or `NULL`
`alpha` : | return value for alpha component of color, or `NULL`
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_INDEX` if `patch_num` or `corner_num` is not valid for `pattern`. If `pattern` is not a mesh pattern, `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH` is returned.

Since 1.12

### cairo_pattern_reference ()

    cairo_pattern_t *   cairo_pattern_reference             (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

Increases the reference count on `pattern` by one. This prevents `pattern` from being destroyed until a matching call to `cairo_pattern_destroy()` is made.

The number of references to a cairo_pattern_t can be get using `cairo_pattern_get_reference_count()`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
Returns : | the referenced cairo_pattern_t.

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_destroy ()

    void                cairo_pattern_destroy               (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

Decreases the reference count on `pattern` by one. If the result is zero, then `pattern` and all associated resources are freed. See `cairo_pattern_reference()`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_status ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_status                (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

Checks whether an error has previously occurred for this pattern.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS`, `CAIRO_STATUS_NO_MEMORY`, `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MATRIX`, `CAIRO_STATUS_PATTERN_TYPE_MISMATCH`, or `CAIRO_STATUS_INVALID_MESH_CONSTRUCTION`.

Since 1.0

### enum cairo_extend_t

    typedef enum {
        CAIRO_EXTEND_NONE,
        CAIRO_EXTEND_REPEAT,
        CAIRO_EXTEND_REFLECT,
        CAIRO_EXTEND_PAD
    } cairo_extend_t;

cairo_extend_t is used to describe how pattern color/alpha will be determined for areas "outside" the pattern's natural area, (for example, outside the surface bounds or outside the gradient geometry).

Mesh patterns are not affected by the extend mode.

The default extend mode is `CAIRO_EXTEND_NONE` for surface patterns and `CAIRO_EXTEND_PAD` for gradient patterns.

New entries may be added in future versions.

`CAIRO_EXTEND_NONE` | pixels outside of the source pattern are fully transparent (Since 1.0)
`CAIRO_EXTEND_REPEAT` | the pattern is tiled by repeating (Since 1.0)
`CAIRO_EXTEND_REFLECT` | the pattern is tiled by reflecting at the edges (Since 1.0; but only implemented for surface patterns since 1.6)
`CAIRO_EXTEND_PAD` | pixels outside of the pattern copy the closest pixel from the source (Since 1.2; but only implemented for surface patterns since 1.6)

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_set_extend ()

    void                cairo_pattern_set_extend            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             cairo_extend_t extend);

Sets the mode to be used for drawing outside the area of a pattern. See cairo_extend_t for details on the semantics of each extend strategy.

The default extend mode is `CAIRO_EXTEND_NONE` for surface patterns and `CAIRO_EXTEND_PAD` for gradient patterns.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`extend` : | a cairo_extend_t describing how the area outside of the pattern will be drawn

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_get_extend ()

    cairo_extend_t      cairo_pattern_get_extend            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

Gets the current extend mode for a pattern. See cairo_extend_t for details on the semantics of each extend strategy.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
Returns : | the current extend strategy used for drawing the pattern.

Since 1.0

### enum cairo_filter_t

    typedef enum {
        CAIRO_FILTER_FAST,
        CAIRO_FILTER_GOOD,
        CAIRO_FILTER_BEST,
        CAIRO_FILTER_NEAREST,
        CAIRO_FILTER_BILINEAR,
        CAIRO_FILTER_GAUSSIAN
    } cairo_filter_t;

cairo_filter_t is used to indicate what filtering should be applied when reading pixel values from patterns. See `cairo_pattern_set_filter()` for indicating the desired filter to be used with a particular pattern.

`CAIRO_FILTER_FAST` | A high-performance filter, with quality similar to `CAIRO_FILTER_NEAREST` (Since 1.0)
`CAIRO_FILTER_GOOD` | A reasonable-performance filter, with quality similar to `CAIRO_FILTER_BILINEAR` (Since 1.0)
`CAIRO_FILTER_BEST` | The highest-quality available, performance may not be suitable for interactive use. (Since 1.0)
`CAIRO_FILTER_NEAREST` | Nearest-neighbor filtering (Since 1.0)
`CAIRO_FILTER_BILINEAR` | Linear interpolation in two dimensions (Since 1.0)
`CAIRO_FILTER_GAUSSIAN` | This filter value is currently unimplemented, and should not be used in current code. (Since 1.0)

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_set_filter ()

    void                cairo_pattern_set_filter            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             cairo_filter_t filter);

Sets the filter to be used for resizing when using this pattern. See cairo_filter_t for details on each filter.

* Note that you might want to control filtering even when you do not have an explicit cairo_pattern_t object, (for example when using `cairo_set_source_surface()`). In these cases, it is convenient to use `cairo_get_source()` to get access to the pattern that cairo creates implicitly. For example:

    1
    2

    cairo_set_source_surface (cr, image, x, y);
    cairo_pattern_set_filter (cairo_get_source (cr), CAIRO_FILTER_NEAREST);

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`filter` : | a cairo_filter_t describing the filter to use for resizing the pattern

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_get_filter ()

    cairo_filter_t      cairo_pattern_get_filter            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

Gets the current filter for a pattern. See cairo_filter_t for details on each filter.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
Returns : | the current filter used for resizing the pattern.

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_set_matrix ()

    void                cairo_pattern_set_matrix            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             const cairo_matrix_t *matrix);

Sets the pattern's transformation matrix to `matrix`. This matrix is a transformation from user space to pattern space.

When a pattern is first created it always has the identity matrix for its transformation matrix, which means that pattern space is initially identical to user space.

Important: Please note that the direction of this transformation matrix is from user space to pattern space. This means that if you imagine the flow from a pattern to user space (and on to device space), then coordinates in that flow will be transformed by the inverse of the pattern matrix.

For example, if you want to make a pattern appear twice as large as it does by default the correct code to use is:

    1
    2

    cairo_matrix_init_scale (&matrix, 0.5, 0.5);
    cairo_pattern_set_matrix (pattern, &matrix);

Meanwhile, using values of 2.0 rather than 0.5 in the code above would cause the pattern to appear at half of its default size.

Also, please note the discussion of the user-space locking semantics of `cairo_set_source()`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`matrix` : | a cairo_matrix_t

Since 1.0

### cairo_pattern_get_matrix ()

    void                cairo_pattern_get_matrix            (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             cairo_matrix_t *matrix);

Stores the pattern's transformation matrix into `matrix`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`matrix` : | return value for the matrix

Since 1.0

### enum cairo_pattern_type_t

    typedef enum {
        CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_SOLID,
        CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_SURFACE,
        CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_LINEAR,
        CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_RADIAL,
        CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_MESH,
        CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_RASTER_SOURCE
    } cairo_pattern_type_t;

cairo_pattern_type_t is used to describe the type of a given pattern.

The type of a pattern is determined by the function used to create it. The `cairo_pattern_create_rgb()` and `cairo_pattern_create_rgba()` functions create SOLID patterns. The remaining cairo_pattern_create functions map to pattern types in obvious ways.

The pattern type can be queried with `cairo_pattern_get_type()`

Most cairo_pattern_t functions can be called with a pattern of any type, (though trying to change the extend or filter for a solid pattern will have no effect). A notable exception is `cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgb()` and `cairo_pattern_add_color_stop_rgba()` which must only be called with gradient patterns (either LINEAR or RADIAL). Otherwise the pattern will be shutdown and put into an error state.

New entries may be added in future versions.

`CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_SOLID` | The pattern is a solid (uniform) color. It may be opaque or translucent, since 1.2.
`CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_SURFACE` | The pattern is a based on a surface (an image), since 1.2.
`CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_LINEAR` | The pattern is a linear gradient, since 1.2.
`CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_RADIAL` | The pattern is a radial gradient, since 1.2.
`CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_MESH` | The pattern is a mesh, since 1.12.
`CAIRO_PATTERN_TYPE_RASTER_SOURCE` | The pattern is a user pattern providing raster data, since 1.12.

Since 1.2

### cairo_pattern_get_type ()

    cairo_pattern_type_t cairo_pattern_get_type             (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

This function returns the type a pattern. See cairo_pattern_type_t for available types.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
Returns : | The type of `pattern`.

Since 1.2

### cairo_pattern_get_reference_count ()

    unsigned int        cairo_pattern_get_reference_count   (cairo_pattern_t *pattern);

Returns the current reference count of `pattern`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
Returns : | the current reference count of `pattern`. If the object is a nil object, 0 will be returned.

Since 1.4

### cairo_pattern_set_user_data ()

    cairo_status_t      cairo_pattern_set_user_data         (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             const cairo_user_data_key_t *key,
                                                             void *user_data,
                                                             cairo_destroy_func_t destroy);

Attach user data to `pattern`. To remove user data from a surface, call this function with the key that was used to set it and `NULL` for `data`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`key` : | the address of a cairo_user_data_key_t to attach the user data to
`user_data` : | the user data to attach to the cairo_pattern_t
`destroy` : | a cairo_destroy_func_t which will be called when the cairo_t is destroyed or when new user data is attached using the same key.
Returns : | `CAIRO_STATUS_SUCCESS` or `CAIRO_STATUS_NO_MEMORY` if a slot could not be allocated for the user data.

Since 1.4

### cairo_pattern_get_user_data ()

    void *              cairo_pattern_get_user_data         (cairo_pattern_t *pattern,
                                                             const cairo_user_data_key_t *key);

Return user data previously attached to `pattern` using the specified key. If no user data has been attached with the given key this function returns `NULL`.

`pattern` : | a cairo_pattern_t
`key` : | the address of the cairo_user_data_key_t the user data was attached to
Returns : | the user data previously attached or `NULL`.

Since 1.4

## See Also

cairo_t, cairo_surface_t