Download and Installation
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To begin creating patterns with ease, download and install the latest version of the Pattern Generator for macOS and Windows.

Download
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Select the appropriate version for your operating system below. You'll be downloading version |app_version|, our latest and most feature-rich update.

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    Download for macOS

.. button-link:: https://luckyresistor.me/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PatternGenerator_v2.6.0_x64.zip
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    Download for Windows 64bit

Checksums
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After downloading, you may want to verify the integrity of the downloaded file using the following checksums:

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    SHA-1:
    e456a0511f1b6b42547d2b2383d759a835c67abf  PatternGenerator_v2.6.0.zip (macOS)
    f2ca7610fc2d62e20738351c0bc9bdc2be7b4046  PatternGenerator_v2.6.0_x64.zip (Windows 64bit)

    SHA-256:
    dbc4ee97ec62248c6ec58ef60888530e0bc36c973c948483ba87f5651d2afcf2  PatternGenerator_v2.6.0.zip (macOS)
    1ad9cbd301cc29acfeacb3bc849fbe7c48ad91b5bd339161c2afe1628c855019  PatternGenerator_v2.6.0_x64.zip (Windows 64bit)

Installation Guide
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For Windows
^^^^^^^^^^^

1. Download the ZIP file for Windows.
2. Extract its contents to your desired location.
3. Run the :file:`PatternGenerator.exe` by double-clicking on it to launch the application.
4. If you wish to install it permanently, move the extracted folder to :file:`c:/Program Files`. Right-click on :file:`PatternGenerator.exe` and choose “Pin to Start” or “Create Shortcut” for easy access.

For macOS
^^^^^^^^^

1. Download the ZIP file for macOS.
2. Unzip the file by double-clicking it.
3. Move the :file:`PatternGenerator.app` into your Applications folder to complete the installation.

Uninstallation Process
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If you need to uninstall the Pattern Generator:

- **For Windows**: Navigate to where you installed the application and delete the program's folder.
- **For macOS**: Open the Applications folder, locate :file:`PatternGenerator.app1, and drag it to the trash.

With these steps, you can start creating beautiful patterns effortlessly or remove the application if necessary.