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	===Example===		===Example===
	This template uses patterns (saved as partially transparent images on Commons) to cover solid blocks of color and render a pattern box. In the example below, the stripes are covered with a black pattern, while the background is red. This gives the impression of black ~~and red~~ stripes, which can then be used to represent (for example) the Osarian club [[Firewood City]], if there was no logo file available		This template uses patterns (saved as partially transparent images on Commons) to cover solid blocks of color and render a pattern box. In the example below, the stripes are covered with a black pattern, while the background is red. This gives the impression of red and black stripes, which can then be used to represent (for example) the Osarian club [[Firewood City]], if there was no logo file available

	{{Pattern box		{{Pattern box

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	\| background \| base colour		\| background \| base colour
	\| title \| title that appears under the pattern as rendered		\| title \| title that appears under the pattern as rendered
	\| size \| the height and width in pixels of the rendered pattern		\| size \| the height and width in pixels of the rendered pattern; default is 50px
	}}		}}

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	\| pattern \| pattern modifier		\| pattern \| pattern modifier
	\| background \| base colour		\| background \| base colour
	\| title \| title that appears under the ~~template~~ as rendered		\| title \| title that appears under the pattern as rendered
			\| size \| the height and width in pixels of the rendered pattern
	}}		}}

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The purpose of a pattern box template is to create a simplified "logo" for clubs where a "proper" logo does not exist, but the team colours are known. For the most complete listing of templates available for use, see the [[Category:Pattern box templates|'''Pattern box templates''']] category. Also, generic templates are available at '''[[Template:Pattern box/pattern list]]'''.

== Specification ==

===Usage===
The most common usage is in the "UICA association COUNTRYNAME" template, or as a sub-template of an infobox such as '''{{tl|Infobox football club}}''', '''{{tl|Infobox football club season}}''', or '''{{tl|Infobox national football team}}''' in use on an article relating to a football club or an article relating to a club's season. In some instances, particularly in articles relating to noteworthy and high profile matches, the template can be used in a standalone instance by using '''{{tl|Pattern box large}}'''.

===Example===
This template uses patterns (saved as partially transparent images on Commons) to cover solid blocks of color and render a pattern box. In the example below, the stripes are covered with a black pattern, while the background is red. This gives the impression of black and red stripes, which can then be used to represent (for example) the Osarian club [[Firewood City]], if there was no logo file available

{{Pattern box
| alt = red and black stripes
| pattern = blackstripes
| background = FF0000
| title = Red and Black stripes
| size = 50
}}

<pre style="overflow:auto;">
{{Pattern box
| alt = red and black stripes
| pattern = blackstripes
| background = FF0000
| title = Red and Black stripes
| size = 50
}}</pre>

===Parameters===
{{For|the available patterns|Template:Pattern box/pattern list}}

The parameters for this template are as follows:

{{Aligned table
|class=wikitable |col1style=font-family:monospace;padding-right:1.0em;
|row1header=on| Parameter | Description
| alt | alternative text for screen readers; see ''[[Wikipedia:Alternative text for images]]''
| pattern | pattern modifier
| background | base colour
| title | title that appears under the template as rendered
}}

You may specify the optional parameter {{para|filetype}} to use a different image format than the default PNG. For example, setting "filetype = svg" will direct the template to SVG files. When using this optional parameter, you must ensure that all of the images you want to use exist in the format that you select. Currently, most images only exist as PNG files and will not work with the SVG setting.

== Best practice ==

===Creating and naming a new pattern===
If you determine that a new pattern is necessary, use your image editor to create a new pattern including any details necessary to render the pattern as accurately as possible. Templates for higher profile clubs should generally include more detail than those for lower profile clubs. For top flight clubs, the emphasis is on historical accuracy and season specific identification. For lower level clubs, the emphasis is on using generic templates and accurate representations of team colors.

Please follow the following rules for designing new patterns:
* Every pattern '''must''' include a transparent field.
* Never include the word "transparent" in any file name.
* Each pattern file must start with "Pattern_box_"
* Each pattern file must end with .png or .svg (lower case).
* Each pattern file must have equal height and width, with a minimum width of 50px.

====Generic patterns====
If you feel that the pattern that you are adding could be used for other clubs and is not specific to a particular club, you are creating a generic pattern.

Naming convention for the Pattern_box_ patterns are described as follows:
* Multiple vertical lines are called '''stripes'''.
* Multiple ''thin'' vertical lines are called '''stripes_thin'''.
* Single vertical lines are called '''vertical'''.
* Multiple horizontal lines are called '''hoops'''.
* Multiple ''thin'' horizontal lines are called '''hoops_thin'''.
* Single horizontal lines are called '''horizontal'''.
* Halves are called '''righthalf''' (where the pattern color is on the right as viewed) or '''lefthalf''' (where the pattern color is on the left as viewed).
* Sashes are called '''rightsash''' (/) or '''leftsash''' (\).
* Crosses (+) and Saltires (x) are different and should be named appropriately.

When there is an uneven number of lines, this should be specified for clarity. For example "blackstripes" provides two black, vertical lines; while "blackstripes3" provides three black, vertical lines.

Other patterns should be named sensibly, and descriptions added above for reference.

When creating generic Pattern_box_ patterns, use the "''«colour»«pattern identifier»''" naming structure, where:
* '''«colour»''' is a word that clearly describes the colour of the '''details added by your pattern'''.
* '''«pattern identifier»''' is a word that clearly describes the style of the details added by your pattern.

For example, the body template used in the example above is named ''Pattern_box_blackstripes.png''.

====Team-specific patterns====
If you feel that the pattern that you are adding could generally not be used by another team, you are creating a team-specific pattern.

When creating team-specific patterns, use the ''«team identifier»_«cycle identifier»'' naming structure, where:
* '''«team identifier»''' is a word that clearly indicates the club for which the pattern was originally designed for.
* '''«cycle identifier»''' is a number that identifies the IFCF/UICA/World Cup cycle for which the pattern was originally designed for (i.e. "ifcf10" for a design made for the IFCF 10 cycle; "wc93" for a design made for the World Cup 93 cycle).

If the pattern is for a specific purpose, and not necessarily a specific ''cycle'', that can also be specified. For example, if the representation of a country's colours changes due to a new regime introducing a new flag, it may make more sense to reference the new regime rather than a World Cup cycle number, or IC year. e.g. "xiaolin_independent" may be used to refer to a change in design for the Xiaolin national football team corresponding to their flag change after achieving independence.

===Uploading a pattern===
Once your pattern has been created, upload the file to the wiki and categorize your new pattern as appropriate. Place the pattern into the single category it fits best.

== Tracking category ==
* {{clc|Pages using pattern box with incorrect pattern parameters}}

== See also ==
* [[Template:Infobox football club]]
* [[Template:Infobox football club season]]
* [[Template:Infobox national football team]]
* [[Template:Infobox rugby team]]
* [[Template:UICAclubbox]]
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