You can simply save the pattern just like any other file and, because PSP recognizes any open file as a pattern, just open the file when you want to use it. Or you could add it to the Material palette so that it will always be available as a pattern.
To add your patterns to the Material palette, PSP needs to know where to look for them. This is done by listing the location of the folder in File > Preferences > File Locations > Patterns.
Some people prefer to keep patterns with the PSP program files and some keep them in a special folder under My Documents.
1) To save to the program files, the file location would most likely be: Program Files\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 8\Patterns
2) To save in My Documents, the file location would most likely be: My Documents\MyPSP8 Files\Patterns
I say 'most likely' because everyone has their own preferences for setting up their computer and I can't know for sure what folders are being used. My own preference is to keep all my files under My Documents rather than with the PSP/Program Files. I have separate folders for patterns, textures, brushes, plugins, etc. All these files stay grouped together no matter what version of PSP I happen to be using. It also works well because I don't have to re-arrange anything when a new version of PSP comes out!
Now that you have a cover pattern, you can write your own cook book… or at least make some recipe cards!
