To use the prebuilt patterns on existing/new View shortcode, please follow below steps:
- please ensure to update Content Views (free) to version 3.6.0 or later.
(to use PRO patterns, please ensure to update Content Views Pro to version 6.0 or later) - edit your existing View, or click Content Views > Add New to add a new View
- in the top right corner of the View page, please click “Content Views Library” button:
![](https://contentviewspro.com/documentation/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-3-1024x282.png)
- A popup will appear. All prebuilt patterns will be shown.
If it is empty, please click the Update button on the top right of the popup.
![](https://contentviewspro.com/documentation/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-4-1024x481.png)
- A free pattern will have the “Import” button. Clicking “Import” button, then click OK/Enter to finish importing pattern to current View shortcode.
![](https://contentviewspro.com/documentation/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-75.png)
(hover on each pattern you will see a preview icon, click on it to see live preview of that pattern)
A Pro pattern will have “Upgrade Now” button to purchase the Pro version and get access to all Pro patterns. After upgrade, the “Import” button will be available to all patterns.
![](https://contentviewspro.com/documentation/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-76.png)
- You can filter patterns for each layout by clicking on the layout name on the left side:
![](https://contentviewspro.com/documentation/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-71.png)
- You can search for pattern name, filter by free/pro attribute on the top right panel:
![](https://contentviewspro.com/documentation/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-2.png)
- To show patterns larger/smaller, please click on these icons (beside the search box):
![](https://contentviewspro.com/documentation/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-73.png)
![](https://contentviewspro.com/documentation/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-74.png)
Best regards,