Visual pattern

Hi

I'm trying to create a pattern on the surface of a part. I can extrude cut and pattern but the pattern is created with a separate file and production process so I don't want it on the part file, plus it slows my computer. I remember seeing a method for creating a surface pattern at some point but haven't been able to find it. Can someone direct me to it?

Thank you,

GArnet

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