---
title: sample
---
The `sample` setting holds an object that is used by pass information
to the [`Pattern.sample()`][1] method.
[1]: /reference/api/pattern/sample
## Signature
```js
const settings = {
Object sample = {}
}
```
## Example
```js
import { Aaron } from "@freesewing/aaron"
const pattern = new Aaron({
settings = {
Object sample = {
type: 'option',
option: 'headEase',
}
}
})
```
## Notes
The `sample` setting object can hold the following properties:
- __type__: One of `option`, `measurement`, or `models`
- __option__: An option name as defined in the pattern config file (only used when `type` is option).
- __measurement__: A measurement name as defined in the pattern config file (only used when `type` is measurement).
- __models__: A plain object of different models where the key is the model name and the value an object with the required measurements.
:::note RELATED
Please see the [`Pattern.sample()`][1] documentation for more information
about pattern sampling.
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