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title: "How can I use 9-patch scaling with the command line client?"
description: "To use 9-patch scaling via the command line, either pass a .tps file or use .9.png files with in-image markup."
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# How can I use 9-patch scaling with the command line client?

TexturePacker does not support specifying 9-patch borders for individual sprites via the command line. However, you can use one of the following alternatives:

*   Configure 9-patch scaling in the TexturePacker GUI client, save your project as a .tps file, and pass the .tps file to the command line client.
    
*   Use Android ".9.png" sprite files with in-image markup for 9-patch borders. TexturePacker will automatically read these and pass the data to the exporter.

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