Pattern fill question

Hi i'm a student and learning how to work with with photoshop, indesign and illustrator. I've only been practesing for a month and a half now but we al had to start somewhere
Now my question is: i've been trying to get a pattern fill in illustrator with simple circle shapes. This, i can do. But then i want to put the pattern in an object without it cutting the edge of the object so i don't get any circles cut in half.
So that is looks like the shape is made from these tiny shapes.
I'm probably not making any sense so here's an example that kinda looks like my idea: http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/princesszelda/princesszelda1006/princesszelda100600005/7 219623-heart-shape-made-of-circles-inspired-by-colour-blind-tests-the-vector-version-has-t he-heart-and-main.jpg
But without the different colours ofcourse.
Thanks for answering in advance, i've been stuck with the for days

The example is probably not a pattern fill. Notice how the circles align with the border of the shapes. This would not be possible using a pattern fill. It MAY be possible using the "Symbol Sprayer" tool or "Scatter Brush". You might want to study these features.

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