Problems with getting repeating patterns to display properly

Using Oracle's Map Definition Tool I am trying to import repeating patterns through the "import image" functionality, found under "map metadata --> styles --> area", but I am having problems getting them to work properly (i.e. they don't repeat as they should). Part of the problem is the poor quality of repeating patterns images that where send my way.
Therefore I have 2 questions I hoped someone here could answer me:
1) Is there an easily accessible collection of decent+ quality repeating patterns somewhere on the web where I could look for patterns to use?
2) What is the image resolution used by the Oracle Map Definition Tool, or in other words, what is the minimum resolution I need to make sure the pictures are to make them downscale properly to a single pattern image through the "import image" functionality?

For starters, you could try any of the pattern images/icons available in your popular word/graphics applications such as Word, Powerpoint, or Adobe. For instance in PowerPoint you can find a set of Patterns under Format Auto Shape > Fill > Fill Effects > Pattern. You can generate your own pattern images that closely follow the design of these from PowerPoint.
When you import an image, as long as you make sure the preferred width/height of the image is set to identical with the real width/height of the image itself, MapViewer will not attempt any scaling during rendering, thus preserving the native resolution of your pattern image.

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