PSE4: Creating Patterns; Using Drop Shadow

Hello:
1. I been making a few patterns using the Define Pattern from selection. The problem is, I'm getting hard edges and not a smooth flow pattern when I apply it. What is the trick in getting to make patterns that flow smoothly?
2. I been using the Layer Styles Drop Shadow. It only seems to drop shadow bottom left. Is there a way to have the drop shadow in other directions?
XP Pro SP2
Thanks, Tony C

Thank You Wendy and Terri for the information. It's what I was after and more. Found something new again that I wasnt aware of. Ctrl+I and matching the size of the mask photo to the main photo and centering it as well. Really a ton of other info as well that will take some time to digest.
Again Thanks-A-Bunch!
Hmmm, hope I can ask one more question. Is there a way to clear the "Open Recently Edit File" list? I can set it to show "zero", but that just hides the listing. When I enter 5 again, they show up again. I like to keep a listing of 5, but also like to clear it and have it start over again.
Tony C.

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directions
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bottom
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Glow menu. The
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Hi, thanks so very much for your reply
Im finding it hard to create a "vector" drop shadow like this www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2lgA-zAzE4
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