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en:pattern:pattern_design_ch3 [2025/07/14 04:20] – [tool_image10 Zoom In/Out] administratoren:pattern:pattern_design_ch3 [2026/02/13 08:05] (current) – [Chapter 3: Pattern Design Tools] administrator
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-====== Chapter 3: Pattern Design Tools ======+ 
 +====== Chapter 3: Pattern Design Tools ======
  
-> Before V5.0, the tools are listed in box. Now they are shown in tool bar. Users can select to show tool bar or tool box as they wish.+> Before V5.0, the tools were listed in a box. Now they are shown in tool bar. Users can select to show tool bar or tool box as they wish.
  
 > Click Menu [Option] - [Preference]- [Compatibility], select [Use Floating Tool Box Instead of Toolbars], all the tools are shown in tool box. > Click Menu [Option] - [Preference]- [Compatibility], select [Use Floating Tool Box Instead of Toolbars], all the tools are shown in tool box.
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 {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image3.png|tool_image3}} {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image3.png|tool_image3}}
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 +==== Learning tool Video ====
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 +Selection and adjustment tool: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpNv8Io7db0&t=228s]]
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 +Drafting and Division tool:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZo3b1cdRAE]]
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 +Combination and Modification Tool:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU5Zggu92mc]]
  
  
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-===== tool_image31 Orient in X =====+===== Orient in X ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image31.png|tool_image31}}
  
 > Allows users to orient the activated piece(s) starting from two reference points on the horizontal axis. > Allows users to orient the activated piece(s) starting from two reference points on the horizontal axis.
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-===== tool_image45 Orient in Y =====+===== Orient in Y ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image45.png|tool_image45}}
  
 > Allows users to orient the activated piece(s) starting from two reference points on the vertical axis. > Allows users to orient the activated piece(s) starting from two reference points on the vertical axis.
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-===== tool_image34 Align Two Points in X =====+===== Align Two Points in X ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image34.png|tool_image34}}
  
 > Allows users to align two points or more on the same horizontal axis. > Allows users to align two points or more on the same horizontal axis.
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-===== tool_image37 Align Two Points in Y =====+===== Align Two Points in Y ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image37.png|tool_image37}}
  
 > Allows you to align two points or more on the same vertical axis. > Allows you to align two points or more on the same vertical axis.
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-===== tool_image40 Align Points =====+===== Align Points ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image40.png|tool_image40}}
  
 > Allows users to align all the points that are on the selected segment(s) according to two reference points. > Allows users to align all the points that are on the selected segment(s) according to two reference points.
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-===== tool_image43 Ellipse / Circle =====+===== Ellipse / Circle ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image40.png|tool_image40}}
  
 > Allows you to create a circle freehand or according to a precise radius or diameter. > Allows you to create a circle freehand or according to a precise radius or diameter.
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 >>> If the [Full Axis] item was selected before, reselect the [Half Axis], then it will remeber the option made last time. >>> If the [Full Axis] item was selected before, reselect the [Half Axis], then it will remeber the option made last time.
  
-===== tool_image50 Rectangle =====+===== Rectangle ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image50.png|tool_image50}}
  
 > Allows users to create a square or a rectangle freehand or according to precise measurements. > Allows users to create a square or a rectangle freehand or according to precise measurements.
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 >> If want to draw a square, enter the same values in both items, then left-click any where or press **Enter** key to finish operation. >> If want to draw a square, enter the same values in both items, then left-click any where or press **Enter** key to finish operation.
  
-===== tool_image54 Polygon =====+===== Polygon ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image54.png|tool_image54}}
  
 > Allows you to create a polygon freehand. > Allows you to create a polygon freehand.
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-===== tool_image56 Segment =====+===== Segment ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image56.png|tool_image56}}
  
 > Allows you to draw a segment anywhere on the working area by cursor only or entering precise value. > Allows you to draw a segment anywhere on the working area by cursor only or entering precise value.
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-===== tool_image60 Curve =====+===== Curve ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image60.png|tool_image60}}
  
 > Allow users to create curve by using this tool. Users can draw the curve directly, and do not have to use Segment Tool to draw a segment and then drag it into curve by using Curve Tool; allow users to move a group of control/regular points by entering desired value or by freehand, which improves the efficency of pattern-making. > Allow users to create curve by using this tool. Users can draw the curve directly, and do not have to use Segment Tool to draw a segment and then drag it into curve by using Curve Tool; allow users to move a group of control/regular points by entering desired value or by freehand, which improves the efficency of pattern-making.
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-===== tool_image66 Parallel Line =====+===== Parallel Line ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image66.png|tool_image66}}
  
 > Allow users to draw parallel line by dragging the cursor, accelerate the efficiency of pattern-making. > Allow users to draw parallel line by dragging the cursor, accelerate the efficiency of pattern-making.
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-===== tool_image47 Ruffle =====+===== Ruffle ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image47.png|tool_image47}}
  
 > Enable users to make the pattern pieces of ruffle hem or A-line skirt, increase the efficiency and save time. > Enable users to make the pattern pieces of ruffle hem or A-line skirt, increase the efficiency and save time.
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 >>   - Left-click the fixed point, and input the values or drag the slider to modify the ruffle. > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image49.png|tool_image49}} >>   - Left-click the fixed point, and input the values or drag the slider to modify the ruffle. > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image49.png|tool_image49}}
  
-===== tool_image68 Create Spline =====+===== Create Spline ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image68.png|tool_image68}}
  
 > **New in V7.0** > **New in V7.0**
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 If users want to modify the shape of the existing spline, select {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image68.png|tool_image68}} Create Spline tool, then right-click the spline. The points appear so drag them to modify. If users want to modify the shape of the existing spline, select {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image68.png|tool_image68}} Create Spline tool, then right-click the spline. The points appear so drag them to modify.
  
-===== tool_image77 Point =====+===== Point ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image77.png|tool_image77}}
  
 > Allows you to add a point on a piece or within the working area where the click is made. > Allows you to add a point on a piece or within the working area where the click is made.
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 >   - Left-click any where or press **Enter** key on your keyboard to finish operation. > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image80.png|tool_image80}} >   - Left-click any where or press **Enter** key on your keyboard to finish operation. > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image80.png|tool_image80}}
  
-===== tool_image82 Attach Segments =====+===== Attach Segments ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image82.png|tool_image82}}
  
 > Allows users to add a point on an intersection between two lines or to merge two points one on top of the other; or break the point on the internal cross lines (new in V7.0). To attach segments, the elements users intend to merge must be part of the same group, otherwise, users need to make them a group. > Allows users to add a point on an intersection between two lines or to merge two points one on top of the other; or break the point on the internal cross lines (new in V7.0). To attach segments, the elements users intend to merge must be part of the same group, otherwise, users need to make them a group.
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-===== tool_image87 Add Point to Segment =====+===== Add Point to Segment ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image87.png|tool_image87}}
  
 > Allow users to add point to segment. > Allow users to add point to segment.
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-===== tool_image90 Divide Segment =====+===== Divide Segment ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image90.png|tool_image90}}
  
 > Allows users to divide a segment into several parts equally. > Allows users to divide a segment into several parts equally.
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-> #### NOTE The number of divisions is up to 1000.+**NOTE**: The number of divisions is up to 1000. 
 + 
 +===== Intersection Points =====
  
-===== tool_image92 Intersection Points =====+{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image92.png|tool_image92}}
  
 > Allows users to add points on selected segments that are aligned from a projection guideline. > Allows users to add points on selected segments that are aligned from a projection guideline.
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 > In V7.0, allow users to previews the result when enter the value. > In V7.0, allow users to previews the result when enter the value.
  
-===== tool_image96 Segment Sync =====+===== Segment Sync ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image96.png|tool_image96}}
  
 > Simulate to close the dart(s) / shirring, or merge the pieces together, and to adjust the contour as desired by using this tool. > Simulate to close the dart(s) / shirring, or merge the pieces together, and to adjust the contour as desired by using this tool.
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 >   - Modify the shape of armhole. Right-click to finish modification. > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image99.png|tool_image99}} > > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image100.png|tool_image100}} >   - Modify the shape of armhole. Right-click to finish modification. > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image99.png|tool_image99}} > > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image100.png|tool_image100}}
  
-===== tool_image105 Walking Piece =====+===== Walking Piece ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image105.png|tool_image105}}
  
 > It shows the measurements of the segments and calculates the difference between segments; and allow users to modify the measurements as desired. > It shows the measurements of the segments and calculates the difference between segments; and allow users to modify the measurements as desired.
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-===== tool_image108 Segment Length =====+===== Segment Length ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image108.png|tool_image108}}
  
 > Allows users to obtain or modify information about the length of the selected segment(s). > Allows users to obtain or modify information about the length of the selected segment(s).
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-==== tool_image108 Length Segment tool works with tool_image12 Ruler ====+==== Length Segment tool works with Ruler ==== 
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 + {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image108.png|tool_image108}}{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image12.png|tool_image12}} 
  
 > For example: > For example:
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-===== tool_image116 Segment Angle =====+===== Segment Angle ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image116.png|tool_image116}}
  
 > Allows users to read the angle of a segment and change it to a precise angle, if necessary. > Allows users to read the angle of a segment and change it to a precise angle, if necessary.
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-===== tool_image119 Copy/Paste Shape/Measure =====+===== Copy/Paste Shape/Measure ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image119.png|tool_image119}}
  
 > Allows users to copy the shape and/or measure of a segment and paste it over another segment. > Allows users to copy the shape and/or measure of a segment and paste it over another segment.
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-===== tool_image120_1 Irregular Scale =====+===== Irregular Scale ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image120_1.png|tool_image120_1}}
  
 > Allow users to reshape a piece on selected points, which improve the efficency of pattern-making. > Allow users to reshape a piece on selected points, which improve the efficency of pattern-making.
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-===== tool_image122_1 Join/Split Shapes =====+===== Join/Split Shapes ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image122_1.png|tool_image122_1}}
  
 > Allow users to join two different shapes; or split one shape into two pieces. > Allow users to join two different shapes; or split one shape into two pieces.
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-===== tool_image125 Mirror =====+===== Mirror ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image125.png|tool_image125}}
  
 ==== Mirror a piece ==== ==== Mirror a piece ====
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-===== tool_image131 Pleat =====+===== Pleat ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image131.png|tool_image131}}
  
 > Allow users to develop a pleat on a piece. > Allow users to develop a pleat on a piece.
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 > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image133_1.png|tool_image133_1}} > #### NOTE > Allow value 0 in the Width of Side A but not in the Width of Side B. So if develop a pleat with one side of value 0, note the order of clicking: first click is Pleat A, and second click is Pleat B. > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image133_1.png|tool_image133_1}} > #### NOTE > Allow value 0 in the Width of Side A but not in the Width of Side B. So if develop a pleat with one side of value 0, note the order of clicking: first click is Pleat A, and second click is Pleat B.
  
-===== tool_image134 Dart =====+===== Dart ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image134.png|tool_image134}}
  
 > Allow users to create a dart within a shape from its contour. > Allow users to create a dart within a shape from its contour.
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-===== tool_image140 Dart Pivot =====+===== Dart Pivot ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image140.png|tool_image140}}
  
 > Allow users to pivot a dart to a new location. > Allow users to pivot a dart to a new location.
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 >> The dart will move to the side according the clicking point in 4th step. >> The dart will move to the side according the clicking point in 4th step.
  
-===== tool_image145 Dart Transfer =====+===== Dart Transfer ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image145.png|tool_image145}}
  
 >   - Draw an internal segment; >   - Draw an internal segment;
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 > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image146.png|tool_image146}} > #### NOTE > The dart will transfer to the side according the clicking point in 4th step. > {{en:pattern:tool:tool_image146.png|tool_image146}} > #### NOTE > The dart will transfer to the side according the clicking point in 4th step.
  
-===== tool_image147 Shirring =====+===== Shirring ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image147.png|tool_image147}}
  
 > Use this tool creates shirring. > Use this tool creates shirring.
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-===== tool_image163 Seam Allowance =====+===== Seam Allowance ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image163.png|tool_image163}}
  
 > Allows users to add seam allowances to the contour of a pattern piece. This tool must work on Pieces View, not on Plan View, so users need to set the pieces first. > Allows users to add seam allowances to the contour of a pattern piece. This tool must work on Pieces View, not on Plan View, so users need to set the pieces first.
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-===== tool_image150 Seam Corner =====+===== Seam Corner ===== 
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 +{{en:pattern:tool:tool_image150.png|tool_image150}}
  
 > Allows users to create a Seam Corner on any sewing line’s mark or regular point. This tool creates a Seam Corner whenever two Seam Allowances meet. Users also can modify the corner if necessary. > Allows users to create a Seam Corner on any sewing line’s mark or regular point. This tool creates a Seam Corner whenever two Seam Allowances meet. Users also can modify the corner if necessary.
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