====== tool_image96 Segment Sync ======

> Simulate to close the dart(s) / shirring, or merge the pieces together, and to adjust the contour as desired by using this tool.

=== NOTE ===

> Before using this tool, recommend the users to enable the Shadow function, so that uesrs can check and compare the results.

===== Simulate dart closing, modify the segment =====

>   - Select desired element (the segment where the dart locates);
>   - Select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image96.png|tool_image96}} tool;
>   - Left-click any endpoint of the segment (the one you click is the fixed point);
>   - Now it shows the state of dart closing, you can modify the segment by dragging it; (if the piece is too small to modify, press the **Space** key on your keyboard and roll the mouse wheel to enlarge the view) > #### NOTE > Modify it in two ways: > 1. Left-click the desired point and drag it to the position you wish, release the button; or left-click the segment without releasing the button, drag it to a curve directly. > 2. Select the desired point, modify it by using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
>   - Modify the segment. Right-click to finish modification. > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image97.png|tool_image97}}

===== Simulate shirring closing, modify the segment =====

>   - Select desired element (the segment where the shirring locates);
>   - Select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image96.png|tool_image96}} tool:
>   - Left-click any endpoint of the segment (the one you click is the fixed point);
>   - Now it shows the state of shirring closing, you can modify the segment by dragging it; (if the piece is too small to modify, press the **Space** key on your keyboard and roll the mouse wheel to enlarge the view) > #### NOTE > Modify it in two ways: > 1. Left-click the desired point and drag it to the position you wish, release the button; or left-click the segment without releasing the button, drag it to a curve directly. > 2. Select the desired point, modify it by using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
>   - Modify the segment. Right-click to finish modification. > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image98.png|tool_image98}}

===== Simulate pieces sewing, modify the segment =====

> For example, simulate to sew the pieces together, modify the shape of armhole.

>   - Select the desired segment;
>   - Select {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image96.png|tool_image96}} tool;
>   - Left-click the first point (the point on the first section), the second point (the one on the second section), and the third point one by one;
>   - Now it shows the state of side seams sewing together, you can modify the shape of armhole by dragging it (if the piece is too small to modify, press the **Space** key on your keyboard and roll the mouse wheel to enlarge the view); > #### NOTE > Modify it in two ways: > > 1. Left-click the desired point and drag it to the position you wish, release the button; or left-click the segment without releasing the button, drag it to a curve directly. > > 2. Select the desired point, modify it by using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
>   - Modify the shape of armhole. Right-click to finish modification. > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image99.png|tool_image99}} > > {{en:resources:pattern_tools_reference:tool_image100.png|tool_image100}}