Modulate:Set Half Piece
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Use the Set Half tool to create a symmetrical image of a piece. This is a very powerful tool. When a piece is halved, all actions performed on the original half are applied to the other half. You can work only on the 'real' half – and not on the 'reflected' half, which is represented as a grid of lines. Using Set Half is almost always preferable to using Mirror Half, mainly because OptiTex 3D recognizes the halved pieces, and saves considerable time by allowing you to stitch only half of the stitches.
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Icon & Location
- Menu: Edit> Set Half Piece
Operation
- Select a segment on the contour as the symmetry line in the piece and invoke the Set Half Piece command.
Common Usage Example
 1. Use 'Move Point' tool to select the symmetry line |
 2. Choose from menu Edit> Set Half Piece |
 3. The symmetric half is shown as a grid |
Internal Objects Inside Half Piece
 6. When adding an internal object (an internal contour, button, circle, etc.), it appears also on the reflected half… |
 7. ... unless the Reflection field is disabled in the Internal Object Properties |
Creating A Curved Angle On The Symmetry Line
When setting a piece to half, you need to use the Arc Tool. The following examples show a convenient work flow.
 8. This piece is set to Half |
 9. Use the Arc Tool to create a curved shape |
 10. The shape appears in the reflected half |
Keyboard Shortcuts
- F2 – opens the Line Direction dialog.
- . (Period) – restricts the cursor movement to the X axis (press ESC to exit this mode).
- .(Period) + Shift - restricts the cursor movement to the Y axis (press ESC to exit this mode).
