PDS:Add Point On Contour Tool

Use the tool to add a point onto the contour of a piece. This is used in many cases – to name a few:

• Marking a specific point.
• Finding the middle of a segment (by writing 0.5 in the Proportional distance).
• Reshaping a piece contour.
• After fitting of clothing, and before doing the correction, points can be added and then reshaped with Move Points Tool.

Icon & Location

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• Toolbar: Edit
• Toolbox: Points & Notches

Operation

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3. Point was added on the segment of the countour

4. The next point (in a clockwise direction) was deleted, thus the geometry of the piece was changed, and the neck line has grown

Dialog Explanation

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Point Type

Set the point to be a grading/ non-grading ; curve/ non-curve.

Point Name

Assign the new point a name.

Absolute Distance From Previous/ Next Point

Set an absolute value from the previous or next point.

Proportional Distance From Previous/ Next Point

Set a proportional distance from the previous or next point.

Distance According To Grading Points

When 'Grading Point' is enabled, the distances in the 'Absolute' and 'Proportional' fields are from one grading point to another. When unchecked, the distance is from point to point – regardless of its type.

6. The point is added between two non-grading points.
Enabled– Previous = 35; Next = 25 (Absolute)
Disabled– Previous = 4; Next = 6

Move Along Contour

When checked, the distance values are along the contour. When unchecked, the distance is from the point was clicked. This option might change the contour, and is actually the same as using the 'Add Point On Contour Tool'.

7. The marked fields are become active

8. A point is added on the contour

9. The point is moved by 5 cm on the X axis

From 0,0

This checkbox indicates, that the distance is from the 0, 0 Point.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Alt – open Move Point Dialog (In case it is disabled in the preferences).
• Ctrl – Disregard the snap definition.
• Shift – The added point will be a grading point.

Related Subjects

• Add Point On Contour Tool
• Allow Manual Grading Of Specific Sizes