PDS:Equal Segments Definition

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Create a connection between segments (contour or internal contours of the same piece). This is usually used to make the Side seams of the front and back pieces the same, so when changing one, the other is automatically adjusted. Automatic segment definition after cutting a piece can be set in the Options.

Location

Menu: Design> Equal Segment> Definition (Alt+ Ctrl+ Q)

Operation

Select the first segment.
Invoke the 'Equal Segments Definition' dialog.
Enter a group name.
'Create group'.
Select the second segment
'Add new segment'.

1. Original piece with uneven side seams. Select the back side seam segment

2. Create a group

3.Group is created

4. Selected segment is marked over the segment

5.Select the front side seam segment

6. 'Add new segment'

7. The duplication state is incorrect…

8. …set to 'Inverse'…

9.

10. …and 'Mirror'

11. Segments are matching

12. Move Point Tool

13.

14. The front side seam segment is automatically moved

Dialog Explanation

New/ Current Group

Name

Set the name of the group. It is recommended to give a human readable name, for easier recognition of the different groups.

Length Only

Maintain a relation between the segment length only, i.e. the shape is not maintained.

15. Original segments has same length, but different shape

16. After moving the length is adjusted

Proportional

Maintain a proportional length relation, for example if the first segment is 10cm and the second is 15cm then the ratio is 1.5.

17. Segment's length is matching proportionally

18.

19. The length proportion is maintained

Color

Set the color of the group as it will appear when enabling the Show With Color.

Fix Last Point

Set the last point of the segment as the correcting point. (Default setting is first point.)
Each segment is independent of correcting point selection. Define each segment for proper behavior.