PDS:Extend Contour As Curve
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Use the Extend Contour As Curve tool to extend a curved contour by automatically calculating its prolongation. This tool can be used to prolong the armscye.
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Icon & Location
Operation
- Select a contour.
- Invoke the Extend Contour As Curve tool. A dialog is displayed.
- In the dialog, enter the value, type and direction of the extension.
- Click OK.
Common Usage Example
1. Original jacket front side piece
2. Select the armhole contour with the Select Tool
3. Armhole is selected
4. Extend the contour by 4cm in a counter-clockwise direction
5. Before clicking OK, a preview is displayed
6. An internal contour is created
7. Using the Swap Segment Tool the new internal contour becomes the contour...
8. ...and the armhole is extended
Dialog Explanation
9.
Points
Indicates the number of points on the selected contour (grading and non-grading).
Length
Indicates the length of the selected contour on the different sizes.
Extend By
Sets the extension amount.
Extension Direction
Sets the extension direction – clockwise or counter-clockwise.
New Contour
This option is enabled only when an internal contour is selected. It determines if the selected contour should be extended, or a new internal contour is created on top of the selected one.
10. Internal contour selected
11. Disabled - The selected internal contour is extended
12. Enabled – A new internal contour is created on top of the original
13. ...and moved aside
Extension Of Contour Only
Determines if the new internal contour should include also the original contour, or only the prolonged section.
14. Selected contour
15.
16. Disabled – a full length internal contour is created
17. Enabled – Only the prolongation is created as an internal contour
