PDS:Move Point Tool
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This tool is the most basic tool of moving a internal /contour point. It is used in almost every style.
Remember:
- Moving a dart tip is preformed with the Dart Tool itself.
- Moving buttons, circles, internal contour, baselines and grainlines is preformed with Move And Copy Internal Tool
- Moving notches is done through the Notch Properties.
Note:
- When 'Allow Manual Grading Of Specific Sizes' is checked, then the Move Point Tool works on a single size (Version 10).
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Icon & Location
Window
Operation
- Invoke the 'Move Point Tool'.
- Select a point.
- Move by the desired amount.
Moving a Contour Point
 1. Click on a contour point and move it to the desired place |
 2. The point is moved. Note, that in this example the non-grading point are visible (through the View & Selection) |
 3. Click on a point and move it. Notice that this time non-grading point are invisible (through the View & Selection) |
 4. As shown, The movement occurred from one grading point to another. This is actually the same as using Move Points Proportionally |
Adding a Point by Moving a Segment
 5. The segment of the sleeve has no points on it |
 6. When clicking on the segment a point is added and immediately can be moved |
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 8. Note, that in if the non-grading point are invisible the new point that was added (a non-grading one) is also invisible |
Moving an Internal Contour Point
 9. Move the Internal point |
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Keyboard Shortcuts
- Alt – open the Move Point Dialog (In case it is disabled in the preferences).
- Ctrl – Disregard the snap definition (Won't add a new point, will only let you move existing point).
- Shift – While clicking on a segment the new added point is set to curve.
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 17. The new point added is a curve point |
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- Shift + Back Space: Allows you to switch selection between an "external on internal" or "internal on internal" point (when not connected).
- . (Period) – Restrain the cursor movement to the X axis (press ESC to exit this mode).
- .(Period) + Shift - Restrain the cursor movement to the Y axis (press ESC to exit this mode).
