PDS:Pleat Tool
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Create a pleat line. This line can be from different types – Pleat line (Axis), Box or Knife. The Pleat tool allows for even and variable (uneven) pleating. Pleat depth and the amount of spacing between each pleat may also be specified in the Pleat dialog box
Note: Error messages appear if a pleat is placed over a sharp curve or corner. Error messages also appear if the number, depth, and distance between each pleat exceed the existing piece’s dimensions. Error messages indicate that the values entered are incorrect.
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[edit] Icon & Location
[edit] Operation
- Select 'Pleat Tool'.
- Click on the first and last point on the contour.
- 'Create Pleat Dialog' is opened. Enter the required values and press Ok.
[edit] Dialog Explanation
[edit] Main
[edit] Name
[edit] Style
[edit] Depth
[edit] Variable
[edit] Multiple Pleats
[edit] Number Of Pleats
Set the number of pleats.
[edit] Distance
Set the distance between each of the pleats.
[edit] Variable Distance
If the pleat is defined as a Variable Pleat then this is the distance of the 'variabled' side.
[edit] Counter Clockwise Open Side
Determine if the pleats are opened in a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner, according to the last point selected.
[edit] Keyboard Shortcuts
- Alt – open Move Point Dialog (In case it is disabled in the Preferences).
- Ctrl – Disregard the snap definition.
- F2 – Open the line direction dialog.
- . (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).
