PDS:Point To Point Fold Tool

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Use the Point To Point Fold tool to verify a piece's balance by folding the piece from one point to another. No matter which point is clicked first, the smaller part is folded towards the other point.

Contents 1 Icon & Location 2 Operation 2.1 Keyboard Shortcuts 3 Related Subjects

[edit] Icon & Location

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• Toolbar: Piece
• Toolbox: Build & Cut

[edit] Operation

1. Invoke the Point To Point Fold tool.
2. Click on the first point of the contour.
3. Click on the second point of the contour.

Note: In order to return to the previous state, Undo/ Redo the operation or use the Fold Out Tool.

[edit] Keyboard Shortcuts

• Alt – opens the Move Point Dialog (if it is disabled in the Preferences).
• Ctrl – disregards the Snap definition.
• F2 – opens the Line Direction dialog.
• . (Period) – limits the cursor movement to the X axis (press ESC to exit this mode).
• .(Period) + Shift - limits the cursor movement to the Y axis (press ESC to exit this mode).

[edit] Related Subjects

• Fold In Tool
• Fold Out Tool
• Flip Along Line Tool