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Edit the grading size applied to the Pattern.
Edit Grading
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Click
Edit Grading in the 2D toolbar.
Or click and hold the tool to switch toEdit Curve Grading,
Edit Grading (Each) or
Edit Curve Grading (Each).
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In the Grading tab of the Object Browser, check the box next to the Size to be based on to edit the grading value.
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Click the pattern outline or point to enter the value in Property Editor.
✨Tip: You can also move it directly by dragging or using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
Option Description Distance Distance For each size, set the distance from the segment or point of the base size
By default, the grading pattern displays the X and Y axis distances for each size, and you can hide them by clicking the Show icon as needed
Offset Set the offset between each size.
When the All value is changed, the offset between all sizes is applied equally to the corresponding value.
Compare size differences more easily by floating the Grading table!
- Click on the pattern outline or point with
Edit Grading tool.
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Click
Undock button in Property Editor to easily compare size differences.
✨Tip: Minor calculations, such as adding ease or adjusting measurements, can be performed directly within input fields. (e.g.,
10+2,20*1.5,25-3,1/4).Size Set the size for each graphic grading size.
You can also change the unit to a ratio (%).Lock Aspect Ratio
(Graphic Only)Graphic can be graded proportionally (X & Y Axis).
The Lock Aspect Ratio in the Graphic Property and the Graphic Grading Property are synchronized.
Arrow Key Movement Set the movement distance of the arrow keys. - Click on the pattern outline or point with
Edit Notch Grading
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Click
Edit Grading in the 2D toolbar.
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Select a notch in the 2D Window.
✨Tip: To select multiple notches to edit, press the Shift key and click the notches; or click and drag to draw a selection box in the background.
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In Property Editor, set the notch grading information. Changes to Notch Distance are instantly applied to the 2D patterns and 3D garment.
Option Description Placement
Grading Size
Fixed
Notch position is moved by ratio or fixed in a specific position on each size grading.
It can be set when importing DXF files or using the Notch tool.
📝Note: When the Fixed option is turned on, the Distance settings will be disabled. To set the distance value, please turn off Fixed option.
Distance
Reverse Direction
Keep the default moving direction or to reverse the moving direction. Distance Chart
The chart shows all the size sets. When inputing the distance value in the chart, notches move according to the pattern outline.
📝Note: The selected Base Size is displayed in 0 value and cannot be changed.
✨Tip: Both positive & negative number are supported. When using a negative number, the moving direction will be reversed.
- Sewing lines and graded notches are automatically synced across all size sets to maintain garment fitting accuracy.
Set Options
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Right-click on the pattern outline and point.
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Click the menu as needed.
Option Description Convert to Grade/Non-Grade Point
Now you have a regular segment point/curve point, which you can convert to Grade/ Non-Grade points. Only the defined Grade Point follows the grading rule.
All the other Points or Non-Grade Points follow the Grade Point movement proportionately. All the Grade Points are represented with a Green Halo & Non-Grade points are just regular points.
Remove Graded size The grading applied to the selected pattern is removed. Copy Copy the grading value of the selected point. Paste/ Mirror Paste Paste the copied grading values as they are, or paste only the values of the X or Y axis. Flip Horizontally /Vertically The grading applied to the selected segment is flipped horizontally/vertically. Align Rearrange grading by Pattern/Segment/Point.
📝 Note: You can also align by internal lines and graphics.
Irregular Grading
Streamline the grading process by allowing multiple fields within the grading table to be edited at once, ensuring uniform changes across different sizes or axes.
Use the
Edit Grading tool to select the point or segment you want to adjust.
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In the Property Editor's grading table, use the following shortcuts to highlight multiple input fields:
Continuous Selection: Click a field, hold Shift, and click another field to select all cells in between.
Random/Specific Selection: Hold Ctrl (Cmd) and click individual fields to select specific, non-adjacent cells.
Drag Selection: Click and drag the mouse across multiple cells to highlight continuous fields.
While holding Shift or Ctrl (Cmd), double-click the last selected field to activate the input box for the entire selection.
Type a value into the active cell and press Enter.
The entered value is applied to every selected field instantly.
📝 Note: This behavior applies to any editable numeric field within the size-specific rows of the grading table.
✨Tip: Use mathematical operators (e.g., *2 or +5) to perform relative calculations across all selected fields at once.
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