Objective
Place 2D elements or create pattern using Ruler and Guidelines in 2D Window.
Location
2D Window ▶ 2D Information ▶
Show Ruler
2D Window ▶ 2D Information ▶
Show Guideline
Operation
Show/Hide Ruler and Settings
1. In the 2D window, click 2D Information ▶
Show Ruler
→ Ruler appears in 2D window.
2. Right click on Ruler to change the unit (Inch, Centimeter, Millimeter).
3. Click and drag the cross point on the top left of the tape measure to change the origin point.
※ Note: The ruler is automatically scaled according to the mouse wheel up and down.
Set Ruler Origin Point
1. Click and drag at the empty square in the upper left corner of the ruler.
2. When dragged, a white crosshair will be displayed.
3. When the mouse click is released, the origin point is set to the crosshair position.
※ Note: To re-initialize the origin point: double-click or right-click the empty square in the upper left corner of the ruler.
Create, Move and Show/Hide Guidelines
1. Turn on Show Ruler.
2. Click and drag either the vertical or the horizontal ruler.
→ A guideline is created.
3. Click and drag the created guideline to move it.
→ The guide line is moved.
4. In the 2D window, click 2D Information ▶
Show Guideline
→ The guide display is toggled on or off.
※ Note:
- A guideline adjacent to pattern points will snap to the point. Conversely, a pattern point will snap to the adjacent guideline.
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If Show Guideline is disabled, it will automatically set to activate when a new guideline is created.
- Show Guideline can operate independently from Show Ruler. (Even if Show Ruler is turned off, Show Guideline is maintained.)
- Hold down Ctrl key on the keyboard and drag at either the vertical or the horizontal ruler to create a guideline at the opposite axis.
Set Guideline Options
Right Click Options
Offset Guideline |
Create a new guideline at regular intervals (in the Offset internal Line popup window) based on the selected guideline. |
Lock Guideline |
Lock the selected guideline. ※ Note:
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Delete Guideline |
Delete the selected guideline. ※ Note:
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Delete All Guidelines |
Delete all guidelines in the 2D window. |
Offset Guideline Options
Number of Offsets |
Number of Guidelines to be created |
Distance |
Set how to give a distance value.
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Offset from |
Offset reference point. From:
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Reverse Direction |
Create in the opposite direction from the current direction. |
Both Sides |
Create in both directions based on the Original Guideline. |
End Result
Add ruler and ruler guidelines to 2D window.
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