Marvelous Designer Support

Objective

Modify Pattern outlines or Internal Lines into smooth curves.

Location

Main Menu ▶ 2D Pattern ▶ Edit ▶ Smooth Curve

2D Toolbar ▶ Smooth Curve

Operation

1. Follow the indicated guideline below:
   
   Main Menu ▶ 2D Pattern ▶ Edit ▶ Smooth Curve
   2D Toolbar ▶ Smooth Curve
   
   
2. Click on a segment or point to establish the first point.
   → The point appears in grey.
   
   
3. Drag the mouse.
   → A grey arrow extending from the point follows the cursor.
   
   
4. Click on another segment or point to establish the endpoint.
   → A reference line is created between the two points.
   
   
5. With the reference line created, click on the side that will be converted into a smooth curve.
   → The entire side is highlighted in yellow.
   
   
6. Click & drag the reference line to create the desired smooth curve.
   → The entire outline of the selected side is replaced by the reference line.

Updated in 2025.0

Curvature of a specific line can be precisely adjusted without affecting other lines.

1. Click a start point and endpoint on the segment or point to set the editing range.
   
   
2. Select which side to be edited.
   
   
3. Click and drag a segment or point to adjust curvature within the set range.
   • Edit
     • By default, nearby points adjust proportionally when moving.
     • You can move only the selected point by holding the [ D ] key while dragging.
     • Right-click while dragging the segment or point to enter a specific moving distance.
   • Add
     • Click a segment while holding the [ Ctrl ] key to add a curve point.
       * Adding to a Bezier curve points convert it to free curve points, which may adjust the curvature.
   • Delete
     • Right-click a point and click the Delete menu to delete selected points.
4. Or click and drag a reference line to replace it with a new curve.
5. Press Enter to complete.
   
   • When selecting a pattern outline or internal line, update based on the edited pattern outline or internal line.
   • When selecting a reference line, update based on the edited reference line. Segment points will be added at the start and end.

※ Note:

Cancel Actions

• Cancel All Actions
  While using the Smooth Curve tool, press Esc or Ctrl + Z on the keyboard and all actions are undone.
  
  
• Cancel Last Action
  While using the Smooth Curve tool, press Delete or Backspace on the keyboard and the last action is undone.