UserManual:Tools:Piece

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Piece tools

The tools described in this section have been designed to create new pattern pieces which could then be modified in Piece Mode.

Add New Pattern Piece (Shortcut N, P)

	Used to create the details of the pattern piece
	Click on each node and curve surrounding the pattern piece (lines do not need to be included). Press enter to complete the pattern piece. Switch to the Piece mode tab to add seam allowances, labels, notches and grain lines.
	Important note:Select main path of objects in a clockwise direction. Hold down theShift to reverse curve direction or use Ctrl to keep curve direction. Do not select the starting node at the end again.
	You may edit all properties later in Piece mode Piece name: A unique piece name is mandatory

Add Anchor Point (Shortcut A, P)

	Used to anchor the labels and grain lines in a specific node in the pattern piece
	Select a node and the pattern piece. Edit the pattern piece in the Piece mode
	Point: Node added as an anchor Piece: Select the pattern piece to which you wish to add the anchor nodes

Insert Nodes (Shortcut I, N)

	Used to insert nodes that have either been forgotten or added after the creation of the pattern piece
	Select the node or curve and the pattern piece. Edit the pattern piece in the Piece mode
	Piece: Select the pattern piece to which you wish to add the nodes Nodes: Selected nodes

Add Internal Path (Shortcut I, P)

	Used to create markings on the pattern piece
	Select the nodes and curves along the path to be printed onto the pattern. Press Enter to complete the selection. Name the path, choose whether an internal path or custom seam allowance, the type of line and which pattern piece it must be added to.
	Name: Name of internal path Type: Choose internal path or custom seam allowance Linetype: Specify the linetype Piece: Choose the pattern piece that you wish to add the internal path to Cut on fabric: It’s supposed to idicate whether you want internal paths included in the cut path (layout) when using a cutter to cut the pattern pieces. Enabling the cut on fabric will set the color to black in the layout - which is usually the color that gets cut.