UserManual:Variables

Variables

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Variables

You can use the variable table for a lot of things, especially for things that change depending on the type of garment you're making, like ease which will change if you’re creating a dress/blouse, or a light jacket, or a warm winter coat. You can use the variables with conditional code to add different amount, depending on the base measurement.

Think of the variables as unique measurements only for one specific project. The variables will generally created on the fly, while creating your drawing, and aren't measured before you start.

Working with variables

1. To add a variable open the variables table from Measurements ⇒ Variables table (Ctrl+T)
2. Click on the green plus-button to a new variable
3. To remove a value, click on the minus-button
4. To add a formula, click on the $f(x)$-button
5. To change the order of the variables (important for the formulas), click on the arrow-buttons.
   1. You can use measurements and custom variables in your formulas. You can only refer to custom variables which are above your current variable. Otherwise you won't get correct results. So double check the order of your variables.

Important note:You can't use properties (length, angle, ...) from existing elements such as lines and curves. The calculation in your drawing will break, since those variables will always be 0.

Maybe in a future version this would be possible