Close Dart By Pivot Points Tool

You can use the Close Dart by Pivot Points tool, when you want to close a dart by pivoting specific segments of the contour, while the rest of the contour remains stationary.

Icon & Location

  • Toolbar: Insert

  • Toolbox: Darts & Pleats

To use the Close Dart by Pivot Points tool:

  1. Select the Close Dart By Pivot Points tool.

  2. Select the dart by clicking on the dart's tip.

  1. Select first pivot point along contour (Press the Alt key for point attributes). Notice that the selection of the pivot points is in clockwise manner.

  1. Select second pivot point along contour (Press the Alt key for point attributes).

    The dart closes at the defined points: