Create Dart

You can use the Create Dart tool, when you want to add a dart along the contour. If editing is needed, it is best to perform the edits via the Close Dart and Edit Dart tools.

The following diagram describes the different parts of a dart and can help you understand which attributes you are modifying when modifying the dart.

Icon & Location

Toolbar:Insert
Toolbox: Darts & Pleats

To create a dart:

Create your piece.

From the toolbar, click to create your dart (or press Ctrl Alt D on your keyboard).
Create your first dart point by clicking on the contour as follows:

Create your second dart point by clicking on the contour as follows:

While dragging with your mouse, create the dart tip as follows:

When you are done, your dart should look like this:

The Dart Properties dialog is displayed:

Field	Description
Main
Dart Type	Displays the type of dart: dart or dart-pleat.
Depth	Sets the distance between the dart tip and the point between the dart legs.
Dart Stitch Length	This is used in dart-pleats only.
Width	Sets the distance between the first and second dart legs. If the width is 0, the dart will be closed.
Overlap	Sets the behavior of the dart's cap. None:The contour does not change. CW:The dart cap moves in a clockwise direction. CCW: The dart's cap moves in a counterclockwise direction.
None Overlap Shape	This is used for dart-pleats only.
Peculiar	Select this checkbox, if you want to set the overlapping cap of the dart.
Name	Displays the name of the dart. You can show/hide the name in the View and Selection window.
Location	Sets the location of the dart tip.
Equal for all Sizes	Click if you want to set the width and depth to be equal for all sizes according the base size.
Inside Stitch	This is used for dart-pleats only.
Marker Attributes
Drill Distance	Sets the distance of the dart's drill from the dart tip.
Drill Radius	Sets the radius of the dart's drill.
Plotting and Cutting Attributes
Command	Enter the command of the dart's drill. This defines the tool that will be used on the object when the file is sent to a cutter or plotter machine, like Draw for a pen, Cut for a knife, etc.
Tool/Layer	Sets the tool/layer name. This is mainly used for plotting, cutting, and exporting pieces.
Notch Direction	From the drop-down list, select the direction in which you want the form to appear: Note: This field is only available for V notches. If you are creating/editing an I or T notch, this field is disabled. Inside: Select if you want the notch to appear inside the cloth. Outside: Select if you want the notch to appear outside the cloth.
Notch Form and Dimensions	Note: By default, the dimensions are according to how you defined the notch dimensions in the Preferences; however you can change the dimensions using these parameters (this overrides the default attributes).
Show/Plot/Cut form	From the drop-down list, select the type of notch form you want to use when sending to the plotter/cutter. The following options are available: I Notch T Notch V Notch
Notch Depth	Sets the notch depth. This changes according to the notch form type. Example: V-Notch with default depth (0.7 CM) Example: V-Notch with depth (1CM)
Notch Width	Sets the notch width. This changes according to the notch form type. Example: V-Notch with default width (0.5 CM) Example: V-Notch with width (2 CM) Note: This field is only available for T-Notch and V-Notch types. If you are editing an I-Notch, this field is disabled.
Modulate Attributes
Fixed	Select the checkbox if you want to set the point as fixed in the Optitex Modulate.
Anchor	Select this checkbox, if you want to set the point as fixed.