Create Parallel Tool
You can use the Create Parallel tool when you want to create a line parallel to a selected segment (contour or internal contour).
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The parallel line can be graded automatically according to its position.
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If no segment is selected, a parallel line will be created over the entire piece.
Click here to see a use case when the Create Parallel tool can be used.
Icon & Location
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Toolbar: Edit
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Toolbox: Contour
To use the Create a Parallel tool:
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Select the Create Parallel tool.
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Select a segment (from first point to last point in a clockwise direction).
The Create Line Parallel To Segment dialog appears: -
View the fields as follows:
Field
Description
Distance
Sets the distance of the parallel line from the selected segment.
Internal Contour
Distance On Contour
Sets the distance of the parallel line along the contour. When changing this value the Distance field is automatically updated. This field is active only when a contour segment is selected.
From First/ Last Point
Sets the value of 'Distance from contour' from the first/ last point. This field is active only when a contour segment is selected.
Extend First/ Last Point
Extends the first/ last point up to the contour.
Grade New Segment
If the new internal contour intersects with a graded contour, or if it is extended to the contour, then the new internal contour is graded according to its position. If this checkbox is unchecked the internal contour remains ungraded.
Relative Distances
If you added multiple parallel lines (by using a comma to separate them in the Distance field), you can create each line additively using this field. For example, if 1,2,3 are in the dialog and "Relative Distances" is checked the parallel lines will be 1,3 and 6 away from the original segment. Examples below.
Note: Drafting a new pattern is a good example for the use of Multiple Parallel lines. Create a new piece big enough for the final draft. Create parallel lines for all body height in one step.
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Set the required fields and then click Ok when you are done.