Dart Properties

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.