Working in the line table or in the document window (graphic)

Working in the line table or document window:

1: To create a lined shape based on the displayed rectangle in the ribbon Shape Editing under Properties, click the Line Table button.
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Use the graphic displayed in the document window.

Example: Lined shape for the structure pattern

Basic Shape: Front

: You may use the method you prefer as both views are always adjusted to each other.

About the Line Table


1	Display of the available shape elements Basic Shape (exists always) Adding a new symmetric or asymmetric shape element Neckline Filled Neckline Gore Hole Dart Within Shape
2		Mirror Stepping		Creating a symmetric shape of shape element : The line tables of the left and right are identical.
			Mirror Attributes	Attribute changes carried out in the line table at the left and right.
			Do not mirror attributes	Attribute changes are carried out in the line table at the left or at the right.
		Do not mirror stepping		Creating an asymmetric shape / shape element : The line table can be edited differently at the left and at the right.
3		Show All Properties
		Show Sub-rows
		Hide Sub-rows
4	Display color for main lines and sub-lines of a selected line in the Line View
5		Curve Type		Display of the main line with the selected curve type Modification of the curve type
6	Columns for entering the values for the lines of the lined shape in the input format Stitches: Height of stitches and width of stitches Steps: Height of steps and width of steps : From the entered values and based on the curve type, the value factor, height of rest and width of rest is calculated.
7	Columns for the input of line attributes : The entry in the Function column is automatically determined based on the values for one line.
8	Specification for working with PTS (NPJ) for one line (shape edge) Value for the front and / or rear needle bed Width by Wales

: The shape lines are inserted symmetrically with both methods by default.

In the Line Table:
Entry of a positive value: Widening and upwards
Entry of a negative value: Narrowing and down

Enter the desired values in the last table line with the * symbol. When confirming the input with the Enter key a new table line is inserted.
Select a row, open the context menu with RMB and select Add Main Row.
Select a row, open the context menu with RMB and select Add Table Row Above.
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Select Add Table Row Below.

: Only in the line table it is possible to create an asymmetrical line shape by deactivating Mirror stepping.

Position the cursor on a line of the displayed graphic -> open the context menu with RMB and select -> Insert Shape Line .

Position the cursor in the area next to the Basic Shape button, open the context menu by RMB and select Add New Shape Element....

Position the cursor in the document window of the graphic, open the context menu with the RMB and select Add New Shape Element....

1: In the selection menu select the desired symmetric / asymmetric shape element.

2: Edit the shape lines of the created shape element the same way as the basic shape.

The newly created shape element is displayed in the graphic and in the line table as well.

Shape Element Type: Neckline symmetric

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Every shape element gets a link (anchor) to a shape point in the basic shape during its creation.

2: Reposition the shape element with the LMB pressed.
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Move the shape with the arrow keys of the keyboard.
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Open the coordinate display in the shape element double-clicking LMB and enter values.