Dimensions

This tool window contains all dimensions and formulas of the current dimensioned shape.

  • You can open the Dimensions tool window in the Start tab in the Parameters group by ShowMeasureTableDimensions.

The measure table is divided into:

View Options of the Measure Table

Above the tables you will find these options to influence the display:

  • DifferenceSizeToSize16
    Show the difference column
    Shows the column of the absolute values of grading steps.

  • ShowCorrectionValueColumn
    Show Correction Values
    Shows the correction values of the Dimensionings.

  • ShapeSizeView
    Show All Sizes
    Shows all sizes of the group.

  • Deactivate to show only the current size (e.g. GradingShapeViewSizeSelectM).
  • TableAllFilter
    Show Sub-rows

    • Shows all the sub-rows.

    • Different sub-rows can be displayed with the plus symbol PlusToExpand of the respective main row.

  • TableAllwithoutSubFilter
    Hide Sub-rows

    • Hides all sub-rows.

    • Different sub-rows can be hidden with the minus icon MinusToReduce of the respective main row.

Measures in the Measure Table

This table lists all dimensions with the following specifications:

  • Consecutive numbering of the dimensions and their sub-dimensions
    NumberingActive_MessureTable
    Selected main rows can be sorted moving them with the mouse.

  • Show Sub-rows
    The sub-rows show in which fabric piece the dimension is being used as dimensioning.
    SublineactiveBack_MeasureTable

    • PlusToExpand Show Sub-rows

    • MinusToReduce Hide Sub-rows

  • Identification color
    ColorIndex_Cursor_MeasureTable
    Click the box to change the color value.
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    • A dimension used in a formula
      UsedInFromulaColorField_MeasureTable with UsedOverlay

    • A dimension used in a fabric piece
      UsedInBackMeasure_MeasureTable with UsedOverlay and sub-row

    • Not used dimensions
      UnusedMeasure_MeasureTabel_ArmholeDrop

  • Label
    Name of the dimension
    You can enter a text here. Unauthorized characters: ( ) [ ] { }
    The sub-rows shows, in which fabric piece the dimension is being used as dimensioning.

  • Dif (Difference)
    Absolute value in cm or inches for the resizing from one size to the next
    The DifferenceSizeToSize16 view option shows the column of the absolute values.

  • Size ID (e.g. M)
    Length in the selected measurement unit for the specified size
    The asterisk stands for basic size.
    Example GradingShapeViewSizeSelectM

  • +/- cm or +/-inches
    Correction by cm or inches for the specified size

  • +/- Ω
    Correction by stitches for the specified size

Context menu of table rows:

  • Add Main Row
    Adds a new main row.

  • Remove Rows
    Removes selected rows.
    Info Only available for rows not in use.

  • Copy
    Copies the content of the current row.

  • Paste Content
    Pastes the copied content of a row into an existing row.

Formulas in the Measure Table

This table lists all formulas with the following specifications:

  • Consecutive IDs of the formulas and their sub-rows
    AlphabeticSortingActive_MeasureTable_FormulaE
    Selected main rows can be sorted moving them with the mouse.

  • Show Sub-rows
    The sub-rows show in which fabric piece the formula is being used as dimensioning.

    • Identification color
      Click the color to change the color value.

    • PlusToExpand Show Sub-rows

    • MinusToReduce Hide Sub-rows

  • Identification color
    ColorIndex_Cursor_MeasureTable
    Click the box to change the color value.

    • Formula used in a formula
      UsedInFromulaColorField_MeasureTable with UsedOverlay
      The result of a formula can be used in another formula.
      Example: Calculated Shoulder Drop at the Back= ([Calculated Shoulder Width]-[Calculated Neck Width at the Back])/2*0.75

    • Formula used in a fabric piece
      UsedInBackMeasure_MeasureTable with UsedOverlay and sub-row

    • Formula not used
      UnusedMeasure_MeasureTabel_ArmholeDrop

  • Label
    Name of the formula
    You can enter a text here. Unauthorized characters: ( ) [ ] { }

  • Dif (Difference)
    Without Function

  • Size ID (e.g. M)
    Length in the selected measurement unit for the specified size
    The asterisk stands for basic size.
    Example GradingShapeViewSizeSelectM

  • +/- cm or +/-inches
    Correction by cm / inches for the specified size

  • +/- Ω
    Correction by stitches for the specified size

Info The specifications in this table are calculated. Therefore, the specifications cannot be edited.
Edit the formula to change the dimension.

Context menu of these table rows:

  • Open Formula Editor... (selected rows only)
    Opens the Formula Editor with the selected formula.
    Determine dimensions depending on other dimensions of the shape.

  • Add Main Row with Formula...
    Opens the Formula Editor.
    Create formula and add it to the table.

  • Remove Rows
    Removes selected rows.
    Info Only available for rows not in use.

  • Copy
    Copies the content of the current row.

  • Paste Content
    Pastes the copied content of a row into an existing row.

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