scale

The scale function increases or reduces objects in size in relation to absolute zero.

The scale value in x (Fx) applies to the x component of the objects in the construction only, the scale value in y (Fy) to the y component.

Increase/ reduction/ stretching/ shrinking of the pattern is required for stretch fabric for example, development of lining patterns or consideration of shrinkage values. The following applies: Fx=Fy=1.00 - no change in scale; Fx=1.10, Fy=1.00 - stretching of the pattern by 10% in horizontal direction; Fx=Fy=0.90 - shrinking by 10% in all directions.

Different values in Fx ad Fy distort the construction in width and height. The same values increase or reduces the construction to scale; Fx=Fy=0.5 halves the dimension of the construction and Fx=Fy=2 doubles it.
Step-by-step guide
  • Select tool from the Toolbar.
  • Activate / deactivate autostart and cyclic in the context bar .
  • Construct the base point with the sub-menu point construction
  • activate / deactivate copy
  • select objects to be transformed
  • alter number of transformations if required
  • Confirm selection with
  • Adjust scale value interactively

functions of the context bar

With click new, the entire click process is gone through again. The basic elements of the active function, e.g. points, lines, directions are queried one after another. You can decide separately for each basic element whether to retain it or set it again. A right click accepts the original position/ setting.

The object selection remains intact with set new . It can be adapted via the function submit objects later .