Summary

Internal shape

Internal shapes are shaped inside patterns. They can be used to clone new patterns, convert to holes, add folding angles, apply sewing lines or simply as a reference for constructing garments. The major methods to generate internal shapes/lines: internal shape tools, adding a perpendicular internal line, offset internal line and distributing internal line between segments.

Internal shape tools
You can find them in the 2D toolbar.

Keynotes:
1. The internal polygon/line, internal rectangle and internal ellipse work in the same way as polygon, rectangle and ellipse. The only difference is that you need to click within a pattern. 2. With a dart, you can click and drag a dart within a pattern or a single click within a pattern to get Create Dart window.

__ Add perpendicular internal line __
Use the Edit pattern tool and right-click on a pattern outline/internal line.

Keynotes:
1. Local>Add Perpendicular Internal Line window.

__ Offset as internal line __
Use the Edit pattern tool and right-click on a pattern outline/internal line. Or hold shift to select multiple lines and right-click.

Then you will get Offset as an Internal Line window.

__ Distribute internal line between segment __
Use the Edit pattern tool and hold shift to select two non-intersecting lines. Right-click to access to Distribute internal line between segments.

Distribute Internal Line between Segments window allows you to customize its properties.

__ Function of internal shapes __
Use the Edit patterns tool to double-click on the internal shape or marquee over it to select all lines and points and right-click. You have Clone as pattern, Convert to Hole/Baseline, Cut/Cut & Sew.