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Add Formula Text at Point Tool

What it Does​

Writes a formula and its answer on your pattern as text. Use this to show how a measurement was worked out, for example a dart width or a hem depth. The text shows the formula on one line and the answer, in your current unit, on the next.

🧠Memorization

This tool can't be memorized.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by selecting the Add Formula Text at Point icon
  2. Click in the workspace where the text should go. Click again to move it
  3. Select Continue
  4. Enter the formula in the input box. See Entering Values for how to build one
  5. Select Preview to see the text on your pattern
  6. Move the Rotation slider to turn the text if you want
  7. Move the Font Size slider, or type a size in the box, to make the text bigger or smaller
  8. Select Align Left, Align Center or Align Right. This sets how the text lines up with the spot you clicked
  9. Select a text color and style from the list
  10. Select Preview again if the text does not show your latest changes
  11. Select Save to keep the text or Cancel to abort