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Add Text at Point Tool

What it Does​

Writes a note on every size of a grading set at once, at a spot you click. Use this for things like the piece name, cutting instructions or sewing notes. The text can have more than one line. You choose its size, color, rotation and alignment.

The text goes where you click on the base pattern and at the matching spot on each other size. Every size gets the same text, font size and rotation.

To learn what a pattern piece label should say, see Pattern Markings & Annotations in the Academy.

How to Use​

  1. Select a pattern set with the Activate Base Pattern tool.
  2. Activate the tool by clicking the Add Text at Point icon.
  3. Click in the workspace where the text should go on the base pattern.
  4. Click the workspace again to move it, if needed, then select Continue. The text is added to every size.
  5. Enter the Line Wrap Width. Lines of text longer than this are wrapped onto the next line. The default is about 5 inches (125 mm).
  6. Enter your Text. Type \n where you want to start a new line.
  7. Select Preview to see the text on the pattern.
  8. Use the Rotation slider to turn the text so it lines up with other items.
  9. Use the Font Size slider or input box to change the size of the text.
  10. Choose to align the text left, center or right.
  11. Choose the text color / style.
  12. Select Show All Sizes to see the text on the other sizes. The button changes to Show Base Only.
  13. Select Save to keep the text and return to showing only the base, or Cancel to abort.
warning

The text stays where you placed it, even if you change the pattern afterward. Add your text last, after the pattern shapes are final.