Add Measurement Text Tool

What it Does

Writes the length of a line or curve on your pattern as text, on every size of a grading set at once. Each size measures its own matching lines, so each size shows its own length. If you select more than one line or curve, the tool adds their lengths together and shows one total, with the names of the lines.

To learn more about annotating patterns, see Pattern Markings & Annotations in the Academy.

tip

To measure along an edge made of several pieces, such as an armhole, select all the connected lines and curves.

How to Use

1. Select a pattern set with the Activate Base Pattern tool (only needed the first time for each set)
2. Activate the tool by selecting the Add Measurement Text icon
3. Select one or more lines and curves on the base pattern to measure
4. Select Continue
5. Click in the workspace where the text should go. Click again to move it
6. Select Continue. The text is added to every size, in the matching position on each size
7. Move the Rotation slider to turn the text if you want. The rotation is applied to every size
8. Select Show All Sizes to preview the other sizes. Select Show Base Only to go back
9. Select Save to keep the text or Cancel to abort

info

If a size is missing any of the selected lines, the text is not added to that size and a message lists those sizes. A length that covers only some of the lines would be wrong.

warning

The text does not update if you change the pattern later. Add it at the end of your drafting.