Activate Base Pattern Tool

What it Does

Chooses the grading set you want to work on. The base pattern of that set becomes the active layer, and every other grading tool then adds its markings to the base and to every other size in the set at the same time.

Use this tool first whenever you open a draft that contains graded sets, or when you want to switch to a different set.

How to Use

1. Activate the tool by clicking the Activate Base Pattern icon
2. Select the set you want from the Available Sets list
3. Select Continue
4. The base pattern is shown in the workspace and all other sets and sizes are hidden
5. Select any other grading tool from the menu, or select Save when you are done

info

If you open a grading tool without choosing a set first, you will be asked to select a grading set and activate its base pattern.

tip

The layer named above the toolbox shows the active layer. For grading it is the base pattern of the set you selected.