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Add Text Between Points Tool

What it Does​

Writes a note centered halfway between two points and turned to follow the line from the first point to the second, on every size of a grading set at once. Use this to label a seam or an edge, such as "Center Front" along a straight line. You choose the size, color and alignment, and which side of the line the text sits on.

On each size, the text uses that size's matching two points.

How to Use​

  1. Select a pattern set with the Activate Base Pattern tool.
  2. Activate the tool by clicking the Add Text Between Points icon.
  3. Select the two points to place the text between on the base pattern, then select Continue. The text is added between the matching points on every size.
  4. Enter the Line Wrap Width. Lines of text longer than this are wrapped onto the next line. The default is the distance between the two points. The width can be a number or a formula. A formula is worked out separately on each size.
  5. Enter your Text. Type \n where you want to start a new line.
  6. Select Preview to see the text on the pattern.
  7. Select Other Side to put the text on the other side of the line between the points.
  8. Use the Font Size slider or input box to change the size of the text.
  9. Choose to align the text left, center or right.
  10. Choose the text color / style.
  11. Select Show All Sizes to see the text on the other sizes. The button changes to Show Base Only.
  12. Select Save to keep the text and return to showing only the base, or Cancel to abort.
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If the text could not be placed on some sizes, a message lists them. This happens when the matching points are missing or the wrap width works out to zero or less on that size.