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Change Name Tool

What it Does​

Gives a point, line, curve or other item a name you choose. Use this when you want to tell items apart, such as naming a point Shoulder Tip instead of leaving the name PatternMaker Pro gave it.

The new name does not show on the pattern. It appears when you hold the pointer over the item. To show every item's name in the workspace, use Display Names.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by clicking the Change Name icon.
  2. Select the item you want to rename. You can choose a point, line, curve, circle or arc.
  3. Select Continue. The screen shows the item's current name.
  4. Enter the new name in the Name: box.
  5. Select Save to keep the name, or Cancel to leave the tool without changing it.
🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the new name is remembered with the item.

tip

Use a name that will mean something later, such as Back Armhole Curve. Short codes that only you understand are easy to forget.