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Compare Line/Curve Tool

What it Does​

Calculates the total length of two sets of lines and/or curves and displays the total of each set along with the difference between them.

tip

Use this to verify that pattern edges match in length before printing to guarantee better results when sewing.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by clicking the Compare Line/Curve icon
  2. Click to select one or more lines and curves to measure for the first set
  3. Click to select one or more lines and curves to measure for the second set
  4. Press Calculate to see the totals:
  5. Total Length of the First Set
  6. Total Length of the Second Set
  7. Difference: Set 1 - Set 2
  8. Select Close to finish
warning

This tool measures path length along curves and lines, not straight-line distances between endpoints. For direct point-to-point measurements, use the Distance Between Points tool.