J_ConstructionLineCreate¶
J_ConstructionLineEdit¶
Create and edit one or more construction lines
This command allows you to add a construction line to the model or to edit an existing one. It is also possible to add multiple construction lines in one run.
Find it in: JPattern Design sidebar
Steps¶
- Adding/editing a single construction line:
- Select the target curve you want to add the construction line to or select the construction line you want to edit
- Fill in the options that are given
- Click Ok to add the construction line to the curve
- Adding multiple construction lines:
- Select the target curve you want to add the construction lines to
- Pick different points on the target curve where you want the construction lines to lie
- Adjust options, which will be applied to all construction lines being added
- Click Ok to add the construction lines to the curve.
Options¶
Properties¶
- Length: length of the construction line
- Angle: the angle between the construction line and the target curve
- Both sides: indicates if the construction line should be drawn on one side of the target curve or on both sides
- Flip: move the construction line to the opposite side of the target curve (it has no effect if the construction line is drawn on both sides)
Distance based¶
- Distance from reference: actual distance from the reference point on curve (not available in multiple creation mode)
- Percentage from start: actual percentage from the start of the curve (not available in multiple creation mode)
- Pick on the curve (shortcut: R): select on the curve the position where to put the construction line(s)
- Pick reference point (shortcut : T): select on the curve the position where to put the reference point (not available in multiple creation mode)
Intersection based¶
- Select intersecting curve (shortcut : E): This allows to select which other curve to use as intersecting object to calculate where to put the construction line (not available in multiple creation mode)
Remarks¶
- Note that some options are not relevant for multiple construction lines creation, such as Distance based or Intersection based options.
- You can use distance from reference or percentage from start to put the construction line