Point

Add points to pattern/internal shape segments.📦Added in 2024 v 2.0

1. Show the 2D Toolbar:

   • Click on the 2D editor window.

   • The toolbar switches to the 2D Toolbar.

2. Select the Point Tool:

   • Click the Point Tool in the toolbar.

3. Perform Point Actions:

   • Add: Click on a segment to add a point.

   • Move: Click and drag a point to move it.

     • Smart Guide📦Added in 2025 v2.1

       • Points can snap to the smart guide when moved.

       • Hold the Ctrl key while clicking and dragging to temporarily disable the smart guide.

   • Convert to Curve:

     • Right-click on a point to display the pop-up menu.

     • Select one of the following options:

       • Connect Handles: Adds two connected curve handles to the point.

       • Add Handle (Clockwise): Adds one curve handle in the clockwise direction.

       • Add Handle (Counterclockwise): Adds one curve handle in the counterclockwise direction.

Bézier Curve

Modify and edit pattern segments into curves. 📦Added in 2024 v 2.0

1. Click the following tools:

   • 2D Editor > Toolbar > Edit

   • 2D Editor > Toolbar > Point

2. Right-click on a point.
   → A right-click popup menu appears.

3. Click the appropriate menu based on your needs:

   • Connect Handles: Creates Bézier curve handles on both sides of the point. The two generated curve handles are connected.

   • Disconnect Handles: Breaks the link between the two connected handles.

   • Add Handle (Counterclockwise): Creates a half-curve handle in a counterclockwise direction.

   • Add Handle (Clockwise): Creates a half-curve handle in a clockwise direction.

     → Depending on the selected menu, curve handles are created, and the segment is converted into a curve.

Hermite Curve

Add multiple curve points within a single segment to create a smooth, flowing curve.📦Added in 2025 v 2.1

Creation

Hermite curves can only be created on 2D patterns generated through File > Import > UV to 2D Pattern.

Editing

1. Select the following tool:

   • 2D Editor > Edit Tool

2. Select a segment that contains a Hermite curve → The Hermite curve points will appear.

3. Perform the following actions:

   • Select: Click on a Hermite curve point.

   • Move: Click and drag a Hermite curve point.

   • Delete: Right-click on a Hermite curve point and select Delete from the context menu, or select the point and press the Delete key on your keyboard.

   • Convert to Split Point: Right-click on a Hermite curve point and select Convert to Split Point from the context menu.