Duplicating/Replicating Lines

A common way to duplicate lines is to use the copy and paste function (Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V). Studio offers an additional paste function (Ctrl+F). When lines are copied, Ctrl+V offsets the copied lines so it is easy to see and manipulate them. When Ctrl+F is used instead of Ctrl+V, the copied lines are placed right on top of the lines that were copied. Ctrl+F is a convenient function for a number of pattern making tasks such as adding seam allowances.

Studio's duplicate function is extremely useful for adding fullness to a design. In addition to simply duplicating a shape videos are included here for adding different kinds of fullness. The first step is to prepare a file that can be used by all the videos. The final video shows how to smooth out the shape of an arc when necessary.

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	Menu: Panel ► Replicate
	Menu: Object ► Replicate

Duplicating lines is also referred to as Replicating. There are two menu options to select the Replicate function. The "Panel ► Replicate" menu opens the Replicate Panel. The "Object ► Replicate" menu option opens a sub menu with the four choices available: left, right, above, and below.

Menu: Panel ► Replicate

The tab for replicating has a second icon with a plus sign. This Panel offers a more sophisticated option for duplicating which is ideal for adding fullness to a design.

The "Number of Copies" option allows you to specify how many copies you want. The "Position each Copy" indicates the direction the objects are to be moved. The "Rotate each Copy" options allows you to specify how much to rotate each copy. However, the rotation is based on the center of the object so the individual groups of lines will need to be repositioned. Because there are three settings, once the choices are made, the "Replicate" button at the bottom of the Panel needs to be clicked.

When adding fullness, a portion of the pattern needs to be split (or slashed) into a number of segments. Use the PopUp calculator to specify how many segments a given line is to be separated into. The result will be the length of each segment.

Preparing a File

This video creates a file that has a rectangle that is one fourth the Master Pattern for the bottle. Once this file is created, it can be used for the remaining videos that show how fullness is added.