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Computer Aided Pattern Design
by Don McCunn
CAPD vs. Word Processing
Given current technology using Computer Aided Pattern Design, CAPD, to work with patterns is similar to using Word Processing to work with text. Over half the shortcut keystrokes used in CAPD are the same keystrokes used in word processing.
| Keystroke |
Word Processing |
CAPD |
| Ctrl+O |
Open a File |
Open a File |
| Ctrl+S |
Save a File |
Save a File |
| Ctrl+P |
Print a File |
Print a File |
| Drag Mouse |
Select Text |
Select & Move Lines |
| Ctrl+A |
Select All Text |
Select All Lines |
| Ctrl+C |
Copy Text |
Copy Lines |
| Ctrl+V |
Paste Text |
Paste Lines |
| Keystroke |
Special CAPD Functions |
| Ctrl+Shift-O |
Merge a File into an existing File |
| Ctrl+Shift+S |
Save a File with a different Filename |
| Ctrl+F2 |
Print or Cut Patterns |
| Ctrl+G |
Group Lines into a Pattern |
| Ctrl+Shift+G |
Ungroup a Pattern into Lines |
| Additional CAPD Menu & Icon Options |
| Select Line Color, Type, & Size |
| Drag to Draw Lines: Straight, Curved, & Arcs |
| Drag to Draw Shapes: Rectangles, Circles, & Ellipses |
| View Lines: Zoom & Pan |
| Change Dimensions of Lines & Patterns |
| Add Text in 25 Languages: Color, Size, Bold, Italic, & Alignment, |
| Mirror Patterns for Symmetrical Shapes |
| Rotate Patterns to Optimize Pattern Layout |
| Scale Patterns: Quarter Scale, Third Scale, Half Scale, & Full Size |
Copyright © 2025 by Donald H. McCunn
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