Cloning internal elements allows you to quickly and accurately reproduce these elements. For example, after adding one button to a garment, you can use this feature to easily add the others.
You can clone the following internal elements:
Internal line
Internal point
Artwork
Trim
To clone an internal item by offset:
In the 2D window, select the item.
In the Context view, in the Actions section, click Clone by Offset. The clone by offset dialog box is displayed.
Select:
Border to set the offset measured from the item’s border
Center to set the offset measured from the item’s center
Type the values you want for:
X to set the horizontal distance from the item
Y to set the vertical distance from the item
Copies to set the number of copies you want
Click Apply. The items cloned by offset are displayed in the 2D window.
Cloning by Offset Example
This piece has one button.
You want to add five more buttons in a row, directly underneath. You select the button, click Clone by Offset, and type the values as shown.
When you click Apply, the new buttons are added.
For more information, refer to Clone by Offset Use Cases.