Walking Pieces
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Walk Tool Overview
The Walk Pieces tool helps you design pattern pieces properly so you can sew a garment with a minimum of mistakes. This tool automates ...
Starting the Walk Tool
You can start the walk tool using one of the following options:
Right-click menu
Context View
Using the Right-Click Menu
To...
Walk Pieces
Note
This feature is available for Version 2024.2 and above.
The Walk Pieces option provides the ability to easily inspect the accura...
Locking and Unlocking
While in walk mode, all pattern pieces are temporarily locked and not editable, except for the stationary piece you select (by default)...
Moving the Pivot Point
While in walk mode, you can use the mouse to drag the pivot point and move it around the stationary piece.
To move the pivot point:
...
Inserting Notches
While in walk mode, you can insert notches at any point in a piece.
To insert a notch:
In the 2D window, right-click on any point on...
Mirroring
While in walk mode, you can mirror a walk piece to see how it looks “back to back” with another piece.
To mirror a walk piece:
In th...
Cloning
While in walk mode, you can clone a walk piece to keep a copy of the piece in its new location, while retaining the original walk piece...
Snapping
While in walk mode, you can maintain control over a piece by snapping it.
When you snap a piece to a point, a grid, or a guideline duri...
The Walk Tool and Seam Allowances
While in walk mode, you can work on pieces with both positive and negative seam allowances.
Tip
Do not walk the seam allowances of a p...
Exiting Walk Mode
When you have finished using the walk tool, you can exit walk mode to continue working on your project.
To exit walk mode:
Do one of...
Walk Tool Right-Click Options
The following table lists the walk tool right-click options, based on the location of the mouse.
Mouse Location
Option
Piv...