Inserting a Shape

You can insert an ellipse, circle, rectangle, or square shape as an internal shape.

To insert a shape:

1. On the Main toolbar, click Insert.

   

2. On the Horizontal contextual menu, under Insert, click . A menu is displayed.

   

3. Do one of the following:
   Note that while drawing a shape or internal lines, you may double click a previous point and you will have the ability to edit its curve with the pen tool still in action.

3.  

   Draw an ellipse:	Click Ellipse. In the 2D window, click on a pattern piece where you want the shape to be. A dialog box is displayed. 2023.2 and newer Click . In Width and Height, type in the values you want. 2023.2 and newer  In Width, Height, Radius and Sector, type in the values want. Click Insert. The ellipse is displayed in the 2D window. 2021.1 and older Click Ellipse. In the 2D window drag your mouse. The ellipse is displayed. With the release of version 2023.2 you now have the ability to snap circles together using the center point, note also that when drawing a circle using the drag function, the circle is drawn from its center. These new features provide more capabilities and accuracy when working with ellipses and circles.
   Draw a circle:	Click Ellipse. In the 2D window, click on a pattern piece where you want the shape to be. A dialog box is displayed. 2023.2 and newer Click to link the width and height properties, and maintain the same proportions between them.  In Width or Height, type in the values you want.  2023.2 and newer In Width, Height, Radius, and Sector, type in the values you want. Click Insert. The circle is displayed in the 2D window. 2021.1 and older Click Ellipse. In the 2D window, press Shift and drag your mouse. The circle is displayed.
   Draw a rectangle:	Click Rectangle. In the 2D window, click on a pattern piece where you want the shape to be. A dialog box is displayed. Click . In Width and Height, type in the values you want. Click Insert. The rectangle is displayed in the 2D window. 2021.1 and older Click Rectangle. In the 2D window, drag your mouse. The rectangle is displayed.
   Draw a square:	Click Rectangle. In the 2D window, click on a pattern piece where you want the shape to be. A dialog box is displayed. In Width or Height, type in the value you want. So long as these properties are linked as shown by , any value for one is automatically duplicated in the other. Click Insert. The square is displayed in the 2D window. 2021.1 and older Click Rectangle. In the 2D window, press Shift and drag your mouse. The square is displayed.

   You can also insert a shape on the garment in the 3D window. Shapes inserted on a garment become internal lines of the piece.