How to Arrange Pieces

To arrange the layout:

1. If the Arrange window is not already displayed, on the Main toolbar, click Arrange.

   

   The Arrange window is displayed with the following avatar perspectives:

   • Right (R)

   • Front (F)

   • Left (L)

   • Back (B)

   

2. If pieces are displayed upside down, or at an angle, you can adjust this using the gizmo. If you want a refresher, refer to Enabling the Gizmo and Using the Gizmo.

3. Drag each piece to the appropriate location. As you drag pieces over the views, names of the locations are displayed. This helps ensure proper arrangement of the pieces.

   The available locations are:

   • Head

   • Neck

   • Shoulders

   • Arm (right and left)

   • Wrist (right and left)

   • Torso

   • Low Waist

   • Skirt

   • Leg (right and left)

   • Foot (right and left)

   • Sole (right and left)

4. Save the file: on the Main toolbar, click .

Clusters are groups of pattern pieces. For more information, refer to Clusters.

To arrange clusters:

1. If not already in arrange mode, on the Main toolbar, click Arrange.

   

   The Arrange window is displayed.

2. In the Arrange window, click the location where you want to arrange clusters. For example, click the left leg location to arrange its clusters.

   Cluster details are displayed on the Arrange Clusters pane in the Context view.

   

3. Check and adjust the settings as required.

   Label	Description
   1	Alignment shortcuts Only enabled if you select multiple pieces in the cluster. Click the respective icon to change the alignment of the pieces. In order, from left to right, the icons are for alignment to the: Left Center Right Top Middle Bottom Horizontal - Equalizes horizontal space between selected items. Vertical - Equalizes vertical space between selected items.
   2	Name of the location. With effect from 2021.2, the detailed location of the cluster is displayed. For example, Front: Torso.
   3	Name of the cluster. Toggle to collapse and expand the cluster.
   4	Thumbnail of the location. Click to highlight the location in the Arrange window.
   5	Thumbnail of the piece. Click to: Highlight the piece on the 2D part of the Resources tabs. If not open, on the Resources tabs, click 2D. Open the 3D Layer field. For more information, refer to 3D Layer field.
   6	3D Transformations Enables the precise adjustment of the cluster. Edit to move the cluster in the X (horizontal), Y (vertical), or Z axis. Edit to rotate the cluster about the X (horizontal), Y (vertical), or Z axis. Edit to scale the cluster in the X (horizontal), Y (vertical), or Z axis. For example, if a sleeve cluster is colliding with a cuff cluster, you might use scale to separate the clusters. This has no effect on the size of the pieces. Click to reset the adjustment. Note: You may find it easier to view the transformations in prepare mode. For more information, refer to Preparing the Garment on the Avatar.
   7	Click to add a new cluster. You can drag pieces to add them to the cluster.
   8	Toggle to hide and show the cluster in the Arrange window. Click to select the cluster. Click to display a menu.   Cluster Symmetry - If enabled, moving a piece in the Arrange window, simultaneously moves the matching piece with which it is symmetrical. For example, a left sleeve and a right sleeve. Cluster Inner Symmetry - If enabled, moving a piece in the cluster, simultaneously moves the matching piece with which it is symmetrical. For example, two pockets on a shirt front. Constrained Area - If enabled, constrains the cluster to conform more closely to the body shape of the avatar. Generally, this works best with clusters that have a non-flat wrap type. Note: With effect from 2021.2, Constrained Area has been removed from the menu and replaced with the icon displaying beside the wrap type. Align to Center - If enabled, the cluster is aligned to the center of the avatar. Delete Cluster - Click to delete the cluster.
   9	Wrap Type The wrap type determines how the cluster wraps on the avatar. Click and select the wrap type. Note: The available wrap types depend on the cluster location. 2021.2 added the following wrap types for Arm clusters: Flat Rounded - forms a cylinder around the arm Curve - curves around the arm 2021.2 also added the following wrap type for side clusters on the Torso and Leg areas: Flat with Arms - adjusts the cluster so it is flat against the body and flows along the arm Constrained Area Click the icon to constrain the cluster to conform more closely to the body shape of the avatar. Generally, this works best with clusters that have a non-flat wrap type.
   10	3D Layer The 3D layer field is a number. Click the field to change the value by typing in the new number you want or using the up and down arrows. The 3D layer feature allows you to organize and manage pattern pieces with a stacking order. The feature is useful when working with garments that have multiple pieces stacked on top of one another, such as patch pockets, plackets, or cuffs. The 3D layer feature uses the following logic: Layers with lower number values are closer to the body Layers with higher numbers are further from the body By default, all pattern pieces are assigned to layer 2 Layer 0 is the layer closest to the body. Use in 3D Hover over the piece in the Arrange Clusters pane to display the Use in 3D icon. Toggle this according to whether you want the piece to display in 3D output.

4. Save the file: on the Main toolbar, click .