Note
Version 2021.3.1 includes the first part of a gradual user interface refresh. Icons in the software may display with slight differences from the versions shown in the Help Center. In addition, you can now choose a light or dark user interface. For more information, refer to Appearance.
Version 2023.2 includes slight changes to the user interface. The icons of the resources tabs are now displayed vertically on the left. As a result of this change, depending on the software version that you use, the user interface may look different.
2023.2 and newer
The Resources tabs include the following:
2D Tab
Displays a list of pieces and external drawings.
Version 2023.2 and newer
In this tab, you can:
Decide Which Pieces to Use in Simulation
The default is that all pieces are used.
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To exclude a piece from simulation:
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Click the piece.
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Click
, then click Don't Use Selected.
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To use a piece that was previously not used:
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Click the piece.
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Click
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To use all pieces:
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Click
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Click Use All Pieces.
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You can select one or more pieces. And, you can switch selected pieces to unselected pieces, and the other way round, by clicking and selecting Invert Selection.
Show All Pieces in the 2D Window
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Click
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Click Spread Pieces. All pieces are displayed in the 2D window.
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You can also show all pieces in the 2D window by going to the Main menu, and clicking Edit, then Spread Pieces.
Sync Search with 2D Window
This feature allows you to have the 2D window display only the pieces found in your search.
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After conducting a search, click
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Click Sync search with 2D view. The only pieces displayed in the 2D window are those listed in the search results.
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The icon is displayed on a pattern piece if either of the following is true:
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The pattern piece is not arranged on the avatar
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3D use is disabled for the pattern piece
If you hover your mouse over the icon, a tooltip is displayed with relevant information.
Materials Tab
Displays fabrics, seams, artwork, trims, and color libraries. In addition, asset libraries can be displayed.
Version 2023.2 and newer
In this tab, you can:
Search for Materials
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Type in the search box and results are displayed.
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To filter the search:
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Click Filter. A menu is displayed of available filters.
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Click the filter type you want to use.
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Set Thumbnail Size
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Click whichever icon is displayed:
or
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Click the size you want the thumbnails to display.
Set Thumbnail Side to Display
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Click whichever icon is displayed:
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Click Back Side (Wrong) or Wrong Side (Back) (according to the software version you are using) if you want the back of the material to display in the thumbnails. Clear the selection to have the front side display.
View Asset Libraries
You can use the Materials tab to view asset libraries.
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If the Materials tab is not already open, on the Resources tabs, click Materials.
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On the Materials tab, click Libraries.
The asset library is displayed.
For more information, refer to Asset Libraries.
Version 2023.2 and newer
Asset libraries are now a standalone tab.
For more information, refer to: Introduction to Materials.
Params Tab
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