You can set an edge or internal line to shrink by a certain amount. You can configure the shrink properties in centimeters or inches, as well as a percentage.
Whether centimeters or inches is available depends on your preference settings.
To view preference settings:
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On the Main menu, click Edit, then click Preferences. The Preferences dialog box is displayed.
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Select the General tab. System Units displays the chosen unit of measurement.
To configure shrink properties:
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On the Main toolbar, click Select.
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On the Horizontal contextual menu, ensure Pieces and Internal are selected.
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In the 2D window, select the line or edge.
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If you have selected:
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An internal line, in the Context view, in the Line Properties section, select Shrink.
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An edge, in the Context view, in the Edge Properties section, select Shrink.
The configurable shrink properties are displayed.
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Select
to set a percentage, or select
to set a measurement. The shrink properties display according to the following table.
Type
Selected Icon
Edge
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Amount
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Depth
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Target
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Depth
Line
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Amount
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Target
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Type the values you want for the relevant properties:
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Amount - the amount by which the edge or line is to shrink.
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Depth - how much the piece should shrink internally.
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Target - the target length of the edge or line when it shrinks.
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Note
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If you have already entered values and then change mode from
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Origin displays the length of the selected edge or line
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Shrink effects show in the 3D window after dressing the avatar
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