Notches

In PatternSmith, notches are positioned relative to the start, midpoint, or end of the selected element. In addition, notches include properties such as style, placement, size, and the tool to be used for cutting. Each time you enter the editor, notch properties will start with your default values. You can change the default values from File > Preferences.

Single Notch

Select the Single notch tool from the Notches drop-down on the ribbon or press the Ctrl + Shift + N.

Hover over an element, then click on it where you want to place the notch. Alternatively, hover over an element and press Tab and enter the Distance from Start, Middle, or End and press Enter. Note: Depending on where your mouse is on the element determines the From point. Hovering over the 1st third of the element will set From to Start, 2nd third to Middle, etc.

Use the Show label toggle to show/hide the information about the notch you are about to create.

Midpoint Notch

Select the Midpoint notch tool from the Notches drop-down on the ribbon or press the Ctrl + Shift + M.

Hover over an element, then click again to place a notch at its midpoint.

Evenly Spaced Notches

Select the Evenly Spaced notches tool from the Notches drop-down on the ribbon or press Ctrl + Shift + E.

Set the distance from the start point and end point of an element. Set the number of notches required. Hover over the desired element for a preview, then click to create the notches. Note the cursor changes to a cross with a plus or minus sign. Plus to add notches, minus to remove.

Choose to Repeat Evenly Between or Repeat Starting.

Repeat Evenly will create notches starting at the distance from the element’s start point to the element’s end point. You can specify how far away from the start point the first notch will be, and how far away from the end point the last notch will be. The Count is how many notches will fit between that distance.

Repeat Starting will create notches starting at where you specify. The starting points can be the Start, Middle, or End. You can specify the Position to start at, and how much space is in between Every notch.

You can also enter notches by selecting an element and then using the Element Tool Window. You can add single notch or add repeating notches. You can also remove all notches.