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emmaBa
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February 25, 2021
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divide a curve of a precise measurement

  • February 25, 2021
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I want to divide a curve to place a point there which would be at a precise distance, this point will serve as a reference point to place a mark there. For example I have a curve that is 37 cm from point A to point B and I would like on this curve from point A to point C it is 23 cm. I want to place a notche on a sewing pattern curve. Thank you in advance for your help.

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Correct answer Grant H

Hi Emma,

here is a video I made as discussed. I hope it helps you.

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Grant H
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Grant HCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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February 27, 2021

Hi Emma,

here is a video I made as discussed. I hope it helps you.

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    emmaBaAuthor
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    February 27, 2021

    Thank you so much Grant. I need to watch it a few times and practice but I think I got it.

    You save me.

    Grant H
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    Grant HCommunity Expert
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    February 27, 2021

    my pleasure

    Grant H
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    Grant HCommunity Expert
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    February 26, 2021

    I just realised that you may not know how to do that: to change the direction of a path select your pen tool and click on the "C" or last anchor point.

     

      Grant H
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      Grant HCommunity Expert
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      February 26, 2021

      Hi Emma,

      change the direction of the stroke and repeat the above or you can math out the dashes, but i think to keep it simple reverse the path direction of that curve so the dash will start at B

      /G

       

        Jacob Bugge
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        Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
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        February 25, 2021

        Emma,

         

        Just set the first Tiret to 23 cm (include cm to specify the unit which will otherwise be pt).

         

        Doing what Grant said, of course.

         

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          emmaBaAuthor
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          February 26, 2021

          and if i want a lenght of 8 cm B to ca , hoaw should do?

           

          Grant H
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          Grant HCommunity Expert
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          February 25, 2021

          Hi, could you upload a screenshot of what you want to do, with point A B etc.

           

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            emmaBaAuthor
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            February 25, 2021

            is that what you are asking? i am a beginner and english is not my native language

            Grant H
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            Grant HCommunity Expert
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            February 25, 2021

            Ah, i see. You can draw a line on the curve (C) path as you have done and then what I would do is right click on the line and select "make guides". Then press C on keyboard to select the scissors tool, hover over the intersection until the guide info says "intersect" and then click. You would have now cut the path where you wanted.

            /G

             

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