Segment Tools : The essential plug-in for pattern drafting in Adobe Illustrator (AI)
Segment Tools can measure any curved objects and assist your work
With Segment Tools, you can measure complex curves on your draft. You can also create accurate notches. It will support your time-consuming jobs such as the adjustment of an arm hole. Your work will be improved dramatically faster with accuracy.
BPT-LT, a set of convenient tools, is also bundled.
Main Tools in Segment Tools
Length Tool
You can measure the length of a straight line or a curve by simply selecting the part you want to measure. You can also input a numerical value to adjust the curve to a specified length.
Pointer Tool
Create pointers (notches) in precise positions in an instant.
Handle line Tool
This tool creates a bezier handle as a line, which is normally not displayed except when selected. It can also create another handle line on the opposite side of the line, which is useful when drawing an extended line.
Path/Point Adjust Tool
This tool allows you to know how two paths or points look when they are fit together. It is helpful to adjust the connection such as a shoulder line. You can undo the position by double clicking the tool button.
BPT-LT Tools bundled in Segment Tools
Fillet Tool – Addition
Add an arc to the corner.
Fillet Tool – Divide
Add an arc and divide the corner.
Fillet Tool – Remove
Replace the corner with an arc.
Slant Tool
Fix a slanted object or a segment in an instant.
Comment Tool
Add a comment with an arrow to your sewing pattern.
Numbering Tool
This tool is mainly used for numbering pattern pieces and components. It has a sequential numbering function that automatically counts up the numbers.
Length Comment Tool
A tool for indicating the segment’s length.
Area Comment Tool
A tool for indicating the segment’s area.
Segment Tools Product Information
Product Name | Segment Tools |
Price | $99.00/year (Annual subscription) |
System Requirements | Mac/Win OS that can properly run one of the following versions of Adobe Illustrator : Macintosh : Adobe Illustrator 2022 (v26 and later) / 2023 / 2024 Windows : Adobe Illustrator 2022 (v26 and later) / 2023 / 2024 For Illustrator 2021, only the version 25.4.1 is supported. |
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