Variables in SeamScape

Variables in SeamScape bring unparalleled flexibility to your pattern designs by allowing you to define reusable and dynamic values. These can represent measurements, calculations, or dependencies, making your designs adaptable and efficient.

Types of Variables

• Input Variables: These are user-defined variables used to input specific measurements like lengths, widths, or angles. They serve as the foundation for your patterns.
• Derived Variables: These are calculated based on other variables, formulas, or pattern properties. They allow for complex dependencies and relationships.

Using Variables

Variables can be used throughout your design to define paths, points, and constraints. Here are some examples:

• MyLength: A custom variable for storing a length value, used in multiple parts of your design.
• MyAngle: An angle variable, used to set the direction of a path or point.
• Path1.length + 10: Use variables and formulas together to dynamically adjust measurements.

Advantages of Variables

• Reusability: Define a variable once and reuse it across multiple elements in your design.
• Adaptability: Update a variable’s value, and all dependent elements automatically adjust.
• Efficiency: Streamline your workflow by reducing repetitive manual adjustments.

Example Use Cases

• Custom Measurements: Store user-defined dimensions (e.g., ShirtLength) to easily scale designs.
• Dynamic Adjustments: Define a variable like HemSize and update it to change all hems in your pattern simultaneously.
• Dependent Calculations: Use a derived variable (e.g., HalfNeck = Neck / 2) to automate relationships.

Best Practices

• Use clear, descriptive names for variables to ensure your designs are easy to understand and maintain.
• Combine variables with formulas for greater control and flexibility.
• Regularly review your variables to avoid unnecessary complexity.

With variables, SeamScape empowers you to create patterns that are not only precise but also highly adaptable and efficient.