Program for creating and modeling

clothing patterns “Valentina”

Roman Telezhynskyi, Olga Krasnyashchikh

Edition 1.5, 2020-12-23

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Dedicated to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. What is Valentina? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Downloading and installing the program, contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1. Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2. Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3. Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4. Keyboard shortcuts and mouse actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1. Shortcut Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2. Mouse actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5. General overview of the program, review of measurements and settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1. General overview of the program and measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2. Setting program properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3. Setting the pattern properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. Program interface, basic functions. Getting started. The order of construction of the drawing. . . 24
6.1. Program interface, modes and overview of the main functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2. Drawing objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3. Getting started. The drawing object point, its label and parameters of the point.
Parameters of objects in the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4. The procedure for constructing a drawing. The sequence of operations in the program. . . . . 24
6.5. Measuring of angles in the program. The angles of the lines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.6. Deleting objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.7. Saving the pattern file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7. Creating a measurement file. Increments and calculated values. Import of measurements.
Export measurements and increments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.1. Working with measurements files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.1.1. Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.1.2. Create a file with measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.1.3. Import Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.1.4. Templates of measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1.5. Export measurements.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1.6. Synchronization of measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2. Increments and calculated values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2.1. Adding increments and calculated values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2.2. Entering data by formula.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2.3. Using mathematical functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.2.4. Using a logical (conditional) operator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.2.5. Local variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
 7.2.6. Export of increments and calculated values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8. Drawing and operation tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.1. "Point" tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.1.1. "Point at the end of the segment" tool.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.1.2. "Point at distance along line" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.1.3. "Perpendicular point" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.1.4. "Point along bisector" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.1.5. "Special point on shoulder" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1.6. "Triangle" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1.7. "Point from X and Y coordinates of two other points" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1.8. "Perpendicular point along line" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1.9. "Point intersect line and axis" tool.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1.10. "Midpoint between two points" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.2. "Line" tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.2.1. "Line between points" tool.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.2.2. "Point at line intersection" tool.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3. "Curve" tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3.1. "Simple curve" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3.2. "Simple Split Curve" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3.3. "Curve which uses a point as a control handle" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3.4. "Curved path" (complex curve) tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3.5. "Segmenting a curved path" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3.6. "Tools for creating curves" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3.7. "Point at the intersection of curves" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3.8. "Point at the intersection of curve and axis" tool.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.4. "Arc" tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4.1. "Arc" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4.2. "Segmenting an arc" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4.3. "Point at the intersection of arc and axis" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4.4. "Point at the intersection of arcs" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4.5. "Point at the intersection of circles" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4.6. "Circle and tangent point" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.4.7. "Arc and tangent point" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.4.8. "Arc of a given length" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.4.9. "Point at the intersection of circle and segment or line" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.5. "Elliptical arc" tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.5.1. "Elliptical arc" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.6. "Operations" tab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.6.1. "Create New Group" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.6.2. "Object rotation" tool.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.6.3. "Flipping objects by line" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
 8.6.4. "Flipping objects by axis" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.6.5. "Moving objects" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.6.6. "True darts" tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9. Creating pattern details and actions with details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.1. Creating a new piece.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.1.1. Creating the outer contour of the piece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.1.2. Changing the direction of the objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.1.3. Creating the internal path of the piece. Parameters of the internal path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.1.4. Inserting missing objects into a piece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.1.5. Creating seam allowances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.1.6. Adding notches on the piece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.1.7. Setting the grainline on a piece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.1.8. Mark the buttons location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.1.9. Inscriptions on pattern pieces. Creating label templates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.2. Setting other pieces parameters.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.2.1. "Paths" section, "Main path" tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.2.2. Setting pins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.3. Actions with created pieces.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.3.1. Merging pieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.3.2. Creating a copy of the part.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.3.3. Deleting pieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10. Layout of pattern pieces, saving the pattern file, paper printing of the pattern. Final
measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.1. Further actions with pieces and printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.1.1. Exporting a pattern from the Details mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.1.2. Selection and exclusion of pieces in the layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.1.3. Creating a pattern layout. Setting the layout parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.1.4. Paper printing of the pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.1.5. Printing the layout directly from the program.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
10.2. Final measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11. Errors in drawings when working with the program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
11.1. Restoring pattern files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12. Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix A: Command line keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
A.1. Valentina application command line keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
A.2. Tape application command line keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Dedicated to.
The person who supported me all this time. As well as my family and all the people who took part
in the writing of this book and the development of the project.

1
Chapter 1. Introduction.
The development of computer technology and the widespread expansion of the Internet has
changed our lives forever. Many areas of our lives have been radically transformed. In this very
dynamic time, considering the opportunities that computer technology offers us is a matter of life
and death for industries and individual enterprises. Many of them have already taken up the
challenge and successfully adapted to these new conditions. Others have only taken too meagre
steps to realize their full potential.

As for the garment industry, things are not going as fast as we would like them to. Not all industry
has yet realized the importance of this transition. Because of the complexity of the solutions, their
cost, the fragmentation and the general weakness of information literacy, integration takes place at
a much smaller pace. Most of the time, it is quite difficult to convince your interlocutor that it
makes sense to study and use one of the available solutions. Major players have long recognized the
importance of this transition, but the solutions available to them, because of their high cost, are not
available to most.

In many industries, the solution to the problem of high software costs has become developing
free/open source software. If you were interested in the history of the GNU/Linux operating system,
you know what prompted its authors to create a fundamentally new operating system. The
proliferation of proprietary software has created a new problem for the end user. In pursuit of
profit, in order to protect their intellectual property, software developers try to limit user rights as
much as possible. Many people disagree with this approach and try to change the situation
somehow. They decided to offer users softwares that anyone can distribute and modify at their own
discretion.

Currently, open source projects are successfully used in various industries. In practice, they have
shown their effectiveness in difficult situations. Some source code projects are undisputed leaders
in their field. Others successfully compete with proprietary solutions and due to this competition
improve the quality of software solutions in general. Examples of successful open source projects
include operating systems, Internet browsers, office suites, graphics editors, web servers and much
more.

People around the world have realized how much it is important that solutions are accessible in
order to continue progress. Successful experiences in other industries have inspired us to follow
the same path, and create by common work an accessible software for everyone.

The book you hold is unique. It provides the first complete description of all the functions of the
open source project "Valentina" in English. We thank you for purchasing this user manual and thus
supporting the further development of the project. Without you, further development of the project
would be impossible.

The purpose of this book is to familiarize the reader with the basics of working in the program, a
detailed description of all the functions and operations that may seem ambiguous. It is designed for
people familiar with the design of clothing, as well as having good computer skills. Use it to put
your knowledge into practice and enter a new digital era.

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Chapter 2. What is Valentina?
"Valentina" (Valentina) is a cross-platform software for drawing patterns using traditional methods
and 2D system, which allows patternmakers and designers to design and fashion their own
patterns of clothing. The program allows to create patterns using both standard (multi-
dimensional) as well as individual measurements tables. Valentina combines new technologies with
traditional methods, which makes this program truly unique.

A catastrophically insufficient number of computer tools for creating patterns is available. Many
people, faced with a similar task, resort to using CAD-systems or graphic editors. However, it is
obvious that these programs were originally designed for completely different purposes and cannot
be effectively used to accomplish specific tasks (for example, adding seam allowances). Adaptation
of such systems to the needs of pattern making is only a partial solution. Even after adaptation,
such programs can be used for qualitative creation of patterns in one size, but quickly adapting the
pattern to another person in another size becomes difficult. The pattern has to be re-created from
scratch. At this stage, "Valentina" proves to be indispensable. Properly designed patterns must allow
simple change of parameters (for example, other dimensional values), to achieve automatic
adjustment in accordance with the new values, and to get the same product for another person
from a different size, without having to build the pieces again manually, nor having to use other
methods of gradation.

“Valentina” provides a system allowing to generate templates, where the lengths and positions of
lines in a drawing are set independently by using mathematical formulas, functions, and
conditional operators. This makes the program suitable for all clothing design techniques.

At the moment the program is moving towards suitability for use in the garment industry.
However, "Valentina" is a universal program and can be used not only in production, but also in
small studios, for training, and by private tailors and sewing lovers. It facilitates the work of tailors
and reduces the time spent on tailoring.

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Chapter 3. Downloading and installing the
program, contacts.
3.1. Download
"Valentina" is a cross-platform software. Therefore, the user is provided several versions of
installers and packages for different operating systems. All officially supported packages can be
downloaded on the official website of the project - https://smart-pattern.com.ua.

Installation of the program from third-party resources is not recommended. This

 may entail security risks. Always check for developer signatures to detect spoofing.
Exceptions are the official distribution repositories, as well as app stores.

Windows users can check the publisher’s identity of the program at startup. When Windows (in its
modern versions) requests confirmation, information on the publisher is provided at the same
time.

A separate page has been created for downloading the program on the official website. Select the
menu Valentinа › Download in the top menu.

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The program download page will open. There is a download section at the bottom of this page.

The site automatically detects the user’s operating system and offers the required installer or
installation package for download. To download it, you just need to click the Download button, and
the installer will be downloaded directly to your computer.

If the proposed download package does not suit you or you need to download the program for
another operating system, you need to click the "View other options". You will be presented with a
list of packages for the operating systems supported by the program. You need to choose one of
them. The installation method will depend on which OS you are using. In general, you will be

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prompted to download an installer, package, or connect a repository.

The program on the site is presented in two versions:

• stable and tested, version (currently 0.6.1 release). Suitable for those who do not want to deal
with a lot of errors, but at the same time are not chasing new features;

• regular builds of the test version. The test (development) version includes new additional
features and functions, but at the same time it may contain bugs. The test version is regularly
updated and fixed.

This download page contains installers of the new test (development) version of the Valentina
program. This is the most advanced version of the program, because contains all the latest new
features and changes. In addition, in this version of the program, you can open any files with
patterns built in the Valentina program. Therefore, this version is recommended by the developers
for download.

But due to the fact that this new version of the program is only being developed and tested, it may
contain errors. If you have any problems or errors in the Valentina, you should contact the program
developers and describe your problem. The developers' contacts are located here, on the official
website, at the bottom of each page. In most cases, problems with the program can be fixed.

If you are a new user of the program and are afraid of errors, then you can download an old stable,
well-working version of the program. To do this, on the download page of the program, in the line
below, you need to click on "Take a journey". You will be redirected to the next page, where both
versions of the Valentina program are presented: stable and test (under development). Here you
can find the differences between these two versions and download any of them (in this case, you
will need to go through two more pages, where the operating system and the desired installer are
selected).

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 Files created in new versions of the program will most likely not open in older
 versions, the opposite is supported. Newer versions of the program fully support
files created in older versions.

The project uses the classic numbering scheme. Each version consists of three numbers separated
by a period: for example, 0.7.36. The first number refers to the major, the second one to the minor,
the third one to patch version changes. At the moment, the major part is not used, since it should
indicate the implementation of all functions and the maturity of the project. The minor part
indicates the release. The patch indicates the changes for one release. Such fixes do not carry any
new functions, but are intended to correct the detected errors.

All version numbers are divided into even and odd. Even numbers indicate a stable branch (0.6, 0.8,
etc.), and odd numbers, respectively, a test branch (0.7, 0.9, etc.). The last, third part is not taken into
account here. Thus, when a test version, for example 0.7, become mature enough, its number
changes to 0.8. Simultaneously with the release of the new version, support and fixes for the
previous release are no longer provided.

All changes within one version are also numbered. For example, the test version 0.7.35 is followed
by version 0.7.36, then 0.7.37, etc.

This numbering in Valentina allows you to clearly separate test and stable branches, as well as
separate releases within each branch. Accordingly, you will not have any confusion about which
version you are using for work.

3.2. Installing.
The installation method will depend on which operating system you are using.

Users of the Windows operating system can use the installer prepared for them, by following its
instructions the program will be installed on their computer.

During installation, you will have several options available for you. You will be
 able to choose your preferred language installer, the required set of translations,
and will also be able to delete the previous settings of the program.

The situation is similar for Mac OS X users. To install, they need to download the archive with the
program, open it and move the program icon to the Applications folder.

Users of Linux distributions can use the packages prepared for them, some of which will be
available from their native repositories.

The program has a function of informing users about new updates for both a stable version and a
test version (in this case, an Internet connection must be established). You will see a popup dialog at
the start of the program when a new update is available to you.

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Then, when clicking the "Get Updates" button, the user is taken to the official website of the
"Valentina" project, where he can select and download the appropriate installation file.

It is also possible to check for updates and see the characteristics of the installed version of the
program through the program window (menu: Help[About Valentina] - button “Check for updates”).

Uninstalling the program to upgrade a previously installed version is not required, the files of the
previous version are automatically replaced with new ones during the installation process. To do
this, you have to start the installation process of the previously downloaded update file.

Simultaneous installation of multiple versions is not supported for regular

 installers and packages.

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A portable version of the program is additionally available for Windows OS. It is suitable for those
who want to test the program or experiment with several versions at once. The portable version is
provided in a single file. This file does not require installation, since it is not registered in the
system. Accordingly, it can be easily transferred from computer to computer. Using this option has
its evident disadvantages. For example, there is no automatic association with the drawing files
(this has to be set up manually). Remember too that the program always accesses the same place to
read the settings file. This makes the settings file common to all versions, consider this when
changing settings.

3.3. Contacts.
"Valentina" is not yet a fully completed software product. It is constantly updated and
supplemented. That’s why there are inevitable mistakes in it. In order to eliminate any errors and
problems in the program, it is recommended to contact the program developer directly and report
your problem.

To do this, the official website provides a list of resources and contact information.

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Chapter 4. Keyboard shortcuts and mouse
actions.
4.1. Shortcut Keys.
"Valentina" supports various key combinations for allowing the most productive patternmaking
work.

The list is not complete and will be extended. Keyboard shortcuts may not work if they are already
reserved by the operating system or other system applications (e.g., Explorer). Keyboard shortcuts
are not supported in Qt-based applications in some operating systems.

 Mac OS X users have to use the Command key instead of the Ctrl key.

Shortcut Action

Ctrl + N New File

Ctrl + S Save

Ctrl + Shift + S Save As

Ctrl + L Create a Layout

Shift + Ctrl + N New pattern piece

Ctrl + H History

Ctrl + + Zoom in

Ctrl + - Zoom out

Ctrl + = Zoom fit best (scale by content)

Ctrl + 0 Original zoom (100% scale)

Ctrl + Z Undo (cancel action)

Shift + Ctrl + Z Redo action

Ctrl + T Table of variables

Del Delete the selected object

Ctrl + Q Quit the program

L Activate the last used tool

Ctrl + PgUp Previous pattern piece

Ctrl + PgDown Next pattern piece

Esc Deselect tool

4.2. Mouse actions.

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Shortcut Action

Ctrl + Wheel Up Zoom in

Ctrl + Wheel Down Zoom out

Hold on Wheel Move
Double mouse left click Zoom fit best (scale by content)

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Chapter 5. General overview of the program,
review of measurements and settings.
Starting from this section, the user manual describes how the program works on a desktop
computer, using the example of the operating system Windows 7. Features of working with other
operating systems will be noted separately when necessary.

5.1. General overview of the program and

measurements.
"Valentina" work is performed in two programs: Valentina app for creating pattern files and Tape
app for managing measurements files. The shortcuts of each application look like this on the
desktop (if you have checked the appropriate box when installing the program):

In the Mac OS X version, as well as the portable version, Tape is not provided as a
 separate application. Opening the file of measurements and, accordingly, the
launch of Tape, is done through the launch of Valentina.

Valentina displays a working field including different drawing tools. When launching Valentina,
this field is inactive. The field is activated when creating a new drawing or opening a pre-existing
file containing a previously drafted pattern. Hints are displayed at the bottom left of the window
during the user’s work for his convenience.

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Tape application contains a database of the main known measures that exist in various design
techniques. Open it for complete study.

All measurements in the database are divided into convenient groups. When pressing any measure,
the program displays a hint image next to its name. When working with the program, each user can
choose amongst all measures provided by the database and select only the necessary ones for his
purpose by checking the boxes in front of them, then create a separate file from them. If necessary
measures are not available in the database, individual measurements labelled as whatever may be
created. Detailed description - in p. 7.1.2, “Create a file with measurements.”.

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A measurements filter field is located at the top of the measurements base window. Type in this
field the some letters of a word characterising a needed measurement. The program searches for
matches not only in the names and text of measurements, but also in the descriptions of all
measurements of the database.

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You can start working with Valentina from any measurements file. If you start working with a
drawing file, you can create a measurement file as you go along: you can open the created
measurement file from the drawing file or create a new measurement file - see p. 7.1.2, “Create a
file with measurements.”.

5.2. Setting program properties.

The program has to be correctly configured when being run for the first time.

Valentina and Tape have to be configured separately. Both programs have their own default
settings, you can leave them unchanged, or change those settings and add your own data for a more
correct and complete work in the program.

To set up the preferences in pattern files, go to the working area in the File › Preferences.

The "Preferences" window displays global settings of the program. It is necessary to configure these
settings for further good work.

The program preferences window includes three sections:

• Configuration.

• Pattern.

• Paths.

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The "Configuration" section contains two sub-windows labelled "general" and "scrolling".

The General tab contains all general settings of the program to configure. The basic settings are
clear and standard and can be left as default.

To change the program interface language, select a language from the "GUI
 language" list and click the [ Apply ] button.

Choosing a "patternmaking system" does not affect the course of drawings. The
function of this option is only to provide the names of famous measures in various
 pattern systems. If the list does not contain the name of the system you are using,
you can leave the default value.

The “Interface language” list allows you to configure the current language of the program interface.
By default, your operating system settings will be activated. The program will select it if supported.
If your system language is not available, the interface language will be English. Also note that the
list of the supported languages may not be "complete" if the appropriate languages were not
selected during the installation. The list of languages is generated automatically every time the
settings dialog window is opened, and if there are no necessary files, these languages will disappear
from the list.

"Valentina", as many programs, displays windows for confirmation of actions. For example, when
deleting objects, the program asks for confirmation of deletion: "Do you really want to delete?".

If you check the box in front of the "Don’t ask anymore" line, this window will not appear again.
However, if you want to return back such warning windows in the program again, you have just to
press the "Reset warnings" button in the program settings and these windows will appear on the

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screen again.

The program supports "Free curve" optimization. This mode is designed to make the user’s work
more comfortable when manipulating large drawings. Recalculation and updating of the drawing
after curve modification will occur only after the user will have released the left mouse button, that
is will have released a curve. This mode is enabled by default. This function speeds up the
responsiveness of the curve. This mode is disabled by unchecking the corresponding box.

When working with drawings in the program, it is possible to scale the drawing for convenience of
use; when double-clicking with the left mouse button on the working area, the drawing completely
fits on it ("zoom fit best" function). This mode is enabled by default (see the check mark in "Double-
click calls Zoom fit best for current pattern piece" line). However, sometimes when working
with a sensitive mouse, or when the user is inexperienced and bothered by this mouse behavior, it
is recommended to disable this mode. To do this, uncheck the box before the corresponding line in
this section of the program settings.

The "Scrolling" tab contains the mouse settings for comfortable work with the program. These
settings apply to touch as well as wheel mouses.

This tab contains default settings, set empirically by the developers of the program, which you can
leave the same or change if something affects the mouse job. The mouse scale and acceleration
values can be freely changed as needed. It is however recommended to keep the default animation
settings, or to change them with caution.

Animation:

• animation duration is set in milliseconds - the higher the value, the longer and smoother the
scrolling will be (available interval is 100-1000 ms).

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 • update interval is set in milliseconds - this determines after which time interval the next scroll
step will occur.

These settings allow you to create a smooth scrolling effect.

The mouse scale:

• scale for touch mouses (e.g., Apple Magic mouse);

• scale for wheel mouses.

The scale mouse determines the speed of scrolling and, therefore, the speed of the drawing
movement on the screen. It has been empirically determined that the original scrolling value was
not enough. In such cases, the scale mouse options may help. Depending on the type of mouse used,
you can increase or decrease the zoom values to get the desired scroll speed (the available interval
is from 1 to 100).

Scrolling:

• acceleration - the more active the scrolling is, the higher the speed will be, and the faster the
drawing will move around the screen.

The scrolling speed normally remains the same, regardless of how actively the wheel itself is
scrolled. In the program, uniform motion speed is achieved by setting the acceleration value to 1.
When the acceleration value exceeds 1, this forces uneven movement speed on the screen
depending on the activity of the mouse movement. For wheel mouses users, this means that the
higher acceleration of the wheel, the higher the speed at which the drawing moves across the
screen from one object to another, will be. When reducing the speed of the wheel, the movement of
the drawing on the screen will automatically decrease. The acceleration function is convenient for
large drawings when it is necessary to cover significant "distances", for example, to get from one
end of the drawing to another. The available setting interval is from 1 to 10.

The section "Pattern" contains all general settings of the patterns drawing and pieces.

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If the “Use antialiasing” box is checked, the program will smooth lines when they will be drafted.
This option should be unchecked if the user has an old computer complaining a weak video card.
Disabling this option does not affect print quality of patterns, this function determines only the
drafted lines quality on the computer screen.

The program supports "OpenGL render". By default, this feature is disabled, as it may cause
unstable process. A compatible video card is required to obtain correct OpenGL render. It allows
you to transfer drawing operations to the video card side and, thus, free up CPU resources.

If the screen turns black, it means that your configuration does not allow using
 this feature. Just disable this function in the global settings of the program to go on
working.

The curve approximation scale command applies to curves and arcs (except for elliptical arcs).
The higher the scale, the more accurately and smoothly the curve will be drawn. But the program
has to work with a greater number of points. And at the same time it takes more time to process,
which will affect performance. Possible values are from 0.1 to 10.0. The default value is quite small,
that is - 0.5. It is possible both to set the value globally (in this settings box), as well as change the
value for a particular curve (in the curve parameters, while working on a particular drawing) ; in
this case, the "zero" value corresponds to the global value. That is, if you set the approximation
value on the drawing to 0.0 for a particular curve, this value will not be 0, but the value that you
have previously set in the global settings of the program. For an approximation scale example, see
in the figure in paragraph 6.1.

 Setting too small approximation values may affect the accuracy of the calculations.

Line width in the drawing. There are only two types of lines in Valentina: thick and thin. Bold lines

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are used to highlight objects when performing some actions. In all other cases, only thin lines are
visible. Adjusting the line thickness allows you to adjust the width of the bold lines to your needs.
Values from 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm inclusive are allowed. The default value is 1.2 mm. The thin line
width is automatically 1/3 of the bold one. When the line width value is changed, the radius of the
point and the direction indicators of the curves widths are affected as well.

"Valentina" does not allow you to set arbitrary line widths for different parts of the
drawing, as in conventional CAD systems or vector editors. But you can achieve
 this in other ways, by selecting any object in the drawing and choosing amongst
different line types (including different dotted lines) and different line colors in
the parameters toolbox of the selected object.

When checking "Forbid flipping" box, all the pieces in the layout and prints are prevented from
flipping (this can be compared with turning the paper pattern on the reverse side - face down).

If checking the "Show second passmark on the seam line" box, the set notches will be displayed
twice on the patterns: on the pattern sewing line and on the seam allowance line.

If checking "Hide main path" line, in all the pattern pieces, the contours of the drafted patterns
will not be visible, but only the seam allowances paths. Thus, the pieces will be printed according to
the seam allowance only.

The bottom of the window displays the string "Known Materials". If you press the "Manage"
button, an additional window opens, where you can add all materials used in the work. Process as
follows:

1. Click on the green cross icon (thus, add a new line).

2. Type the material name in the line below. Automatically this material is displayed at the top of
the window.

3. Repeat these 2 steps as many times as necessary to add all the materials.

4. Click [ OK ].

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Later on, you can select the desired material from this list in the pattern properties or the pieces
options, and the information about it will be displayed on the pattern pieces (for more information,
see p. 9.1.9, “Inscriptions on pattern pieces. Creating label templates.”.

The "Paths" section allows to set up the paths to the files loaded by the program.

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Tape files are set up similarly to Valentina files.

When opening “Tape”, go to the File › Preferences.

The Tape properties window is similar, but contains fewer sections and settings.

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The “Paths” sections of both Valentina and Tape program files are interdependent. If you change
paths parameters in one program, these changes will immediately apply in the other application.

5.3. Setting the pattern properties.

In addition to the preferences of the program itself, you can also configure the properties of the
pattern - File › Pattern Properties. This section stores information common to all the pieces of a
single pattern file. After filling in the settings in this window and the template settings storing
information on the pieces, the necessary mentions may be displayed later on all the created pattern
pieces.

For a detailed discussion of this issue - see p. 9.1.9, “Inscriptions on pattern pieces. Creating label
templates.”.

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Chapter 6. Program interface, basic
functions. Getting started. The order of
construction of the drawing.
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Chapter 7. Creating a measurement file.
Increments and calculated values. Import of
measurements. Export measurements and
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7.1.4. Templates of measurements.

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7.2.3. Using mathematical functions.

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Chapter 8. Drawing and operation tools.
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8.1.5. "Special point on shoulder" tool.

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8.2. "Line" tab.
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8.3.3. "Curve which uses a point as a control handle" tool.

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8.4. "Arc" tab.
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8.4.6. "Circle and tangent point" tool.

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8.6. "Operations" tab.
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8.6.6. "True darts" tool.

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Chapter 9. Creating pattern details and
actions with details.
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Automatic seam allowance

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Custom seam allowance

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"Corners" design.

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9.1.8. Mark the buttons location.

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9.3.1. Merging pieces.

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Chapter 10. Layout of pattern pieces, saving
the pattern file, paper printing of the
pattern. Final measurements.
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Chapter 11. Errors in drawings when
working with the program.
As with any drawing program, the user may experience various kinds of errors when working in
"Valentina". And as the drawings in the Valentina program are parametrical, errors often arise
when new measurements are loaded into a previously drafted pattern. This often happens when
working with individual measurements.

Take a look at the following example.

A correct bodice block has been built, based on the measures of a first customer.

However, when loading the measurements of another customer into this drawing, this results in
frequent distortions of the drawing as well as potential obvious errors.

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The following figure shows that an error has occured when the drawing was rebuilt on other
measurements.

In order to attract the attention of the designer to the error, before changing the drawing,
“Valentina” displays a warning window. Its emergence clearly signals the existence of problems in
the drawing. This window will appear on the screen until the error is fixed.

The list of error situations is constantly updated. This function will be fully
 functional only from version 0.7.

The warning window gives a hint to the user what kind of error has occurred. This helps to quickly
find the error and fix it.

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In this example, two arcs and their point of intersection were built in the drawing. When changing
the measurements, the arcs have diverged and can no longer have intersection points. This is an
error. The program does not know how to place the previously built arc intersection point (e.i.,
point З_п) on the arcs that do not intersect anymore. In order not to interrupt the drawing creation
and to give the designer an opportunity to correct the error, such points, affected by an error, are
placed at the beginning of coordinates (0:0).

When clicking on the point placed at the origin, you can visually identify the two arcs and fix the
error.

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In this case, to correct the error, one of the arcs must be lengthened so that the two arcs cross each
other again, and the point З_п can be placed at their intersection by the program.

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So, there are no more errors in the drawing. Further, it remains to slightly correct the drawing by
making the necessary additions, to adjust the smoothness of the curves, and the pattern with the
new measures is ready.

Similar error warning windows may be triggered by other drawing tools.

Here is a complete list of these tools:

• point of intersection of lines;

• point of intersection of arcs;

• point of intersection of circles;

• point of intersection of curves;

• point of intersection of a circle and a segment;

• point from an arc and a tangent;

• point from a circle and a tangent;

• point of intersection of a curve and an axis;

• point of intersection of a line and an axis;

• point built with the triangle tool.

Errors that occur when using these tools are fixed in the same way as in the above example.

Also in the "Valentina" program, errors of a different kind may occur: distortion of some piece seam
allowance.

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The correction of this error is described in detail in the chapter "Creating the main path of a
pattern".

The next likely type of error may be caused by an unsupported version of the pattern file format.

As the development process continues, the project team is constantly adding new changes to the file
format, which allows you to use new features and improve existing ones. To separate different sets
of changes, these are grouped by numbers, thus forming the different versions of file formats. Each
version of the program has a minimum and maximum version that it supports. If you encounter
such an error, you have to install a newer version of the program in order to open the file.
Typically, such errors occur when users return to the stable version after using the test version, or
download a file created on the test version.

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 "Valentina" supports backward compatibility with files created in older versions of
 the program.

11.1. Restoring pattern files.

Some file may stop opening due to malfunctions or damage program. In such cases, we recommend
that you contact the developers for assistance in restoring the damaged file. Information on how to
reproduce the error will also be of great help in preventing such errors in the future. Therefore,
when contacting the developers, send your materials about the detected error — screen
screenshots, video files or detailed descriptions of how the error occured, etc.

Experienced users can try to recover files on their own.

 Always back up files before experimenting with them.

Here are some tips on how to try to restore a pattern file: To do this, you must carefully read the
error message and understand the principles of the file working.

Since the pattern file is a regular text file, it can be opened in a text editor such as Notepad. In
general, the structure of the pattern file is as follows:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<pattern>
<!--Pattern created with Valentina v0.6.2.0
(https://valentinaproject.bitbucket.io/).-->
<version>0.7.12</version>
<unit>cm</unit>
<description/>
<notes/>
<measurements/>
<increments/>
<previewCalculations/>
<draw name="Piece 1">
<calculation/>
<modeling/>
<details/>
</draw>
<draw name="Piece 2">
<calculation/>
<modeling/>
<details/>
</draw>
</pattern>

As you can see, in this example, the file includes two pattern pieces. In most cases the errors will
occur in the 'Draw' mode. It is important to remember the following: everything that is in the Layout
and Details modes is optional. Typically, Valentina reports the location of the error in the file. If the
error is located in one of the above mentioned modes, you can try to clear their contents and create

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pieces from scratch. Thus, you will lose some of your work, but you can continue to work further
with the file.

Since this method is not a panacea for all errors, we strongly recommend you to contact the
developers for support.

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Chapter 12. Frequently asked questions.
This chapter provides short answers to frequently asked questions.

1. What types of clothing can be designed with "Valentina"?

You can design any type of clothing, the program limits none. The kernel of the system provides
you with the tools through which you implement your ideas. If for technical reasons you are
unable to implement something, we recommend that you contact the developers and inform
them of your problem. Depending on the complexity, your example will be included in the
project development plan.

2. I use the "X" design method, does "Valentina" support it?

"Valentina" has no binding to any of the design systems.

3. How does the gradation work in "Valentina"?

When creating a drawing, it is parameterized. The more skillfully the drawing is designed, the
better the grading is done. The basis of parametrization is the recording of formulas and logical
expressions, as well as the laws of geometry. Gradation is done due to recalculation of
parameters with new input data: measurements and increments.

4. Can I sell my drawings or teach others how to use the project?

The short answer is yes. The authors of the program do not restrict your freedom in any way.
But it is always recommended to follow the changes and keep up to date with the latest
developments.

5. Do I have to pay for using "Valentina"?

No, the project is distributed in an open source model. You can help the project with a voluntary
donation, bug reports, information spreading about the project, purchase of this guide and
much more!

6. My file stopped opening, what should I do?

Don’t panic! If you are an experienced user, you can learn how to recover files by reading the
chapter on errors. We recommend that you contact the developers for help. In most cases, files
are very easy to recover. They are going to help you!

7. Does "Valentina" support modeling?

Yes, "Valentina" supports modeling. But by their nature, modeling operations are much more
complicated than in classical CAD systems, which can scare away many newbies. However,
after overcoming the barrier, the program itself will rebuild your drawing, which is not
achieved in classical systems.

8. Can I export to CAD to continue?

"Valentina" supports exporting the pieces separately as well as the entire layout to multiple file
formats. Some of them are perfect to continue working with pieces in other programs.

9. Can I print my patterns on a home printer?

Yes, "Valentina" supports a special printing mode - tiled printing. It allows you to split large
sheet formats into smaller sheets for printing.

10. What types of printers/plotters does Valentina support?

"Valentina" does not limit the choice of any printer or plotter. Any printer that your operating

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 system supports, will do the job.

11. Can I run "Valentina" on a tablet?

Only if one of the supported desktop operating systems is installed on the tablet.

12. Why and for what reason do weird files appear when I open the Valentina program?
While working, "Valentina" creates several auxiliary types of files.

• Files with the extension .autosave are active backups, they store the latest unsaved changes.
"Valentina" creates such a file within the interval specified in the settings. If there is such a
file, the program will prompt you to restore the state of the file the next time you start.

• Files with the extension .bak are backup files. Such files are created every time you change
the file format version. For example, when switching between one version of "Valentina" to
a newer one. You can safely delete these files or, if necessary, restore files by deleting the
extension. This is nothing more than reinsurance for developers.

• Files with the extension .lock. The presence of such files signals that the file is already open
in one version of the program, and opening in another version may result in loss of data.
You can either ignore the warning or interrupt the opening. The program will delete the file
after you finish working with it. In rare cases of crashes, it may be necessary to manually
delete such a file if the program determines the file is busy and you are sure that it is not
open in another copy.

13. How can I restore a file from a backup?

"Valentina" creates two types of backups: automatic saving of the last changes at specified
intervals (.autosave) and backup before conversion to the new format (.bak). In both cases,
restoring is easy : rename the files by deleting the extensions .autosave or .bak. In case of
automatic saving, "Valentina" will offer to restore the data itself, if after starting a file with such
an extension .autosave is found by the program.

14. When saving a layout, I often get a warning that the layout has not been updated. Although I
added new measurements and created a new layout, changing the width of the layout. Why is this
happening?
When you work with the pattern, Valentina registers changes in the file. If you return to the
Layout mode and such changes were made, the program will display a warning. You are free to
choose what to do in such cases. Either ignore the warning, or start the process of creating the
layout again. Since the program has no way of determining the difference between the changes,
a warning will be shown for any change in the pattern file.

15. What to do if the pattern is printed at the wrong scale?

There are two ways to print patterns: from Valentina and from a third-party application. In both
cases, make sure to set up the correct margins of the printer. Printer margins are a special area
on the sheet that is not available for printing. The width of these margins depends on the
manufacturer and brand of the printer. If the margin is not wide enough, the image may be
compressed or not printed completely due to insufficient space on the sheet.
In cases of printing from "Valentina", the program automatically controls the scale of images
and margins. In case of insufficient margins, you will receive a warning. When printing from a
third-party application, for example, in the case of a PDF file, you need to monitor the
application scale settings. The scale should be set to 100%.

16. What is the difference between "Valentina" and Seamly2D?

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 Valentina and Seamly2D are two open source projects that have gone through the separation
process - they forked -. This is the standard way to resolve disagreements in a community if they
cannot be resolved in another way. In this process, members of the community who disagree
with the position of another part of the community initiate a process of separation. In this case,
the original "Valentina" project was divided into two branches: "Valentina" and Seamly2D. At
the same time, it held a permutation of names. The project, which spun off, retained its original
name, while the original project changed it to Seamly2D.
Both communities have expressed a desire to further develop their projects. In practice, it
resulted in a series of accusations, black PR and silence about the obvious. Unfortunately for us,
we have to admit the complete absence of any significant progress on the part of the Seamly2D
project.
At the moment, Valentina is the undisputed leader in the number of patches and available
innovations. This makes it possible to give a clear recommendation to people who make a
choice between the two projects.

17. And is it possible to make suggestions for Valentina?

Yes. The project community is open. You can write your proposals both directly to the authors
and to the public areas of the project.

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Appendix A: Command line keys
A.1. Valentina application command line keys
Launch format: valentina [options] file name

Supported keys:

• -h, --help — Displays the message with help

• -v, --version — Displays information on the program version.

• -b, --basename <layout files base name> — Base file name of exported layout files. Use it to
enable export mode.

• -d, --destination <destination folder> — Path to save the exported layout. By default, the
directory in which the application is launched.

• -m, --mfile <measurements file> — Path to custom measurements file (in export mode). Use it to
open a file with a path different from the path to the measurements file initially stored inside
the file.

• -f, --format <format number> — Number corresponding to the output format (default = 0, in
export mode):

◦ Svg file (*.svg) = 0,

◦ PDF file (*.pdf) = 1,

◦ Image file (*.png) = 2,

◦ Wavefront OBJ (*.obj) = 3,

◦ PS file (*.ps) = 4,

◦ EPS file (*.eps) = 5,

◦ AutoCAD DXF R10 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 6,

◦ AutoCAD DXF R11/12 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 7,

◦ AutoCAD DXF R13 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 8,

◦ AutoCAD DXF R14 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 9,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2000 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 10,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2004 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 11,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2007 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 12,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2010 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 13,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2013 (flat) file (*.dxf) = 14,

◦ AutoCAD DXF R10 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 15,

◦ AutoCAD DXF R11/12 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 16,

◦ AutoCAD DXF R13 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 17,

◦ AutoCAD DXF R14 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 18,

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 ◦ AutoCAD DXF 2000 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 19,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2004 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 20,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2007 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 21,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2010 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 22,

◦ AutoCAD DXF 2013 AAMA file (*.dxf) = 23,

◦ PDF tiled file (*.pdf) = 33.

• --bdxf — DXF binary export.

• --text2paths — Export text as paths.

• --exportOnlyDetails — Export only pieces. Export pieces as they are in Details mode. Any layout
related options will be ignored.

• --exportSuchDetails <regular expression> — Export only pieces whose names correspond to the
regular expression.

• -x, --gsize <size value> — Sets the size value in the pattern file that was opened with multisize
measurements (in export mode). Valid values: 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48,
50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72 см.

• -e, --gheight <gheight value> — Sets the height value in the pattern file that was opened with
multisize measurements (in export mode). Valid values: 50, 56, 62, 68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98, 104, 110,
116, 122, 128, 134, 140, 146, 152, 158, 164, 170, 176, 182, 188, 194, 200 см.

• --userMaterial <user materials> — Use this option to override the custom material defined in
the pattern. The value must be in the form <number>@<name of the user material>. The number
must be in the range of 1 to 20. For example, 1@Fabric2. The key can be used several times. It has
no effect in the graphical interface mode.

• -p, --pageformat <template number> — The number corresponding to the layout page format
(default = 0, in export mode):

◦ A0 = 0,

◦ A1 = 1,

◦ A2 = 2,

◦ A3 = 3,

◦ A4 = 4,

◦ Letter = 5,

◦ Legal = 6,

◦ Roll 24 inches = 7,

◦ Roll 30 inches = 8,

◦ Roll 36 inches = 9,

◦ 42 inch roll = 10,

◦ Roll 44 inch = 11,

◦ Roll 48 inch = 12,

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 ◦ Roll 62 inch = 13,

◦ Roll 72 inch = 14.

• -W, --pagew <page width> — Page width in current units, e.g. 12.0 (cannot be used with
"pageformat", in export mode).

• -H, --pageh <page height> — Page height in current units, e.g. 12.0 (cannot be used with
"pageformat", in export mode).

• -U, --pageunits <units of measure> — Page units (in export mode). Allowed values: mm, cm,
inch, px.

• -i, --ignoremargins — Ignore printer margins (in export mode). Use it if you want to use the
entire paper space. In case of subsequent printing, you have to consider the margins yourself.

• -L, --lmargin <printer left margin> — Printer left margin in the current units, for example, 3.0
(in export mode). If not set, the default printer value will be used. Or the 0 value if no printer is
found.

• -R, --rmargin <printer right margin> — Printer right margin in the current units, for example
3.0 (in export mode). If not set, the default printer value will be used. Or the 0 value if no printer
is found.

• -T, --tmargin <Printer top margin> — Printer top margin in the current units, for example 3.0
(in export mode). If not set, the default printer value will be used. Or the 0 value if no printer is
found.

• -B, --bmargin <printer bottom margin> — Printer bottom margin in the current units, for
example 3.0 (in export mode). If not set, the default printer value will be used. Or the 0 value if
no printer is found.

• -r, --rotate <angle> — Rotation in degrees (one of the predefined, export mode). The default
value is 180. If set to 0, no rotation. Valid values: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 24, 30, 36,
40, 45, 60, 72, 90, 180. Each value shows how many times the pattern will be rotated. For
example, using 180 implies 2 rotations by 180 degrees (360/180 = 2).

• -c, --crop — Automatic trimming of unused length (export mode).

• -u, --unite — Merge pages if possible (in export mode). The maximum value is limited by the
QImage class, which only supports a maximum of 32768x32768 pixels of the image.

• -S, --savelen — Save the sheet length (in export mode). The program is told to use the
maximum possible sheet width. The layout quality may be negatively affected when using this
option.

• -l, --layounits <layout units> — Layout units (same units as paper units, except px, export
mode).

• -s, --shiftlen <shift length> — Shift value in the layout, expressed in the units of the layout
(export mode). This option defines the maximum distance between the pieces.

• -G, --gapwidth <gap width> — Layout gap width x2, expressed in layout units (in export mode).
Sets the distance between pieces.

• -g, --groups <priority type> — Sets the type of pieces selection order based on their area (in
export mode):

◦ Three groups: large, medium, small = 0;

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 ◦ Two groups: large, small = 1;

◦ In descending order of area = 2.

• -t, --test — Runs the program in test mode. In this mode, the program loads one pattern file
and silently exits without showing the main window. The key has priority over the basename key.

• --pedantic — Translates all parsing warnings into errors. This works only in console mode. Use
it to force Valentina to shut down immediately if the pattern contains a warning on parsing.

• --no-scaling — Disables high-resolution scaling. Call this option if you encounter a scale
problem (scaling is enabled by default).
Alternatively, you can use the environment variable QT_AUTO_SCREEN_SCALE_FACTOR = 0.

• --csvWithHeader — Export to CSV with a headers line. Disabled by default.

• --csvCodec <codec name>-- Indicates the codec that will be used to store data in a CSV file. List of
supported codecs provided by Qt. The default value depends on the system. On Windows, the
codec will be based on the system locale. On Unix systems, the codec may revert to using the
iconv library if no built-in codec for the locale is found. Acceptable values (examples):

◦ US-ASCII,

◦ ISO-8859-1,

◦ ISO-8859-2,

◦ ISO-8859-3,

◦ ISO-8859-4,

◦ ISO-8859-5,

◦ ISO-8859-6,

◦ ISO-8859-7,

◦ ISO-8859-8,

◦ ISO-8859-9,

◦ ISO-8859-10,

◦ ISO-2022-JP-1,

◦ Shift_JIS,

◦ EUC-JP,

◦ US-ASCII,

◦ windows-949,

◦ ISO-2022-KR,

◦ windows-949,

◦ ISO-2022-JP,

◦ ISO-2022-JP-2,

◦ GBK,

◦ ISO-8859-6,

◦ ISO-8859-6,

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 ◦ ISO-8859-8,

◦ ISO-8859-8,

◦ ISO-2022-CN,

◦ ISO-2022-CN-EXT,

◦ UTF-8,

◦ ISO-8859-13,

◦ ISO-8859-14,

◦ ISO-8859-15,

◦ GBK,

◦ GB18030,

◦ UTF-16,

◦ UTF-32,

◦ SCSU,

◦ UTF-7,

◦ UTF-16BE,

◦ UTF-16LE,

◦ UTF-16,

◦ CESU-8,

◦ UTF-32,

◦ UTF-32BE,

◦ UTF-32LE,

◦ BOCU-1,

◦ hp-roman8,

◦ Adobe-Standard-Encoding,

◦ IBM850,

◦ IBM862,

◦ IBM-Thai,

◦ Shift_JIS,

◦ GBK,

◦ Big5,

◦ macintosh,

◦ IBM037,

◦ IBM273,

◦ IBM277,

◦ IBM278,

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◦ IBM280,

◦ IBM284,

◦ IBM285,

◦ IBM290,

◦ IBM297,

◦ IBM420,

◦ IBM424,

◦ IBM437,

◦ IBM500,

◦ cp851,

◦ IBM852,

◦ IBM855,

◦ IBM857,

◦ IBM860,

◦ IBM861,

◦ IBM863,

◦ IBM864,

◦ IBM865,

◦ IBM868,

◦ IBM869,

◦ IBM870,

◦ IBM871,

◦ IBM918,

◦ IBM1026,

◦ KOI8-R,

◦ HZ-GB-2312,

◦ IBM866,

◦ IBM775,

◦ KOI8-U,

◦ IBM00858,

◦ IBM01140,

◦ IBM01141,

◦ IBM01142,

◦ IBM01143,

◦ IBM01144,

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 ◦ IBM01145,

◦ IBM01146,

◦ IBM01147,

◦ IBM01148,

◦ IBM01149,

◦ Big5-HKSCS,

◦ IBM1047,

◦ windows-1250,

◦ windows-1251,

◦ windows-1252,

◦ windows-1253,

◦ windows-1254,

◦ windows-1255,

◦ windows-1256,

◦ windows-1257,

◦ windows-1258,

◦ TIS-620,

◦ TSCII.

• --csvSeparator <separator character> — Specifies the csv separator character. The default value
is ,. Valid symbols:

◦ Tab,

◦ ;,

◦ Space,

◦ ,.

• --csvExportFM <path to the CSV file> — Calling this command includes the final measurements
in the export CSV file. Specify the path to the CSV file with the final measurements. The path
must contain the path to the directory and the file name. It can be absolute or relative. In case of
a relative path, the current working directory will be used.

• --tiledPageformat <template number> — Number corresponding to the page template in tiled

format (default = 0, export mode in tiled format in pdf):

◦ A0 = 0,

◦ A1 = 1,

◦ A2 = 2,

◦ A3 = 3,

◦ A4 = 4,

◦ Letter = 5,

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 ◦ Legal = 6.

• --tiledlmargin <printer left margin> — Printer left margin in the current units, for example 3.0
(in export mode). If not set, the default value will be 1 cm.

• --tiledrmargin <Printer right margin> — Printer right margin of the tiled page in the current
units, for example 3.0 (in export mode). If not set, the default value will be 1 cm.

• --tiledtmargin <Printer top margin> — Printer top margin of the tiled page in the current units,
for example 3.0 (in export mode). If not set, the default value will be 1 cm.

• --tiledtmargin <Printer bottom margin> — Printer bottom margin of the tiled page in the
current units, for example 3.0 (in export mode). If not set, the default value will be 1 cm.

• --tiledLandscape — Sets the orientation of the tiled page to landscape (in export mode). The
default orientation is portrait.

Arguments:

• filename - the path to the pattern file.

A.2. Tape application command line keys

Launch format: tape [options] file name

Parameters:

• -h, --help — Displays help.

• -v, --version — Displays version information.

• -e, --height <base height> — Opens with base height. Valid values: 50, 56, 62, 68, 74, 80, 86, 92,
98, 104, 110, 116, 122, 128, 134, 140, 146, 152, 158, 164, 170, 176, 182, 188, 194, 200 cm.

• -s, --size <base size> — Opens with base size. Valid values: 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40,
42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72 cm.

• -u, --unit <units of pattern measurements>-- Sets pattern measurements units: cm, mm or
inch.

• --test — Use it for software testing. Starts the program and opens the file without showing any
window.

• --no-scaling — Disables high-resolution scaling. Call this option if there is a scale problem (by
default, scaling is enabled).

Or you can use the environment variable QT_AUTO_SCREEN_SCALE_FACTOR=0.

Arguments:

• filename — Measurements file.

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