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Grading increment

A grading increment states how far a given point moves when a pattern steps up to the next size. The values differ by body area and by garment type.

In the file

Increments belong in pattern CAD, where they are applied to a whole set at once. PatternScan Pro supplies the base size those tools grade from.

Also known as
grade rule
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