This guide explains how to use the Zoom Tool to create focused Detail Sketch views by cropping and scaling a selected area of a sketch with one click.
The Zoom Tool is used to prepare sketches for annotation, such as specs and callouts.
What the Zoom Tool Does
The Zoom Tool allows you to:
- Select a specific area of a sketch using a marquee selection
- Automatically crop or mask the selected area
- Scale the selected area to fit the artboard
The result is a focused Detail Sketch view that highlights a specific area of the garment.
Where the Zoom Tool Is Used
The Zoom Tool is used only on Detail Sketches (DS).
- Primary Sketches (PS) are kept as clean garment sketches.
- Detail Sketches (DS) are used for annotations such as specs, and callouts.
The Zoom Tool modifies the active Detail Sketch to create a new focused view.
Step 1: Open the Zoom Tool
Open the Tech Pack Wizard panel.
Navigate to a Detail Sketch.
Select the Zoom Tool.
Step 2: Create a Zoomed Detail Sketch View
With the Zoom Tool selected, click and drag to draw a rectangular marquee around the area you want to zoom into.
Release the mouse to apply the zoom.
The selected area is automatically cropped or masked and scaled to fit the artboard.
Step 3: Review and Annotate the Zoomed View
Once the zoomed view is created, you can:
- Add Points of Measure (POMs) using the Spec Tool
- Add Callouts for construction or material notes
Notes
- The Zoom Tool creates a new focused view within the active Detail Sketch.
- The original Primary Sketch remains unchanged.
- Zoomed views are intended for annotation and documentation.
- Always save the Illustrator file to ensure the updated view is reflected in the tech pack.
Next Steps
After creating a zoomed Detail Sketch view, you can:
- Add Specifications using the Spec Tool
- Add Callouts for construction details
- Review grading and fit information
- Export the tech pack when complete
Refer to the corresponding Help Center guides for step-by-step instructions on each task.