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2b. Design

The Design tab provides advanced customization options for your shoe last.

The shoe last Design tab, showing Heel Lift, Toe Rise, Smooth Last, Last Height, Leg extension, and Volume: Ball, plus the Add Volume Region, Pull Last to 3D Scan, and Smooth region actions

ControlWhat it does
Smooth TransitionControls the smooth factor between the foot and the template. Factor: smoothing iterations. Radius: intersection smoothing distance. Only visible with Union Last.
Heel LiftAdjusts model to desired heel lift height.
Toe RiseSets toe rise to desired height.
Smooth LastSmooths entire model while preserving sharp edges.
Last HeightCuts the last at specified height measured from the heel lift level.
Make Leg RoundCreates round leg shape starting from above the ankles. Only visible with Union Last.
Leg ExtensionExtends the leg to a specified height and girth. Use Last Height first to make the top side planar.
Volume: BallMedial: widens the medial ball side. Lateral: widens the lateral ball side.

Additions

ActionWhat it does
Add Volume RegionDraw a point, curve, or area to add or remove volume; the software automatically closes the curve when end points are near each other. Set Height (desired height to add/remove in millimeters) and Radius (distance over which volume blends into the last). Negative values remove volume.
Pull Last to 3D ScanPulls the selected region toward the 3D scan for total contact areas or ankle copying.
Smooth RegionDraw a specific area for targeted smoothing.

Shoe last actions

Selecting the shoe last gives these buttons in the Action panel:

ButtonWhat it does
BoxOpens an editable cage with size presets (Small to Extra extra large) to reshape the last.
MirrorMirrors the last to the other side.
Mirror contourMirrors the last's outline to the other side, so you can compare the toe box shapes. Also offers Mirror contour side view.
Brush smoothDrag the brush across the surface to smooth it.
Brush pullDrag the brush to pull (bulge) the surface.
Brush pushDrag the brush to push (indent) the surface.
RotateRotate the last. Only for an imported last.

For how each action works in detail, see Tools and actions.