Originally Posted by Lacelady
No one has mentioned the problem I am having (not that I've noticed anyway) I get that I have to change the size of the triangle to 5in x 8in, but I can't seem to do it if I want a foundation print, only if I want the templates to print. I did that, and I've just had to draft out foundations for myself, because the templates only give you one triangle in TR5. So is there something I am missing? Is there a way to change the size of a foundation triangle? Many thanks.
i'm not sure what the problem is but i'll run you thru the steps that i do and maybe we can find the problem.
1) open up the software and select triangle TR5 for editing
2) click on "file"
3) click on "print"
4) click on "foundation pattern"
5) click on the "options" tab
6) on the left side of the pop up window - change block size to 5 x 8 and it should have 1/4 inch seams
7) on the right side of the pop up window - make sure print numbers, separate units, gray scale, and print block name are checked.
8) uncheck any thing else that might be checked on the right side
9) click on "preview" towards the bottom center of the print window
10) you should have 4 pieces that need to be paper pieced and 2 long side strips.
11) move them around to different locations so they can all fit on one page
12) hit the print button once you're happy with the placement