---
name: "valentina-tape"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "valentina"
version: "0.7.52~dfsg-1"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/valentina-tape"
---

# valentina-tape(1)

Valentina's measurements editor.

## NAME

Valentina Tape - Valentina's measurements editor.

## SYNOPSIS

valentina-tape \[options\] file

## DESCRIPTION

**Valentina** is a cross-platform patternmaking program which allows designers  to create and model patterns of clothing. This software allows pattern  creation, using either multisize sizing tables or an individual’s set of  measurements. It blends new technologies with traditional methods to create  a unique pattern making tool.

**Valentina Tape** is a part of Valentina. And used for creating and editing measurement files.

## OPTIONS

- \-h, --help

  Displays this help.

- \-v, --version

  Displays version information.

- \-a, --dimensionA \<The dimension A base\>

  Set base for dimension A in the table units.

- \-b, --dimensionB \<The dimension B base\>

  Set base for dimension B in the table units.

- \-c, --dimensionA \<The dimension C base\>

  Set base for dimension C in the table units.

- \-u, --units \<The pattern units\>

  Set pattern file units: cm, mm, inch.

- \--test

  Use for unit testing. Run the program and open a file without showing the main window.

- \--no-scaling

  Disable high dpi scaling. Call this option if has problem with scaling (by default scaling enabled). Alternatively you can use the QT\_AUTO\_SCREEN\_SCALE\_FACTOR=0 environment variable.

- Arguments:

  *filename* - the measurement file.

## AUTHOR

This  manual  page  was  written  by Roman Telezhynskyi \<*dismine@gmail.com*\>

[**valentina**(1)](/valentina/1.md)