> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.clabassistant.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.clabassistant.com/manage-a-project/measurement-options.md).

# Measurement Options

## Measurements Overview

Open **Measurement Options** and select **Measurement List** to review the pattern’s current measurements. Use the list search to find a measurement.

Available adjustment, chart, and export options depend on your active subscription.

* **Measurements in blue** indicate values manually entered by the user.
* **Measurements in black** are calculated by **Clab** using its internal calculation rules.

You can export this list in different formats:

* Click **Export PDF** to download a printable version.
* Click **Export Excel** to generate a spreadsheet version of the data.

Both formats use the **Charts and Exports** unit selected in [User Preferences](/getting-started/main-menu.md#user-preferences), independently of the **Pattern Design** unit.

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## Adjust Pattern Measurements

Click **Adjust Measurements** to open the **Adjust Pattern Measurements** window. You’ll find **two available adjustment** options:

### 1. Adjust width in half-size increments

This tool lets you increase or decrease the pattern’s width using half-size steps (e.g., 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 sizes, etc.).

* These adjustments affect **only** the measurements **manually entered** by the user.
* Measurements **dependent** on these will be automatically recalculated by Clab.
* If you want to adjust calculated values directly, you must manually overwrite them in their respective input fields.

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**Note:** 1 full size = **4 cm of total circumference**
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Once you’ve set your values, click **Apply Changes** to confirm.

### 2. Adjust measurements by percentage

Alternatively, you can apply a percentage-based adjustment to the **X** and **Y** dimensions of user-entered values.

* Enter positive or negative percentages as needed.
* Click **Apply Changes** to apply the modification.
* Again, only manually entered values are affected directly — related values are recalculated automatically.

### Versioning options

Before applying any changes, you can:

* **Save current settings as a new version**\
  This creates a backup of your measurements prior to adjustment, allowing you to restore them later if needed.
* **Set this new version as size reference**\
  This allows you to compare before/after measurements in the same view for easier review.

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## Reset all Measurements

Click **Reset** to undo all user-entered modifications and restore the original measurement values.

## Measurement Chart

When available, choose **Measurement Chart** from **Measurement Options** to review measurements for the base size and grading sizes. Assign and configure a [Size Chart](/size-grading/activate-pattern-grading.md) to work with graded sizes.

Use **Export Measurement Chart...** to open the export dialog, choose the available format and options, and download the chart.

Measurement chart CSV and Excel exports also use the **Charts and Exports** unit.

## Import Measurements List

Availability depends on your active subscription. Use **Import Measurements List** to load values from an Excel (`.xlsx`) or CSV (`.csv`) file into the current pattern.

1. Open an editable project with a Pattern Type selected and exit Grading mode.
2. Open **Measurement Options → Import Measurements List**.
3. Upload the file and review the valid measurements and any rows that need attention.
4. Choose the import options, then confirm the import.
5. Review the applied and skipped measurements and check the updated preview.

Clab matches measurement codes to the current pattern and applies values to editable measurements. The result lists any skipped values with their reasons.

### Import options

* **Save a version before importing** to keep a reference of the current pattern.
* **Reset current measurements before importing** to start from cleared measurement inputs. Choose this as an alternative to saving a version before the import.
* **Save a version after importing** to keep the imported result as a version.

Import into the current pattern rather than a saved version. For transferring a complete project, see [Import and Export Projects](/manage-a-project/import-export-projects.md).