Marker Design

7/30/2019 Marker Design

1/261

1

USER GUIDE

v5

Marker DesignVersion 5

PAD System International Limited

www.padsystem.com


2/261

2

PAD System is a trademark and a system developed by:

PAD System International Limited

Unit B, D, 11/F, Gee Hing Chang Industrial Bldg,

16 Cheung Yue Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 2370-9178

Fax: (852) 2370-9085

E-mail: [email protected]

Technical support: [email protected]

Web site: http://www.padsystem.com/

No part of this publication and PAD System software may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any

language in any part form by any means without the written permission of PAD

System Technologies Inc. Any unauthorized duplication or use of PAD System, in

whole or in part, in print, or in any other storage and retrieval system is forbidden.

1988-2010 PAD System Internationa l Limited. All rights reserved.

PAD System Internationa l Limited 2010


3/261

3

PAD System Marker Design 5.0

Marker Design

The PAD System Marker Design produc t creates pattern piece markers in an

efficient manner.Thisapplication requires pattern pieces created in the PAD

System Pattern Enterprise.

As well asoffering all the advantages in thisapplication c reates automatic

markers, either from the PAD System engine, or from the Nester engine or

from Shape Shifter engine. You can also prepare markers that you foresee

sending to the cutting table, rec reate fabricswith Plaid or Striped styles, and

create alignment pointson the pattern pieces to guarantee a perfec t fitting.

Marker Design offers all the basic featuresplusspecialized tool for optimizing

marker to generate cut files, simulation of stripe and plaid fabric with matching

point to specify alignment ofpieces, automatic placement ofpieces either

from the application or in combination with the Nesterengine or Shape Shifter

engine. It isPad's most advance marker software.


4/261

4

Chapter1

The Basics

The Working Area

The Working Area iswhere you can view and modify your pieces, fabrics,

marker and measurements.

To open the Working area, create a new document or open one. See the

section dedicated to the Filemenu for more information about this procedure.

The Working area displays the Chart, the Info Bar, the Stand ByArea and the

Fabric Simulation Area. Rulersare displayed on the left side (Y ruler) and at thebottom (X ruler) of the Fabric Simulation Area . From these rulers, guidelines

(horizontal and vertical) can be pulled out to help treatments. Inside the surface,

a dotted line indicatesthe fabric limits.

Chart

Info Bar

Standby Area

Fabric

Simulation

Area

Info Bar


5/261

5

Two toolboxes enable you to treat and manipulate pattern pieces.

TheToolbox / Toolbar: Contains functions to be applied on pattern pieces for

special treatments.

Toolbox Toolbar

TheKeypad Toolbox / Keypad Toolbar:The tools layout corresponds to the

numeric keyson the right-hand side of the keyboard. These tools place and

manipulate pattern pieces on the Fabric Simulation Area.

Keypad Toolbox

Keypad Toolbar

Note: For more information about the toolbox and the keypad, refer to the

chapterabout the main toolboxes.


6/261

6

Working Area: Chart

The Chart is the section at the top of the working area.

Pattern pieces are sorted from the largest to the smallest (horizontally) and the

pattern size/breakdown (vertically) sorted by style file.

On the upper left, a fabric drop-down menu allows you to select the current

fabric. Pieces appear according to the fabric that hasbeen assigned to them

in Pattern:

Below the fabric button, a drop-down menu enables you to select the current

layer:


7/261

7

The various numbers in the chart indicate the size, as well as pieces that are

placed versusthe piecesthat are stillwaiting to be placed:

Piece name shows on the pattern chart when C ursor closes to the piece.


8/261

8

When you select a fabric or layer, the pieces appear below, in the simulated

fabric window.


9/261

9

Working Area: Info Bar

Below the Chart, the Info Bar is a permanent statusbar thatprovides

information about the marker and the selected piece

Info. MarkerInformation

View The zoom factor

InPlace The pieces in place ratio (amountofpieces placed versus amount of

pieces to be placed)

Length The length of the marker (according to the selected X ruler unit)

Width The width of the fabric (according to the selectedY ruler unit)

Eff. The efficiency (% offabric used by placed pieces)

Est. The estimate (average use offabric pergarment, according to the

selected X ruler unit)

X The cursor X coordinateY The cursorY coordinate

Unit Defaultunitsofmeasurement,asconfiguredintheOpt ionsmenu

Info. Selected Piece Information

Area The pieces total area (including blocking and cut-down)

Overlap/GapThe overlap/gap measurement

Rot. The piece rotation degree (according to its original orientation in

the chart)

Fine Rot. The piece fine rotation degree

SymX The piece symmetry in X (according to its original orientation in

the chart)

SymY The piece symmetry in Y (according to its original orientation in

the chart)

Match Indicates whether previously linked plaid and striped pieces match


10/261

10

Standby Area

The Stand By Area is located between the Chart and the Fabric Simulation Area,

under the Info Bar. It is a surface, similar to the Fabric Simulation, where pieces

can be placed temporarily for future use or further manipulations (i.e. cut-down,

blocking, etc.).

Alltools can be used in the Stand ByArea except forthe Fill aHoletool. All

pieces left in the Stand By Area are not plotted orcalculated by the estimate.

A separatorseparates the Fabric Simulation Area from the Standby Area.


11/261

11

There are twowaysto open andclose theStandby Area:

Using the Pointertool,drag up/down the double arrows, located below the

information bar

Select Op en/ Close Stand byArea, in the Opt ionsmenu

Opening andclosing the StandbyArea using thedouble arrows:

Opening andclosing the StandbyArea using theOpt ionsmenu:

When the Standby Area isclosed, pieces thatwere left in it are returned to the

chart.


12/261

12

Default Hot Key Shortcuts

Using Hot Keys increases the speed and efficiency ofyour work.

Marker offers many preconfigured Hot Keyshortcuts thatenable you to carry

out routine tasks using one, two, or three-key combinations.

The following Hot Keycombinationsare pre-set inyour Markerapplication:

Function Windows/ Linux Macintosh

File: New Ctrl+N Command+N

File: Open C trl+O Command+O

File: Close Ctrl+W Command+W

File: Save Ctrl+S Command+S

File: Save as Ctrl+Shift+S Commannd+Shift+S

File: Print C trl+P Command+P

File: Plot Ctrl+T Command+T

File: Export Ctrl+H Command+HFile: Quit Ctrl+Q Command+Q

Edit: Undo C trl+Z Command+Z

Edit: Redo Ctrl+Y Command+Y

Edit: Cut Ctrl+X Command+X

Edit: Copy Ctrl+C Command+C

Edit: Paste Ctrl+V Command+V

Edit: Clear Delete Delete

Edit: Selec t All Ctrl+A Command+A

View: Full View Ctrl+1 Command+1

View: Cut View Ctrl+2 Command+2

View: Select Layers Ctrl+3 Command+3

View: OptiCut View Ctrl+4 Command+4


13/261

13

Function Windows/Linux MacintoshTreatment: Marker Info Ctrl+I Command+I

Treatment: Item Info Ctrl+D Command+D

Treatment: Piece Cutting Info Ctrl+E Command+E

Treatment: Group Ctrl+G Command+G

Treatment: Ungroup Ctrl+U Command+U

Treatment: Find Overlaps Ctrl+F Command+F

Treatment: Expand/Compact Ctrl+B Command+B

Treatment: Compact in X Ctrl+L Command+L

Treatment: Compact in Y Ctrl+M Command+MTreatment: Align Pieces Ctrl+K Command+K

Note:You can configure your shortcuts using the Hot Key option in preferences.


14/261

14

Keyboard Selection

To make a keyboard selection, press the left mouse button (Windows/Linux)

or the mouse button (Macintosh) along with one of the following keys.

Use the Shiftkey (Windows and Macintosh and Linux) to:

Select more than one element. .

Make a multiple, uninterrupted selec tion oflisted items (from to).

Use the Ctrlkey (Windows / Linux) or the Command key (Macintosh) to:

Temporarily get the Pointertoolwhile another tool isselected in the toolbox

Make a discontinuous selection ofitems in a list.


15/261

15

You cancombine keys:

Use either Shift+Ctrl (Windows / Linux) orShift+Command (Macintosh) to select

more than one element when a function isalready activated.

Use the Esc key (Windows and Macintosh and Linux) to activate the Ca n c e l

button in any dialog box orcancel the action in progress.

Use the Tabkey to go from one field or button to another in a dialog box.


16/261

16

Hold down the Shiftkey and press the Tabkey to move to the previous box.

Click a text box to activate it.Double-click it to select all the text it contains.

Todelete a selection:

Select the element(s) you wish to delete, then press the Backspace key

(Windows / Linux) or the Delete key (Macintosh).


17/261

17

Guidelines

You can pullguidelinesout from the vertical and horizontal rulers. They can be

placed at strategic points on the fabric to assist with plac ing pieces and

indicate plaid and striped fabric.

Guidelines are visible if the Sho w G uid el ine sfunction in the Viewmenu is

activated:

To add a guideline: Place the cursor on the horizontal or vertical ruler bar and hold

down the mouse button to drag the guideline to position it on the marker.

A marker with guidelines:


18/261

18

To add a guideline with a precise measurement:

1Click the ruler while pressing the Altkey (Windows) or Optionkey(Macintosh) orAlt +Windowskeys (Linux).

The Guid el ine s rep et i t iondialog box opens:

2Add guidelines by specifying their position and quantity in the dialog box.

3Click the OKbutton.


19/261

19

To remove all guidelines:

1Click the ruler while pressing the Altkey (Windows) or Optionkey(Macintosh) orAlt +Windowskeys (Linux).

2The Guide line s Rep e tit io ndialog box opens. Select the Rem ov e Al l

radio button.


Note:You can modify the colour of a guideline using the G uid el ine Infodialog box.

Refer to the section about Item Infoin the Trea tm en tmenu for more details.


20/261

20

Estimating witha Guideline

Guidelines enable you to set an objective -- a minimum area to plac e your

pieces in -- on the Fabric Simulation Area.

To set a guideline:

1Decide of a minimum space on the Fabric Simulation Area that you will

place your pieces in.

2Selec t the Pointertool and c lick the Y ruler.

3Without releasing the mouse button, press and hold the Ctrl (Windows /Linux) or Command (Macintosh) key.

4Slide the guideline. A number appears on the side of the line representing

a percentage. Release the mouse button at the desired location.

5A guideline appears. Place all your pattern pieces in front of this guideline

to reach your estimate efficiency objective.


21/261

21

Adding Text to a Guideline

Toadd, read ormodify text on a guideline:

1Selec t the Pointertool.

2Press the Alt(Windows) or Option (Macintosh) key or Alt +Windowskeys

(Linux).and click the guideline.

The Textdialog box opens:

3Enter the text in the text box.


The text isplotted along the exterior of the marker, on the top orbottom

border depending on preferences set in the plotter options.

To remove textassociated with a guideline:

1Return the guideline to the ruler, or

2Open the Te xtdialog box, delete the text and c lick the OKbutton.


22/261

22

Intelligent Dialog Box

Any dialog box with intelligent calculation. You can put +, -, * and / to calculate your

new measurement.

You can choose to display the number as fraction in all dialog box.

Choose the options in file menu PreferenceGeneral Inline unit. It displays the

unit name next to the measurement.

Inch = 30 in

Centimeter = 30 cm

The unit is being selected in Inch. But you need to apply the value to centimeter.J ust add cm end of the new measurement in the dialog box. It will calculate in

Inch and apply the new value to the piece.

For using Inch, add in end of the new measurement in the dialog box.


23/261

23

Chapter2

The Menu Bar

File Menu

The Filemenu is the first thing you encounter in PAD System Marker Design.

Moreover, the Filemenu ismandatory to get started.


24/261

24

File Menu: New

The Newoption in the Filemenu createsan empty document based on set

pattern pieces of a chosen style file.

When you select the Newoption, a dialog boxopens thatenablesyou to

spec ify the characteristics of the new Marker file.

TheNew Ma rke rdialog boxoffersthe following options:

The New M a rke r dialog box is split in 4 sections: Style s, Fa b ric s ,Brea kd o w nand

Layers.


25/261

25

Styles

Add: It enablesyou to add a new Style file to the Marker.

Remove: It removesa Style file from the Marker.

General breakdown: It obtains the same breakdown for all the fabricsof your

marker.

Breakdown byfabric: It allows you to establish different breakdowns for different

fabrics.

Fabrics

Description: It enablesyou to add a description to the selected fabric.

Width: It allowsyou to set a width for the selected fabric ac cording the

measuring unit that youselected in the ruler preferenc es (Op t i ons->

Pre fe rences->Disp lay).


26/261

26

Cut Sizes

Quantity:Thisvalue determines the quantity ofclothing cut by sizes.

Special: It enablesyou to assign a customized name to identify a selec ted size.

IfSpec ials were assigned in the Pattern file, they will be displayed here.

Creating Size Layers

You can create many layers in a single Marker file.Sizescan be separated into

different layers to obtain a size by size marker.

The radio buttons below the Layermenu enable you to modify the width of the

fabric for all layersor by layer.

General Width: It appliesthe same fabric width to all the layers.

Width byLayer: It allowsyou to determine different widths foreach layer.


27/261

27

Creating a New MarkerFile

To add a Style file to a newmarker:

1Click the A d dbutton.

2A dialog box opens, enabling you to browse for the desired style (.sty) file.

Select the right path.

3Once it is done, click the Op e n button.

4The file is listed under Styles in the New Ma rke rdialog box.

Note:A Style file cannot be added in the New Ma rke r dialog box if itdoes not

contain pieces and/or a grade nest. The list offabrics modifies itself according to

the style selected.The piecesofeach style are sorted on the corresponding

fabric.

Tocreate a layer:

1Click on the New La yerbutton.

2A new layer appears in the layer list windows:

3Choose on it andenter the name of the new layer.


28/261

28

Tomove between layers:

1Click the Layerin the layer list windows.2Select the layer you wish to view.

Todelete a layer from the list:

1Select the layer you wish to delete.

2Click on the Rem ove La yerbutton.


29/261

29

To set the quantity to be placed foreach cut size:

1Highlight the desired size.2Enter the desired quantity in the Quant i t ybox.

3Selec t the next size you wish to modify and repeat the steps above.

Several sizes can be selected at the same time to enter the same quantity in

one step. See the Keyboard Selection section in the Basics chapter for further

detailsabout how to make a multiple selection in a list.

Note:To modify a Marker data thatalready exists, use the Marke rInfo

function, accessible via the Trea tm en tmenu.


30/261

30

File Menu: Open

The Open . . . option in the Filemenu enablesyou to open an existing marker file.

When you select Open . . ., a dialog boxappears. Browse for the desired file

and click the Op e n button.

You canopen two typesoffiles inMarker Design.

Marker file *.mar

The Marker file *.mar is a regular Marker file.

Automatic marker file *.maa

Automatic marker file *.maa is a special Marker file c reated by

the automatic marker engine. See sec tion Au toma t ic Ma rke r

Menufor more details.

It is unlimited onfilesopened at the same time. A list of the open documents

isavailable in the Viewmenu; it enablesyou to switch from one open file to

another.


31/261

31

File Menu: Close

The Closeoption in the Filemenu closes the active file.

Ifyour file hasunsaved modifications, the application opensa window asking

you if you wish to save the open file:

Modifications were made to this marker since itwas last saved, or this markerhas

never been saved. Click the Sa vebutton to save the modifications, Ca n c e l to

return to the marker orDisc a rdto quitwithout saving.

Other possible warning messages

According to your settings in the Gene ra l dialog box in the Pre fe rences

sub-menu, in the Opt ionsmenu, the close command can prompt different

messages to point out certain aspects you may have forgotten prior to closing

the file.

You may see one or more of the following dialog boxes:

The quantity ofpieces placed does not correspond to the order.To return to

the marker and make new operations, click the Ca n c e l button, to quit

without considering the warning message, click the Closebutton.


32/261

32

One ormore pieces are overlapping in thismarker.To return to the markerand

make new operations, click the Ca n c e l button.To quitwithout considering the

warning message, click the Closebutton.

One ormore pointsare misaligned in thisdocument.To return to the markerand

make new operations, click the Ca n c e l button.To quit without any regards to

the warning message, click Closebutton.


33/261

33

File Menu: Save

Each time you create a new file, the file should be saved on your computer

hard drive.

To use this command:

1Selec t the Sa veitem in the Filemenu. If you already saved the file at

least once, it is saved under the same name and the saving process

ends here.

2 If you are saving for the first time, the Sa ve Aswindow appears. Enter thename of the file, selec t its type if it applies and select the folder you

would like to save the file in.

3Press the Sa vebutton to validate.


34/261

34

File Menu: Save as

Tosave a previously unsaved file, or to save a fileundera newname or to a

new location:

1Selec t the Sa ve a s... function under the Filemenu. The Sa ve A sdialog

box opens.

2 Enter the name of the file and selec t the folder where it will be saved.

3 Click the Sa vebutton.


35/261

35

File Menu: Save a Copy...

The Sa veaCopy.. . item in the Filemenu allows you to save your file in the file

format ofa previous PAD System software version. With this option, you can easily

exchange files with someone using an application older than yours. The

supported formats are 4.0, 4.1, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8 and 5.0.

Tosave to a previous file formatofPAD System software:

1Click the Sa ve a Cop y... item in the Filemenu.

The Sa ve c urre nt stylea sdialog box opens:

2 In the Sa ve a s typ edrop-down menu, select the version that you want to

save your file in.


36/261

36

3 Enter the name of the file in the File n a m etext field. The name of the file

by default is the same as that of your current file with_Cop yadded atthe end.

4 Click the Sa vebutton to save your file in the desired file format.

5The Te xt Co nve rsio ndialog box appears, asking you to choose which

language of pattern has been used in this file.

PAD Language: It keeps which language to be saved into the pattern file.

Click Auto, according to the operating system to save the language. Or

choose the desired language from the list.

6 ClicktheOKbuttontovalidate


37/261

37

The Summ a ryinfoof the copy ofyour file displaysthe file format and the

version of the PAD System software thatsaved

it. Thisinformation

also

appears in the Commen t s text box.


38/261

38

File Menu: Revert to Saved

The ReverttoSa ve dfunction erases allpreceding steps up to the last time the

file wassaved. Itshouldbeusedifallundolevelsarenotenoughto undo

unwantedmodificationsthatwereappliedtothemarker.IfyouusetheRevertto

Sa ve dfunction,youcannotrecovertheundonesteps.

ClicktheOKbuttontorestorethefiletoitslastsavedversion.


39/261

39

FileMenu:Recent Files

The Re c ent File s... item in the Filemenu allow opening the previous marker file

in marker product.

10 marker files save in memory and display on the Recent Files items.

Recent files merely store the location path of marker file in the computer hard drive. If

the location or directory of the file has been moved or removed, a message will

appear and remind you, the file in not found in that directory when you try to open

this particular file in Recent Files.


40/261

40

File Menu: Search

The search function in the Filemenu opensa dialog box with search criteria.

Use thiscommand to find all filescreated withPAD System software.

You cansearch according to the following criteria:

The name or part of the name of the sought file.

The type (extension) of the sought file.

The place, the drive where you desire to do the search.

Specific keywords in the summary of the file.


41/261

41

Advanced

Check on the Ad va n c e d item, the dialog on the left hand side is activate tosearch for files using the advanced search criteria described below.

Dates

Itallowsyoutosearchforfilesaccordingtothedateofcreation,dateoflast

modificationand/orstampdate.

DateStampfromandDateStampto:Itindicatesthetimeintervalduringwhich

the files have been stamped.

CreatedfromandCreatedto:Itindicatesthetimeintervalduringwhichthe

files have been created.

LastSavedfromandLastSavedto:Itindicatesthetimeintervalduringwhich

the files have been saved for the last time.

Click the C lea r Al lbutton to delete all of information from the text boxes.


42/261

42

PieceLabel

Thisdialogboxallowsyoutosearchaccordingtodifferentpiececharacteristics.

UsingthePieceLabeloption,youcansearchforfilesaccordingto:

Pattern#:Itindicatesapiecepatternnumber(fromtheSe tp i e cedialogs.)

PieceName:Itindicatesapiecename(fromtheSe tp i e cedialogbox).

Description:Itindicatesadescriptionassignedtoapiece(fromtheSe tp i e ce

dialogbox).

PieceCode:ItindicatesaPieceCode(fromtheSe tp i e cedialogbox)

onthe piece.

ReferenceCode:ItindicatesapieceReferencecode(fromtheSe tPi e ce

dialog box)toidentifyit.

MarkerInfo

Itallowsyoutoconductaprecisesearchaccordingtothenameofthemarker

file.

Click the C lea r Al lbutton to delete all of information from the text boxes.


43/261

43

Search,FilesFound

Whenyoursearchiscompleted,adialogboxappears,presentingalistoffiles

thatmatchyoursearchcriteria.

Whenyouhighlightafile,itslocationonyourharddriveornetworkisdisplayed

abovethefilelist.

TheFilesFounddialogboxoffersthefollowingoptions:

Summary Info...:Itenablesyoutoreadthesummaryofafile.

Export...:Itenablesyoutoexporttheinformation (PAD System Manager (xml)

or Text File) fromtheFilesfounddialogbox.

Open:ClicktheOp e n buttontoviewyourfile,ifyoursearchreturnedafilethat

can beopenedwiththeapplicationcurrentlyrunning(i.e.:*.marinMarkeror

*.styin Pattern).

Find:ClicktheFindbuttontolaunchthesearching.

Cancel:ItcancelstheSearchfunction.

Ifyoursearchreturnedwithnoresults,aNo File Foun dmessageappears. Please

type in the new name file andsearchagain.


44/261

44

File Menu: Summary Info

TheSumm a ryInfoitemintheFilemenuopensadialogboxthatallowsyouto

enterandsaveusefulinformationyouwouldliketoassociatewiththeopenfile.

Title: It indicates the name of the working file.

Author: It allows you to enter the name whose create the marker file.

Company: It allows you to enter the name of the company.

Keywords:Itallowsyoutoenterkeywordsthatdescribethefile.

Comments:Itisatextboxinwhichyoucanenterandsavepersonalcomments.

Stamped:Itallowsyoutoassignadatetothefile.Toenterthecurrentdate,

click theTo d a ybutton.

Created:Itdisplaysthefilecreationdate.

LastSaved:Itdisplaysthedatewhenthefilewassavedforthelasttime.

Version:Itdisplaysthefileformatofthefile.


45/261

45

File Menu: Link Info

Link Infoallows you to update the marker file by linking it to one ormore

pattern files.

All modifications made to the pattern are recognized by the marker application

and the user iswarned when such modifications are made and saved.

By default, no pattern is linked to a new marker.The user must create the links.

Note: It is imperative that the file was saved in a pattern application version4.0 or higher. Otherwise, open the file in a Pattern application that is later

than 4.0 and save the file again. You can create a new marker and use the

Link Infofunction.

Tocreate a linkbetweena markerand a pattern file:

1Selec t the Link Infocommand from the Filemenu.

The Linksdialog box opens:

2 Click the Se le c tbutton.


46/261

46

3The Op e n dialog box appears. Browse for and select the Pattern file

assoc iated with your marker file.4Click the Op e n button in the Op e n dialog box. The new file show in

Linked Sty lescolumn.

5Click the OKbutton in the Linkdialog box.

6 In the Linksdialog box, select or deselect Alert Be fore Up d a t ingand

Wit h Au t oma t ic Expa nd / Com pa c t (explained on the next page).

Once your marker file is linked to a pattern file, you can see the name of the

Pattern file under Linked Sty les, in the Linksdialog box.

The Linksdialog boxoffersthe following options:

Original Styles: It is the name of the original styles used to create the marker file.

Linked Styles: It is the name of the linked pattern files. You may link one pattern

file to each original style.


47/261

47

Currently Linked File:It is the name of the current linked pattern file.

Location: It is the file path where the current linked pattern file is saved.

Date Modified: It is the date when the current linked pattern file was last

modified.

File toLinkto:It is the name of the pattern file to be linked to the current marker

file.

Location: It is the path of the pattern file to be linked.

Date Modified: It is the date when the pattern file to be linked was last modified.

Alert Before Updating: Select Alert Befo re Up d a t ingto receive an alert before

any changesare made to the marker to reflect changes made to the linked

pattern file.

With Automatic Expand/Compact: Replace the pieces without making them

overlap to obtain a better usage of fabric.

Unlink: It deletes the existing link.

Cancel: It cancelsall modifications.


48/261

48

Modificationsto theLinked Pattern

If a linked pattern file is modified and you checked Alert be fo re up d a t ingin the

Linksdialog box, you receive an alert before Marker updates your marker file

to reflect changes.

Select No , Unlinkbuttonto prevent updatesand unlink the linked files.

Select Upda tebuttonto update the marker file.


49/261

49

File Menu: Page Setup

The Pa g e Se tup ... command from the Filemenu enablesyou to establish

information to prepare for the printing ofyour marker file.

Note: Forspecific page setup instructions, please refer to your printer manual

and/or the user manual foryour Macintosh orWindows or Linux operating

system.


50/261

50

File Menu: Print

The Printitem, in the Filemenu, enables you to print your marker file. It allows

you to configure various options regarding the way you wish to print your file.

WhenyouselectPrint, thePrintdialog boxopens, offering the following

options:

Header:When checked, it prints the header information for the associated

fabric.

Marker: When checked, it prints the marker with some of its information for

the associated fabric.

Print Break Marks: It prints the break marks.

Print Colors:Select thischeck box to print the marker in color.

Print Links:The links between the pieces will be printed on the report.

Print Plaid andStripes: It prints the plaid and stripesof the marker, if any.


51/261

51

Print Marker in OnePage: It scales the marker to print it in one page.

Scale: It reduces the scale ofthe marker forprinting.To scale a marker, select the

radio button and enter your scale amount in the corresponding text field (to a

minimum of 25%).

Orientation:Select the printing direction on Po rtra itor Landscape.

Preview: It shows the printing to another window.

Layers...: Click the Layersbutton in the Printdialog box to open the LayersSe le c tiondialog box. This dialog box enables you configure the order in which

you want your layers to be printed.

Show/Hide:Select a layerand click the Sho w / Hid ebutton to print or not print a

specific layer.

Alternately, to show or hide a layer, simply double-click it.The ac tual statusof

the layer changes to the otherstatus.


52/261

52

File Menu: Plot

The Plotdialog box, accessible by selec ting Plot... in the Filemenu, enablesyou

to set the quantity and size ofyour plotted files and plot these files.

From the Plo twindow include another page for Plot Item s, Ge ne ra l, Hea d er,

Pie c e Info, Sym b ols a nd Pa g e Setu p. To view another page, just click any tab

of the window.


53/261

53

ThePlotdialog boxoffersthe following options:

Plotter Drivers / Printer Drivers

The top of window is showing which driver is selected from Option menu,

Preference and Plot. You may select more than one driver from the plotter list.

Plotter

Printer

Network

When Plot Manager starting the plotting service. Network tag page is

activated and show you which plotters is ready to connec t.

If the service is stopped in Plot Manager, it shows the message as below.

Note:For more information about Plotter, please refer to the Plotter

sec tion in the Preference menu.


54/261

54

Plot Item

z

To plot a marker file:

1Selec t the Plotfunction in the Filemenu.

2Select the fabric that you wish to include on the plotted file.

3Enter the number of copies if you wish to plot more than one.

4Set the scale, if you wish to plot your marker larger or smaller than 100%.

5Select or deselect the Use Knife To o lcheck box.6Click the Plotbutton to validate.

ThePlotpageoffersthe following options:

NumberofCopies: It allowsyou to select how many copiesyou want for

each fabric.

UseKnife Tool: It activatesthe cut function ifyour plotter has a paper cut

option.


55/261

55

Scale in X: It reduces the X value of the marker ac cording to a defined

percentage. If no value isentered, the marker remainsat 100%.

Scale in Y: It reduces the Y value of the marker ac cording to a defined

percentage. If no value isentered, the marker remainsat 100%.

Layers

Click the Layersbutton in the Plo t Item spage to open the La ye rs Se le c tion

dialog box. This dialog box enables you c onfigure the order in which layers to

be printed.

Show/Hide: Select a layer and click the Sho w / Hid ebutton to print or notprint

a spec ific layer. Alternately, you can double-click a layer to change its status.

PressOKbutton to validate.

PressCan c e l button to close the dialog box.


56/261

56

General

TheGene ra lpageoffersthe following options:

Plot Marker Information:When checked, it plots out the header information

of the selected marker.

Plot Perimeter of the First Piece Only:It prints a full length markerwith only the

firstpiece plotted. Provides selected piece information for allother pieces.

Plot All Plaid and Stripes Marks: Ifyou are using plaid orstriped fabric, check

Plo t A llPla ida ndStrip e M a rksto print an indication (triangle) on the paper

border.

Plot Guidelines:It plots guidelines with their associated text, if any, at the top

or the bottom of the plotted file.Guidelines are indicated by a triangle in the

borders.


57/261

57

Plot Marker Frame: It plots the rec tangle frame that represents the fabric

around the pieces in the Marker file.

Plot Break Marks:Select thischeck box if you wish to plotbreak marks.

Plot Break Marks for Split Marker:Select this check box ifyou wish to plot break

markson both parts of the marker.

Note:A divided marker isa marker that has been cut on the Xruler because the

fabric is larger than the plotting paper.

TextatBottom, Break Marks on Top:It plots the heading text at the bottom and

the break markson top of the plotted marker.

Text on Top, Break Marks at Bottom: It plots the heading text on top and the break

marksat the bottom.

Space between Layers: It enablesyou to define a space between the layers

ofeach layout.

PressSa ve a s De fa ultbutton to save the current settings as default.

PressPreviewbutton to view the plot job before plotting.

PressPlotbutton to validate the Plotting.



58/261

58

Header

TheHeade rpageoffersthe following options:

FileName: It plots the reference name of the file.

Style Name: It plots the style name/number the marker file wascreated with.

Breakdown: It plots the size breakdown.

Fabric: It plots the fabric type/name/number according to your standards.

Marker Type: It specifies if the marker isFolded, Tubularor Plain.

Width: It indicates the fabric width.

Length:It indicates the marker length.


59/261

59

Estimate: It indicates fabric consumption.

Efficiency: It indicates the efficiency result.

PlotDate: It indicates the date when the marker was plotted.

Message: It plots the information written in the plotdialog box.

HeaderPosition

The heading can be positioned at the beginning, end or at both ends oftheplotted file as you can position it on top or at the bottom.You can modify this

information at any time.






60/261

60

Piece Info

The Piece Info page offers the following options:

Text Info

Style Name: It plots the name or the style (pattern) file.

Pattern#: It plots the pattern name and/or number.

Piece Name: It plots the name of the piece.

Treatment: It marks the piece with a code (i.e. %if the piece was scaled).

Description: It plots the given piece description.

Piece Code: It plots a special treatment code on the piece (ex: RS up).

Ref.Code: It plotsa piece code identifying the piece type (ex: FR for front).


61/261

61

Message: Itplots information written in the message text box of the Plotdialog

box Piece Info page. Select the appropriate radio button:

In AllPieces: It prints the message in all pieces

In the First (to rank no)Pieces: It prints the message from the first piece or to

rank pieces in the text box.

Marker ID: A two-letter code to identify special treatment of the piece on the

chart ofthe Ma rker Desig n. You can add or modify this information at the

marker level. It does not affect the Linkfunction if the pattern is linked to the

marker file (the marker user has priority).

Qty. to BeCut: It indicates how many times the piece should be cut.

Fabric ID:It is the name of the fabric.

Size: It is the size number.

Bundle: It is a letter that identifies multiple cuts of the same size.

Special: It plots alphanumerical information or anyspecial name given insteadof the size.

Texts: It plots text itemsthat have been created using the Texttool.

Internal Lines

Grain Line: It plots the grain line information ofevery piece.

Internal Lines: It plots the style lines. Choose the segment type belongs to the

internal lines.

Sewing Lines: It plots the seam allowance value along with the finished

contour line.

Internal Lines: It plots the style lines.

PlotMatching Points: It plots the matching points.

Plot Linked Blocks: It plots, according to the selected option of the pop-up

menu, the blocked pieces Outline (contour) or Both Lines (contourand internalpieces).


62/261

62

Symbols

The Symbols page offers the following options:

Notch

Length:You can assign a maximum of 1 inch (2.54cm).

Type: A Notch in T (T Notch) or I (Slit Notch) is available as standard PAD

System notches.

Punch Hole

Size: It offers foursizes, from largest to smallest: 28, 18, 12 & 10.

Type: It offers three standard punch hole types (Cross, Butterfly and Circle).

Use Settings from Documents:When checked, it takes Symbols value which

saved by user.


63/261

63

Page Setup

The Page Setup offers the following options:

Canvas

Size: It shows the paper size which set in Option Menu, Preference and Plot.

Width: It indicates the width of the paper.

Length: It indicates the length of the paper.




PressCan c e l button to close the dialogs.


64/261

64

File Menu: Import

In the Filemenu, the Impor toption allows you to import foreign files.

To Importa file:

1Select Import . .. from the Filemenu.

2The Importdialog box opens. Select the file format you are importing.

3Click the OKbutton in the Importdialog box to import your file.

The Import dialog boxoffers the following options:

FileFormat:Thisdrop-down menu enablesyou to select one of the following

file formats:

DXF- Nester: It imports an optimized marker file from Nester system.

DXF-AAMA: It imports pieces from a file created with the AAMA format.

DXF-Basic: It imports pieces from a file created with the DXF-Basic format.

Plot fileHPGL: It imports pieces from an HPGL plot file.

Cut fileANSI: It imports pieces from an ANSI cut file.

Merge in Current File: Itincludestheimportedfileintheactivedocument.

All pieces are imported in the Fabric Simulation Area.


65/261

65

Based on the selected file format:DXF-AAMA , DXF-TIIP, DXF-Basic.

Unit Options shows in the dialog box, selec t the necessary items.

Click the OK button to validate.

Units: It enablesyou to select yourpreferred unit: Inch or Centimeters,

Millimetersor1/32 of an Inch.

Scale:Select the percentage you want to import the marker into PAD.

Based on the selected file format:Plo t File HPGL, Cut File ANSI.

The Unit Options shows in the dialog box, change the percentage in

Scale items. Click the OK button to validate.

Scale:Select the percentage you want to import the marker into PAD.


66/261

66

File Menu: Export

There are nine formats, inwhich to exporta Marker file:

PAD System Manager (xml): It exports the files for a PAD System Manager

database.

PAD System Manager (txt): It exports the files forPAD System Manager old

format database.

TextFile:It exports file information as a text file, according to selected

options. You can select what information you want to include in the text file.

Cut fileANSI: It exports a Cut file forAutomatic Cutters.You can select the

fabric and the layersyou want to include in the file.

Cut file Eastman: It exportsa Cut file for Automatic Cutters. You can selec t the

fabric and the layersyou want to include in the file.

Cut Labels: It exports all text information to create labels when using

Automatic Cutters. You have to select the fabric and the layers you

want to include in the file.

DXF Nester: It exports a file in accordance with foreign Automatic Marking

System.

DXF-AAMA: It exports markersto a file inaccordance with AAMA'sstandards.

You have to select the fabric you want to include in the file.

Illustrator (TM) 88(10%): PostScript (mini-marker as a postscript file). You have

to select the fabric and the layersyou want to include in the file.

If you work with PADs Manager inventory management application, you can

import your Marker files into PAD System Manager.


67/261

67

Exporting a PAD System Manager Format (xml)

1 Select PAD System Manager (xml) in the Expo rtdrop-down menu.2 Click the OKbutton.

3The Exp or t Doc um ent asdialog box opens. Select the destination folder

and the name of the file.

Exporting a PAD System Manager Format (txt)

1 Select PAD System Manager in the Expo rtdrop-down menu.

2 Click the OKbutton.

3The Exp ort Doc um ent a sdialog box opens. Select the destination folder

and name the file.

Exporting a TextFile

Every PAD System marker file carries text information that can be exported and

opened with any textediting software.

1Select Te xt Filein the Exp o rtdialog box drop-down menu.

The Text File dialog box opens:


68/261

68

2 In the Te xt Filedialog box, selec t how you would like your text file

to be configured.

3Click the OKbutton in the Expo rtdialog box.

4 An Expo rt Fo rm a tdialog box opens. Select what information you would

like to export.

5Click the OKbutton in the Expo rt Fo rm a tdialog box.

6 An Exp ort Doc um ent a sdialog box opens. Save your exported file under

the desired name and folder.

See next page forexplanationson the options you have when exporting a text

file.

The Tex tFileOpt ionsdialog boxoffersthe following options:

Field Separator

TabCharacter:The tab character separates fields..

Other: It allows you to specify another character to separate fields.

Repeating Field Separator

It listsmany entries in the same field.

TabCharacter:The tab character separates many entries in the same field.

Repeating Field Character: It separates many entries in the same field.

Other: It allows you to specify another character to separate many entries in the

same field.

One Line PerSize: It exports the desired information in one line foreach size.


69/261

69

Once you configure your options and click the OKbutton in Exp o rtdialog

boxes.The Exp o rt Fo rm a tdialog box opens:

The drop-down menu in the Expo rt Fo rm a tdialog box enables you to select

which type ofinformation you wish to export:

Marker Information

Fabric Information

Fabric and Layer

The left hand text box displays a list of elements to export. Highlight the

elements that you wish to export and clicktheRightarrow button totransferthe

selecteditemsfromtheleftsidetotherightsideofthewindow.PresstheLeft

arrow button toremoveanitem.


70/261

70

Exporting an ANSI CutFile

When you export files in ANSI format, the C ut Parameters show in the dialog box

for you t o choose.

1 Select Exp o rtin the Filemenu.

2The Exp o rtdialog box opens.

3 Use the drop-down menu to selec t the C ut File ANSI format

4Choose your cutting parameters from the Expo rtdialog box.

5 Click the OKbutton.

6 A dialog box opens, asking you to selec t the fabric and layers to be cut.

7 An Exp ort Doc ume nt asdialog box opens. Save your exported file under


Note: If the optimization settingsare activated, a message asking you to go to

the Opticut View appears.


71/261

71

The Cut Parameters of Cut File ANSI as following options:

Reduce Numberofpoints: It reduces the numberofpointson a given piece.

Generate Intermediate Points: For the old generations ofcutters, this increases

the numberofpoints on a piece, resulting in a more precise cut.

Generate Console Command (M20): It allows you to post information on the cut

file on the cutter console.

Generate Labels Command (M31): It allows you to generate instructions for the

labels (forcutters equipped with a labeling machine).

Generate PenCommandsforPiece Info: By checking thisoption, the pen plots

piece info on the marker pieces, if pen commandsare allowed by the cutter.

The information options that will be plotted are the same as the ones defined in

the Plot->Piec ePlo ttab page, accessible via the Filemenu.

Synchronize Pen UpCommands with Cutter: It keeps the pen raised duringcutting (forcertain plottersonly).


72/261

72

From the Cut File ANSIwindow include another tab pages for cutting

parameter. Internal Cut, Externa l C ut, Fram e A d va nc e, Bloc k ing O p t ions.

To view another page, just click any tab at the bottom of the window.

Internal Cut

Click on the In ternalCuttab page,which configures the cutting of the block

or internal lines.

The InternalCuttab page offersthe following options:

Cut OutInternal Lines: Select the following options from the drop-down menu.

None: It does not cut any internal lines.

Before Outline: It cutsinternal lines before the general cut

After Outline: It cutsinternal lines after the general cut

Notch Cutting Order: It determinesthe order inwhich the notchesare cut.

None: It doesnot cut any notches.

During Outline: It cutsnotchesat the same time as the general cut

Before Outline: It cutsnotches before the general cut After Outline: It cutsnotches after the general cut

Special Notch Treatment forCutting Edge Cutters: Available if the notches are

cut before the contour (previous option). Provide special treatment of the

notches for a Cutting Edge type cutter.

Notch Length: It determinesthe notch length.

CutUser Punch Holes with a DifferentTool(M44):Thisoption isused with the

knives thathave two typesof blades.


73/261

73

External Cut

It enablesyou to define parameters forcutting the fabric between pattern

pieces -- in other words -- the extra fabric that is not part of a piece.

TheExternalCuttab page lets youconfigure two options:

Cut Fabric Edge: Via Cut Fa b ric Ed g e, you can configure the cutting tool to

create cutsfrom the edge of the fabric to the nearest piece. These cuts

prevent extra fabric from building up during cutting.

CutSpacing: It defines the interval between cutsfrom the fabric edge.

Length ofCut: It determinesthe length of cutsfrom the fabric edge.

CutExternal Punch Holes:CutExterna l Pun c h Ho letoolenablesyou to add

additional punch holes to the spaces between your pieces. By adding punch

holes between your pieces, the pieces adhere better to the cutting table, thus

keeping the pieces more stable during vacuum cutting.

The radio buttons below CutExterna l Punc h Holesenable you to specify the

type ofcutting tool you use.


74/261

74

Frame Advance

It enablesyou to specify the size offramesand indicate the length of the

frame advance.

TheFram e Adva nc etab pageoffersthe following options:

Generate Frame Advance Command (M69): It createsan advance window for

the Frame Advance on the cut file. Do not use thiscommand with recent

cutters; these advances are created with newer cutters.

Cutter Length in X: It is the length of the conveyor of the knife.

Threshold Frame Advance:Threshold causes a Frame Advance. If your

automatic cutter isrecent, these two values are not required. In this instance,

adjust them to the maximum value allowed (5000 centimetersor 1900

inches).


75/261

75

Blocking Options

Blocking options enable you to configure the cutter options for your blocked

pieces.

TheBloc k ing O pt ionsdialog boxoffers the following options:

CutBlocks Outline (Single Piece): It cuts the contour of a block with a unique

piece.

CutBlocks (Multiple Pieces):

None: It does not cut any blocks.

Internal Pieces Only: It cuts only the pieces inside the block.

Outline Only: It cuts only the contour of the blocks.

Generate Individual Cut Files for Blocks (Multiple Pieces):Check this box if you

want your blocksofmultiple pieces to be cut and made out individually.


76/261

76

Exporting anEastman CutFile

1Select Expo rtitem in the Filemenu.2The Expo rtdialog box opens.

3Use the drop-down menu to select the Cut File Ea stm a nformat

4 Choose your cutting parameters from the Exp o rtdialog box.


6You are asked to select the Fabric. When it is done, click the OKbutton.

7An Exp ort Doc um ent a sdialog box opens. Save your exported file under


Note: If the optimization settingsare activated, a message asking you to go

to the Opticut View appears.

The Cut Parameters of Cut File Eastman as following options:


77/261

77

Scale in X: It reduces the length of the marker when cutting.

Scale in Y: It reduces the width of the marker when cutting.

Notch Length: It determinesthe length of the notches

Notch Cutting Order: It determines notch priority during the cut.

Drill Type: It determinesthe type of drill tool that the user desires to use.(PUNCH, DRILL, VNC H, SLIT, LASER)

Drill Angle: It determinesthe precise angle of the drill tool.

CutBlocks Outline (Single Piece): It cuts the contour of a block with a unique

piece.

CutBlocks (Multiple Pieces):

None: It does not cut any blocks.

Internal Pieces Only: It cuts only the pieces inside the block.

Contour Only: It cuts only the contourof the blocks.

CutInternal Lines: It determinesthe order in which the internal linesare cut.

Generate Individual CutFiles forBlocks (multiple pieces): Check this box if

want your blocksofmultiple pieces to be cut and made out individually.


78/261

78

Exporting a CutLabel

The Expo rt Cut La b e lsoption c reatesa text file according to the Piece's plotoptions. This file can be printed or treated with the Gene ra te Lab e l Command

(M31) command of the ANSI cut file.

Select CutLabelsin the Exp o rtdialog boxand c lick the OKbutton. Another

Expo rtdialog box opens:

All fabrics assoc iated with the markerare shown in the dialog box.Select one

or many fabricsand click the OKbutton.

Layers: Click the La ye rs... button in the Exp o rtdialog box to open the Layers

Se lec tiondialog box. Thisdialog boxenablesyouconfigure the order you

want your layers to be exported.

Show/Hide: Select a layer and click the Sho w / Hid ebutton to exportor not

export a specific layer. Alternately, to show orhide a layer, simply double-click it.

The actual status of the layer changes to the otherstatus.

Click the OKbutton to validate or the Ca n c e l button to return to theprevious window.


79/261

79

Exporting a DXF-NesterFile

Exporting to DXF-NESTER format enables you to create a file that can beoptimized in the Nester system. Only the current marker isexported.To know

how to export to DFX-NESTER, see the document about Nesteron the

CD-ROM.

Exporting a DXF-AAMA File

A DXF-AAMA file format exports a marker file to preserve the geometry of the

pieces along the AAMA standards. This export function works in the same way

as the Cut La be lexport function, so referto the preceding page to know how

it works.

Exporting to Illustrator 88 (10%)

Exporting to Illustrator format enables you to create a file that can be

edited in the Illustrator software.Thisexport function works in the same way

as the CutLabe l export function, so refer to the preceding page to learn how

it works.


80/261

80

File Menu: Quit

The Quitoption in the Filemenu allowsyou to close the application and any

open files.

You can getvarious messages following the use of thisfunction, which are the

same as the onesyou can getwhen using the Closefunction, in the Filemenu.

Referto the sec tion ofthis User Manual about the Closefunction for further

details.


81/261

81

Edit Menu

The Ed itmenu enablesyou to modify pattern pieces by selecting, cutting and

pasting pieces from one location to another.


82/261

82

Edit Menu: Undo/Redo

The Undoitem, in the Ed itmenu, lets you eliminate the last step executed on

the working area.The Redoitem, in the Ed itmenu, lets you reestablish the last

step eliminated by the Undocommand.

Edit Menu: Cut

The Cut item, in the Ed itmenu, temporarily removes one or more selected

pattern piece(s) from the Fabric Simulation Area. The removed piece(s) are

saved into the clipboard, wa iting to be pasted on the current fabric, on another

fabric or in another marker file. Cut pieces disappear from the Fabric Simulation

Area, but they are not eliminated from the Chart.

Every time you cut orcopy something new, it replaces what wasalready in

the clipboard.

Edit Menu: Copy

The Co p y item from the Ed itmenu makesa copy of the selected pattern

piece(s) into the clipboard.You can paste the copied piece(s) on the current

fabric, on another fabric or in another marker file.

Every time you cut orcopy something new, it replaces what wasalready in

the clipboard.

Edit Menu: Paste

The Pasteitem, in the Ed itmenu, enablesyou to insert a previously cut or

copied selection onto the current Fabric Simulation Area of anymarker file. If

the paste isdone on another fabric or in another file, allpieces of a same style

are pasted in the Chart.You can paste the same selection as many times as

you want, it stays in the clipboard until another selection is cut or copied.


83/261

83

Edit Menu: Paste Options...

Pa ste O p tions..., in the Ed itmenu, lets you paste a selection ofpieces or a

complete style between fabricsof the same marker or between two marker

files.

To do so:

1On the simulated fabric surface, select the pieces you wish to copy.

2 In the Ed itmenu, select the copy function or use the keyboard shortcut

(Ctrl + C in Windows / Linux, Command + C in Macintosh).

3 Select the other fabric for the same marker from the roll-down menu; or

open another marker, select the fabric and appropriate layer.

4Return to the Ed itmenu and select Pa ste O p tions...The Pa ste O p tions...

dialog box opens.

Note:Make sure that the actual position of the copied piece can be repeated

on the fabric where you want to paste it. The width of the fabric must be

sufficient. Otherwise, the application does not let you select a new size.

Thisfunction can be used on the same fabric, as in the example shown, or on

another fabric.


84/261

84

If on the same fabric, thePa ste op t ion sdialog boxoffersthe following

options:

Paste Pieces Symmetry (Paired pieces): If you have made a marker with a

paired piece (for example a sleeve), by checking this option, the other piece of

the sleeve is pasted.

Paste SizeModification:Thisfunction enables you to copy and paste a markerwhile changing the sizesused.

ByBundle:Thisoption allowsyou to paste pieces copied by determining which

bundles to use.

With Automatic Expand/Compact: It eliminatesanyoverlapping or spaces

between pieces during pasting.


85/261

85

If onanother fabric, thePaste o p t ion sdialog boxoffersthe following

options:

Paste Only Selected Pieces: It pastes the pieces in the clipboard, without anyconsideration for the style.

Paste Complete Style: It pastes the pieces and the style.

With Automatic Expand/Compact: It eliminatesanyoverlapping or spaces

between pieces during pasting.


86/261

86

Edit Menu: Clear

The Clea r option in the Ed itmenu eliminates completely the selected pattern

pieces from the fabric surface. Deleted pieces are sentback to the Chart.

You cannot paste deleted pieces.

Edit Menu: Select All

Se le c tA ll, in the Ed itmenu, enablesyou to select all the pattern pieces on the

Fabric surfac e or on the Standby Area, depending on which area is currently

activated. This command can return the pieces to the Chart in one step, to

make a copy and paste of the marker or to group pattern pieces together.


87/261

87

Options Menu

TheOp t i onsmenu allowsyou to modify your work and the user interface in

many ways.


88/261

88

Options Menu: Preferences

In the Opt ionsmenu, Pre fe rencesenables you to customize Ma rker De sig nto

suityour personal requirements.

You can configure preferences such as:

Rulers

Function Parameters

Plotter Parameters

Cutter Settings

Hot Keys

Security Copy

and more...


89/261

89

Preferences: General

TheGene ra l item, underPre fe rences, in the Opt ionsmenu, allowsyoutoselect

preferencestocustomizeyourapplication.

TheGene ra l dialogboxoffersyouthefollowingoptions:

Localization

Language:Allow you to define the language showing on the product. To

choose Au to from the list, the language will be showing according thelanguage of the operating system.


90/261

90

User

UserName:Youcanassignausernamethatisusedforidentificationpurposesin

PADSystemPlotNetworksoftware.

Undo/Redo

UndoLevels:Itdeterminesthenumberofundocommandspossible.Enter

avalue betweenthreeandtwenty. This function applies to the newly

op ened do c umen ts on ly.

Warning

Warn before closing ifextra ormissing pieces:When closing the file, it warns the

user ifthere are extra pieces on the marker, orpieces missing from the marker.

Warn before closing ifoverlap(s):When c losing, itwarns the user ifone ormany

pieces overlap.

Warn before closing ifmatch points are not aligned:When c losing, itwarnsthe

user if one ormany pieces linked by match points are not properly aligned.

Inhibit placementofextra pieces:You cannot place additional pieces if this

option is checked.

Manage

YoucanSaveorLoadallmodificationsmadetothePreferencesofthisapplication

intheMan a g e dialogbox. Yourpersonalpatternpreferencesarestoredinafile

undertheextension.padm.

Loadfrom:Youcanbrowseforthecorrespondingpreferencesfilelocation.SaveCurrentto:Itsavesyourcurrentpreferencesinaselectedlocation.


91/261

91

Security Copy

TheSe c urityCop yfeature,intheOpt ionsmenu,Preferences, Ge nera lallows

youtosaveaSecuritycopyofyourworkatregularintervals.

Toconfigureyourapplicationtosaveasecuritycopy:

1ChecktheAu toma t i ca l l ySa veaSecur i tyCo p ycheckboxifyou

wishtoactivate autosave.Uncheckthisboxtodeactivate auto

save.Ifchecked,youareaskedtoselectthedirectorywherethe

securitycopyshouldbestored.Whenitis done,clicktheOK

button.

2 Inthetextbox,enterthenumberoftasksthatoccursbetweenauto

saves.

3ClicktheC h a n g ebuttontochangethedirectoryyou

wanttostore yourSecuritycopyin.

PresstheOK / Ap p lybuttontovalidateorpressC a n c e l toreturntothe

previous display.


92/261

92

Preferences: Display

TheDisp la yitem, under Pre fe rences, in the Opt ionsmenu, allowsyoutoselect

preferencestocustomizeyourapplication.

TheDisp laydialogboxoffersyouthefollowingoptions:

Unit & Precision

Length Unit:Allows you to select the desired unit of measurement

(Centimeter, Millimeter and Inch).


93/261

93

Decimal Places:Todisplayone(0.X)tosix (0.XXXXXX)decimalpoints. Input the

desired Decimal Places or press the arrow next to the text box.

Remove Trailing Zeros:Choose this option to remove zeros places of the

measurement.

Inline Unit:Check this option for converting the unit as following.

Segment length in18 inch, it shows 18 in the measurement box.

Segment length in 45.72(cm), it shows 45.72 cm in the measurement box.

Segment length in 457.2(mm), it shows 457.20 mm in the measurement box.

Display Number as Fraction: Showing measurement to Fraction in all

measurement boxes.

Maximum Denominator:Choose the value from 0 to 99

Ruler

XRuler:Set the measurement unit foryour horizontal ruler.

YRuler: Set the measurement unit foryour vertical ruler.

Contour Line Type

Itletsyouchoosebetweenafineorthicklinetodefinethe contourofthepattern

pieces.

Antialias Line Drawing: Check this option to show segments more prec ision

on screen.Unc he c k An t ia lia s Line Dra w ing Che c k Ant ia l ia s Line Dra w ing

B

a


94/261

94

Background Color

It allows you to choose the Background Color to System Color or different

colors (White, Black or Grey).

PresstheOK / Ap p lybuttontovalidateorpressC a n c e l toreturntothe

previous display.

Fabrics Spacing Default: It is the default distance between different fabrics.


95/261

95

Preferences: Parameters

The Parametersitem, underPre fe rences, in the Op t i onsmenu, enablesyou toselect the treatment limits (rotation and symmetry) and the treatment tolerances

for modifying your markers.

ThePa ramete rsdialogboxoffersyouthefollowingoptions:


96/261

96

Rotation: It indicates the degree ofrotation possible (45, 90 or 180).

Symmetry X,SymmetryY: It enables you to allow or forbid symmetry on theY or

X axis.

Overlap: It enablesor disables the option to overlap pieces and it allowsyou

to specify the steps between the overlap and set the allowed maximum.

Gap: It activatesor deactivates the ability to add a gap between pieces and

it allows you to specify the steps between the gaps and set the allowedmaximum.

Fine rotation : Itenables or disables the fine rotation (tilt) ofa piece and it

enables you to specify the steps between each rotation and set the allowed

maximum.

Automatic Parameter

Allow pieces Fine rotation inAutomatic and Fillhole: It allowsa rotation of

pieces during the filling ofholesand while using automatic placement.


97/261

97

Preferences: Show & Print

TheSho w & Printitem, underPre fe rences, in the Op t i onsmenu, enables you toselect which information appearson all the pieceson screen and on the printed

pattern pieces.

The Sho w & Printdialog boxoffers the following options:


98/261

98

Text Info

Size: It is the size of the pieces.

Bundle: It plots the bundle number.

Special: It plots special information, asentered in the Marke rInfodialog box,

accessible via the Trea tm en tmenu.

Marker ID: It plots the marker's identification.Thisinformation isentered in PAD

System Ma ste r Pa tte rn, when a patter piece isbeing defined.

Block Number: It identifiesthe blockson the marker.

Texts: It plots any text entered using the text tool in PAD System Ma rker De sig n.

Internal Lines

Sewing Lines: It displaysand plotdifferent internal line types. Only typespresentin the open marker files are available in the Disp la y & C olordialog box.

Colors

To change the c olor displayed on the screen, click one ofthe colors displayed.

The color picker of your operating system opens. For further details, refer to the

manual ofyour operating system. Selec t the color ofyourchoice.

Fill Pieces with Color:To fill pieces with color assoc iated with their size on the

simulated fabric surface.


99/261

99

Preference: Compatibility

TheCompat ib i l i tyitem, underPre fe rences, in the Opt ionsmenu, allowsyouto

customize yourapplication.

Text ConversionIt allows you to convert text in previous .sty files to Unicode.

PAD Language:Choose a particular language from the list which supported

by the PAD System. Choose Au tofrom the list, the language will be the

same as the default language of the operating system. Choose Ask Eve ry

Time ", system will remind you every time when opening any file saved in the

previous version.

Look & Feel

Use Floating Toolbox Instead of Toolbars: Check this box to switch the

Toolbars to Toolbox.


100/261

100

Preference: Cutter

The Cut te r item, under Pre fe rences, in the Opt ionsmenu,enables you to

define the parameters that are applied to all the pieces of the marker to

optimize robotic cutting. The Cut te rdialog boxoffers the following options:


101/261

101

Activate Optimization: By checking this box you activate the three cut

parametersbelow (maximum angle, minimum distance and

minimum length),enabling you to optimize the current marker for the cut and to view these cut

parameters.

Maximum Angle:The maximum angle between two lines, to consider them as

common lines.

Maximum Distance:The maximum distance between two lines, to consider them

ascommon lines.

Minimum Length: The minimum length of contact between two lines, to

consider them ascommon lines.

Cut Pieces Clockwise by Default:Allows you to reverse the usual cutting direc tion

of the robotic knife.


102/261

102

Preference: Hot Keys

The Hot Keysitem, underPre fe rences, in the Opt ionsmenu, enables you to

create shortcuts for various actions. Rather than using the menu, you can use a

hot key to carry out a function or open a dialog box.


103/261

103

Tocreate Hot Keys:

1Select Opt ions, Preferencesand Hot Keys.2The Hot Keysdialog box opens. Highlight the function you want to create a

Hot Key for:


104/261

104

3 Enter your desired Key shortcut by pressing on the keys you want to use

for your shortcut:

4Click the OKbutton to save your new Hot Key.

Note:You cannot use all key combinations. This isexplained in details on next page.


105/261

105

Permitted Hot Keys

Both Windows and Macintosh allow and forbid the use ofdifferent Hot Keys. If

you entera Hot Keycombination that is notpermitted by your operating system,

the following error message appears:

Invalid HotKeys,peroperating system

The following charts show the Hot Key combinations that are not permitted by

each operating system.

Hot Key combinations not permitted by Windows

F4 + Ctrl Num lock + Ctrl

F4 +Ctrl + Shift Num lock + Ctrl + Shift

F6 + Ctrl Insert + Ctrl

F10 Caps Lock + Ctrl

F10 +Ctrl + Shift Caps Lock + Ctrl + Shift

F10 + Ctrl Space bar + Ctrl

F10 + Shift Space bar + Ctrl + Shift

Esc + Ctrl Tab + Ctrl

Esc +Ctrl + Shift Tab + Ctrl + Shift

Print Screen + Ctrl 0 (w/Num Lock) + Ctrl

Print Screen +Ctrl + Shift 0 (w/Num Lock) + Ctrl + Shift

Scroll lock +Ctrl + Shift


106/261

106

Hot Key combinations not permitted by Macintosh

F9 + Shift Q +Command + Shift

F10 + Shift 3 (Print Screen) +Command + Shift

F11 + Shift 4 (Print Screen Selection) +Command + Shift

Esc + Command Page Up + Command

Esc +Command + Shift Page Up +Command + Shift

Num Lock + Command Page Down + Command

Home + Command Page Down +Command + Shift

Home +Command + Shift Caps Lock + Command

End + Command Caps Lock +Command + Shift

Insert + Command Backspace + Command

Insert +Command + Shift Backspace +Command + Shift

Speaker Key + Command Enter+ Command

Speaker Key +Command + Shift Space bar + Command

Tab +Command + Shift Space bar +Command + Shift

Tab + Command Return + Command

H + Command Return +Command + Shift

Q + Command Enter +Command + Shift


107/261

107

Preference: Automatic Engine

The Autom a t ic Eng ineitem, under Pre fe rences, in the Opt ionsmenu, enables

you to selec t the type of automatic nesting engine you wish to use.

The Autom at ic Eng inedialog boxoffers the following options:

To choose the nesting engine, PressLoadbutton to choose the location of

the selected engine. If you installed the PAD AutoMark engine into Program

Files in C driver, it should choose the location as shown below.

C:\ Program Files\ PAD System 5.0\ PAD AutoMark

Then the name of the engine shows on the text box.

PressApp lybutton to validate.

If you have PAD AutoMark engine, after you installed the engine. The

location of the engine is automatic showing on Automatic Engine tab

page.


108/261

108

Time for Automatic

Set ItAutomatically:The software sets the time allowed (in minutes) to find anoptimal marker.

Allowed bythe User:The user selectsthe maximum time allowed (in minutes) to

find an optimal marker.

ToPlace in Automatic

Check the appropriate option(s) to select which pieces will be placed.

Click the OKbutton to save your changes.

When you select the Piecesin St a n dbyAreaoption, the pieces keep the

treatment they mayhave received in the stand by area (blocking, grouping,

cut-down...)

The Sha p e Shifterengine dialog box offers the following options:


109/261

109

The Nesterengine dialog box offers the following options:


110/261

110

Preference: Plot

The Plotitem, underPre fe rences, in the Opt ionsmenu, enables you to select,

from a list ofdrivers, the driver that corresponds to your plotter. This enables

your plotter to connect to PAD System software.

From the Preferences Plot dialog box, user can add and set / reset the

driver under the Plot sec tion. User can add / set the built-in plotter driver of

Pad System under Plotter as default; or, choose to add / set your own

Windows printer driver, under the Printer part.


111/261

111

To configure plotter driver:

1Select Opt ionfrom menu; choose Pre fe re nc e s->Plo ttab page as below.

2Click Add to choose a plotter that is connected to the local port from

the list. Plotter Configuration Wizard dialog box shown as below:


112/261

112

To configure the port setting COM Port (Windows ) / Serial Port (Macintosh)

if necessary.

Plotter Port:Pull-down menu to select the type of port connec ted to the

plotter.

Baud Rate:Pull-down menu with options - 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400

bauds.

Data Bits:Pull-down menu with options - 7 / 8 data bits.

Parity:Pull-down menu with options - EVEN, ODD or NONE.

Stop Bits:Pull-down menu with options - 1, 1.5 or 2 data bits.

Enable Software Flow Control: Check / Uncheck this option

Enable Hardware Flow Control: Check / Uncheck the option

Click Next to continue the configuration process.

3Choose the Plotterand c lick Nextbutton to continue.


113/261

113

Support Plotter Drivers

Brand Model

Algotex PowerJet-ProJet

ENCAD CADJET2

Gerber System SP 200

GGT AccuMark 100

GGT AccuMark 300

GGT AccuMark 700

GGT AccuMark Silhouette

Graphtec CE2000CE3000

CE5000

GP3000

Hewlett Packard HPGL 2

HPGL 2 Basic

HPGL 2 Color

Ioline Flexjet

Signature 5000Studio 8

Studio Cutter

Stylist 2000

Summit

Lectra E33

FlyPen

Mimaki CG-90 AP

CG-90 APRMutoh AC-1650

AC-1650 Take-Up Roll

Plotter Technology Neon

TX

Rui Zhou R Series

Wild TA40

TA400

TA500

Xerox 2230ij


114/261

114

4A dialog box shows a list of paper sizes.

Select Paper:Choose the default Pa p er Widthfrom the list.Example: Roll Paper 157.48 cm width (62.00 in width)

If the Actual Paper Width is 62.00, user has to add the print margins

at the Pa p er Ma rg ins text b oxes(since print size and actual paper

size is different).

Custom Paper:Check to customize the paper width.

Paper Margins:Set the paper margins - Top and Bottom.

Configure Name: Show the selected plotter name from previous settings.

Click Finishto execute.


115/261

115

Diagram of Paper Width


116/261

116

5Default Plotter will be chosen in Plot dialog box.

Configure: Change the setting of the selected driver. Click Conf igure... or

double click the mouse button on selected driver to change the setting orthe driver of existing Plotter.

Remove:ClickRemoveto remove selected driver.

Set as Default:Choose the selected Plotter then click for setting as default.


117/261

117

To configure printer driver:

You should install the driver of your selected printer. The Printer driver will be

updated in the Printer options once the drive has been successfully

installed.


118/261

118

Page Setup...: Allows to choose the paper size, set margins and/ or

orientation.

ClickOKto apply the setting.

Set as Default:Choose the selected Printer, clickSe t a s De fa ultbutton to save

as a default printer.

The printer driver will show on the File menu, Plot dialog box.


119/261

119

Network Plotting

Network option in Preferences menu allows you to connect the plotter

through TCP/ IP ( LAN, Wireless or Internet. Plot Manager receives the

plot job from your pc. You can send the plotting direc tly to the plotter.

Please refer to the Network page from Plot menu.

To configure a plotter to Network:

IP Address: Input the IP Address for the station which connects to the plotter.

Port: Input the TCP/IP Port number

Account:User name for sending the plotting to the plotter.

Password:Give a password to identity the user account.

ClickOKto execute.


120/261

120

Options Menu: Marker Breaks

The Ma rke r Bre a ks... item in the Opt ionsmenu lets you create break markson the

marker selvage. They indicate the position where the spreader should restart the

fabric laying after a break to cover a complete piece.

Tocreate break marks on themarkerselvage:

1 In the Opt ionsmenu, selec t the Ma rker Bre a ks... function.

The Fa b ric Brea k M a rksdialog box opens:

2 Indicate the minimal distance between repeated marks.

3 Indicate the desired direc tion of the marks (from left to right and/or from

right to left).

To plot the marker breakson the marker:

1Select Plot, in the Filemenu.

2The Plotdialog box opens.

3SelectGene ra ltab page and c lick Plo t Bre a k Ma rkscheck box.

4Click the Plotbutton to validate.

To remove break marks, move one of the pieceson the simulated surfac e and

the break marksdisappear.


121/261

121

Options Menu: Spacing...

The Sp a c ing ... option in the Opt ionsmenu allowsyou to create a space

between the pieces in the Fabric Simulation Area. When you select Sp a c ing ...,

in the Opt ionsmenu, the Piec e sp a c ingdialog box opens.

The spacing iscreated when the pieces are placed in the Fabric Simulation

Area.

ThePiec e Spa c ingdialog boxoffers the following options:

Minimum Gap between Pieces:

AllAround: It creates the same spacing in X and Y.

Spacing in X: It creates a specific spacing in X.

Spacing in Y: It createsa specific spacing in Y.


122/261

122

Apply Gap to Fabric Side: Check thisoption to create a gap allaround the

fabric. Thisaffects thepieces,

butdoes

notcreate

anadditional

gap.

Note:The Units section in the Piec e Sp a c ingdialog boxshows your chosen unit

ofmeasurement (cm, in ormm). You can change this unit in the Ruler dialog box,

accessible via Op t i ons>Pre fe rences> Disp la y.


123/261

123

Options Menu: Fold and Tubular Fabric...

The Fo lda ndTub ula r... item in the Op t i onsmenu simulatesa folded or tubular

fabric.

When you select Fo lda ndTub ula r, the Fo lda ndTub ula rdialog box opens:

You can use thisdialog box to fold the fabric on both sides (in the instance of

a tubular fabric) or on either side: top orbottom. A thicker black line indicates

where the fold is.

These special optionscan be changed at any time. Piecesnot suitable for this

treatment are sent back to the Chart.


124/261

124

The Folda ndTub ula rdialog boxoffersthe following options:

Plain: It returns to a flat marker while preserving the same fabric width.

Tubular: It simulatesa tubular fabric (folded in top and bottom). By default, the

folded piecesare placed on the bottom fold. To place them on the top fold,

hold down the 0 key on your keypad while folding the pieces with the

Fold/UnfoldaPiec etool.

Folded:

Fold on Top:It makesa fold on the top of the fabric

Fold onBottom: It makesa fold on the bottom of the fabric

Keep Internal Points: It keeps information, such as the punch holes, darts, etc.

Allow Asymmetrical Pieces to Be Folded: Check this option to fold piece

which is not a symmetrica l piece.

Unfold the Marker:Thisfunction unfolds the fabric while preserving the pieceswhere theywere placed.

Note:For more information on folded and tubular fabric, see the Fold a nd Unfo ld

tool section of thisUser Manual.


125/261

125

Options Menu: One Way Fabric...

The One Wa y Fa b ric .. . option, in the Opt ionsmenu, enables you to force the

piece direction forone-way fabric or forscramble marker (alternate sizes).

You can change or undo the OneWa y Fa b ric ... option at any time; onlypieces

to be placed are affected.

When you select OneWa y Fa b ric ..., the OneWa y Fa b ricdialog box opens.

TheOne Way Fab ricdialog boxoffers the following options:

Fabric: It is the name of the fabric (in thisinstance, Self)

One Way:This option mustbe

checkedto

createa

one way fabric andunchecked to return to a normal fabric.

> No rotation: It means that no rotation isallowed. Take note of the little symbol

(>), it is in the chart, near the sizes.


126/261

126

Available Layers

Tomodify thedirection of a marker for a size:

1Selec t the One Waycheck box.

2Select the appropriate layer in the drop-down menu.

3Select the size for which you want the rotation and select the Rotation

180 button.

4For the sizes that you do not want to rotate, select >No rota t ion.

5 If you accept an alternate, select all the sizes and c lick the Alternate

button.

When the One Wa y Fa b ricfunction isactivated, no rotation orsymmetry (XandY)

isallowed on the simulated fabric surfac e.Thiscommand can be deactivated

temporarily by holding down the zero (0) keywhen the function is activated.


127/261

127

Options Menu: Plaid and Stripes...

The Pla ida ndStrip e s... item, in the Opt ionsmenu, rec reates plaid and striped

fabric on the marker using a repetition created with guidelines.

To activate the Pla id a nd Strip e s... option, you must create at least one guideline

by dragging the line from the X or Y ruler.

The Pla ida ndStripe sdialog box can be opened:

To create plaid or striped fabrics, you frame a sample (swatch) and repeat this

swatch either through the entire Fabric Simulation Area or in pieces. Allmatching pointsand linked matching points, given in the LinkPieces Area, are

attached to the repetition lines.


128/261

128

ThePla ida ndStripesdialog boxoffersthe following options:

Plain: It returns to the fabric without stripes orplaid since the guidelines.

Plaid andStripes: Select thisoption to create plaidsand stripes.

Swatch Length: It establishesthe distance between two linesofvertical repetition.

Swatch Height: It establishes the distance between two linesofhorizontal

repetition.

Swatch Offsetin X:The first line ofvertical repetition starts immediately after thisvariation.

Swatch Offset in Y:The first line of horizontal repetition start immediately after this

variation.

Display Options

Margin from Top: It leavesa margin at the top of the sample, starting from the

limit