StyleCAD V7 Release Note

StyleCAD 7.
0 Release Note
StyleCAD V7
Release Note
March 26, 2007
SoftFashion, Inc.
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StyleCAD 7.0 Release Note
Table of Content
1 PDS ............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Line Toolbar.......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1 Control Section Tool Enhancements ............................................................................ 6
1.1.1.1 "P" quickStep entry (Control Section tool) for Pivot Dart (ADV PDS ONLY)....... 6
1.1.1.2 QuickStep method "M" enhancement....................................................................... 6
1.1.1.3 Section Blending Method QuickStep ‘B’ (ADV PDS ONLY) ................................ 6
1.1.1.4 Section Bezier Blending Method – QuickStep ‘BB’ (ADV PDS ONLY) ............... 7
1.1.1.5 Section Point Reduction Method – QuickStep ‘R’ (ADV PDS ONLY) .................. 8
1.1.1.6 Adding Dart Cap – QuickStep ‘DC’ (ADV PDS ONLY) ........................................ 8
1.1.1.7 Adding Pleat Cap – QuickStep ‘PC’ (ADV PDS ONLY)........................................ 9
1.1.2 Divide Line tool enhancement .................................................................................... 10
1.1.3 Segment Length tool enhancement............................................................................. 11
1.1.4 Round Corner tool enhancement ................................................................................ 11
1.1.4.1 Round Corner From 2 Disjointed Section .............................................................. 12
1.1.4.2 Arc using 2 Point And Tangent Line method (ADV PDS ONLY) ........................ 12
1.1.4.3 Arc using 3 Point Method (ADV PDS ONLY) ...................................................... 13
1.1.5 Flip Line tool enhancement (ADV PDS ONLY)........................................................ 13
1.2 Graphics Toolbar. ............................................................................................................... 15
1.2.1 Bezier Polyline/Polygon tools..................................................................................... 15
1.2.1.1 Copying French Curve section (ADV PDS ONLY)............................................... 15
1.2.1.2 Copying Other Curves (ADV PDS ONLY)............................................................ 16
1.2.1.3 Using Guide Line Intersection as Reference Point ................................................. 16
1.2.1.4 QuickStep entry “L2” or “2L” specifies line Length.............................................. 16
1.2.1.5 QuickStep entry “B” or “BB” allows curve blending (ADV PDS ONLY)............ 17
1.2.2 Trace Tool................................................................................................................... 17
1.2.2.1 QuickStep ‘C’ to copy underlying internal lines (Control Section/Trace) ............. 17
1.2.3 Parallel Line Tool (Std PDS Limited) ........................................................................ 17
1.2.3.1 Irregular Parallel Line ............................................................................................. 18
1.2.4 Spiral Tool (ADV PDS ONLY).................................................................................. 19
1.3 Pivot/Shirring/Pleat Toolbar ............................................................................................... 20
1.3.1 Pivot tool..................................................................................................................... 20
1.3.1.1 Pivot Tool using Internal Line Selection. ............................................................... 20
1.3.1.2 Pivot Tool additional option. .................................................................................. 20
1.3.1.3 Pivot Tool QuickStep.............................................................................................. 21
1.3.2 Knife Pleat tool (ADV PDS ONLY) .......................................................................... 21
1.3.3 Box Pleat tool (ADV PDS ONLY)............................................................................. 22
1.3.4 Ruffle Shirring tool (ADV PDS ONLY) .................................................................... 23
1.3.5 Puff tool (ADV PDS ONLY)...................................................................................... 23
1.4 Point Toolbar ...................................................................................................................... 24
1.4.1 Relative Point tool enhancement ................................................................................ 24
1.4.1.1 Copying Measurement with Offset......................................................................... 25
1.4.2 Button tool enhancement ............................................................................................ 26
1.5 Seam Toolbar ...................................................................................................................... 26
1.5.1 Pattern Walking Tool (ADV PDS ONLY) ................................................................. 26
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1.5.1.1 Adding Notch.......................................................................................................... 26

1.5.1.2 Using Mouse Wheel to Compare............................................................................ 26
1.5.2 Seam Corner Match Tool (ADV PDS ONLY) ........................................................... 27
1.6 Dart Toolbar (ADV PDS ONLY) ....................................................................................... 28
1.6.1 Dart Transfer Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)...................................................................... 28
1.6.2 Curve Blending Tool (ADV PDS ONLY).................................................................. 28
1.6.3 Block Blending Tool (ADV PDS ONLY) .................................................................. 29
1.7 Cut/Join Toolbar ................................................................................................................. 31
1.7.1 Cut tool........................................................................................................................ 31
1.8 Internal Line Toolbar .......................................................................................................... 31
1.8.1 Setting Internal Line Plot/Cut Order........................................................................... 31
1.8.2 Cut Flag Tool .............................................................................................................. 32
1.9 PDS Toolbar........................................................................................................................ 32
1.9.1 Scale tool enhancement............................................................................................... 32
1.9.2 Annotation tool enhancement ..................................................................................... 32
1.9.3 Annotation Popup Menu ............................................................................................. 32
1.9.4 Notation tool enhancement ......................................................................................... 33
1.10 French Curve enhancement................................................................................................. 33
1.10.1 French Curve Display ................................................................................................. 33
1.10.2 Enhanced French Curve Manipulation ....................................................................... 33
1.10.3 French Curves ID and quickstep method.................................................................... 34
1.11 Custom Curve Enhancement............................................................................................... 34
1.12 Notch Enhancements .......................................................................................................... 35
1.12.1 Custom Notch Angle Enhancement............................................................................ 35
1.12.2 T Notch Size Control .................................................................................................. 36
1.13 Display ................................................................................................................................ 37
1.13.1 Zoom-In Out ............................................................................................................... 37
1.13.2 F7 for Perimeter Length Display Toggle .................................................................... 37
1.13.3 Outnotch/V-notch display........................................................................................... 37
1.14 Quick Step Additions.......................................................................................................... 39
1.14.1 Enter key restores last QuickStep entry ...................................................................... 39
1.14.2 ALT+RMB Repeats the Last Popup Menu Command ............................................... 39
1.14.3 Copy Measurement to QuickStep buffer. ................................................................... 39
1.14.4 QuickStep A (Control Section) for Analyze Pattern................................................... 39
1.14.5 QuickStep CO for Combine Pattern command........................................................... 40
1.14.6 QuickStep COC for Combine Pattern/Convert to Regular. ........................................ 40
1.14.6.1 "P" quickStep entry (Control Section tool) for Pivot Dart (ADV PDS ONLY). 40
1.14.6.2 QuickStep method "M" enhancement................................................................. 41
1.14.6.3 Section Blending Method QuickStep ‘B’ (ADV PDS ONLY) .......................... 41
1.14.6.4 Section Bezier Blending Method – QuickStep ‘BB’ (ADV PDS ONLY) ......... 42
1.14.6.5 QuickStep ‘C’ to copy underlying internal lines (Control Section/Trace) ......... 43
1.14.6.6 Section Point Reduction Method – QuickStep ‘R’ (ADV PDS ONLY) ............ 44
1.14.6.7 Adding Dart Cap – QuickStep ‘DC’ (ADV PDS ONLY) .................................. 44
1.14.6.8 Adding Pleat Cap – QuickStep ‘PC’ (ADV PDS ONLY).................................. 45
1.15 Misc..................................................................................................................................... 46
1.15.1 PDS - AutoCAD DXF importing................................................................................ 46
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1.15.2 PDS – Yuka Style File (.pan) importing..................................................................... 47

1.15.3 Open Multiple Styles .................................................................................................. 47
1.15.4 Marker Group.............................................................................................................. 48
1.15.4.1 Sort Patterns By Marker Group .......................................................................... 48
1.15.4.2 Marker Group Color/Image File ......................................................................... 48
1.15.5 Mirror Pattern.............................................................................................................. 51
1.15.5.1 Unfolded Mirror Pattern is Editable ................................................................... 51
1.15.5.2 Unfold/Fold Mirror Patterns with Control+Up/Down Arrow ............................ 51
1.15.6 Pattern Cloning ........................................................................................................... 51
1.15.7 Smooth Curve tool ...................................................................................................... 52
1.15.8 Cut Selected Sections With Line ................................................................................ 52
1.15.9 Print............................................................................................................................. 53
1.15.10 View Image as Background .................................................................................... 53
1.15.11 Browse Pattern Property ......................................................................................... 54
1.15.12 Focus Pattern Window............................................................................................ 54
1.15.13 Perimeter Tool Enhancement (Adv PDS only)....................................................... 55
1.15.14 Guide Line Rotation................................................................................................ 56
2 Grading ....................................................................................................................................... 57
2.1 Guideline in Grading Mode ................................................................................................ 57
2.1.1 Guideline features are enabled for grading mode also................................................ 57
2.1.2 Guideline Popup Menu ............................................................................................... 57
2.1.3 Vertical/Horizontal Guideline Position Readout. ....................................................... 57
2.2 Sewing Line Grading Data Control .................................................................................... 57
2.3 Radial Grading .................................................................................................................... 59
2.3.1 Radial Grading QuickStep Entry of Offset................................................................. 59
2.3.2 Radial Grading Selection method change................................................................... 60
2.3.3 Radial Grading with Perimeter Length Entry ............................................................. 60
2.3.4 Radial Grading on Internal Lines................................................................................ 61
2.4 Perimeter Grading............................................................................................................... 62
2.5 Auto Grading Enhancement................................................................................................ 62
2.5.1 Additional Control. ..................................................................................................... 64
2.5.2 QuickStep entry of Grading Point number. ................................................................ 65
2.5.3 Mismatch of Size List Warning. ................................................................................. 65
2.6 Snap to Point (All Sizes)..................................................................................................... 66
2.7 Pattern Specification (ADV PDS ONLY) .......................................................................... 67
2.7.1 Editing Spec Data. ...................................................................................................... 67
2.8 Grading Chart (ADV PDS ONLY)..................................................................................... 68
2.9 Extend/Trim Grading(ADV PDS ONLY) .......................................................................... 68
3 Marking....................................................................................................................................... 69
3.1 Zoom-In Out ....................................................................................................................... 69
3.2 Multiple Mini Marker Print Out ......................................................................................... 69
3.3 Multiple Marker Export to Excel File................................................................................. 70
3.4 Duplicate Tool .................................................................................................................... 71
3.5 Tubular/Folded Fabric Marker............................................................................................ 71
3.5.1 Bundle Counting with Folded/Tubular Marker. ......................................................... 73
3.6 Insert Pattern ....................................................................................................................... 73
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3.7 Plot Submitting ................................................................................................................... 74

3.8 QuickStep Tool Access....................................................................................................... 74
3.9 QuickStep Pattern Grouping ............................................................................................... 74
3.10 QuickStep Pattern Buffering............................................................................................... 75
3.11 QuickStep Pattern Fold/Unfold .......................................................................................... 75
3.12 Marker Width Setting ......................................................................................................... 75
3.13 Automatic Pattern Alignment ............................................................................................. 76
3.14 Copy Grouping to Other Bundles ....................................................................................... 76
3.15 Fusible Block Shape Editing............................................................................................... 77
3.16 Fusible Block/Align Grouped Pattern Scaling.................................................................... 78
3.17 Loss Calculation.................................................................................................................. 78
4 Output Manager .......................................................................................................................... 79
4.1 Font Size for Pattern Annotation ........................................................................................ 79
4.2 Seamed Style Pattern Plot................................................................................................... 80
4.3 Zoom-In Out ....................................................................................................................... 80
4.4 Internal Line Color for Cut File .......................................................................................... 80
4.5 Plot T-Notch Before/After Outline ..................................................................................... 80
5 Plot Manager............................................................................................................................... 81
5.1 Plot Order............................................................................................................................ 81
5.2 Manual Plot Order............................................................................................................... 81
5.3 Zoom-In Out ....................................................................................................................... 81
5.4 Rotate 180/90 Tools............................................................................................................ 82
5.5 Pattern Arrangement Control.............................................................................................. 82
5.6 Pattern Fill Color Control ................................................................................................... 82
5.7 Plot T-Notch Before/After Outline ..................................................................................... 82
6 Auto Marker................................................................................................................................ 83
6.1 Zoom-In Out ....................................................................................................................... 83
6.2 Adding Other Styles to a Marker ........................................................................................ 83
6.3 Manual Marking in Automarker ......................................................................................... 83
6.4 Folded Fabric Marker ......................................................................................................... 85
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1 PDS
1.1 Line Toolbar
1.1.1 Control Section Tool Enhancements
1.1.1.1 "P" quickStep entry (Control Section tool) for Pivot Dart (ADV PDS
ONLY)
Similar to V quickStep. The user must create a T-shaped section, select the section, click the vertical line
of the T-shaped section to initiate the tool. The difference is the selected section is rotated to create the
V-shape. The number entered is the gap distance. If the T-shape is a subsection, then the surrounding
section is proportionally adjusted and the anchor (blue) point (TAB key selection) processing applies
here. If the vertical section of the t-section is intersecting other lines, those intersecting lines are cut by
the vertical section and the cut lines are rotated (pivoted) just like the V-shape.
1.1.1.2 QuickStep method "M" enhancement.

"MN" does the same thing as "M" except that the 2 mirror points become a notch (system default
notch type) point.
1.1.1.3 Section Blending Method QuickStep ‘B’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

After applying Ruffle/Shirring/Pivot tools, the resulting stretched section may not exactly have the
shape the user intended. In V7, a quickstep method has been added to the Control Section tool and
the Ruffle/Shirring tool so that a section can be blended. The selected section becomes grayed out
and the user is presented with a straight line connecting the 2 end points of the section. This is
similar to the blending step of the Curve Blending tool. The first slide is captured after applying a
ruffle/shirring tool.
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Click the selected section with quickstep ‘B’ (Control Section tool or Ruffle/Shirring tool) to start
the section blending process. After creating the blending curve, press the Keep button.
1.1.1.4 Section Bezier Blending Method – QuickStep ‘BB’ (ADV PDS ONLY)
Similar to the section blending tool, the Bezier Blending method can be brought up by “BB”
quickstep entry with either the Control Section tool or the Ruffle/Shirring tool. The difference is
that this is a curve manipulation by dragging the Bezier control points. Similar feature exists in
popular drawing tools such as Illustrator. Select a section to blend, type BB into quickstep entry,
then click the selected line. Optionally additional curve points (up to 3) can be added to allow
creating more complicated curve using quickstep entry of “BB1”, “BB2” or “BB3”.
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1.1.1.5 Section Point Reduction Method – QuickStep ‘R’ (ADV PDS ONLY)
Point reduction could be very useful especially after importing DXF files from other CAD systems.
With the quickstep entry of ‘R’, “R1”, “R2”, “R3”, or “R4”, the user can perform point reduction on
selected sections. The number indicates the accuracy level where 4 provides the highest level of
accuracy and therefore results in the most number of points. Level 1 results in the least number of
points but may show some deviation from the original curve shape. ‘R’ without the level defaults to
level 2.
1.1.1.6 Adding Dart Cap – QuickStep ‘DC’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

Dart cap shape can be easily generated using the new DC quickstep method available with the
Control Section tool. The requirement is that the V dart shape must be formed with internal lines.
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The tool uses the internal lines to determine the dart origin position. The internal lines forming the
dart shape must be a straight line with no curve points. This method take the grading data into
consideration so that each size’s dart cap shape is correct. Type DC into the quickstep buffer and
pull a rubber band from one side of the dart to the other. The pull direction determines the dart fold
direction.
1.1.1.7 Adding Pleat Cap – QuickStep ‘PC’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

Pleat cap shape can be easily generated using the new PC quickstep method available with the
Control Section tool. The requirement is that the pleat must be formed with 3 internal guidelines.
The tool uses the internal lines to determine the pleat folding line orientation. The pleat guidelines
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must be a straight line with no curve points. This method takes the grading data into consideration
so that each size’s pleat cap shape is correct. Type PC into the quickstep buffer and pull a rubber
band from one side of the pleat to the other. The pull direction determines the pleat fold direction.
1.1.2 Divide Line tool enhancement

When the number of division is entered, the length of each division is automatically computed and
presented to the user.
The Custom symbol button is used to create your own symbol using combinations of several basic shapes.
If ‘Include End Points’ option is used, the custom symbol is placed on the 2 end points also. Include End
Points option applies to the punch hole type also but not to regular point types.
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1.1.3 Segment Length tool enhancement

When Control-C method is used to copy section length, the add/subtract option and the percentage
option applies to the copied section length as opposed to the current selected section length (Actual
Length).
1.1.4 Round Corner tool enhancement

With V7 Round Corner tool, most of the V6 restrictions have been removed. The corner is no longer
required to be made up of 3 consecutive grading points. The tool may be used on a corner that is
surrounded by curve points.
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1.1.4.1 Round Corner From 2 Disjointed Section

Another enhancement made is that the tool can be applied to 2 disjointed sections. The Round
Corner tool in this case extends the 2 sections to form a corner first then applies corner rounding.
1.1.4.2 Arc using 2 Point And Tangent Line method (ADV PDS ONLY)
The Round Corner tool can be used to create arcs using 2 point with tangent line method or 3 points
method. The 2 point with tangent line defines the arc where the 2 points are the 2 end points and the
arc shape is determine by the tangent line angle. The 3 points method creates an arc that goes
through the 3 points. The following example demonstrates the 2 points tangent line method. The
method is initiated by quickstep entry of ‘2P’.
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1.1.4.3 Arc using 3 Point Method (ADV PDS ONLY)

The 3 point arc method is initiated by quickstep entry of ‘3P’ and is demonstrated below.
1.1.5 Flip Line tool enhancement (ADV PDS ONLY)

With V7 Flip Line tool, a section could be temporarily flipped for editing while the rest of the
pattern is being disabled. This allows a free manipulation of the curve without other lines getting in
the way. This is a modal operation and interacting with other patterns or switching tools are not
allowed. There are 3 editing tools at disposal in this mode. Points within the flipped section may be
dragged (Control Point feature) and section blending with ‘B’ or ‘BB’ is allowed. After editing, hit
ENTER key to keep the change and unfold the section or ESC to cancel the change and get out of
mode.
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1.2 Graphics Toolbar.
1.2.1 Bezier Polyline/Polygon tools.
1.2.1.1 Copying French Curve section (ADV PDS ONLY)

The Bezier Polyline tool can be used to copy a section of French Curves by clicking 2 points on the
French Curves shape. First click the starting position of the French Curves with the left button.
Enter quickstep entry of ‘C’ and right click on the end of the French Curves section to be copied.
If the clicked location touches both the French Curves outline and other pattern’s outline, the
resulting copy of the section will automatically joined to the outline as illustrated below.
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1.2.1.2 Copying Other Curves (ADV PDS ONLY)

The Bezier Polyline tool can be used to copy any portion of a curve by clicking 2 points on the curve.
Enter quickstep entry of ‘C’ and right click on the curve section to be copied . This is basically same
as copying a French Curve section except that automatic joining is not performed. Joining is
impossible since the copied section is also eligible for joining.
1.2.1.3 Using Guide Line Intersection as Reference Point

The quickstep entry method for relative distancing from a reference point works with respect to an
intersection between guidelines. "H" quickStep method works also if the clicked guideline location
is between 2 intersections with other guide lines.
If the clicked guideline does not intersect with any other guide lines or if the intersection is off the
screen, then the quickStep entry is ignored.
1.2.1.4 QuickStep entry “L2” or “2L” specifies line Length.

The quickstep entry of number with Bezier Polyline/Polygon tools can be interpreted in 2 ways. If
the clicked location is empty, then the number is interpreted as the line length. If the clicked
location is a line, then the number entered is interpreted as an offset. There might be times when the
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user wants to enter length even if the a line is clicked. The user may add “L” to the quickstep entry
to override the default processing.
1.2.1.5 QuickStep entry “B” or “BB” allows curve blending (ADV PDS ONLY)
The user may additionally start curve blending process on the last section of the composed polyline.
This is done by entering B or BB (BBn) before the right click is made.
1.2.2 Trace Tool

In V7, overlapping lines are not automatically copied to the traced pattern. If the user wants to copy
internal lines, Copy Internals command (pattern popup menu) should be performed.
1.2.2.1 QuickStep ‘C’ to copy underlying internal lines (Control Section/Trace)

In V7, the user may copy selected underlying lines as internal line to a pattern. Drag a pattern over a
section to be copied. Then with either the Control Section tool or the Trace tool, type ‘C’ quickstep.
Select one or more underlying sections to include them as internal lines. The lines are automatically
cropped at the pattern boundary. This method can also be used with internals such as drill holes,
plaid control point, annotations, notations, and internal darts.
1.2.3 Parallel Line Tool (Std PDS Limited)

In V7, the parallel line tool is available in a standard system albeit limited. QuickStep entry method,
Join At Ends and Both Sides options are available only in an Advanced PDS system. The distance
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from the clicked location to the selected section is computed and automatically entered into the
parallel line option window. This does not apply when the quickstep entry method is used.
1.2.3.1 Irregular Parallel Line

The user may specify irregular distance option so that the parallel line distance is different the 2 end
points.
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1.2.4 Spiral Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

A new tool to create a spiral shape has been added to the graphics toolbar. The user can specify the
number of circles in fractions or specify the length of the inner circle of the spiral shape.
Point/Circle defines how many curve point are to be used in 360 deg. Increase in Width defines the
increase in thickness after each 360 degree turn. Increase in Radius defines how much the radius
increases by after each 360 degree turn.
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1.3 Pivot/Shirring/Pleat Toolbar
1.3.1 Pivot tool
1.3.1.1 Pivot Tool using Internal Line Selection.

The Pivot tool supports a third selection method in V7. The user may insert internal lines where the
pivot should occur, select those internal lines and apply pivoting. The restriction is that the internal
lines must be a straight line. Notice the other designs inside the pattern is cut by the pivot lines and
separated.
1.3.1.2 Pivot Tool additional option.

Optionally, the red point side can be opened in V7.
After pivot operation, the user may choose to leave internal lines showing the spread area.
Once the internal lines are added, the new quickstep ‘DC’ (for Dart Cap) method can be used to add
dart cap shape to each dart area.
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1.3.1.3 Pivot Tool QuickStep.

The option dialog can be bypassed using the quickstep entry. “A10” would be an angular entry of
10 degrees and “1.5” would be opening measurment of 1.5 units (inch or cm).
1.3.2 Knife Pleat tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

The Knife Pleat tool supports a third selection method in V7. The user may insert internal lines
where the pleats are located, select those internal lines and add pleats. The restriction is that the
internal lines must be a straight line.
Pleat shape accurately created to mirror the original outline curvature. In V6, the pleat shape was
formed with straight lines.
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When 2 sections selection method is used, the tool divides up the sections before inserting pleats. In
V7 another option is added so that full pleats can be added at the 2 edges of the selected region.
1.3.3 Box Pleat tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

The Knife Pleat tool supports a third selection method in V7. The user may insert internal lines
where the pleats are located, select those internal lines and add pleats. The restriction is that the
internal lines must be a straight line.
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1.3.4 Ruffle Shirring tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

The Ruffle Shirring tool supports a third selection method in V7. The user may insert internal lines
where spreading is necessary, select those internal lines and add shirring. The restriction is that the
internal lines must be joined to the outline at both ends. This method gives the user more flexibility
in terms of deciding where the spreading occurs.
1.3.5 Puff tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

In V7, the puff tool has been redesigned making it more useful. It can be used on areas that
additional volume should be added. The concept is to create the division lines and let the tool pivot
and rotate each division by the specified distance or angle. An example of how it is used is
demonstrated below.
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The user can use the Trace Tool and the new Section Blending quickstep method to blend the fanned out
section very easily.
The puff tool could also be used when the dividing lines are joined in
the center as depicted to the left.
1.4 Point Toolbar
1.4.1 Relative Point tool enhancement

When the distance is entered, the maximum number of points that can fit in the selected section(s) is
computed and presented in the window 2. The ‘Centered’ button allows the new points to be
inserted centered within the selected section(s). When the centered option is chosen, the number of
points is forced to be an odd number and the offset field is ignored.
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The ‘Custom’ symbol feature is same as the one provided with the Divide Line tool. If ‘Include End
Points’ option is used, the custom symbol is placed on the 2 end points also. Include End Points
option applies to the punch hole type also but not to regular point types.
1.4.1.1 Copying Measurement with Offset

After doing Control-C to copy the perimeter length of a selected section, quickstep method of +/-
offset can be used to add/subtract offset distance to the copied measurement. This feature can be
useful when a point must be added at a matching distance with an ease allowance.
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1.4.2 Button tool enhancement

The Button tool can be applied to multiple points on the same line. Select multiple points by
selection box first and apply the button tool to one of the selected points.
1.5 Seam Toolbar
1.5.1 Pattern Walking Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

The Pattern Walking tool works with internal lines also in V7.
1.5.1.1 Adding Notch

While 2 sides are being compared, a notch could be added to either side or both sides. The user
specifies the offset for the notch for each side (moving or stationary). The offset can be either
relative to the current position (where the X mark is) or the starting point.
1.5.1.2 Using Mouse Wheel to Compare

The mouse wheel can be used to advance the moving pattern forward or backward. Each click in the
mouse wheel equates to the advance amount set in the control window. Use the Shift key to slow the
speed down to ¼ of the advance amount. With both Control and Shift key down, the speed is
reduced to the 1/10 of the advance amount.
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1.5.2 Seam Corner Match Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

The seam corner matching tool was limited in V6 in that only 1 corner per pattern could be matched.
In V7, the limitation has been removed. 2 opposing corners within the same pattern can be matched.
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1.6 Dart Toolbar (ADV PDS ONLY)
1.6.1 Dart Transfer Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

Internal lines that intersect the slash line are cut and rotated.
1.6.2 Curve Blending Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

If the quickstep method of ‘BB’ or ‘BBn’ is used when the Right Button is clicked to start the curve
blending, the user is given Bezier Control Handles, BBn method provide n number of curve point
allowing more flexibility with the curve shape.
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1.6.3 Block Blending Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

If the quickstep method of ‘BB’ or ‘BBn’ is used before the left click to start the curve blending, the
user is given Bezier Control Handles, BBn method provide n number of curve point allowing more
flexibility with the curve shape.
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1.7 Cut/Join Toolbar
1.7.1 Cut tool

Using ‘G’ quickstep method, a graded pattern can be cut with a straight line (including a guideline)
in WYSIWYG fashion. The grading at the 2 cut points is computed by the intersection of each size
curve and the cutting line.
1.8 Internal Line Toolbar
1.8.1 Setting Internal Line Plot/Cut Order

With either the plot flag tool or the cut flag tool, enter the plot/cut sequence number into the
quickstep buffer and click an internal line. The sequence number is automatically incremented to the
next sequence number. Selecting multiple internal lines sequences them starting at the entered
number and the order among the selected internal lines is maintained.
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1.8.2 Cut Flag Tool

When cutting is enabled on an internal line, the plotting is automatically disabled. But there might
be times where an internal line must be plotted and cut. For this case, use the quickstep entry of “P”
(for plot) to indicate that both plotting and cutting are enabled for the line.
1.9 PDS Toolbar
1.9.1 Scale tool enhancement

Annotation indicating the percentage change can be optionally created after a scale operation.
1.9.2 Annotation tool enhancement

The user may click outside of pattern/temp shape to enter annotation. The annotation is associated
to the closest shape.
1.9.3 Annotation Popup Menu

Copy to Pattern Name command copies the comment string to pattern name.
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1.9.4 Notation tool enhancement

The user may click outside of pattern/temp shape to enter notation. The notation is associated to the
closest shape.
1.10 French Curve enhancement
1.10.1 French Curve Display

The French Curves is display filled with light gray color and magenta outline to distinguish it easily
from all other shapes. The French Curves is always displayed underneath other shapes. The user
may optionally turn the fill off by using the right mouse button menu command “Fill French Curves”.
The color of the French Curvse is magenta to differentiate from all other objects.
1.10.2 Enhanced French Curve Manipulation

The French Curves manipulation (dragging, rotating, flipping) has been greatly enhanced in V7. A
French Curves can be picked up by a single click inside. Once picked up, the French Curve is
attached to the pointer and follows the pointer until another left click drops it. After it is picked up,
the French Curves can be rotated by Control+Mouse Wheel combination. Turning the mouse wheel
up rotates it counter-clockwise and down for clockwise. For slower rotation, use Shift+Mouse
Wheel combination. For more precise rotation control, use Control+Shift+Mouse Wheel
combination. The French Curves may also be flipped by a right button click (again while the curve
has been picked up). During the dragging, the mouse wheel can still be used to zoom-in/out or
center. All these features can be used to freely manipulate the French Curves and place it in any
location or orientation very easily.
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1.10.3 French Curves ID and quickstep method

A numeric ID (1..9) may be assigned to 9 frequently used French Curves and be recalled quickly by
using a quickstep method of Left Mouse Button down + F1..F9. The French curve is automatically
attached to the pointer and can be dragged/rotated/flipped as described before.
1.11 Custom Curve Enhancement

The user can create multiple subfolders within the custom curve folder. This can help with
organizing custom blocks. Another enhancement over V6 is multiple pattern operation. Multiple
patterns can be used or saved. Select multiple custom curves from the list by using the standard
Windows multiple list selection methods and select the Use button. To save multiple curves/blocks,
use the Control-Drag method to select multiple curves/blocks then do “Save to Custom Curve
Library. When the window shows up select the correct folder to save.
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1.12 Notch Enhancements
1.12.1 Custom Notch Angle Enhancement

In V7, a custom notch can have unique notch angle for each size. New features such as DC (Dart
Cap) or PC (Pleat Cap) quickStep methods all set the custom notch angle accurately for each size.
The NM (Notch Matching) quickstep tool aligns the custom notch angle accurately for each size also.
In addition, the user may touch up the custom angle notch angle for individual sizes using the NM
quickstep method. Type in NM and drag the notch tip position and rotate the notch to any angle
desired.
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1.12.2 T Notch Size Control

In V7, individual T-notch can be assigned a size. The available notch sizes are same as outnotch.
When a T-notch is created, it is created with the system default size. The user can set the system
default t-notch size in Output manager or PDS. The T-notch size can be changed from the Point
Property window. If the notch size display mode is on, Alt or Shift+Alt method may be used to
decrease or increase the notch size. When the notch size display mode is on, the notch size readout
is visible next to a T-notch if the size has been assigned. If a T-notch has the system default size, no
readout will be shown.
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1.13 Display
1.13.1 Zoom-In Out

In V7, the mouse wheel is used to center and zoom-in/out. It is no longer used to scroll the viewing
area up/down. Pointing a location in the workdesk and clicking the mouse wheel centers the view to
the location. Turning the wheel down zooms in toward the current screen center location and
turning the wheel up zooms out. If the SHIFT key down while the mouse wheel is turned, the zoom
in/out speed is slowed down.
1.13.2 F7 for Perimeter Length Display Toggle

F7 key shows the perimeter length of each section. Next F7 turns the display off.
1.13.3 Outnotch/V-notch display

At certain zoom scale level, the actual shape of the outnotch or v-notch is displayed.
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1.14 Quick Step Additions
1.14.1 Enter key restores last QuickStep entry

Hitting the Enter key restores the last quickstep entry into the cursor. This can be useful if the
quickstep entry is a bit laborious.
1.14.2 ALT+RMB Repeats the Last Popup Menu Command

This convenient feature applies to all popup menu commands annotated with (“) in the popup menu.
For example, in order to repeat the last used command in the pattern popup menu, press ALT and the
right mouse button inside another pattern.
1.14.3 Copy Measurement to QuickStep buffer.

After taking either a ruler or perimeter measurement, the value could be copied into the QuickStep
buffer either by using the Right Mouse button menu command or the Control+LBM click method.
1.14.4 QuickStep A (Control Section) for Analyze Pattern

Analyze Pattern command is used frequently after saving style files when there is something wrong
with the pattern such as overlapping lines, intersecting lines, intersecting grading lines etc.
Therefore a new quickstep entry of ‘A’ (A for Analyze) has been added for user convenience in V7.
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1.14.5 QuickStep CO for Combine Pattern command.

QuickStep entry of “CO” with the default cursor is same as the Combine Pattern command. Simply
type in CO and drag a selection box around the pieces to be combined.
1.14.6 QuickStep COC for Combine Pattern/Convert to Regular.

QuickStep entry of “COC” with the default cursor is same as the Combine Pattern command
followed by the Convert to Regular pattern command. Simply type in COC and drag a selection box
around the pieces to be combined and converted. The requirement for conversion is that the grading
points, notch points and number of curve points all should match between all sizes in order to be
properly graded. The power of COC quickstep method is that it checks for error conditions and
indicates the trouble area so that the user may be able to make repairs quickly.
Repeat this process until the all the points are sorted out between sizes and COC quickstep will
combine and convert the multiple sizes to a properly graded normal pattern.
1.14.6.1 "P" quickStep entry (Control Section tool) for Pivot Dart (ADV PDS
ONLY)
Similar to V quickStep. The user must create a T-shaped section, select the section, click the vertical line
of the T-shaped section to initiate the tool. The difference is the selected section is rotated to create the
V-shape. The number entered is the gap distance. If the T-shape is a subsection, then the surrounding
section is proportionally adjusted and the anchor (blue) point (TAB key selection) processing applies
here. If the vertical section of the t-section is intersecting other lines, those intersecting lines are cut by
the vertical section and the cut lines are rotated (pivoted) just like the V-shape.
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1.14.6.2 QuickStep method "M" enhancement.

"MN" does the same thing as "M" except that the 2 mirror points become a notch (system default
notch type) point.
1.14.6.3 Section Blending Method QuickStep ‘B’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

After applying Ruffle/Shirring/Pivot tools, the resulting stretched section may not exactly have the
shape the user intended. In V7, a quickstep method has been added to the Control Section tool and
the Ruffle/Shirring tool so that a section can be blended. The selected section becomes grayed out
and the user is presented with a straight line connecting the 2 end points of the section. This is
similar to the blending step of the Curve Blending tool. The first slide is captured after applying a
ruffle/shirring tool.
Click the selected section with quickstep ‘B’ (Control Section tool or Ruffle/Shirring tool) to start
the section blending process. After creating the blending curve, press the Keep button.
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1.14.6.4 Section Bezier Blending Method – QuickStep ‘BB’ (ADV PDS

ONLY)
Similar to the section blending tool, the Bezier Blending method can be brought up by “BB”
quickstep entry with either the Control Section tool or the Ruffle/Shirring tool. The difference is
that this is a curve manipulation by dragging the Bezier control points. Similar feature exists in
popular drawing tools such as Illustrator. Select a section to blend, type BB into quickstep entry,
then click the selected line. Optionally additional curve points (up to 3) can be added to allow
creating more complicated curve using quickstep entry of “BB1”, “BB2” or “BB3”.
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1.14.6.5 QuickStep ‘C’ to copy underlying internal lines (Control

Section/Trace)
In V7, the user may copy selected underlying lines as internal line to a pattern. Drag a pattern over a
section to be copied. Then with either the Control Section tool or the Trace tool, type ‘C’ quickstep.
Select one or more underlying sections to include them as internal lines. The lines are automatically
cropped at the pattern boundary. This method can also be used with internals such as drill holes,
plaid control point, annotations, notations, and internal darts.
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1.14.6.6 Section Point Reduction Method – QuickStep ‘R’ (ADV PDS ONLY)
Point reduction could be very useful especially after importing DXF files from other CAD systems.
With the quickstep entry of ‘R’, “R1”, “R2”, “R3”, or “R4”, the user can perform point reduction on
selected sections. The number indicates the accuracy level where 4 provides the highest level of
accuracy and therefore results in the most number of points. Level 1 results in the least number of
points but may show some deviation from the original curve shape. ‘R’ without the level defaults to
level 2.
1.14.6.7 Adding Dart Cap – QuickStep ‘DC’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

Dart cap shape can be easily generated using the new DC quickstep method available with the
Control Section tool. The requirement is that the V dart shape must be formed with internal lines.
The tool uses the internal lines to determine the dart origin position. The internal lines forming the
dart shape must be a straight line with no curve points. This method take the grading data into
consideration so that each size’s dart cap shape is correct. Type DC into the quickstep buffer and
pull a rubber band from one side of the dart to the other. The pull direction determines the dart fold
direction.
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1.14.6.8 Adding Pleat Cap – QuickStep ‘PC’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

Pleat cap shape can be easily generated using the new PC quickstep method available with the
Control Section tool. The requirement is that the pleat must be formed with 3 internal guide lines.
The tool uses the internal lines to determine the pleat folding line orientation. The pleat guide lines
must be a straight line with no curve points. This method take the grading data into consideration so
that each size’s pleat cap shape is correct. Type PC into the quickstep buffer and pull a rubber band
from one side of the pleat to the other. The pull direction determines the pleat fold direction.
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1.15 Misc.
1.15.1 PDS - AutoCAD DXF importing.

Layer to tool mapping (Line tool/Point tool) is allowed during importing. Available Line tools are
Pen, Knife and Crease. Available point tools are Drill-1, and Drill-2.
During the layer selection, a preview window allows the user to see what is on each layer even
before importing takes place. Each line/point is colored based on the tool selected.
Another option added to AutoCAD dxf file importing is the feature to convert small circles into drill
holes. This feature is applicable only to the AutoCAD format. The user sets the maximum diameter
of the circle to be considered as a drill hole.
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1.15.2 PDS – Yuka Style File (.pan) importing.

Notches that are not centered on outline are supported by the V7 import routine.
1.15.3 Open Multiple Styles

In V7, the Open Multiple Style Files window got a few enhancements. First it shows the preview of
the first 5 of the selected style files. Show Next and Show Previous buttons can be used to scroll
down to the next 5/20 or previous 5/20 style files. In addition to this, Sort By Date allows the user to
view the style files in chronological order. As before if the Open button is pressed, all selected style
files are put into the recent style file list and the very first style file is opened in the workdesk area.
Double clicking on the preview area opens that style alone.
Another option 20 Views button allows viewing up to 20 style files as shown below.
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1.15.4 Marker Group
1.15.4.1 Sort Patterns By Marker Group

Patterns can be sorted by their marker group in the workdesk.
1.15.4.2 Marker Group Color/Image File

The user can define the fill color for all 100 marker groups. The color definition data is stored in a
file /SCAD/ SCAD_MarkerGroup_Colors.txt. Removing the file will restore the marker group fill
colors to the system default. In addition to the fill color, the user may associate an image file to a
marker group so that each pattern within the marker group is filled with the image.
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1.15.5 Mirror Pattern
1.15.5.1 Unfolded Mirror Pattern is Editable

After a mirror pattern is unfolded, the user is still able to edit/grade the shape. Only one side of the
(pre-unfolded side) mirror pattern is editable. Any change is automatically duplicated on the other
side.
1.15.5.2 Unfold/Fold Mirror Patterns with Control+Up/Down Arrow

Folding and unfolding of mirror patterns can be performed very fast with the quickstep method of
control + up/down arrow. First select one or more mirror patterns using Control+Rubber Box
method. Then hit either up or down arrow key while pressing down on the Control key. Each
selected mirror pattern either folds or unfolds depending on the current folded state. In V6, the same
quickstep flipped selected sections. The same still holds true for V7. This is simply an extension to
the existing functionality for when entire mirror pattern is selected.
1.15.6 Pattern Cloning

When a pattern is copied using the pattern copy tool, the copies may be declared as clones. Being a
clone means that whenever the original is modified, the clone is automatically modified. StyleCAD
allows up to 3 clones for each pattern. A clone may not be cloned again. A clone can be made into
an independent pattern using the Detach A Clone menu command. Once detached, the change in the
master pattern does not affect the detached pattern. Delete All Clones can be performed from the
master pattern and it deletes all the clones. Detach All Clones is also performed from the master
pattern and it makes all clones become independent.
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1.15.7 Smooth Curve tool

Smooth Curve feature now supports sewing lines for seamed patterns.
1.15.8 Cut Selected Sections With Line

Lines can be cut with another line. Only exception is that pattern outlines or sewing lines may not
be cut this way. Select all the sections to be cut and then right click on the cutting line and select the
command.
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1.15.9 Print
The user can now select the font size to be used for pattern label or pattern information. If Pattern
Label is turned on, the pattern information is printed inside the pattern outline. If not, the
information is printed above each pattern. If the user has manually positioned the pattern label in
plot preview (F6) mode, then the location is honored for print out also.
1.15.10 View Image as Background

This feature allows using a selected image file as background image of the working view The user
defines the image measurement and the image is placed centered in the working view in realistic
scale. Zoom in/out and pan moves/scales the image. One application of the feature would be to
trace scanned image of objects as illustrated below.
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1.15.11 Browse Pattern Property

The user has control over which fields are included in the print out or the exported file. Right mouse
popup menu on the column heading is used to either include or exclude from the report.
1.15.12 Focus Pattern Window.

The Focus Pattern window was changed to non-modal. While the window is displayed, the user may
continue to work in the working view. The focus window is used during the file save and importing
files when there are invalid shapes and pattern with duplicate points etc. The list of the trouble
patterns is put into the focus window allowing the user to easily located and check for errors.
Refresh button repopulates the list with all patterns in the style file and it can be useful after adding
or deleting patterns. This is because the list is not automatically updated after adding or deleting
pattern.
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1.15.13 Perimeter Tool Enhancement (Adv PDS only).

The perimeter tool can be used to measure the total distance of multiple graded sections where each
size section measured are the path created by intersecting selected sections by either
trimming/extending. This feature is only available in an Adv PDS system. The quickstep ‘I’ is the
extension to the tool. Refer to the picture bellows for illustration. The first case where the sections
being measured are touching each other.
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The next example is where the sections are intersecting. The part that is trimmed is the side where
the 2 end points are closest.
1.15.14 Guide Line Rotation

The Rotate Pattern tool (Rotate Pattern menu command) can be used to rotate a guideline also.
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2 Grading
2.1 Guideline in Grading Mode
2.1.1 Guideline features are enabled for grading mode also.
2.1.2 Guideline Popup Menu

Guide Line - popup menu has the following 3 new commands.
Disable Selected Guide Lines
Enabled Guide Line
Enable All Guide Lines.
2.1.3 Vertical/Horizontal Guideline Position Readout.

When a vertical/horizontal guideline is created by dragging from the ruler edge, the status readout
shows the ruler location of guideline in X: Y: format.
2.2 Sewing Line Grading Data Control
The sewing line vs. seam line controls in the view filter works in WYSIWYG fashion. In other
words, if the sewing line button is checked, the sewing line for all selected sizes is shown. If sewing
line input button is checked, the grading focus can be put on the sewing line grading points. Grading
a seamed point automatically grades the matching sewing line point (this was true for V6 also).
Also, grading the sewing line automatically grade the matching point(s) on the seam line.
Depending on the seam corner type, multiple grading points forming the seam corner shape might be
graded.
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2.3 Radial Grading
The Radial Grading tool has been improved significantly in V7. The tool is now only based on the
offset rather than distance. The V6 start and stop point grading options have all been removed but
replaced with more intuitive rules. By default, the grading at a corner point will be set in the same
manner as parallel lines are drawn. If either the start or the stop point is already graded, the grading
at the corner point is determined by intersection between the radial grading curve and the adjacent
curve.
A new start and stop point grading adjustment option ‘Along Guide Line’ has been added. A
guideline going through the point is intersected with the parallel radial curve to determine the
grading amount at the start and the stop points. This option allows the user to set the grading
orientation to any angle.
A new option ‘Lock Grading’ caused the tool to compute the offset automatically so that the newly
graded curve for each size meet the current corner grading data naturally. Therefore the grading data
at the specified corner does not change at all. The quickstep method of ‘Lock Grading’ is to first
select the section and then click the end point to ‘Lock Grading.’
The section graded with the radial grading is marked with No Auto Grading Blending. This is
because StyleCAD’s automatic grading blending algorithm grades curves using different method
than what the Radial Grading tool does.
2.3.1 Radial Grading QuickStep Entry of Offset

The offset value can be entered into the QuickStep buffer. With the quickstep mode, the radial
grading option window does not popup and Regular Offset type grading is assumed. The
Start/Ending Point Grading Type is the last setting used.
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2.3.2 Radial Grading Selection method change

The selection steps for the radial grading tool has been changed to be same as the parallel line tool.
Make the section selection and then click either side of the section or the section itself. The distance
from the clicked location to the section is automatically computed and set in the offset field.
The Parallel Line grading method creates the grading at the specified end point as if the parallel line
tool was used to create the grading lines.
2.3.3 Radial Grading with Perimeter Length Entry

V7 radial grading is always based on some offset value but the user has the option of specifying the
perimeter length for each size. The adjustment is made at either both sides or only one side
depending on the options chosen. For instance, Lock Grading or Use Guide Line option is used on
the red point then the perimeter length adjust for each size is made on the blue point side. If neither
red or blue side has Lock Grading or Use Guide Line option turned on, the adjustment is made at
both sides.
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2.3.4 Radial Grading on Internal Lines

Radial grading is allowed on internal lines also. The default grading tool has a quickstep ‘E’ method
that allows extending grading on open lines to a selected destination section that has also been
graded. The extension is made so that the end of the clicked line for each side touches the graded
line of the selected destination section. The steps are 1) enter E quickstep letter, 2) select the
destination section, and 3) click the open line section to extend or trim. The base size line does not
change with this tool.
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2.4 Perimeter Grading
The Perimeter Grading tool has an additional option where the perimeter length for each size is
adjusted without performing auto-grade blending. Therefore, the general shape of the curve for each
size does not change but the curve ending is either extended or trimmed as needed. The adjustment
can optionally be performed to both sides. This feature is available only if the Along the Curve
option (2nd button) is chosen and the Auto Blend button is turned off. Adjust Both Sides button is
available under those circumstances.
2.5 Auto Grading Enhancement

The Auto-Grading is a very convenient feature. However, V6 version had some limitations such as
the first grading point must match and the number of grading points must match in order to get
correct grading data copying. In order to alleviate some of these problems, V7 has introduced a
manual operation to the Auto-Grading operation. Basically the concept is similar to the Copy
Grading operation where the grading data used is copied from the selected grading point in the Auto-
Grading window. In order to select a grading point, the user may simply click on the point or if the
keyboard input focus is in the working view, use the TAB key to advance the focus to the next
grading point or Shift+TAB to move to the previous grading point.
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Drag around the grading points to apply the grading data to or simple click works also.
Hit the TAB key to advance to the next grading point in the window.
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2.5.1 Additional Control.

The viewing area can show all the patterns in the Auto-Grading group or 1 pattern at a time. Once in
the All pattern mode, you can double click on a pattern to go back to the single pattern mode and put
the focus on that pattern.
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2.5.2 QuickStep entry of Grading Point number.

When the Auto-Grading window is displayed, the quickstep entry is interpreted as the grading point
number as opposed to the Delta X, Y grading value. The grading focus is automatically put on the
specified grading point. The user then can apply the grading data directly this way.
2.5.3 Mismatch of Size List Warning.

If the size list of the current style in the working view and that of the Auto-Grading group selected,
the user is given a warning. Check the Warn Size Mismatch button for this feature. The same
applies when a pattern is registered to an Auto Grading group if the size lists do not match.
However, the user may choose to continue with registration and missing sizes will be created by
extrapolation and extra sizes will be discarded.
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2.6 Snap to Point (All Sizes)

F1 key is used to select the Snap to Point mode. When it is already in Snap to Point mode and F1
key is hit again, then Snap to Point All Sizes is enabled. In this mode, snapping occurs with points
in all sizes.
Selecting Snap Mode can now be done using the Right Mouse button click in the snap mode area.
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2.7 Pattern Specification (ADV PDS ONLY)

The pattern specification data may be exported to a comma delimited text file (.ps).
2.7.1 Editing Spec Data.

If for some reason, the spec value should be changed, there is a convenience option Apply Base Size
Delta to All Sizes that automatically adjust the value for all other sizes.
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2.8 Grading Chart (ADV PDS ONLY)

The Grading Chart data may be exported to a comma delimited text file (.gc).
2.9 Extend/Trim Grading(ADV PDS ONLY)

Similar operation to the Extend/Trim tool in PDS may be applied to an end of a graded open
line/internal line. This is accomplished with a new quickstep ‘E’ with the default grading tool. The
method is use is first select the graded section to be used as the reference line and then click the base
size line close to the end of the section to be extended/trimmed. Refer to the following images.
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3 Marking
3.1 Zoom-In Out
turning the wheel up zooms out.
3.2 Multiple Mini Marker Print Out

Up to 4 mini markers can be printed per page. If more than 4 markers are selected, multiple sheets
will be printed.
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3.3 Multiple Marker Export to Excel File

Up to 12 markers can be exported to an Excel file. If more than 12 markers necessary, the user can
copy and paste from an Excel file to another Excel file. Select the command Export Markers to
Excel File from the File pull-down menu.
The user has the option of selecting the Landscape format which provides 2*2 per page layout as
shown below.
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3.4 Duplicate Tool

In V7, after using the duplicate tool to make duplicate patterns, the pieces are automatically put into
the dragging mode. The user at this point can drop the pieces anywhere or slide them just as in
multiple pieces sliding action.
3.5 Tubular/Folded Fabric Marker

In V7, tubular/folded fabric markers are shown unfolded in the marking view. When a pair pattern
or an unfolded mirror pattern is placed in the lower half, a mirror image of the pattern is
automatically shown on the upper half. Pair or unfolded mirror pattern can be nested in the lower
half only. Single patterns can be placed in either halves allowing 2 single patterns to overlap.
The following is the marker being plotted.
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A single pattern can be placed on the marker fold line and it is plotted folded at the marker border
line as illustrated below.
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3.5.1 Bundle Counting with Folded/Tubular Marker.

Single pattern or unfolded mirror pattern placed in the white area (the main marker area) is counted
as 2 bundles. If it is placed in the light blue area (opposite half), it is counted as 1 bundle. The
bundle count affects the garment yield computation.
3.6 Insert Pattern

When additional pieces are inserted using the Insert Pattern command, the user has the option to
assign existing bundle codes or assign new bundle codes..
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The user selects the starting bundle code and each bundle inserted will be assigned a bundle code
increasing from the starting bundle code. For instance, 3 bundles were inserted and the starting
bundle code is B, then the 3 bungles added are assigned the bundle codes of B, C and D.
3.7 Plot Submitting

When a marker is submitted for a plotter, the user now can select from a multiple Output Managers.
If the Use Default Plotter button is checked, the hostname and port number setting in the program
configuration is honored. Also, if the plot job results in generation of a plot file, the user can select
from a multiple plot file output folders. If the Use Output Manager’s Default Setting button is
checked, then the setting in the destination Output Manager is honored.
3.8 QuickStep Tool Access

Most of the frequently used marking tools can be selected using the LMB (Left Mouse Button) down
+ letter method that has been available in PDS and Grading program. Refer to the tool tips for the
key sequence information.
3.9 QuickStep Pattern Grouping

With the default sliding tool, enter “J’ (for joining) and rubber box around multiple patterns to group
them. This is same action as the Group Selected Patterns command but is quicker.
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3.10 QuickStep Pattern Buffering

With the buffering tool, enter buffering amount in quickstep entry and rubber box around multiple
patterns to buffer them. This method is used if the buffering amount is same on all 4 sides and other
options are not being used.
3.11 QuickStep Pattern Fold/Unfold

After selecting multiple patterns using Shift+Drag Box method, use Control+Up Arrow quickstep to
unfold the selected patterns and Control+Down Arrow to fold them. Patterns that are not mirror
pattern are ignored. Patterns already unfolded are ignored when Control+Up is used. Patterns
already folded are ignored when Control+Down Arrow is used.
The popup menu command Fold Pattern and Unfold Pattern also support multiple pattern selection
in V7.
3.12 Marker Width Setting

One more option “Middle” has been added. This allows shifting the marker to the middle of the new
marker width.
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3.13 Automatic Pattern Alignment

When a marker is created, the user may optionally request that pair patterns with alignment point
grouped automatically. In order to determine the alignment direction (vertical vs. horizontal), a new
field has been added to the Point Property window in PDS.
A new option “Auto Align Pair Pattern” has been added to the marker order window. Select the
option and each pair with align point are automatically grouped in the specified alignment direction.
3.14 Copy Grouping to Other Bundles

In V7, same grouping of patterns can be made to other pieces from a sample group. There are some
restrictions to this functionality. First the group must be comprised of only 2 pieces and that the 2
pieces must be of same size and bundle.
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3.15 Fusible Block Shape Editing

In V7, the fusible block shape can be edited manually. Use quickstep entry M, D or I to move a
point, delete points, or Insert new point respectively. When I is used to insert a new point, press the
LMB down on a fusible block outline, drag to a position and release the button.
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3.16 Fusible Block/Align Grouped Pattern Scaling

In V7, fusible blocks and align grouped patterns can be scaled. The user must make sure to select
all member patterns in order to ensure the scaling is not performed partially.
3.17 Loss Calculation

The user enters the loss percentage and the program calculates the new marker length, fabric
utilization, and garment yield with loss. The loss percentage is entered per marker in the Marker
Info window.
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4 Output Manager
4.1 Font Size for Pattern Annotation
The user can set the smallest font size allowable for pattern annotation. There is separate control for
marker pattern annotation vs. style pattern annotation. For some plotters, 1/8 inch font size is too
small and this feature allows the user to avoid certain font sizes. The setting in the output manager
affects PDS/Marking/Plot Manager’s printing/plotting.
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4.2 Seamed Style Pattern Plot
When a seamed pattern in a style file is plotted, the sections with no seam will no longer be plotted 2
times.
4.3 Zoom-In Out

4.4 Internal Line Color for Cut File
If an internal line is to be plotted for a cutting job, the line is displayed in green color to indicate the
type of tool used. All other lines to be cut are displayed in black as usual.
4.5 Plot T-Notch Before/After Outline
Limited to style file plotting, the user may choose to plot t-notches either before or after the outline
plotting. This feature is not supported for marker plotting since it would slow down marker plotting
too much. If knife is being used to cut the outline, this option is ignored since T-notches are always
plotted before the outline is cut.
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5 Plot Manager
5.1 Plot Order
V6 Plot Manager did not sort the plotting order automatically so that the plotting order is not the
most efficient. In V7 this automatic ordering is performed.
5.2 Manual Plot Order
If the automatic ordering is not satisfactory enough, the user may manually assign the plotting order.
Select the plot order tool and each pattern is displayed with the currently assigned plot order. Use
the quickstep entry to enter the plot order number and click the pattern to assign the number to.
After the click the number is auto-incremented to the next number so that the user can sequentially
click multiple patterns to assign the order. Click on an empty space to clear the quickstep buffer or
use the backspace key to back up and type in a new number.
5.3 Zoom-In Out

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5.4 Rotate 180/90 Tools

Two additional tools were added to the main toolbar: Rotate 180 deg and Rotate 90 deg tool. The
operation of these tools are same as that of the Marking program. These tools allow rotation of
multiple pieces.
5.5 Pattern Arrangement Control

As in Marking, the user may set the default pattern arrangement method. The 2 methods supported
are Arrange by Size and Arrange by Pattern Width.
5.6 Pattern Fill Color Control

The user may set the default pattern fill color assignment method. The 2 methods supported are Fill
Color by Size and Fill Color By Marker Group[.
5.7 Plot T-Notch Before/After Outline
The user may choose to plot t-notches either before or after the outline plotting. If knife is being
used to cut the outline, this option is ignored since T-notches are always plotted before the outline is
cut.
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6 Auto Marker
6.1 Zoom-In Out
6.2 Adding Other Styles to a Marker

In V7 Automarker, pieces from multiple styles can be added to a marker. Create marker as you did
before. Once the markers appear in the automarking queue, select a marker by left clicking it and
then select the Insert Patterns command under the Marking menu.
6.3 Manual Marking in Automarker

The V7 Automarker comes equipped with a limited manual automarking capability. This is possible
as long the automarker queue is paused and a job is not currently being processed. After a marker is
queued, double clicking on the job opens the marker in the marker viewing area.
Basic manual marking tools such as the slide tool (ESC or Space bar), buffer tool (LMB+B or
Control+B) and fusible block tool (LMB+F or Control+F) are available.
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The operation of these tools is pretty much same as the manual marking program. But they are
somewhat limited. For example, the sliding tool does not come with all the options but is capable of
simple dragging action (single or multiple piece). There is no marking toolbar. Therefore other
tools may be accessed by short cut keys only. QuickStep method ‘J’ for grouping pieces is available.
If the Keep Placement option is used, this manual marking feature can eliminate the need for the user
to start the manual marking program. Also, grouping pieces before starting the automarking job can
sometimes result in better yield.
The Fusible Block tool is almost full featured including the automarking. However, adding
additional pieces to a block and manual marking within a block is not available.
After manual operations such as buffering, fusible blocking and pattern grouping are done, the
modified marker must be saved before the job is started. This is done by Control+S shortcut. There
is no Save button.
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6.4 Folded Fabric Marker

V7 Automarker supports folded fabric marker. However, tubular marker can not be automarked.
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1.5.1.1 Adding Notch.......................................................................................................... 26

1.15.2 PDS – Yuka Style File (.pan) importing..................................................................... 47

3.7 Plot Submitting ................................................................................................................... 74

1.1.1 Control Section Tool Enhancements

1.1.1.2 QuickStep method "M" enhancement.

1.1.1.3 Section Blending Method QuickStep ‘B’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.1.1.6 Adding Dart Cap – QuickStep ‘DC’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.1.1.7 Adding Pleat Cap – QuickStep ‘PC’ (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.1.2 Divide Line tool enhancement

1.1.3 Segment Length tool enhancement

1.1.4 Round Corner tool enhancement

1.1.4.1 Round Corner From 2 Disjointed Section

1.1.4.3 Arc using 3 Point Method (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.1.5 Flip Line tool enhancement (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.2 Graphics Toolbar.

1.2.1 Bezier Polyline/Polygon tools.

1.2.1.1 Copying French Curve section (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.2.1.2 Copying Other Curves (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.2.1.3 Using Guide Line Intersection as Reference Point

1.2.1.4 QuickStep entry “L2” or “2L” specifies line Length.

1.2.2 Trace Tool

1.2.2.1 QuickStep ‘C’ to copy underlying internal lines (Control Section/Trace)

1.2.3 Parallel Line Tool (Std PDS Limited)

1.2.3.1 Irregular Parallel Line

1.2.4 Spiral Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.3 Pivot/Shirring/Pleat Toolbar

1.3.1 Pivot tool

1.3.1.1 Pivot Tool using Internal Line Selection.

1.3.1.2 Pivot Tool additional option.

1.3.1.3 Pivot Tool QuickStep.

1.3.2 Knife Pleat tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.3.3 Box Pleat tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.3.4 Ruffle Shirring tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.3.5 Puff tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.4 Point Toolbar

1.4.1 Relative Point tool enhancement

1.4.1.1 Copying Measurement with Offset

1.4.2 Button tool enhancement

1.5 Seam Toolbar

1.5.1 Pattern Walking Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.5.1.1 Adding Notch

1.5.1.2 Using Mouse Wheel to Compare

1.5.2 Seam Corner Match Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.6 Dart Toolbar (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.6.1 Dart Transfer Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.6.2 Curve Blending Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.6.3 Block Blending Tool (ADV PDS ONLY)

1.7 Cut/Join Toolbar

1.7.1 Cut tool

1.8 Internal Line Toolbar

1.8.1 Setting Internal Line Plot/Cut Order

1.8.2 Cut Flag Tool

1.9 PDS Toolbar

1.9.1 Scale tool enhancement

1.9.2 Annotation tool enhancement

1.9.3 Annotation Popup Menu

1.9.4 Notation tool enhancement

1.10 French Curve enhancement

1.10.1 French Curve Display

1.10.2 Enhanced French Curve Manipulation

1.10.3 French Curves ID and quickstep method