ANNEXURE 7: APPAREL CAD EVALUATION FORMAT

Section A : QUESTIONNARE
SEGMENT I (ORGANIZATION)
i.

Which Cad system is being used in your organization?

GERBER Version 8

ii.

When was the CAD system being implemented in your organization?

Before 5 years
3-5 years
1-3 years
less than 1 year

iii.

How many times has the organization upgraded the CAD software or installed / changed
to a new one?
Once
Two - five times
Almost every year
Whenever required
SEGMENT II (PURPOSE)

i.

Is CAD easier than traditional methods?

(a) Users point of view:
Yes, its a better approach to spreading and cutting solution in terms of time,
accuracy and quality.
(b) Your point of view:
Yes, it saves a lot of time and is very effective for cutting and spreading.

ii.

For what purpose/s is the CAD system being used? (Can be more than one)
Only for pattern making
For digitizing the patterns provided by buyers
Marker planning
Alterations in patterns
Grading
Others ( if required, pattern made only for special piece & checking )

iii.

Does CAD result in greater productivity, is it more lucrative?

(a) Yes , then how?

CAD provides a better way of grading, altering, marker making which helps in
increase of efficiency with accuracy. Marker making time is less. Marker library
helps in re-use of the stored marker repeatedly
SEGMENT III (GENERAL)
i.

Do you feel that CAD is affordable?

Yes ( depends on plant capacity and budget )
No
Cant say

ii.

Are traditional skills required to work on CAD?

It requires a basic knowledge of all the parameters concerned to make a garment.

iii.

Are experienced pattern makers (who manually developed patterns and markers) easily
accepting the extensive use of CAD / CAM?
Yes
No
Sometimes

iv.

Is the combination of an individual readily available who is an expert in CAD / CAM

and pattern making?
Yes, always
No, sometimes
Rarely

SEGMENT- IV (TRAINING)
i.

Was any training imparted to the operator when the new soft-ware was installed?
Yes
No
If yes, then for how many days?
- Less than 7 days
- 7-15 days
- More than 15 days
Are you satisfied with the training given?

ii.

Yes
No

If no, please specify the reason?

- Training should be of longer duration

- Language problem
- Any other
Do you think that training is only required when a new software is installed or do you
recommend an in-house training otherwise as-well?
Training every year or 6-months
Only when a software is installed

iii.

iv.

Do you think that the person working on CAD / CAM should be well versed in Pattern
and Marker development or should he have fair knowledge about textile and styling aswell? Please Comment:
Yes, with that knowledge he/she can better analyze the product and calculate for the
consumption, quality and cost of making of the garment.

SEGMENT V (PEOPLE INVOLVED)

i.

How many people are working in the pattern development and marker making
department?
Please specify, (approx.)
CAD operator-3

ii.

iii.

Has the number changed (increased / decreased) with the usage of CAD?
Reduced
Are the same
Cant say
What is the age of person working on CAD?
20-25 yrs.
25-35 yrs
Above 35 yrs.

SECTION B
The following factors have been identified to have an influence on adoption of CAD /
CAM.
(Kindly select the most appropriate option)

Factors
influencing
adoption of IT

Strongly
positive

Moderately Indifferen
positive
t

Moderately Strongly
negative
negative

High Price

YES

Reduces
dependence on
people

YES

Failed
installation in
other
organization
Collaborative
working
between various
employees,
supplier and
buyer is easier

YES

YES

Ability of
supplier to train
the users in our
organization

YES

Saves fabric

YES

The supplier
does not have an
office in the
location where
my organization
is situated

YES

Improves first
pass quality
product

YES

Reduces
throughput time
for product
assemble
Requirement of
constant training

YES

YES

Ready
availability of
literate
professionals

YES

Constant up
gradation of
system required

YES

Cant
say

SECTION C
This sheet will help you decide which system is best for your pattern development
department and organization. ( Even if you have one. )
Note: Simple instructions to fill in the form.
Mention the various CAD / CAM systems you are aware of in (*) columns
In the row below, mention how each of these systems came to your knowledge,
whether through your institute, buyers, pattern maker, the respective company, fairs
and exhibitions or some journals etc.
Mention the CAD system under the evaluating points of 1-7.evaluate by giving score
of 1-7 where 1 stands for best and 7 for the least.
Same number maybe given for more than one company if the features are felt to be
the same. The company scoring the minimum score as per your requirements should
be your choice for buying the CAD system.
In the last column, kindly mention the basis of your evaluating criteria. For ex., if you
have give 1 to a particular system and 3 to the other, kindly mention who / why you
made the decision.

Criteria

PAD

LECTR
A

ASTOR
(RED TREE)
Agency/journa
l

MORGA
N

GERBER

How you found out

about them

Industr
y

Institute

Industry

Respective
company

Communicationsdigitizers and file

import

Piece geometry
identifications(points,
lines, notches,
orientations lines,
piece rotation line for
marker making)

Pattern design
functionsmeasurement
capabilities

Pattern design
functions-darts, pleats,
trace, cut, combine,
shrink, stretch, flip,
rotate patterns.

Pattern design
functions- seam
allowance definition,
corners, corner insert

Removing and adding

of patterns from
present files, printing
and redo and undo
functions & keyboard
and mouse hot keysshortcut keys

Pattern grading
functions

Maker making
functions

Automatic marker
making functions

Software platforms

Outputs and
consumables

availability
Manuals

Communications
access with respect
internet compatibility

Warranty and after

sales service

CAM and CAS

interface

Customizing features

Cost implications

Interface capabilities
with other design
software

Plotting facility

TOTAL

48

49

46

45

29

SECTION D
ANALYZING USAGE OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONS IN THE CAD/ CAM SYSTEMS.
Note: Kindly tick mark in the relevant column and pen down any remark / comment related
to the point in the last column.
S.No.

Criteria

1.

Digitization

2.
3.
4.

On screen pattern
construction
Notches option
Dart manipulation

5.
6.

Grading tools
Size correspondence

7.

Specification sheet
development

YES

8.

Piece assembly

YES

9.

Variant tools

YES

10.

Marker planning

YES

11.

Plotting

12.

Piece rotation

YES

13.

Measurement
capabilities
Pattern Design
functions- Darts,
pleats, trace, cut,
combine, shrink,
stretch, flip, Rotate
pattern.
Removing and
adding patterns

YES

14.

15.

Always

Sometimes/
Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Additional
Comment

YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES

YES

YES

YES

Generally is
received from
the buyer

SECTION E : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Note: Simple instructions to fill in the form.

Mention the various CAD / CAM systems you are aware of in (*) columns
Mention the CAD system under the evaluating points of 1-7, evaluate by giving score
of 1-7 where 1 stands for simplest and 7 for the complicated.
Then compare the following system on the basis of the criteria mentioned with respect
to the manual pattern making methods also (Mention the rating in the appropriate
column.)
If a particular facility is not available in manual pattern making / CAD, mention NIL.
In the remarks column, kindly mention the basis of your evaluating criteria (If
possible). For ex., if you have given 1 to a particular system and 3 to manual pattern
development, kindly mention why you made the decision.

Criteria

Gerber

Lectra

PAD

Communicationsdigitizers and file import

Manual Pattern Remarks

Making
Gerber provides
NIL

Pattern design functionsmeasurement

capabilities
Pattern design functionsdarts, pleats, trace, cut,
combine, shrink, stretch,
flip and rotate patterns.
Pattern design functionsseam allowance
definition, corners,
corner insert
Removing and adding of
patterns from present
files, printing and redo
and undo functions &
keyboard and mouse hot
keys- shortcut keys /
Pattern alterations
Pattern grading
functions
Changes in Maker plans
Automatic marker
making functions

NIL

2
1

3
2

2
3

7
NIL

with an easy and

efficient option for
digitizing

Modifications of
pattern is very
simple to operate
in Gerber

Software platforms
Outputs and
consumables availability
Manuals / Books
Communications access
with respect internet
compatibility

1
1

3
2

2
2

NIL
3

2
1

2
2

2
2

2
NIL

Warranty and after sales

service
CAM
Customizing features

NIL

1
2

2
2

2
3

NIL
NIL

Cost implications
Interface capabilities
with other design
software
Plotting facility
Marker Planning
Options (Piece rotation,
Ply and edges, direction
of pieces, quantity of
pieces and piece
adjustment command,
marker efficiency, fabric
width, etc.)
TOTAL

2
3

3
3

3
3

1
NIL

1
1

2
2

3
2

NIL
NIL

27

45

43

25

Gerber can easily

be connected with
internet and other
local area network

Gerber has many

customized
features

Any remarks: Gerber doesnt require any high skill or specialization for pattern
modifications or marker making and is highly compatible with the working environment of a
garment industry. It can be easily connected with Internet or other network and can be used
for various modifications level in making of a garment.