StyleCAD 7.

0 Marking Users Manual

StyleCAD 7.0 Marking

Users Manual

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March 26, 2007

SoftFashion, Inc.

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1 How to Mark Patterns................................................................................................................................... 8

1.1 To Start a New Marker: ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 To Open a Marker: .............................................................................................................................12
2 The Marking-Tools......................................................................................................................................17
2.1 Rack All (Hang All) ............................................................................................................................18
2.2 Rack ......................................................................................................................................................18
2.3 Unhide All............................................................................................................................................18
2.4 Rotate 180 ............................................................................................................................................19
2.5 Rotate 90 CW ......................................................................................................................................20
2.6 Rotate....................................................................................................................................................20
2.7 Flip ........................................................................................................................................................21
2.8 Slide.......................................................................................................................................................23
2.9 Wriggle..................................................................................................................................................25
2.10 Anchor..................................................................................................................................................26
2.11 Push Pin ...............................................................................................................................................26
2.12 Pattern Info..........................................................................................................................................26
2.13 Duplicate ..............................................................................................................................................31
2.14 Cut.........................................................................................................................................................32
2.15 Vertical Group Align..........................................................................................................................35
2.16 Horizontal Group Align ....................................................................................................................37
2.17 Pattern Plot Comment .......................................................................................................................40
2.18 Marker Plot Comment .......................................................................................................................41
2.19 Fabric Splice Line ...............................................................................................................................42
2.20 Horizontal/Vertical Lock ..................................................................................................................43
2.21 Buffering ..............................................................................................................................................43
2.22 Fusible Block .......................................................................................................................................45
2.23 Make Band Patterns............................................................................................................................51
2.24 Incremental Slide Mode .....................................................................................................................51
2.25 Scale Pattern ........................................................................................................................................51
2.26 Cut Direction.......................................................................................................................................53
2.27 Outline Plot Suppression Override..................................................................................................56
2.28 Placed Stacked.....................................................................................................................................57
3 The Main Toolbar........................................................................................................................................58
3.1 New Marker.........................................................................................................................................59
3.2 Open Marker .......................................................................................................................................59
3.3 Recent Markers ...................................................................................................................................60
3.4 Open Previous.....................................................................................................................................61
3.5 Open Next ...........................................................................................................................................61
3.6 Save Marker .........................................................................................................................................61
3.7 Save All.................................................................................................................................................62
3.8 Load Marker Snapshot.......................................................................................................................63
3.9 Snapshot...............................................................................................................................................63
3.10 Print ......................................................................................................................................................64
3.11 Undo .....................................................................................................................................................65
3.12 Marker Info..........................................................................................................................................66

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3.13 Group Filter.........................................................................................................................................68

3.14 Vertical Plaid Control.........................................................................................................................69
3.15 Horizontal Plaid Control ...................................................................................................................69
3.16 5 Points Plaid Control........................................................................................................................70
3.17 Zoom In/Out (F7) .............................................................................................................................71
3.18 Grid.......................................................................................................................................................71
3.19 Horizontal/Vertical Lock ..................................................................................................................72
3.20 Style Image Viewer/Scanner .............................................................................................................72
3.21 Voice Message .....................................................................................................................................72
3.22 Send Email...........................................................................................................................................72
3.23 Start Auto Marking .............................................................................................................................73
3.24 Stop Auto Marking .............................................................................................................................74
4 File Menu ......................................................................................................................................................75
4.1 New Marker.........................................................................................................................................75
4.2 Open Marker .......................................................................................................................................75
4.3 Rename Marker ...................................................................................................................................76
4.4 Delete Marker......................................................................................................................................77
4.5 Restore Marker....................................................................................................................................78
4.6 Import Marker.....................................................................................................................................80
4.7 To Import Marker file(s) from other locations: .............................................................................80
4.8 Save .......................................................................................................................................................82
4.9 Save As .................................................................................................................................................82
4.10 Save All.................................................................................................................................................83
4.11 New Style Folder.................................................................................................................................83
4.12 Set Current Folder ..............................................................................................................................83
4.13 Print ......................................................................................................................................................84
4.14 Print Preview .......................................................................................................................................84
4.15 Print Setup ...........................................................................................................................................84
4.16 Exit........................................................................................................................................................84
4.17 Import DXF File.................................................................................................................................84
4.18 Export DXF File.................................................................................................................................85
4.19 Import Cut File ...................................................................................................................................85
4.20 Multiple Mini Marker Print Out .......................................................................................................85
4.21 Multiple Marker Export to Excel File .............................................................................................86
4.21 Submit Plot ..........................................................................................................................................87
5 The Edit Menu .............................................................................................................................................89
6 The Marking Menu ......................................................................................................................................90
6.1 Marker Width ......................................................................................................................................91
6.2 Merge Marker Files.............................................................................................................................91
6.3 Marker Information............................................................................................................................92
6.4 Apply Other Marker...........................................................................................................................92
6.5 Add New Marking Group .................................................................................................................92
6.6 Order Reentry......................................................................................................................................94
6.7 Insert Patterns .....................................................................................................................................95
6.8 Replace Patterns..................................................................................................................................98
6.9 Delete Patterns ....................................................................................................................................99
6.10 Make Band Pattern(s).......................................................................................................................100
6.11 Set Fabric Pattern..............................................................................................................................101

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6.12 Define Marking Divisions ...............................................................................................................102

6.13 Add Guidelines..................................................................................................................................103
6.14 Remove Guidelines...........................................................................................................................104
6.15 Edit Memo.........................................................................................................................................104
6.16 Clear All Fabric Splice Line.............................................................................................................105
6.17 Flip Entire Marker ............................................................................................................................105
6.18 Rotate Entire Marker 180 ................................................................................................................106
6.19 Shift / Pack Entire Marker..............................................................................................................106
7 The View Menu..........................................................................................................................................107
7.1 Grid.....................................................................................................................................................107
7.2 Grid Label/Ruler ..............................................................................................................................107
7.3 Grain Line Display ...........................................................................................................................107
7.4 Pattern Label Display .......................................................................................................................107
7.5 Notch and Drill Hole Display.........................................................................................................108
7.6 Display Full Description..................................................................................................................108
7.7 Show Pattern Overlap Areas...........................................................................................................109
7.8 x1 Lay down View Scale [Default] .................................................................................................109
7.9 x2 Lay down View Scale ..................................................................................................................109
7.10 x4 Lay down View Scale ..................................................................................................................109
7.11 Arrange Grouped by Style and Size [Default] ..............................................................................110
7.12 Arrange by Pattern Width................................................................................................................110
7.13 Toolbar ...............................................................................................................................................110
7.14 Status bar............................................................................................................................................110
7.15 Marking Toolbar ...............................................................................................................................112
8 The Marking-Tools Menu.........................................................................................................................113
9 The Option Menu......................................................................................................................................114
9.1 Sound..................................................................................................................................................114
9.2 Fill Unplaced Pattern........................................................................................................................115
9.3 Slide/Anchor/Pushpin Tool Options ...........................................................................................115
9.4 Right Mouse Button Option ...........................................................................................................116
9.5 Enable Enter Key to Accept Entry................................................................................................116
9.6 Omit Zero Size Ratio .......................................................................................................................116
9.7 Include Fusible Block in Utilization Computation ......................................................................116
9.8 Rack Hanging Options.....................................................................................................................117
9.9 Pattern Lowering Option ................................................................................................................117
9.10 Place Pattern Stacked Referenced To Origin ...............................................................................117
9.11 Customize Marking Toolbar ...........................................................................................................118
10 The Tools Menu.........................................................................................................................................119
10.1 Style Image Scanner / Viewer.........................................................................................................119
10.2 Voice Message ...................................................................................................................................119
11 The Help Menu ..........................................................................................................................................119
11.1 About Marking…..............................................................................................................................119
11.2 About Shortcut Keys… ...................................................................................................................120
12 Right Click Pop-Up Menu (Inside of Marker) .....................................................................................121
13 Right Click Pop-up Menu (Outside of Marker) ....................................................................................121
14 Pattern Pop-Up Menu...............................................................................................................................123
15 Right Click Pop-Up Menu (On End of Marker Line).........................................................................125
15.1 Add End of Marker Gap .................................................................................................................125

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15.2 Delete End of Marker Gap .............................................................................................................125

15.3 Pack End of Marker .........................................................................................................................125
15.4 Pack End of Marker/Patterns.........................................................................................................126
15.5 Add Horizontal Partition.................................................................................................................127
15.6 Delete Horizontal Partition.............................................................................................................128
16 Misc. Marker Functions ............................................................................................................................128
16.1 Folded Fabric ....................................................................................................................................128
16.2 Cut Point ............................................................................................................................................128
16.3 Bi-Directional Cutting from Point 1..............................................................................................129
16.4 Printing Marker Info ........................................................................................................................129
16.5 Incremental Movement Option to Slide Tool..............................................................................129
16.6 Place Stacked Tool............................................................................................................................129
16.7 Regenerate Marker File List ............................................................................................................130
16.8 Tubular Marker .................................................................................................................................130
16.9 Tubular Setting In Pattern...............................................................................................................130
16.10 No Cutting for Tubular Marker Property.................................................................................131
16.9 Tubular/Folded Fabric Marker ......................................................................................................132
17 Productivity Enhancing Features ............................................................................................................134
17.1 Previous End of Marker Line Display...........................................................................................134
17.2 Marker Length Display Format Control .......................................................................................135
17.3 Marker Fabric Yield on the Status Bar. .........................................................................................135
17.4 Marker Panning.................................................................................................................................135
17.5 Band Patterns ....................................................................................................................................135
18 The Setting Menu.......................................................................................................................................136
18 The Setting Menu.......................................................................................................................................137
18.1 Metric System ....................................................................................................................................137
18.2 Display Inches in Fractions.............................................................................................................137
18.3 Grid Setting........................................................................................................................................137
18.4 Marker Initial Zoom Factor ............................................................................................................138
18.5 Curve Resolution ..............................................................................................................................138
18.6 Cutting Speed ....................................................................................................................................139
18.7 Set Default Lay Direction................................................................................................................139
18.8 Set Default Rotation Mode .............................................................................................................140
18.9 Set Default End of Marker Gap .....................................................................................................140
18.10 Set Pattern Label Print Format ..................................................................................................141
18.11 Set Marker Length Display Format ...........................................................................................142
18.12 Set Waste Cut Interval.................................................................................................................142
18.13 Suppress No Grading Data Warning ........................................................................................143
18.14 Plot Server Host Name ...............................................................................................................143
18.15 Auto Marking Server Host Name..............................................................................................143
18.16 Automatic File Save .....................................................................................................................145
18.17 Program Configuration................................................................................................................145
19 Workflow-related Tools............................................................................................................................147
19.1 Highlight Pattern Under Cursor .....................................................................................................147
19.2 Multiple Pattern Selection................................................................................................................147
19.3 Submit Cutting Job...........................................................................................................................147
19.4 SHIFT Key Enhancement...............................................................................................................147
19.5 Cut Order Modification ...................................................................................................................148

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19.6 Set Default Marker Width ...............................................................................................................148

19.7 Open Marker Direct.........................................................................................................................148
19.8 Delete Markers Direct......................................................................................................................149
19.9 Keep Marker Backup After Delete ................................................................................................149
19.10 Redo ...............................................................................................................................................149
19.11 Warning Suppression...................................................................................................................149
19.12 Copy a Pattern to Another Marking Group.............................................................................149
19.13 Pattern Editing Feature ...............................................................................................................149
19.14 Level on Grain Line and Level On Fabric Line ......................................................................150
19.15 View Filter .....................................................................................................................................151
19.16 Multiple Pattern Grouping..........................................................................................................151
19.17 Temporary Vertical / Horizontal Stop Line ............................................................................152
19.18 Nudge Patterns After Slide .........................................................................................................153
19.19 Maximum Marker Length ...........................................................................................................153
19.20 Repeat Placement .........................................................................................................................154
20 New Features and Enhancements in 6.0................................................................................................154
20.1 View -> Show Replaced Patterns...................................................................................................154
20.2 Marker Group Limit.........................................................................................................................154
20.3 Mini Marker Print Out Format, Marker Info Print Out Format...............................................154
20.4 Fusible Block .....................................................................................................................................155
20.5 Edit Pattern Info Dialog Box .........................................................................................................155
20.6 Laydown Order by Size or Width Setting .....................................................................................155
20.7 Pair Pattern Arrangement................................................................................................................155
20.8 Custom Cut Path Control For Rectangular Pattern ....................................................................155
20.9 Pattern Pop-up Menu.......................................................................................................................155
20.10 Size Ratio Enhancement .............................................................................................................156
20.11 View Filter Enhancement ...........................................................................................................156
20.12 Mini Marker Enhancement.........................................................................................................156
20.13 Pattern Info Window Enhancement .........................................................................................156
20.14 Rearrange Unplaced Pattern -> Arrange Same as Selected Bundle......................................156
20.15 Flip Tool Enhancement ..............................................................................................................157
20.16 View - Name and Bundle Code Only .......................................................................................157
20.17 Marking Order ..............................................................................................................................157
20.18 Automatic Gap Processing .........................................................................................................157
20.19 Marker Comment .........................................................................................................................157
20.20 Qty/Pair Changed Option..........................................................................................................158
21 New Features and Enhancements in 7.0................................................................................................158
21.1 QuickStep Tool Access....................................................................................................................158
21.2 QuickStep Pattern Grouping ..........................................................................................................158
21.3 QuickStep Pattern Buffering...........................................................................................................158
21.4 QuickStep Pattern Fold/Unfold ....................................................................................................159
21.5 Marker Width Setting .......................................................................................................................159
21.6 Automatic Pattern Alignment .........................................................................................................159
21.7 Copy Grouping to Other Bundles .................................................................................................160
21.8 Fusible Block Shape Editing ...........................................................................................................160
21.9 Fusible Block/Align Grouped Pattern Scaling.............................................................................162
21.10 Loss Calculation ...........................................................................................................................162

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For information about new features and enhancements in StyleCAD 6.0, please see
Section 20 in this manual.

1 How to Mark Patterns

Notice: Please pay close attention to any Warning Messages there may be. StyleCAD has
developed and improved a Warning system on specific functions to avoid any possible user
mistakes and other human errors that can cause substantial amount of production time
delay and cost.

Step 1: Double click on the Marking icon to start the Marking program. You can also click the
icon just once from the Taskbar to initiate the program.

Or

1.1 To Start a New Marker:

Step 1: Select New Marker from the File pull-down menu or click the New Marker icon
from the Main Toolbar. When selected, the Select Style File dialog box appears.

Step 2: Click on [..] to move to the folder one level up. The style file list is automatically updated
whenever a folder is selected. When a style file is selected, the pattern list and the size list
are updated.

Step 3: Double click on the desired folder name. The Style Folder Path shows the path to the
selected folder name.

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Step 4: Select the desired Style File, and then click [SELECT], or double click on the Style File
name. The Create New Marker File dialog box appears:

Step 5: Enter the desired Marker name in Maker ID. Marker ID is used to name marker files.
When starting a new marker, a new Marker ID is needed to separate the new marker from
the existing marker files.

Step 6: Click [OK] to apply. The Marker Order Entry dialog box appears:

Customer: Enter the customer’s Name/ID if necessary.

Plot Remarks: Type in any notes or remarks about this marker. Remarks will appear in the
marker. Each marking group has its own plot remarks. Therefore, when the marker group
is switched by clicking on the marker group label, the plot remarks field shows the
corresponding information.

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Style: This is the name of the style from which the marker is being created.

Buffering: This allows the user to add a buffer around the edge of the pattern if the pattern
has buffering defined in PDS. The option applies to all marker groups.

Bundle Shading: This option tells the program to shade each bundle of patterns with the
same size has different shades of the same color. This option applies to all maker groups.

Copy Order Quantity From SELF Marker Group: This tells the program to copy the
order information from the SELF group to every other group in the marker. In the above
example, the LIN1 group would receive the copied information.

Width: Enter the width of the fabric to be used.

Total: This sums up the total amount of patterns in each group that will be on the marker.

S: M: L: XL: Enter the Ratio of marking sizes.

Apply Option to All Marker Groups: This tells the program that the settings you
configure for one marker group will be copied to every other marker group.

Setting for SELF: This changes when the user clicks on a marking group name above.

Fabric Pattern: Select Stripes/Plaid for stripes or checkered fabric. Enter the location of
the Stripe/Plaid control point. The user can enter these specifications by entering the X
Repeat, the Y Repeat, and the X Offset. The user can also set whether to include a Y
Offset. The option can be set to none, to center the Y offset, or to enter a custom Y offset.

Lay Direction:

Per Bundle: Separate and lay each set of bundles by alternating direction. (180 degree
rotation)

Per Size: Separate and lay each set of sizes by alternating direction.

One Way: Lay all patterns in one direction.

Shrinkage Control (use with caution): Enter the X, Y Scale factors in % according to
shrinkage. This shrinks/stretches patterns in the marker. The user can scale the X and Y
coordinates separately by entering different numbers, or proportionally by entering the
same percentage numbers in the entry fields.

Level On Grain Line: This allows the Grain Line to override the Fabric Line. With this
option, a pattern with both the grain line and the fabric line is oriented so that the grain line
is level. If this option is not on, such pattern is oriented so that the fabric line is level.

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Facing Pair Pattern: This allows Paired patterns to face each other.

Folded Fabric: If there is a pair pattern on the marker, this option automatically deletes
one of the pairs.

Tubular: If a mirror pattern was created in PDS with the Keep Folded for Tubular Marker
option selected, the pattern piece is not unfolded when a marker is created with this option
enabled.

Step 7: Check the Total Quantity in Total. Always check your calculations with the computer-
generated quantity.

Step 8: Click OK. The Voice Activated sound support will sound “Done.”

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1.2 To Open a Marker:

Step 1: Select Open Marker from File pull-down menu or click Open Marker icon from the
Main Toolbar.

The Select Style File dialog box appears:

The user can select what to see in the pattern preview window. They can either see a
specific pattern inside of the style file itself, all of the patterns inside of the style file, the
front of the pattern as an image, or the back of the pattern as an image.

Step 2: Click on [..] to move to the folder one level up. The style file list is automatically updated
whenever a folder is selected. When a style file is selected, the pattern list and the size list
are updated.

Step 3: Double click on desired folder name. The Style Folder shows the path to that folder name.

Step 4: Select the desired Style File.

Notice: If the user can’t find the specific style file they are looking for, they can conduct a search by
clicking on the FIND button at the bottom right of the window. There, the user will be
presented with a host of functions that will assist in searching for missing or misplaced files.

The user can search by File Type (either by searching for Style Files or Marker Files),
and then narrow the search down to File Names, File Dates, or Style Description. If
the search is done by file name, use a wild card '*' if necessary. As example, if "my*" is
entered, any style file that starts with "my" will be listed. When done entering the filtering
information, the user can just press on the Search button to begin the search. When a file
has been found, it can be opened directly from this dialog box by simply pressing the Open
button or double clicking the style file name in the search result list.

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After conducting a search within the existing markers, the user can press on the new
“Delete Markers” button to delete all of the markers in the search result list.
Note: This will permanently delete all of the markers from the list. This is a dangerous operation,
especially if the user deselects the option to save a backup of the file on the hard disk.
Because the operation is so powerful, the user is required to confirm the delete operation
before it actually takes place. This is an extra safeguard against mistakes.

Step 5: Click [SELECT]. The Open Marker File dialog box appears:

Show Only SELF Marker: Display only SELF markers to select.

Show Modifier/Date: Display the modifier (log on Name) and the date that it was
modified.
The Regenerate List button will refresh the marker list so that if any marker file is missing
in the folder, the marker ID is removed from the list. The marker ID list is kept in the
database. If the user deletes the marker file using the file explorer, then there could be
conflicting information in the database. The command synchronizes what actually exists
with the database information.

Step 6: Click to select the Marker File ID then, click [OK].

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The Patterns to be marked appear in the upper rack of the Marking window.
Distinctive Colors indicates different sizes.

Style File path

Style name Marker ID

Title bar

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Step 2: Click on single patterns to lower patterns one by one, or click and drag to make a block
around multiple patterns to lower multiple patterns to be marked.

The Selected patterns move down to the lower rack of the window:

1: Status bar
2: Marking group
3: Size ratio
4: Piece count (placed/unplaced)
5: Marker yardage

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Patterns that have no color in the lower rack are Unplaced (unmarked) pieces.

Select the Hanger tool if you wish to move pattern(s) that are Unmarked in the
lower rack to the upper rack.

Step 3: Click to select Slide tool icon. The Slide tool is the most frequently used marking
tool and it is the default tool.

Step 4: Click and drag pattern(s) to the location to be marked, and then release the mouse button.
You must select pattern(s) that are in the lower rack to mark them. To move any patterns in
the lower rack, click on the desired pattern to pick up, or click and drag to make a box
around multiple patterns to pick up, then move the selection to the desired location and
click to position it.

The Pattern(s) move to the location where you have dragged them to, and they change
colors as they are being marked. A vertical line appears to the right of the marked pattern(s),
which indicates the end of the marker.

You only need to drag your selected patterns in direction of which they are going to be
marked at. The computer will automatically calculate and position markers to the closest
possible marking space from surroundings.

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2 The Marking-Tools

The Marking-Tools pull-down menu includes all of the Marking Toolbar functions.

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2.1 Rack All (Hang All)

This function moves all unmarked (unplaced) patterns from the lower rack to the upper
rack. The Rack Hanging option controls the behavior of each pattern, such as restoring
the rotation and flip operation. Refer to the section about the Option menu for further
discussion.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar. Right-click on any blank space of the
fabric then click to select Rack All or press [F3]. This moves any pattern(s) that are
unmarked from the lower rack to the upper rack automatically.

There is an Upper View pattern arrangement by Style and Size. Within the same size,
each bundle is grouped together. This allows lowering each bundle at a time.

This is the default behavior for the arrangement by Style and Size. Prior to this change,
pieces with the same size were not grouped by bundle code. For instance, if there are 3
bundles for size Small, they would all be arranged by the pattern width and therefore 3
bundles would be mixed.

2.2 Rack
This function moves only the selected patterns to the upper rack. The Rack Hanging
option controls the behavior of each pattern, such as restoring rotation and flip operation.
Refer to the section on Options menu for further discussion.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar. Right-click on any blank space of
the fabric then click to select Rack, or press the [F4] key.

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern that you want to move to the upper rack, and then
click to apply or click and drag to make a box around multiple patterns to move up. This
automatically moves the selected pattern(s) to the upper rack.

2.3 Unhide All

This function shows any unmarked pattern(s) that are hidden by other marked (placed)
pieces. This is done by ‘floating’ the unmarked patterns above the other patterns.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar. Right-click on any blank space of the
fabric then click to select Unhide All.

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2.4 Rotate 180

This function rotates pattern(s) 180 degree.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar or press [F12]. You can Right-Click
on the pattern to rotate it 180 degree. Choose Rotate 180 CW from the Marking-Tools
Menu

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern to rotate, and then click to apply. Dragging an area
to grab multiple patterns would rotate them 180 degrees. The rotation of each pattern is
done with respect to the center of the dragged selection box area. For more information,
please see the Option Menu’s Rotation Mode.

When using the Rotate 90 Degrees and Rotate 180 Degrees tool, if the ALT key is
pressed when multiple pieces are wrapped, each piece rotates with respect to its own
center. Otherwise, each piece rotates with respect to the center of the selection box.

Original

Rotated 90 degrees
CCW normally

Rotated 90 degrees CCW

while pressing ALT

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2.5 Rotate 90 CW
This function rotates a pattern 90 degrees clockwise.

Step 1: Click to select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar or press [F11]. Choose
Rotate 90 CW from the Marking-Tools menu. Click on a pattern to rotate it 90 degrees.
Dragging an area to grab multiple patterns would rotate them all 90 degrees.

Notice: The rotation of each pattern is done with respect to the center of the dragged selection box
area. This means that if a set of patterns is selected, it will rotate on an axis, which is the
center of the selected area.

2.6 Rotate
This function rotates the selected pattern(s) freely or by rotation angle input:

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar or press [F9]. Right-click on any
blank space of the fabric (marker area), and then click to select Rotate. This method
performs the same function as the tool icon.

Select Set Default Rotation Mode from the Setting Menu to enable/disable
Dynamic/Static Rotation options. Select the desired Rotation Mode.

Angle bar

Dynamic Mode: To Rotate pattern freely. Click on the pattern to rotate, and then drag the
tool pointer to rotate the selected pattern in any angle.

Static Mode: To Rotate pattern(s) according to the Rotation Angle inputs. Enter the
desired Rotation Angle in degrees or use the Angle bar to select desired angle, then click
[OK] to apply.

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A new advanced feature has been added to the

rotate tool: Rotation Using the Keyboard.
This option has been added to the Default
Rotation Mode window, which is under the
Settings menu. Once the option is turned on,
Rotation using the keyboard is activated by
clicking on a pattern with the rotate tool. Use
the arrow keys for rotation. The Left and Right
keys rotate the pattern 1 degree CCW/CW per
keystroke. The Up and Down arrow keys rotate
the pattern 10 degrees CCW/CW per keystroke.
When the desired rotation has been performed,
click the pattern one more time to exit the
keyboard rotation mode. While the rotation
is being performed the rotation amount
readout is displayed near the center of the
pattern.

2.7 Flip
This function allows the user to flip pattern(s) (Only the patterns that have Allow Flip
property selected can be flipped). The pattern's Allow Flip property can be set in the
Pattern Property window using the StyleCAD PDS program or the Pattern Info window in
the marking program. If the pattern has the property set in the style file, all marker patterns
will inherit that property.

Step 1: Select Pattern Info icon or press [F8] to view pattern’s property.

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Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern to view its property. The Pattern Information
window appears:

Step 3: Select Allow Flip to enable Flip function on selected pattern.

Step 4: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar.

Step 5: Position the tool pointer on the pattern that you have selected Allow Flip then click to
apply. Flipped patterns have diagonal hatch lines on them:

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The flip tool allows multiple pattern flipping. Drag a selection box around multiple
pieces and each piece is flipped with respect to the center of the selection box. This is
similar to how the 90 deg/180 deg rotation tool works.

The flipping is always done left to right, but only in the multiple pattern flipping operation.
This is unlike the single pattern flip where the flipping alternates between top-to-bottom
and left-to-right.

2.8 Slide
The Slide tool is the main marking tool that is used by the user. Its primary use is to move
pattern pieces around and place them. In the simplest form, it can be used to simply pick
up a pattern and drop it somewhere else. When the tool is used to pull a pattern(s) (read
the description of how to do this below), the pattern will travel in the pull direction first,
then if it collides with other marked patterns or the marker border, it tries to travel as far as
it can by sliding around obstructions. The pattern comes to rest when it becomes wedged
in so that it cannot advance any further.

To select patterns or to drag to mark them:

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar or press [Esc]. This is the default
marking tool to be used to mark pattern(s). Pull a pattern piece by starting a dragging
action from inside the pattern to direct the slide. The dragging amount can be as short as
several pixel lengths. Another method is to first pick up a pattern (by doing a single click
inside the pattern) or multiple patterns (by using the selection box), dragging it/them
around, and finally sliding it/them into place by another sliding action. After picking up
patterns, you will notice that the patterns will follow the cursor. Start the sliding action by
depressing the left mouse button, followed by mouse movement, then finally left mouse
button release.

This tool, as well as the Anchor and Pushpin tools, has a set of options that control how
the tool works. Selecting Slide/Anchor/Pushpin Tool Options from the Option Menu
can access the window.

Most of the options in this window are self-explanatory, but also have a small box next to
them with information on how each option works.

The Pattern Outside Warning option alerts the user when a pattern has been placed
outside of the marking area.

The Pattern Overlap Warning option alerts the user when a pattern is overlapping
another pattern when placed on the marker.

The Auto Pattern Placement option allows the user to find the nearest empty space for a
pattern once it is dropped next to another pattern.

The Drop Pattern Placed option marks a pattern as placed wherever it is dropped.

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The Slide Increment entry field allows the user to specify the amount of movement made
each time a pattern slides. If this option is off, then the movement is unlimited. For
example, if 0.13 inches is selected, then a pattern will only be able to slide 0.13 inches each
time it moves.

The Auto Pattern Gap option allows the user to specify the amount of gap around each
pattern that is placed on the marker. If the Automatic Pattern Gap button on the main
toolbar is pressed on, the Auto Pattern Gap amount is applied to each pattern being marked
using the slide/anchor tools.

When the user clicks OK, the changes will take effect.

A few new advance features have been added to the slide tool to make it even more
powerful. The first is Dynamic Rotation during pattern dragging. This new feature is
controlled by a new option that has been added to the Slide Tool Option window. Once
this flag is turned on, a pattern can be easily rotated using the slide tool without
switching to the rotate tool. First, pick up a pattern for dragging with the slide tool. If
the Control key is down when the mouse is moved, any movement of the pointer results
in the rotation of the pattern rather than movement.

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The second new feature is Automatic Rotation of the sliding pattern to achieve flush-
alignment of the pattern with the touching pattern when it comes to rest. The user must
select the side of the pattern to be considered by crossing the side with the slide tool
rubber band (the pull direction line) while the SHIFT key is pressed.

The requirements for this operation are, first, the option must be turned on from the Slide
Tool Options window, and second, the selected side must be a straight line longer than 4
inches. In future releases, this limitation will be removed to handle near straight lines.

If a pattern taller than the marker width is slid, the operator is automatically given an option
to cut the piece to fit the marker width. The seam width and whether to put notch for the
seam is configured using the Slide Tool options window under the Options menu.

Slide action with ALT key behaves as the anchor tool. This eliminates having to switch the
tools.

2.9 Wriggle
This function is used to mark a pattern into a tight space. Sometimes, the slide tool may
not work very well if the space to fit into is surrounded by other marked patterns and the
pattern will barely fit in. Trying to slide in different directions will usually work. But if all
else fails and you are certain that the pattern fits in to the space, use the Wriggle tool. The
restriction of the Wriggle tool is that the pattern must be initially placed near (appox. within
4 inches) the space.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar or press [F2].

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern that needs to fit into a tight space.

Step 3: Click and drag the pattern to the location to be marked, then release the mouse button to
apply.

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2.10 Anchor
This function is used to mark pattern(s) by sliding it to the very first point where it contacts
with other marked pattern(s) or on the borderline. Unlike the slide tool, the pattern will
travel at the direction of the pull and stops as soon as it comes in contact with other marked
patterns or the marker border.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar or press [F6].

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern that needs to be anchored.

Step 3: Click and drag the pattern to the location to be marked, then release the mouse button to
apply.

2.11 Push Pin

This function is used to place pattern(s) manually by picking up and positioning by
dragging. In order to move multiple patterns, first drag a box around them. The selected
patterns will be attached to the cursor. Move them to the desired location and drop them
by clicking one more time.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar or press [F5].

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern to be marked manually.

Step 3: Click and drag the pattern to the location to be marked, then release the mouse button to
apply.

2.12 Pattern Info

This function is used to view information on selected patterns. The window is non-modal.
In other words, the window can remain displayed while the user continues to mark patterns.
Anytime the user picks up a pattern or slides it, the selected pattern will be shown
automatically in the pattern info window. The user may manually change the bundle code,
modify the Allow Flip flag, or type in a plotting comment for each pattern. For example,
the plotting comment can contain special instructions for the sewing or cutting process.

The window presents the style file name from which the pattern came from, the name of
the specific pattern, the size of the pattern, the marking group that it belongs to, the bundle
code, the number of patterns identical to this one that exist on the marker, the type of the
pattern (if it is a cut pattern, buffered pattern, duplicate pattern, paired pattern, pattern with
Allow Flip turned on), the pattern comment (which is able to be edited here), the area of
the pattern, and the X/Y position of the pattern.

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Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar or press [F8].

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern to view its information.

Step 3: Select the pattern to view its information. You can select other pattern(s) to view their
information without closing and re-opening the Pattern Info window.

The user may also change the point origin by using the right mouse popup menu on a point
in the pattern viewing area. Simply select the point you wish to set as the origin point,
right-click it, and select the Set Origin menu option from the pop-up menu. This
operation can be applied to multiple patterns.

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At this time, the user can also view the point properties by right-clicking on a point, and
selecting Point Property from the pop-up menu. The user is presented with a window that
allows them to change the Notch Type (select to have no notch, change the notch to a T
notch, change the notch to a V notch, or change the notch to an Out Notch), select the
Notch Angle (in which the user can choose for it to be a normal angle, an angle that is
parallel to the grain line, or a custom angle), and select the Notch Size (with the choices of
¼ inch, 3/8 inch, ½ inch, and ¾ inch). The user can also align the pattern using this point
by selecting the Pattern Align Point option. Plaid Control Point option places the plaid
control point on the selected point for use with plaid/check fabric.

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A number of enhancements have been made to the Pattern Info window.

The Set Origin operation (performed inside the pattern viewing area) can be applied to
multiple patterns with the same pattern name, name and size, or name, size and matching
side. This new feature can be very useful for a cutting machine user to whom the
starting cut position can be very critical at times.

This dialog shows the buffering amount in case a pattern has been buffered.

The Zoom-In/Out pan left/right/up/down buttons have been added to the window so that
the user can easily measure points that are close together. Also, the selection of a point
with one of the measurement tools snaps to the point to give accurate measurement.

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The Pattern Edit Info Button on the Pattern Info Window allows the user to edit
information about any pattern on the marker. The “Style” field allows the user to
change the name of the style file name. The “Name” filed allows the user to change the
name of the pattern. The “Size” field is used to change the base size of the style file.
The “Marking Grp” field contains the name of the pattern’s marking group. The
“Pattern Comment” allows the user to enter a comment about a specific pattern. The
“Bundle Code” sets the pattern’s bundle code. The “QTY” affects the quantity of
bundles in the style file. The “Applies To” field tells the program what to apply these
changes to: the selected pattern only, all patterns with the same name, all patterns with
the same name and size, or all patterns with the same name, size, and side. The
“Pattern Type” options allow the user to configure the type of pattern the selected
pattern will be: a pair pattern, and a flippable pattern.
If a non-pair pattern is made into a pair pattern, then the other (flipped) side of the
pattern is produced. If a pair pattern is made into a non-pair pattern, the other side is
searched and removed. Depending on the apply option, the same operation can be
applied to other similar patterns.

If the QTY of the pattern is modified, additional patterns are produced, or excess
patterns are removed. Depending on the apply option, the same operation can be applied
to other similar patterns.

Once certain information about the pattern is modified so that a conflict occurs between
the information contained in the matching style file, computation of garment yield and
size ratio will not result in the expected answer. Therefore, even though this operation
provides the user much flexibility to control the number of pieces and properties, this
operation should be used with care.

Marker Width, Pattern Scale factor, Fabric Pattern X/Y Repeat, and Lay direction are all
editable from the marker info window. Fusible Blocks and Align Grouped patterns
cannot be rescaled or laid differently.
The Marker Info window displays and prints the total placed pattern area. This figure is
affected by the "Include Fusible Block in Utilization" option. Include Fusible Block in
Utilization considers the fusible block area to be considered as being utilized.
Otherwise, only the actual patterns inside fusible blocks are considered valid utilization
of fabric.

Editing the Marker Width in the Marker Info window is the same as performing the "Set
Marker Width" command. Editing the Fabric Pattern X/Y Offset and Repeat is the same
as performing "Set Fabric Pattern" under the Marking menu. Modifying the Pattern
Scale Factor applies a different scaling to each piece.

A custom buffering feature is available in the Marking module. The use is now able to
limit buffering to a certain section of the pattern outline. The same buffering can be
applied to all pieces with same pattern name, same name/size, same name/side/side etc.
The feature is located in the pattern info window as "Custom Buffer". It asks for the
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2.13 Duplicate
The duplicate tool is used to make copy of a single pattern or multiple patterns. In order to
duplicate multiple patterns, simply drag a box around the patterns with the tool. The
duplicated pieces have same attributes such as name and size except the bundle code. The
next available bundle code is used for duplicated pieces.
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.

To copy pattern(s):

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar.

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern to copy or click and drag to make a box around
multiple patterns to duplicate.

Selected pattern to
duplicate

The duplicated patterns are placed on top of the pattern that you are copying from, and are
placed unmarked. It copies all of the pattern’s properties except for the Bundle Code; the
new duplicated pattern(s) are coded with the next available alphabet letter.

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2.14 Cut
The Cut tool provides the capability to cut a piece in marking without having to design a
cut piece in PDS. The tool has the ability to add a seam along the cut line. In order to aid
in accurate cutting, the Cut Pattern window provides the cut line position readout. In case
of a mirror pattern, the piece may be cut along the fold line. The user can make a cut by
either entering the actual distance from the edge, or visually by dragging the mouse. The
cutting operation can be undone at any time (even after having saved the file) by
performing “Restore Cut” operation.

To cut pattern(s) horizontally, vertically, or along the Fold Line:

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Marking Toolbar.

Step 2: Select the desired pattern to cut. The Cut Pattern window appears. The cutting line is pre-
selected, so move the mouse to position the Cutting line.

Cutting Line

Selected pattern

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Step 3: Select the cutting options:

Cut Fold Line: Cuts along the Fold Line.

Cut Direction: Cuts Vertically or Horizontally.
SEAM Width: Adds a seam along the cutting line
Add Notch On Seam: If this option is checked, a notch is added on each side of the seam
area.
Cut By Measurement Entry: Cuts based on inputted data. The cut direction applies here.
For a vertical cut, the inputted measurement specifies the distance from the left border of
the pattern. For a horizontal cut, it represents the distance from the bottom border of the
pattern.
Cut To Marker Width: Cuts horizontally to the marker’s width. This option applies only
if the piece is taller than the marker width. The piece is cut at the top so that the bottom
piece plus the seam will fit perfectly to the marker widthwise. When the Cut To Marker
Width is used on a pattern that has a plaid control point, each cut piece inherits the plaid
control point so that each one could be aligned correctly if the fabric being used is plaid or
checkered.
Center To Marker Width: Makes the cut centered with the marker width. This option
applies only if the piece is taller than the marker width. The piece is cut at the top and the
bottom so that the middle piece plus the seam at both ends will fit perfectly to the marker
widthwise. The operation results in 3 separate pieces.

Step 4: Position the cutting line at the cutting location then click to mark the cutting line. Click on
OK to apply the cut.

Applied Cutting line

½” seam added
notches and notches will be
added to the pattern

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Step 5: Click [OK] to cut or click [Cancel] to disregard. Cut pattern(s) will display as unmarked
(unplaced) pieces.

½” added notches

Select Notch/Drill Hole Display from View pull down menu to see all Notches and Drill
holes

Step 6: Delete unwanted cut pieces. See Delete Pattern(s) under the Marking pull down Menu
for more detail on how to delete patterns.

This option has been added to cut the selected pattern in half. This works for patterns
that are not mirror patterns. Select the cut direction (vertical / horizontal), and then press
the "Cut Center" button.

Select the Seam Size that will be

applied to the edges where the cut
occurred.

Press the Cut Center button to cut

the pattern directly down the
center.

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The top pattern is what

the pattern looks like
before the cut, and the
bottom pattern are the 2
separate patterns created
by the cut (the original
pattern cut in half).

The same cut operation may be applied to multiple patterns. For the Cut Along the Fold
Line and Cut Center Line options, the same operation may be applied to all pieces that
match the style and pattern name (and optional filter on size and side). For manual cut
location entry (by text entry or cut line mouse drag and click method), the same operation
may be applied to same size pieces. The routine does not consider the rotation on the
pieces so that the user must be aware that the same vertical / horizontal cutting is
acceptable on all applied pieces.

2.15 Vertical Group Align

This function is used to line up a group of patterns vertically:

Step 1: Select the Vertical [F8] tool icon from the Marking Toolbar. The aligning patterns
must have Pattern Align Points selected from Pattern Info.

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern to view its information.

Step 3: Select the aligning point (notches or grading points only) and Right-click on the selected
point.

Step 4: Select Point Property.

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Selected patterns
to be aligned

Select Pattern Align Point then click [OK].

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Step 5: Repeat Steps 1-4 on the other pattern.

Tip mark will appear

on the selected pattern’s
Align Point

Step 6: Select the Vertical Group Align tool icon from the Marking Toolbar.

Step 7: Click and drag the tool pointer to make a box around the aligning patterns to select, then
release the button to apply.

Aligned patterns:

2.16 Horizontal Group Align

This function is used to line up a group of patterns Horizontally.

Step 1: Select the Pattern Info [F8] tool icon from the Marking Toolbar. Aligning patterns
must have Pattern Align Points selected from Pattern Info.

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern to view its information.

Step 3: Select the aligning point and Right-click on the selected point.

Step 4: Select Point Property.

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Patterns to be aligned

or

Select Pattern Align Point then click [OK].

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Step 5: Repeat Steps 1-4 on the other pattern.

Step 6: Select the Horizontal Group Align tool icon from the Marking Toolbar.

Step 7: Click and drag the tool pointer to make a box around the aligning patterns to select, then
release the button to apply.

Aligned patterns:

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2.17 Pattern Plot Comment

This tool is used to type in Notes on selected patterns:

Step 1: Select the Pattern Plot Comment tool icon from the Marking Toolbar.

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the pattern to type in special notes, then click to select.

Font Height: Text height for the patter plot comment to be displayed.
Text Orientation: Horizontal/Vertical text display.
Applies To:
Selected Pattern Only: display plot comments on the selected pattern only.
All Patterns with Same Name: display plot comments on all patterns with the same
name.
All Patterns with Same Name, Size: display plot comments on all patterns with the
same name and size.
All Patterns with Same Name, Size, Side: display plot comments on all patterns with
the same name, size, and the same side. (Apply to Paired patterns only)

Step 3: Type in the desired notes and/or comments.

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Step 4: Click [OK] to apply.

The user can position the text anywhere inside of the selected pattern. Click and drag the
text to desired location then release the button to position it. Only one comment per
pattern is allowed.

2.18 Marker Plot Comment

This function is used to type in Notes on marker. A marker plot comment is allowed
anywhere within the marker area and above the top border. It is not allowed below the
bottom border, outside the left border or outside the marker end line. If it is outside of the
defined paper width, the text will be clipped.

Step 1: Select the Marker Plot Comment tool icon from the Marking Toolbar.

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the desired location on the marker then click the mouse.

Marker Plot
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Font Height: This option selects the font size.

Text Orientation: This selects the Horizontal/Vertical text display.

Step 3: Type in notes and/or comments in the Comment area.

Step 4: Click [OK] to apply.

You can position the text anywhere on the marker. Click and drag the text to the desired
location then release the button to position it. Multiple comments can be placed.

Notice: To modify a comment that has already been placed, simply put the mouse pointer over the
comment, then right click the comment for the editing pop-up menu.

Modifies the currently selected comment.

Deletes the currently selected comment.
Duplicates the currently selected comment.

2.19 Fabric Splice Line

This function is used to specify the location where the fabric may be spliced:

Step 1: Select the Fabric Splice Line tool icon from the Marking Toolbar.

Step 2: Position the Fabric Splice Line at the desired location, and then click to apply.

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When the user clicks on the marker to set the Fabric Splice Line, they are presented with a
dialog with further options.

One Way Spread – Creates a straight

line down the marker.

Zig Zag Spread (Left) – Creates a zig

zag spread facing the left direction.

Zig Zag Spread (Right) – Creates a

zig zag spread facing the right
direction.

When the user places the splice line on the marker, one of three symbols appear above that
line. These symbols are used to distinguish between the three types of splice lines. In the
example below, the left most symbol is for the Left Direction Zig Zag Spread. The symbol
in the center is for the One Way Spread. The left most symbol is for the Right Direction
Zig Zag Spread.

2.20 Horizontal/Vertical Lock

The Horizontal/Vertical Lock function locks the movement of the cursor to the
increments of 45-degree angle. This option applies to all marking tools. For example, if
the user chooses to lock a pattern vertically, then the pattern can only be moved
horizontally, and vice versa.

2.21 Buffering
This function is used to extend the outlines of selected pattern(s). The buffered shape/size
does not get plotted or printed. The original shape/size of the pattern will be
printed/plotted.

Step 1: Select Buffering.

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Step 2: Enter the amount of buffering that is desired on each side of the pattern.

The user has the option of selecting how much buffer to add on each side of the pattern.
They can add inches to make the pattern expand (because of the buffer) upward,
downward, left, or right. The user can also simply the task if they are buffering a
proportional amount by entering the first amount, then selecting Apply to All. The Recall
button recalls the last buffer size and enters it into the entry fields.

The user has the option of applying the buffer to the selected patter only, to all of the
patterns with the same name, to all of the patterns with the same pattern name and size, or
to all of the patterns with the same name, size, and side.

The user can also use this dialog box to remove a buffer from a previously buffered pattern.
By simply pressing the Unbuffer button, the buffer will be removed from the selected
pattern.

Step 3: Click [OK] to apply.

The result of a 2” Buffering:

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When marked: When printed:

2.22 Fusible Block

The Fusible Block tool is used to create a fusible block piece from a group of patterns. A
fusible block could be attached to the group of patterns, or be detached as a separate piece.

There are three different options in terms of the block shape: hull shape, rectangular shape,
or buffering. The Hull shape is a polygon shape that encompasses the group of patterns.
The rectangular shape is the smallest rectangular shape that could enclose the patterns. The
buffering option adds a buffer around each pattern, but not around an entire group of
patterns. A fusible block may be copied to the fusible block marker file.

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Creating a Fusible Block

[When creating a fusible block from a single pattern]

Step 1: Right mouse click on the space between the patterns that
are laid out and bring up the Inside Marker Popup
Menu.

Step 2: Select Fusible Block.

Step 3: Left mouse click on any pattern that needs a fusible

block, and this will bring up the Fusing Options
window.

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Step 4: Select the Fusing Type.

Hull: This option adds a rounded border around the selected pattern.

Rectangle: This option adds a rectangle around the selected pattern.

Buffering: This option adds a buffer around the block. The user can select how much of a
buffer to add, and can select individual pattern sizes for each side.

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Creating a Fusible Block (When creating a fusible block from multiple patterns)

Follow Step 1&2 from the above procedure.

Step 3: With left mouse, draw a box on multiple

patterns to select and bring up Fusing Option
window.

Step 4: Select Fusing Type as Hull.

If Detach the Fused Block Pattern option is

turned on, the color of each pattern is still visible
and it counts as one whole pattern. Indicate the
Buffering size.

Transferring Fusible Block to Fusing

The Transferring Fusible Block to Fusing allows the user to copy an already fused block
to the Fusing Marker. The selected fused block is counted as one whole pattern block. If
the fusible block is done with the Detach the Fused Block Pattern option selected, the
enclosed shape itself counts as one pattern.

Step 1: While holding the Shift key, right mouse click on

patterns that are already fused to bring up the
Inside Marker Popup menu.

Step 2: Select Copy Fusible Block to Fusing Marker in the

Inside Marker pop-up menu.

Step 3: Go to Fusing Marker by using Page Up and Page

Down key. The fused block pattern is copied onto
Fusing Marker.

The new option, "Persistent with Axis," has been added to the option window (Marking-
Tools -> Fusible Block). When the option is selected, the Rotate 90/180 deg tool
reapplies the buffering amount and the cut corner option so that the up/down/left/right
value stays valid after the rotation.

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Also, a Fusible Block can be created and nested automatically. The user selects the
member patterns by dragging a box around them and selecting the "Auto" button.
The member patterns are automatically nested inside a rectangular area whose height is
defined by the user. The dragged box height is initially used as the default height but
the user may change the value.

The user is given the option to resize the buffering amount before copying the fusible
block to fusing marker. The option is given only if the fusible block originally had a
buffering amount.

A rectangular fusible block can be opened up so that more pieces can be added to or
removed from the block. First select the fusible block tool. Using the tool, point to the
fusible block and bring up the right mouse button menu. Select the "Open Up Fusible
Block" command. The fusible block should open up to the right and be extended. Using
the same tool, slide patterns into the fusible block. Once the fusible block is complete,
bring up the right mouse button again and select the "Close Fusible Block" command.

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The operator can actually add more pieces to a fusible block and auto-mark again with
the new pieces by simply placing other pieces on top of the fusible block and
performing the "Automark with New Pieces" command. This command, located in
the right mouse button menu, is only available with the fusible block cursor.

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2.23 Make Band Patterns

Band Patterns are patterns that the user can create within the Marking program that can
be used for tying bundles together, or any other purpose. The user simply right-clicks on
an empty space on the Marker, and selects Make Band Patterns from the pop-up menu.
The following dialog appears:

Here, the user can select the Pattern’s

Name, the Quantity of Band Patterns to
make, the Width of the Band Patterns, and
the Height of the Band Patterns.

When the user selects OK, the Band

Patterns are created. They must then be
placed somewhere on the Marker by the
user.

2.24 Incremental Slide Mode

As discussed earlier in this manual, the Incremental Slide Mode tells the Slide tool how
much to move the pattern on each move. For example, if the Incremental Slide Mode is
off, the pattern will be able to move an infinite distance on each move (until it hits an
edge or another pattern). But if the Incremental Slide Mode is set to 0.13 inches, then
patterns moved with the Slide tool will only be able to move 0.13 inches on each move.

This is useful when exact movements are necessary to properly arrange a pattern on a
marking surface. To access this option, the user must go to Option ->
Slide/Anchor/Pushpin Tool Options. To set the amount of incremental slide, the user
must enter the amount in the Sliding Increment field. This option can be enabled from
the right mouse popup menus outside the marker area or inside the marker area.

2.25 Scale Pattern

The Scale Pattern Icon on the Marking Toolbar allows the user to change the size
of the pattern in a proportional or non-proportional manner. When the user chooses this
icon, then clicks on a pattern, a dialog box appears. This dialog box lets the user define
several options for scaling the patterns.

Entry Type: The user can select whether to enter an exact measurement for the scaling,
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Delta Measurement: If “Measurement” is chosen as the Entry Type, the user can enter
the specific values for resizing the pattern.
Scale Percentage: If “Percentage” is chosen as the Entry Type, the user can choose by
what percentage the pattern is scaled.
Scale Int. Lines: This option enables/disables the scaling of internal lines.

After the user has made their selections, they can click the OK button to apply those
selections. The tool can be applied to multiple patterns. Use the selection box dragging
method to select multiple patterns.

The scale operation can be applied to all patterns with the same name, same name/size,
same name/size/side (pair pattern). This new apply method option does not apply when
a group of patterns are selected with the scale pattern tool (selection box method).

The scale factor is remembered for each scaled pattern. If the Scale Pattern Tool is
applied to an already scaled pattern, the current scale factors are displayed. Repeated
scale operation does not result in the accumulation of scaling. In other words, the
scaling operation is relative to the original pattern size.

A scaled pattern can be restored back to its original size by performing the "Undo
Scaling" function. This function is located in the pattern popup menu.

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2.26 Cut Direction

The Cut Direction Icon on the Marking Toolbar allows the user to view the cut
direction of the patterns. This will tell the user in what direction the cutting machine will
cut the patterns.

By right-clicking on a pattern, the user is presented with a pop-up menu designed to set
certain options related to this tool.

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Cut in CW direction: This sets

the cut direction to clock-wise.
Cut in CCW direction: This sets
the cut direction to counter-clock-
wise.
Bi-directional CW Fold Point:
If the original pattern was a
mirror pattern, this tells the
program to cut bi-directionally
clock-wise from the fold point.
Bi-directional CCW Fold Point:
If the original pattern was a
mirror pattern, this tells the
program to cut bi-directionally
counter-clock-wise from the fold
point.
Bi-directional Point 1: Cuts the
pattern bi-directionally starting at
the point of origin.

Waste Cutting Options: Cuts waste material for easy disposal. The cut-
direction display mode in the marking program can also show cut lines that
cut extra fabric at the top and the bottom of the marker. This feature
applies to users that are using cutting machines only. The user can set the
interval for these cut lines. StyleCAD determines the best way to cut this
extra waste material. The user may remove these cut lines or move the cut
line starting point to another point or add additional cut lines. A waste
material cut line is started from a pattern point with a straight edge that is
longer than the blade thickness.

A cut direction change operation can be applied to multiple patterns with the same name,
same name/size, or same name/size/side (in case of a pair pattern). This operation is
undoable. This new feature can save a cutting machine user a lot of time by eliminating
the need to perform the same operation multiple times.

There are several categories the

user can choose to apply the
operation to. This window pops up
after right clicking on the pattern
with the Cut Direction tool and
selecting one of the options.

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A Cutting Order Editing feature has been added to the cut direction change mode. The
Cut Direction control tool can be used to control the cutting order of pieces. A Left Mouse
button click orders the pieces sequentially. Each pattern is labeled with the cutting order
number near the center of the pattern. The first pattern selected becomes number 1 and
the second pattern selected becomes number 2 and so on. Once a pattern’s cutting order
has been assigned, the pattern is filled in with blue color. The right mouse button menu
command "Set Cutting Order" allows the shuffling of the pieces without having to
sequentially order the entire marker.

For pieces with non-bidirectional cut direction, "Different Start for CCW Cut" allows the
user to control the cut start position of pieces with CCW cut direction. This control is
completely independent from the cut start position of pieces with CW cut direction.
This additional control can really help with pair patterns in terms of maintaining
symmetry between 2 matching pieces.

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2.27 Outline Plot Suppression Override

By clicking on the Outline Plot Suppression Override Icon on the Marking
Toolbar, the user can override the Outline Plot Suppression of each individual pattern.
Typically a cutting machine user would not want to waste time plotting the outline of
pattern pieces. Usually only the pattern labels are plotted on plotting paper to be used in
cutting. However by overriding the Outline Plot Suppression, the user may choose to
plot a few pattern pieces with outline in strategic locations allowing intermediate cutting
head alignment during cutting process.

Altered Pattern Altered Pattern Altered Patterns

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2.28 Placed Stacked

When the user presses the Placed Stacked Icon on the Marker Toolbar, the user
can start stacking patterns on the Marker. Below is an example of this operation.

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3 The Main Toolbar

1. New Marker
2. Open Marker
3. Recent Markers
4. Previous Marker
5. Next Marker
6. Save Marker
7. Save All
8. Load Marker Snapshot
9. Marker Snapshot
10. Print
11. Undo
12. Marker Info
13. Group Filter
14. X Plaid Control
15. Y Plaid Control
16. 5 Points Plaid Control
17. Zoom In/Out
18. Grid
19. Horizontal/Vertical Lock
20. Automatic Pattern Gap
21. Image Viewer/Scanner
22. Voice Message
23. Send Email
24. Start Auto Marking
25. Stop Auto Marking

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3.1 New Marker

This button creates a new Marker. When the user presses this button, a dialog box appears.
This allows the user to select the Style from which to create the marker. It also allows the
user to name the new marker file (Marker ID). After clicking OK and entering the size ratio
in the marker order window, the user has created a new Marker file.

For more detailed information, please see How to Mark Patterns.

3.2 Open Marker

This button opens a Marker file. When this button is pressed, a dialog box opens. This
dialog box allows the user to select a Marker file from the current Style file. Multiple
markers can be opened simultaneously. Use the Control key or the Shift key to select
multiple markers. When multiple markers are selected, the very first one is the marker that
is displayed in the marking view and the rest are put into the recent marker list (Read the
discussion on Recent Markers below). In order to open a marker that belongs to another
style, select the folder icon next to the style name field. This brings up the Open Style
window.

If a marker that belongs to the SELF (or the equivalent marker group alias) marker group is
opened, all other marker groups with the same marker ID are automatically opened. If a
marker contains multiple marker groups, the Page Up/Down key allows the user to shuffle
through them. The Regenerate List button on the Open Marker window scans the
marker folder to make sure that the actual marker file exists for each marker ID in the list.
If the actual marker file does not exist, the marker ID is removed from the list.

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The user can see the Marker ID, the Group that the Marker belongs to, the Width and
Length of the Marker, the number of patterns placed, the Fabric Yield, the Utilization of
Fabric, a Remark (if one exists), and the name of the user that last modified the Marker,
along with the date of the last modification.

For more detailed information, please see How to Mark Patterns.

The marker list can be sorted by marker groups or by modified date. When the list is sorted
by the modified date, the marker list shows up in descending modified date order (the most
recently modified markers are displayed first). When this option is not selected, the list if
ordered by the marker ID in alphabetical order as usual.

3.3 Recent Markers

StyleCAD Marking program keeps track of all marker files that were open during the
current session. This becomes a handy tool if multiple markers are being worked on or the
user must go back to a previously open marker. The user may easily switch between
markers from the recent marker list. Another method is to use the Previous Marker and
the Next Marker buttons on the main toolbar.

To view and select any recently opened Markers:

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Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar. The Recently Opened Marker List
appears:

Step 2: Double-click on the marker to open it, or single-click to select a marker, and then click
[OPEN] to open it.

3.4 Open Previous

This function is used to open the previously opened marker file:

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar. This automatically opens the marker
that was opened just prior to the current one. (Click again to open the one before, and
so on…)

3.5 Open Next

This function is used to open the next marker file from the recent marker list:

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar. This automatically opens the very next
marker. (Click again to open the next marker and so on…)
Notice: This function only works if there is a marker available after the current one. If the
current marker is the last marker opened, there will not be a next marker.

3.6 Save Marker

This function allows the user to save a marker. Only the marker that is shown in the
marking view is saved. In order to save all other related markers (ones with the same
marker ID but different marker group ID), use the Save All command.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar or select it from File pull-down menu.

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Step 2: Select Save or press [Ctrl]+S. If the marker being saved is complete, the Voice Activated
Sound Support sounds “Done.” If the marker being saved is not complete, the system
warning will remind you that the marking process hasn’t yet been completed.

Click [Yes] to continue to save, or click [No] to cancel the Save function. The user can
also save a file as a different marker file. Simply use the Save As command from the File
pull-down menu.

3.7 Save All

This function is used to save the currently visible marker file and all related markers (ones
with the same marker ID but different marker group ID), and to see the Marker Summary.
This summary displays and saves all existing Marker Groups.

Step 1: Click to select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar or select it from File pull-down
menu. When this is done, the Marker Save Summary window appears.

This window tells the user the Status of each Marker (see Step 2 below), the number of
patterns Pieces on each Marker, how many patterns are Overlapping, how many patterns
are Outside of the marking area, the name of the Style, the Garment Yield, the fabric
Utilization, and the Size/Ratio of the patterns on the marker.

Step 2: Click [Ok] to save or click [Cancel] to disregard. The status items show the progress of
the current operation.

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Done (Green): All pieces are marked and complete. The Voice Activated Sound Support
will sound “Done.”

Partial (Yellow): Marking is partially done. A Warning message will remind you that
marking is incomplete.

None (Red): None of the patterns have been marked. Warning message will remind you
that marking is incomplete.

3.8 Load Marker Snapshot

The Load Marker Snapshot allows the user to load a previously captured snapshot
marker. A snapshot marker is simply a temporary solution. The user is allowed to save
up to 10 temporary solutions. When the user clicks on this button, a dialog box appears.

This dialog box shows all of the information about previously captured snapshots,
allowing the user to select the one they want. The snapshot markers are grouped by their
marker group. The list box to the left shows the marker groups that were captured in
the snapshots. The main box shows the Ranking of the Snapshots, the fabric Utilization
of a particular Snapshot, the number of patterns Placed, the Length of the Marker, the
garment Yield, the Width of the Marker, and the Time that the snapshot was created.
After choosing a snapshot, click OK to select it, or Delete to delete it.

3.9 Snapshot
The Snapshot button allows the user to capture a specific marker layout for future use.
Since a marker can have several solutions (some better than others), it gives the user the
ability to save a snapshot of a good solution while they try to find a better solution,
always having the option of going back to a previous snapshot if they so choose.

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3.10 Print
This function is used to print out a Mini Marker: There are 2 different print formats
available. The single page format provides a hardcopy of the marker layout with some
marker information. The multiple page format fits the marker width to the length of the
page and uses up as many pages as necessary to print the entire marker. Both landscape and
portrait modes are supported.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar or select it from File pull-down menu.

The Marker Print Option dialog box appears:

The user can select from a wide array of print options for the Mini Marker. They can select
the Font Height, the Print Format, the Notch Height Size, and the Notch Width Size.
They can also decide whether or not to print the Style Image, any Grain Lines, Color
Patterns (as opposed to black and white), and Fitting Labels.

For detailed information on how to print, please refer to the Grading Manual’s Print
section.

To preview Mini Markers on the screen before printing them out, see Grading Manual’s
Print Preview section.

The Mini Marker displays and prints the total placed pattern area. This figure is affected by
the "Include Fusible Block in Utilization" option. Include Fusible Block in Utilization
considers the fusible block area to be considered as being utilized. Otherwise, only the
actual patterns inside fusible blocks are considered valid utilization of fabric.

Export Mini Marker to an Image File - The user has the choice of a BMP or JPEG file
format. An Excel user may import these image files for custom reports.

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3.11 Undo
The Undo command reverts the marker to the previous condition. This is useful when a
mistake has been made, and the user wants to undo the operation that was just completed.
For detailed information on how to Undo, please refer to Grading Manual’s Undo
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3.12 Marker Info

This function is used to view information on the currently opened marker.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar or select it from the Marking pull-down
menu.

The Marker Information window appears:

This window displays every piece of information available for the chosen marker. Items that
appear in the main window, such as Fabric Utilization, Current Yield, Modifier, Width,
etc. is available, as well as other information.

The other information includes Cutting Info, Shrinkage Control, Fabric Pattern, Lay
Direction, Customer information, and Plot Remarks.

The user can also enable or disable options in this window. One of these options is whether
to see Summary or Detailed information about the marker. Another option is to select
whether the Marker is Tubular or not, and whether the Fabric is Folded or not. The user
can also choose the Lay Direction of the patterns.

Step 2: Click [OK]/[Cancel] to exit.

Right-clicking the Pop-up Menu inside of the Marker can access Marker Info.

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Notice: A note about Garment Yield. Garment Yield is computed using 2 different methods. The
current default method, which is based on the complete garment count, still remains as the
primary garment yield figure. The second method uses the maximum garment count.

For example, let's say a marker was created with S-2, M-1, L-1 ratio. Let's also assume that
a few pattern pieces were deleted by the user so that only 1 complete (S)mall garment can
be manufactured from the marker. Here is the difference between the two methods of
computation.

The current method ignores all excess pieces during the computation. Excess pieces refers
to all pattern pieces with size S that are left over after making one complete (S)mall
garment. The fabric area used by these excess pieces is subtracted from the total fabric area
used. The proportional percentage of the wasted fabric area is also subtracted from the
total fabric area used. The remaining total fabric area is divided by the complete garment
count, which in this case is three.

The new method does not ignore any excess pieces. The garment count is the maximum
number of garments that can be produced for any pattern. Therefore, even if a few pattern
pieces were removed, as long as a certain pattern piece, for example FRONT, has sufficient
count to produce four garments, four is used in the computation. In other words, the total
fabric area used is divided by four. This new figure is presented in parentheses next to the
default figure in the bottom status bar and the marking info window. If two figures are the
same, the second figure is not displayed. Due to the space constraint, only the Marker Info
print out will provide this information in a hardcopy.

The user can obtain a print out of the marker information window.

The Computation of Sectional Fabric Yields can be performed on a sectional basis for
a sectional marker. A detailed analysis result is provided per section / style, such as
piece count, complete garment count, incomplete garment count, fabric yields based on
complete garment count, and incomplete garment count. The hardcopy feature provides
a print out of the information.

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Note: This window has been shrunken due to space constraints.

To access this feature, simply go to Marking -> Compute Sectional Fabric Yields.

The Marker Information window (under the Marking menu) shows incomplete
bundles by color coding the pattern / size cells in the detailed view. Light Red shade
means that the specified pattern / size has extra pieces above the complete bundle count.
Yellow shade means that the specified pattern/size has pieces not yet placed. Light
Orange shade is the combination of both and it means there are extra pieces and some of
the pieces are not placed (nested).

In the above example, we can see that there are several extra pieces that are not placed
FLAP-12, FSK-6, FSK-10, etc), one specified pattern/size has not been placed (TSL-6), and
one pattern piece above the complete bundle count (PKT-12).

Added Export feature to the Marker Info window. The user is able to export a comma-
delimited text file with marker information so that the file can be imported into other
software such as MS Excel.

3.13 Group Filter

This function is used to set the selection filter for marked and unmarked pieces in groups.
If the user only wants to select unmarked pieces, for example, they just click the toolbar
icon until it only shows the White Shirt. This function is mainly used when selecting
marked or unmarked patterns from the marker.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar.

Click to change selection mode:

Both Marked (placed) and Unmarked (unplaced) pieces.

Marked pieces only.

Unmarked pieces only.

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3.14 Vertical Plaid Control

This option displays the Plaid Control Lines vertically. The function is only available when
Plaid Control Points are defined in the marker. The Plaid Control Line can be set in the
Marking pull down menu. See the Set Plaid Dimension section of this manual for more
detail.

Step 1: Select the tool o from the Main Toolbar. This displays the Vertical Plaid Control
Lines on the Marker.

3.15 Horizontal Plaid Control

This option displays the Plaid Control Lines horizontally: The Plaid Control Line can be set
in the Marking pull down menu as well. See the Set Plaid Dimension section of this
manual for more detail.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar. This displays Horizontal Plaid
Control Lines on the Marker

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3.16 5 Points Plaid Control

The 5 Point Plaid Control feature allows the user to set a fifth control point on a
checkered pattern. This is illustrated below using a typical pattern with five points.

This is a typical
pattern with a
repeating pattern that
can use the 5 Points
Plaid Control
function. Instead of
using only four
points to control the
placement of pieces,
the program can use
five points for
precise control.

This image
illustrates the four
points encapsulating
the fifth point in the
middle.

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3.17 Zoom In/Out (F7)

This function is used to Zoom In/Out on Marker: The left click is zoom-in (Control-z) and
the right click is zoom-out (Control-x). The position clicked becomes the center of the
view whenever possible. The range of the zoom factor is 1/8 to 8 times. Please refer to
Zoom Control section in Grading Manual for more detail information.

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.

3.18 Grid
This function is used to apply Grid lines to the marker. The user can use these grid lines to
align patterns in a precise manner on the marker. These grid lines do not get plotted.

Step 1: Select the tool icon from the Main Toolbar or select it from View pull-down menu.

The Define Grid dialog box appears:

Step 2: Select the Grid options:

• Grid ON/OFF: To turn on/off Grid lines.
• Grid Label ON/OFF: To turn on/off label on Grid.
• X, Y Grid Interval: To set the main Grid distance.
• Zoom in close to see the sub-Grid distance

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Step 3: Click [OK] to apply.

3.19 Horizontal/Vertical Lock

This function locks the movement of the cursor to 45 deg increments. The option can be
applied to various functions to lock them to Horizontal, Vertical or Diagonal movement
only. Please refer to Horizontal/Vertical Lock section of the Grading Manual for more
detail.

3.20 Style Image Viewer/Scanner

This function is used to Scan in and View digital images. Please refer to Style Image
Scanner/Viewer section of the Grading Manual for more details about this function.

3.21 Voice Message

This function is used to record/listen to a message for the current marker. Please refer to
the Voice Message section of the Grading Manual for more detail.

3.22 Send Email

This function lets the user send an email with an attached file through a predefined
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3.23 Start Auto Marking

This button starts the Auto Marking process. When the user hits the button, the Auto
Marking Setup window appears.

Job Control – This section, located at the very top of the window, allows the user to
configure specific parameters of this Auto Marking process. The user can input the
duration of the AutoMarking process in minutes, or in percentage achieved (the
AutoMarker will automatically stop once the specified yield is achieved). The user can
decide whether to keep the current placement of the markers, whether to save the best
results, and whether to select the patterns in the lower view only. The user can also
select additional widths in relation to the marking surface. The user can also select the
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The user also has all of the information about the Marking Group available to them at
any time. If there is more than one Marking Group, the user can click the name of the
group to select options for it. All of the settings on the dialog window are independently
maintained for each marking group. For instance, the rotation may be enabled for the
SELF marker group but not for the Fusing 1 marker group.

The Lower View Only option effectively allows the user to control which subset of the
marker to AutoMark. Also, the Keep Current Placement option allows the user to
complete the marker partially and use the AutoMarker to finish the job. If Save Best
Result is not chosen, the best markers are stored as snapshot markers. The user may
view the snapshot results using the StyleCAD marking program. Even if the Save Best
Result is turned on, if the best result does not exceed the current yield of the marker
opened, the marker is not replaced. This applies to a marker that might already have
been completed before being submitted to the AutoMarker.

The absolute maximum number of snapshots (results) is 10. Entering 0 for the number
of results will not produce any snapshot files. The number of marker width to try,
determines the maximum number of snapshots saved for each marker width. For
instance, if the current (default) width of the marker opened is 60 inches wide and the
user requests additional marker width of 55 inches, then the maximum number of
snapshots that can be specified is 5. After AutoMarking, up to 5 snapshots are saved for
the 60-inch marker and another 5 for the 55-inch marker. Of course, the user is not
required to always specify the maximum number allowed. In case multiple marker
widths are entered, the AutoMarking duration applies to each marker width.

Rotation Control – This section allows the user to set whether or not the Auto Marking
process is allowed to rotate the patterns during the operation. This can be beneficial in
saving fabric. A typical rotation tolerance should not be more than 1 or 2 degrees. The
user can also decide whether or not to allow an angle rotation of 90 or 180 degrees of the
pattern. If angle rotation of 90 is specified, then a pattern can be rotated in increments of
90 deg. In other words, it could be rotated 90, 180 or 270 deg. The rotation tolerance,
if specified, is the angular rotation each pattern can be deviated from, in rotation
increments. For example, if the AutoMarking process can come up with an 88.5% result
without rotating the pattern at all, but can come up with an 89% result by rotating a
pattern 1 or 2 degrees, then it may do so. Again, this can be beneficial for saving fabric,
but will not work correctly with certain fabrics.

Notice: Before this function can be used, the Auto Marking server must be configured (in
Setting -> Auto Marking Server Host Name) and running on the server. If the server
is localhost, then the Auto Marking program must be running on the user’s computer.

3.24 Stop Auto Marking

This stops the Auto Marking process.

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4 File Menu
4.1 New Marker
The New Marker command creates a new marker. For more information on New Marker,
please refer to To Start a New Marker from How to Mark Pattern section of this
manual.

4.2 Open Marker

This function is used to open existing Marker File(s). For detailed information on Open
Marker, please refer to To Open a Marker from How to Mark Pattern section of this
manual.

To select and open Style File(s):

Step 1: Click Select Style from File pull-down menu.

Step 2: Select the folder that the Marking file is located. Double click [..], just left of List of Style
Files. This lists all the folders that exist for this program. You should always create or
delete a new/existing folder as needed.

Double click on the Folder Name that you want to access. Only the selected folder name
should appear in [Style Folder Path] followed by C:\scad\styles\[Folder_Name].

Step 3: Double click to select the desired Style File from [List of Style Files] or click [SELECT]
after you have selected desired Style File. You can select pattern name(s) from [Pattern
Names] to view its contents. This makes the Open Marker File window appear:

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Step 4: Click to select desired Marker file name from Marker ID. Check the Style File name in
[Style]. If you wish to select another Style File, click the Open icon to select other Files.

Select Show Only SELF Makers to display only Self Markers to choose from. Select
Show Modifier/Date to display the Log On name and the date.

Step 5: Click [OK].

4.3 Rename Marker

This function is used to rename Marker File(s).

Step 1: Select Rename Marker from File pull-down menu. Change Marker Name dialog box
appears:

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Save All Marking Groups: It is selected by default. All marking groups under the same
Marker Name will change accordingly when it is selected.

Step 2: Type in a new name in [New Marker], then click [OK].

4.4 Delete Marker

This function is used to delete marker file(s).

Step 1: Select Delete Marker from File pull-down menu. The Select Style File dialog box
appears:

Step 2: Select the style of the marker to be deleted, by either clicking [SELECT] or double clicking
the style name. The Delete Marker Files dialog box appears:

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Step 3: Select Marker ID (multiple Marker IDs can be selected with Control key) to be
deleted, then click [OK] or double click on a Marker ID to delete it.

4.5 Restore Marker

This function is used to restore deleted Marker File(s).

Step 1: Select Restore Marker from File pull-down menu. The Open dialog box appears:

Step 2: Select the deleted file

to restore it.

Step 3: Click [Open].

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Step 1: Click here to view the file structures.

Step 2: Select [Styles] Folder.

The selected [Styles] Folder appears in [Look in:] and the entire subfolders list in the
window.

Step 3: Double click to select desired

Folder from the window.

The selected Folder appears in [Look in:] and the entire previously deleted Marker Files list
in the window.

Step 4: Click to select deleted marker

file to restore.

The selected file should show in

[File name]

Step 5: Click [Open].

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This function (found under the File menu as Restore Marker) has been enhanced to allow
multiple marker selection. This allows the user to restore multiple markers at a time. When
the option is selected, the program looks for markers that were deleted from within
StyleCAD. If a file was deleted using another software program (such as Windows
Explorer), the deleted marker file cannot be recovered. Also, if the user used the StyleCAD
File Utility module to Cleanup StyleCAD, and selected the Delete Marker Backup Files
option during this operation, the marker files will not be able to be recovered.

4.6 Import Marker

This function allows the user to import marker files. When the function is initiated by
clicking on File -> Import Marker, the program looks in the folder/disk drive that is
specified in the Program Configuration screen, under Marker Import Folder. The default
for this setting is the A:\ drive. In order to import a marker, the matching style file must
either already exist in the current folder or in the import folder. If the marker contains
multiple styles, only the primary style file is required. However, it is recommended that
all involved style files be provided. If style files are missing, accurate computation of
garment yield becomes impossible. The imported marker file is placed in the current
folder. Use Set Current Folder to set the current folder.

The following describes how to import from the A:\ drive, but is relevant for importing
from any source, whether it is a removable drive or an internal drive.

Step 1: Insert diskette in A: drive if applicable.

Step 2: Select Import Marker from File pull-down menu.

If you are not importing Marker files from the A: drive, then an Open error message will
appear to remind you that A: drive has no disk.

If you want to insert a disk now, click Cancel, insert the disk, then click on Import Marker
again.

4.7 To Import Marker file(s) from other locations:

Step 1: Click [Cancel].

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The Open dialog box appears:

Step 2: Double click on My Computer.

Step 3: Double click on the drive letter that contains the desired file to be imported.

Step 4: Double click on the Scad Folder.

Step 5: Double click on the Styles Folder.

Step 6: Double click on the Folder name to access all Marker Files that are included in the
selected Folder.

Files in a Sample Folder:

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Notice: Do not change any file extension using Windows Explorer (or any dialog box, such as the
one shown above). The StyleCAD system will not recognize any changed file extensions.
Please use the Import function to recover any deleted files.

Step 7: Double click on the file to Import or click to select the file, and then click [OK].

4.8 Save

This feature saves the current marker.

Step 1: Click Save from the File pull-down menu. If the file has not yet been saved, a dialog box
appears asking the user what name they would like to save the file with. The user can also
select the folder they would like to save the file in. If the user has already performed the
Save function at least once, then the file simply saves and does not show any new dialog
box.

4.9 Save As

This feature saves the currently opened Marker File with a different name.

Step 1: Click Save As from the File pull-down menu. The Save As Another Marker File dialog
box appears:

Save All Marking Groups is selected by default. All marking groups under the same
Marker Name will change accordingly when it is selected.

Step 2: Type in a new name in the [Marker ID] field, and then click [OK].

To save as file in a different Style File:

Step 1: Click on the Open Folder icon to select desired Style name.

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Step 2: Double click on the desired Style File name to select it.

The Save As Another Marker File dialog box appears again, but this time with the
selected File name:

Step 3: Type in a new name in [Marker ID], then click [OK].

4.10 Save All

This function allows the user to save all files that need to be saved. It saves all open marker
files and snapshot files. This is a useful feature if the user wants to quickly save the project
they are working on.

Please refer to Save All section of this manual for more information.

4.11 New Style Folder

This function allows the user to create a new Style folder for storing new projects. This
is useful for maintaining projects organized on the hard disk.

Please refer to New Style Folder section of Grading Manual for more information.

4.12 Set Current Folder

This function allows the user to set the Current folder as the working folder. This means
that any files that are needed for the current project will be saved in the folder specified
by the user.

Please refer to Set Current Folder section of Grading Manual for more information.

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4.13 Print
This function allows the user to Print the current marker to a standard printer. The marker
print out will be a miniature version of the full size one. This is very useful for designers
that would like to have a preview of what a plotted marker might look like once it is plotted.

There are 2 different print formats available. The single page format provides a hardcopy
of the marker layout with some marker information. The multiple page format fits the
marker width to the length of the page and uses up as many pages as necessary to print the
entire marker. Both landscape and portrait modes are supported.

Please refer to Print section of Grading Manual for more information.

4.14 Print Preview

This function allows the user to Preview a Print job before it is actually printed. This
feature is useful for proofing the print job to make sure everything will print correctly.

Please refer to Print Preview section of Grading Manual for more information.

4.15 Print Setup

This function allows the user to setup a standard printer for printing miniature versions
of the full size Marker. Any Windows compatible printer works for this purpose.

Please refer to Print Setup section of Grading Manual for more information.

4.16 Exit
This function allows the user to exit the program. If any files remain unsaved at this
point, the program will ask the user whether they would like to save them or not. If the
user decides to save the files, a Save dialog box will appear. If the user decides not to
save any files, the program will simply exit.

Please refer to Exit section of Grading Manual for more information.

4.17 Import DXF File

This option allows the user to import a DXF, which may have been created in another
software program, into StyleCAD. This is useful for designers who have previously begun
using StyleCAD, and have created their patterns in other programs. This is also convenient
for pattern designers that work with designers who do not yet use StyleCAD for their
designing needs. This option is great for maintaining compatibility with other programs.
When selected, the user is presented with a standard dialog window used to import files.

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Importing DXF and Cut file can now be performed when no marker is open. If a valid
marker is not open, the user is given the chance to select the style (create a dummy one
if one does not exists) and specify the marker name. The import routine creates a
marker. If the DXF file has scaling info, metric/Inch info, or marker width information,
the routine extracts these info and defaults to the specified data. For a cut file, the
marker width is derived from the marker shape. The width is assumed to be flush with
the piece with the highest location.

4.18 Export DXF File

This option allows the user to export a DXF file from a style file created in StyleCAD. This
is useful for collaborating with other pattern designers who do not yet use StyleCAD. When
selected, the user is presented with a standard dialog window used to export files.

The user can export marking files in the DXF file format using the built-in export file
format controls. The user can set many options, including the CAD vendor selection and
the unit and scale factors.

4.19 Import Cut File

This feature allows the user to import cut files created in other programs such as Gerber or
Pathfinder. When selected, the user is presented with a standard dialog window used to
import files.

4.20 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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4.21 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.

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The user has the option of selecting the Landscape format which provides 2*2 per page layout as
shown below.

4.21 Submit Plot

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.

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5 The Edit Menu

This menu contains functions for Undoing the most recent action, Redoing the most recent
Undo action, and Clearing the Undo List (which frees up some memory, but at the cost of
clearing the Undo history).

The last option in this menu is Delete Patterns. This option allows the user to delete
patterns from the current marker. When this option is selected, the user is presented with a
selection box where they can choose what patterns to delete.

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6 The Marking Menu

The Marking Menu contains commands that operate on the entire marker file. Some
commands such as Marker Width and Set Plaid Dimension manipulate the attributes of a
marker file and some operate on the content of the marker file.

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6.1 Marker Width

This function is used to make adjustments to the Marker Width.

Step 1: Click Marker Width from the Marking pull-down menu. The Define Marker Width
dialog box appears:

The Leave Patterns Placed option is selected by default. All patterns stay in their current
position even when the marker width is changed.

Step 2: Click to select desired Adjust Direction. Top: All adjustments that are made take place at
the top of the marker. Bottom: All adjustments that are made take place at the bottom of
the marker.

Step 3: Enter the new width in [Marker Width]. Select Leave Placed Patterns to keep all the
“marked patterns” in their marked state, even if the pattern might be partially outside the
marker area. If the flag is turned off, a pattern that becomes partially/entirely outside the
marker area as result of the marker width reduction is made unmarked (white)

Step 4: Click [OK] to apply.

6.2 Merge Marker Files

This function is used to insert marker file(s) into the currently opened marker file. More
than one marker may be selected for merging with the current marker. Use the Control key
or the Shift key to select multiple markers.

Step 1: Select Merge Marker File from Marking pull-down menu. The process for selecting the
desired marker file is the same as for opening marker files. Please refer to Open Marker
section for more information. The Merged Marker(s) will be placed at the end of the
currently opened Marker file.

Resolve Bundle Code Conflict

A new option, "Resolve Bundle Code Conflict," has been added to the window. If the
option is on and a bundle code in the merged marker conflicts with the original marker, a
new bundle code is assigned automatically in order to resolve the conflict.

Merge Multiple Markers

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StyleCAD 5.0 Marking allows merging multiple markers. When multiple markers are
merged, the user can sort the merge order. After selecting the markers to be merged, the
user is presented with a list populated with those selected markers. Highlight a marker,
and then use the up/down arrow buttons on the window to modify the merging order.
The first merged marker is placed immediately right of the current end of the marker line
and the second merged marker is placed to the right of the first merged marker and so
on.

6.3 Marker Information

This function is used to view marker information on the currently opened Marker.

Please refer to Marker Info section of this Manual for more information.

6.4 Apply Other Marker

The purpose of the Apply Other Marker command is to copy the pattern piece
placement data from a marker and apply the same placement data on the current marker.
For each pattern piece in the applied marker, a matching piece by style, name and size is
searched and moved to the same position in the current marker. This function makes
sense only if the physical dimensions of the patterns remain same.

The applied marker does not necessarily have to have the same size ratio as the current
marker. The tool does its best match up as many pieces as it can and ignore any excess.

6.5 Add New Marking Group

This function is used to add a new marking group to the currently opened group of
markers. This function allows creating additional marker files on the fly without going
through the marker order process. The new marker file created does not contain any
pattern pieces. Use the Insert Pattern function to add pattern pieces.

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Step 1: Select Add New Marking Group from the Marking pull-down menu. The Add a Marker
for a New Marking Group dialog box appears:

Existing Markers: Displays a list of a

currently attached Marking Group.

Select A New Marking Group:

Displays available Marking Groups to
select.

Step 2: Select a New Marking Group to add from [Select a New Marking Group].

Step 3: Enter the Width for the New Marking Group in [Marker Width].

Step 4: Click [OK]. Press [PageUp]/[PageDown] to access the newly added Marking Group.

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6.6 Order Reentry

This function is used to make changes in the Order Entry. When the user adds or
subtracts marker orders in this window, the marking program automatically updates the
quantity in the main windows. If new marker orders are added, the newly included patterns
will appear in the upper rack. The user can then place those patterns onto the marker. If the
user subtracts orders from this window, then the related patterns will be erased from the
marking table. The program gives priority to markers on the upper rack and to unplaced
markers. These are the first to be erased when a marker order is subtracted.

Step 1: Select Order Reentry from the Marking pull-down menu. The Marker Order Reentry
dialog box appears with the original Order Entry values:

Step 2: Make the desired changes in size ratio. If the ratio of [Self] is changed, it will automatically
be changed in other marking groups that are attached to it. However, any changes in size
ratio of marking groups other than [Self] will not have any affect on the [Self] ratio.

Step 3: Click [OK] to apply.

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6.7 Insert Patterns

This function is used to insert only selected patterns from the selected style file. The user
may specify the number of bundles to insert for each size. The inserted patterns appear in
the upper rack and the Lay Direction option controls the rotation of the pattern for each
bundle. Refer to the New Marker section for detailed discussion of the option.

Step 1: Select Insert Patterns from the Marking pull-down menu, or you can Right-click on the
outside of the marker to select Insert Pattern(s) from its pop-up menu.

The Insert Pattern Pieces window appears:

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Step 2: Make the desired selection in all options:

Style Folders: Double click to select the desired folder.

List of Style Files: Select the desired Style name.
Patterns (Highlight to add): Click to select the desired patterns to insert.
Order By: Displays pattern Names/Groups in chronological order.
Select Group Button: Used to select all patterns in same Marking Group.

Step 1: Highlight a pattern from [Patterns (Highlight to add)].

Step 2: Click [Select Group] to automatically select all patterns that are the same as the previously
highlighted pattern Group.

Lay down Count by Sizes: #of pieces to insert by their sizes.

Lay Direction: Select directions to lay inserting patterns.

Step 3: Click [INSERT].

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The Insert / Replace Pattern windows show the original scale factor used in creating
the marker. Also, the user has the control as whether or not to apply the same scale
factor to the new patterns being either inserted or replacing the existing patterns.

The new option, "Per Marker Group," has been added to

the Insert Pattern window. It allows inserting patterns to
multiple marker groups, assuming they are all open, by
opening the SELF marker. When the option is on, each
selected pattern is inserted to the marker with the same
marker group.

The Replace Pattern command can be performed even if the

pattern’s style name does not match. Click on the
"Mismatching Style" button before OKing the window.
Another window pops up to allow the user to specify the style name of the patterns to be
replaced. In this case, only the pattern name, size and side (in case of a pair pattern) will
be the deciding factors in making the matches.

The Replace Pattern function works on patterns that have

been buffered. The same buffering amount is applied. The
new option, "Keep Custom Buffering," has been added to the
Replace Pattern Window. The user can turn off the
"Buffering" option and turn this other flag on to remove automatic buffering previously
applied to the replaced pattern, but not un-arrange some patterns that the user applied a
custom buffering on.

The operator can control pattern rotation

while Replace Pattern is being performed.

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1. No Rotation Change - Keep the current rotation of each pattern.

2. Level on Grain Line - Keep the pattern rotated to be level wrt to the grain

line.

3. Level on Fabric Line - Keep the pattern rotated to be level wrt to the fabric
line.
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..

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.

6.8 Replace Patterns

The Replace Patterns option allows the user to replace patterns in the current marker with
patterns from the modified style file. The need for this function arises when additional
modifications were made to the style file after having created some marker files. In stead of
removing the marker files and starting over, the user may use this function to keep most of
the marker in tact. If the physical shape of the patterns has not changed, then the marker
will still be good. After the replacement, if the previously placed pattern piece is not
overlapping any other pattern or is not outside the marker area, then the pattern remains
placed (marked). Otherwise, the pattern becomes unplaced (unmarked).

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The user simply selects the Style file from which they would like to take the replacement
pattern, then selects the Pattern group to replace, selects the sizes to replace, then clicks
on the Replace button to execute the action.

Pattern Qty and Pair/Single property change can be applied during the Replace Pattern
operation in marking. If "Apply New Qty/Pair" option is not on, the Replace Pattern
operation simply replaces the existing matching pattern with the new pattern shape
(internals) and new QTY and Pair/Single properties are ignored. If the option is on, it
can have the effect of deleting pieces or adding pieces depending on the current number
of pieces vs. the new Qty and Pair/Single flag.

6.9 Delete Patterns

This function is used to delete selected patterns from the currently opened marker file.

Step 1: Select Delete Patterns from the Marking pull-down menu.

Step 2: Position the tool pointer on the Pattern that you want to delete, then click on the pattern to
delete it. You can click and drag to make a box around multiple patterns to delete all of
them at once.

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The Group Filter function can be useful to select groups to delete. For more information
on how Group Filter function works, please refer to Group Filter of Main Toolbar
section of this manual.

6.10 Make Band Pattern(s)

This function is used to create rectangular shape patterns. These are considered temporary
pieces and do not affect the size ratio of the marker. They affect the fabric utilization figure
but do not affect the garment yield value.

Step 1: Select Make Band Pattern(s) from the Marking pull-down menu.

Step 2: Type in the pattern name in [Pattern Name].

Step 3: Enter desired quantity in [Qty].

Step 4: Enter Width and Height accordingly.

Step 5: Click [OK] to apply. This will have an effect on the total piece count, but it will not have
any effect on the Yield info.

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6.11 Set Fabric Pattern

This function is used to define the dimension of the Plaid Control snap lines.

Step 1: Select Set Fabric Pattern from the Marking pull-down menu.

The Plaid Control dialog box appears.

Step 2: Enter X, Y Plaid line repeating distance. Select the desired offsets. The offsets will affect
where the plotting begins on the marker. For example, if a pattern begins an inch from the
X axis edge, the user would enter “1” for the Inch data field within “X Offset Option”.
Please refer to the 5 Point Plaid Control section of the manual for more information about
the 5 Point Plaid Control features.

Step 3: Click [OK]. Click to select Plaid X, Y Control tool icon to apply the Plaid
Control snap lines.

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6.12 Define Marking Divisions

This function is used to define and display marking divisions on the marker. A marking
division is, in effect, an individual marking area. The Slide tool will keep the sliding piece
within the division where the sliding took placed. The Margin Width defines the gap
between divisions. When a piece is placed partially outside of a division, the system
behaves exactly the same way it would with the marking border.

Step 1: Select Define Marking Divisions from the Marking pull-down menu. The Define
Marking Divisions dialog box appears:

Step 2: Select Divide Vertically/Horizontally and enter the desired Width/Height accordingly.

Step 3: Click [OK] to apply.

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6.13 Add Guidelines

This function is used to add reference guidelines to the marker. (Guide Lines are for
reference only, and will not be plotted). Guidelines are horizontal lines added from the End
of Marker line to the absolute marking table limit.

Step 1: Select Add Guidelines from the Marking pull-down menu.

Step 2: Enter [Division]/[Width]. The Width field is automatically computed

Step 3: Click [OK].

Added Guidelines

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6.14 Remove Guidelines

This function is used to remove previously inserted Guidelines from the marker.

Step 1: Select Remove Guidelines from the Marking pull-down menu. All of the applied
Guidelines disappear from the marker.

6.15 Edit Memo

This function is used to add or modify the Memo section in the Mini Marker printout.

Step 1: Select Edit Memo from the Marking pull-down menu. The Edit Memo dialog box
appears:

Do not press [Enter] when typing in the memo. If a carriage

return for formatting is desired, use the Control-J key.
Indentations created by blank spaces are honored in the print
out.

Step 2: Type in the desired notes, and then click [OK]. Select Print Preview to see the modified
memo on the Mini Marker:

The memo will not be shown on the Marker when it is plotted.

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6.16 Clear All Fabric Splice Line

This function is used to clear all fabric overlaps if applicable.

Step 1: Select Clear All Fabric Splice Line from the Marking pull-down menu. The fabric splice
line should disappear.

Step 2: Enter [Division]/[Width].

Step 3: Click [OK].

6.17 Flip Entire Marker

This feature flips the entire Marker vertically, in essence making everything appear to be
upside-down and mirrored (i.e. All notches on the bottom of a pattern will be on the top of
that pattern, etc.).

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6.18 Rotate Entire Marker 180

This feature allows the user to rotate the entire marker 180 degrees.

6.19 Shift / Pack Entire Marker

The Shift Entire Marker and Pack Entire Marker commands have been added to the
Marking Menu. The user can shift the entire marker to the right by specifying the shift
amount. Pack Entire Marker is the reverse command, used to move the entire marker
back to the beginning of the marker. Unplaced patterns are shifted as well. Pieces on
the upper rack are not affected.

Before – no shift After – shifted 2 inches

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7 The View Menu

7.1 Grid
The Grid function allows the user to see grid lines on the marker. This allows for easier
alignment than if the grid lines were not visible. For more information on how to use the
Grid functions, please refer to Grid from the Main Toolbar section of this manual.

7.2 Grid Label/Ruler

This function is used to turn on or off the marker’s ruler. The ruler can be seen on the
outside edges of the marker. When this function is turned off, both the vertical and
horizontal rulers turn off and become invisible.

7.3 Grain Line Display

This function shows a pattern’s grain line on the marker. This is useful for knowing in what
orientation to place certain patterns that require exact grain line placement. This is displayed
as an arrow that faces the direction of the grain on the pattern.

7.4 Pattern Label Display

This function is used to display/hide labels on patterns. The default pattern label format is
Size + [*] + [%] + bundle code. The * symbol is used to denote a buffer pattern and %
denotes a scaled pattern.

Step 1: Select Pattern Label Display from the View pull-down menu. This displays/hides
Pattern Label (Size and Bundle code) on all patterns.

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7.5 Notch and Drill Hole Display

This function is used to display/hide notch and drill holes on patterns.

Step 1: Select Notch and Drill Hole Display from the View pull-down menu or Right-click on
the outside of the marker to select Notch and Drill Hole Display.

Without Notch and Drill Hole Display selected:

With Notch and Drill Hole Display selected:

7.6 Display Full Description

This function is used to show the full description of each pattern on the marker. It shows
the name of its style file, as well as the pattern’s ID. When this function is turned off, only
the pattern’s size and the bundle code is visible.

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7.7 Show Pattern Overlap Areas

This function is used to show pattern overlap areas in Red. This is useful for discovering
areas that has a pattern on top of another one. This overlap can result in future cutting
errors.

Step 1: Select Show Pattern Overlap Areas from the View pull-down menu or Right-click on the
outside of the marker to select it.

The overlap areas now appear in Red:

Note: This mode

can be turned off at
any time by
clicking anywhere
on the marker.

7.8 x1 Lay down View Scale [Default]

This function is used to display the patterns in the upper rack in 1:1 scale. This will give the
patterns in the upper rack the smallest possible appearance. This does not change the actual
size of the patterns, but only the way the user views them.

Step 1: Select x1 Lay down View Scale from the View pull-down menu.

7.9 x2 Lay down View Scale

This function is used to display the patterns in the upper rack in 1:2 scale.

Step 1: Select x2 Lay down View Scale from the View pull-down menu.

7.10 x4 Lay down View Scale

This function is used to display the patterns in the upper rack in 1:4 scale.

Step 1: Select x4 Lay down View Scale from the View pull-down menu.

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7.11 Arrange Grouped by Style and Size [Default]

This function is used to group and display patterns in the upper rack according to their Size
and Style. This means that all patterns of one color will appear next to each other on the
upper rack.

Step 1: Select Arrange Grouped by Style and Size from the View pull-down menu.

7.12 Arrange by Pattern Width

This function is used to group and display patterns in the upper rack according to their
width. This will place patterns of similar widths next to each other on the upper rack.

Step 1: Select Arrange by Pattern Width from the View pull-down menu.

7.13 Toolbar
This function is used to display/hide the main Toolbar (toggle on/off).

Step 1: Select Toolbar from the View pull-down menu. The Toolbar is on by default. To hide the
Toolbar, click to deselect it from View pull-down menu.

7.14 Status bar

This function is used to display/hide the Status bar (toggle on/off).

Step 1: Select Status bar from the View pull-down menu. The Status bar is on by default. To
hide the Status bar, click to deselect it from the View pull-down menu.

By clicking on the Grp part of the status bar, the user can change the active marker group.
This is only possible when there is more than one group. When there is more than one
group, the user can right-click on the Grp section of the status bar to bring up a popup
window. This window allows the user to select the group they would like to select, without
having to cycle through the different groups. This is useful if there are many groups, and
the user wants to pinpoint a single one.

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A brief overview of the Status Bar:

Grp: This is the marking group that is currently visible.

S-1, M-1, L-1, XL-0: This displays the current size ratio of bundles on the marker. The
example in the image above shows 1 Small size, 1 Medium size, 1 Large size, and 0 Extra
Large size.

43/60: This shows the amount of placed pieces versus the total number of pieces
(respectively).

55.50 in x 7 yds 3.64 in: This displays the width of the marker, and the length of the fabric
being used (respectively).

Util. 57.88 %: This shows the amount of utilized fabric on the marker.

68.57, 62.73: This displays the coordinates of the mouse pointer. The rulers on the left and
bottom edges of the marker also help show the user where the mouse is positioned. To be
at position 0, 0 the user must place the mouse pointer in the very lower left of the marker.

When the Size Ratio, Piece Count, or Garment Yield fields on the status bar are clicked
with the Left or Right Mouse button, a pop-up window appears (Marker Summary per
Style) with the full size ratio list, per style piece count, and fabric yield figure for each
style.

Note: This
window was
shrunken down for
this manual due to
space constraints.

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7.15 Marking Toolbar

This function is used to display/hide the Marking Toolbar.

Step 1: Select Marking Toolbar from the View pull-down menu. The
Marking Toolbar is on by default. To hide the Marking Toolbar, click to
deselect it from the View pull-down menu. To customize the Marking Toolbar,
see Customize Toolbar from the Option pull down menu.

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8 The Marking-Tools Menu

Please refer to the Marking Toolbar section of this

manual for detailed information about this menu
(Section 2).

For Horiz/Vertical Lock, Please refer to the

Horiz/Vertical Lock section of the Grading Manual
for more detail.

For Buffering and Fusible Block, please refer to the

Right-Click pop-up menu section of this manual
(Section 12).

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9 The Option Menu

9.1 Sound
This function is used to enable/disable the Voice Activated Sound Support. The Sound
Support is a series of sound files that assist the user in the tasks carried out by the program.
A common example is when a process is completed; the program tells the user that it is
done computing by saying (in a delightful human voice) “Done!” This is useful in case the
user is away from their computer, but would like to know when an operation has been
completed.

Step 1: Select Sound from Option pull-down menu. This menu option is turned on by default.

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9.2 Fill Unplaced Pattern

When selected, this option makes unplaced patterns opaque. If this option is not selected,
the unplaced patterns become transparent.

With the option

selected, unplaced
patterns become
opaque.

Without the option

selected, unplaced
patterns become
transparent.

9.3 Slide/Anchor/Pushpin Tool Options

These options allow the user to set warnings and options for use with the Slide, Anchor,
and Pushpin tools.

Please refer to the Slide Tool section earlier in this manual for detailed information about
these options.

This option allows the pattern outlines to be overlapped in the marker. The option is
selectable in the Slide / Anchor / Pushpin Tool Option window under the Option
menu.

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9.4 Right Mouse Button Option

This function
brings up the
Options dialog
box, which tells
the program how
to react when the
right mouse button
is pressed.

The Block Right Mouse Button Action option tells the program to do nothing when the
right mouse button is pressed.

Under Right Mouse Button Action, the user has the ability to choose the degree of
rotation of the patterns upon using the right mouse button. The user can either choose to
rotate the pattern 180 degrees, or rotate the pattern 90 degrees. If the 90 degrees rotation
option is selected, the rotation will occur in Counter Clockwise direction.

9.5 Enable Enter Key to Accept Entry

This option controls the way data entry windows behave. With this option on, Enter key
after any entry in the window finishes the window. With the option off, the user must press
the OK button to finish the window.

9.6 Omit Zero Size Ratio

This option omits, from various reports, the sizes that do not exist in the current marker.
For example, if there are 2 small styles, 0 medium styles, and 1 large style, this option will
only display the small and large size ratio from the reports and status bar. This is useful
when the number of sizes defined for the style is very large, but the user is only working
with a few of them on the current marker. It will filter out unused sizes.

9.7 Include Fusible Block in Utilization Computation

This function allows the fusible blocks to be included in the calculation of utilization. If this
function is selected, the patterns that have fusible blocks will add the area used by those
blocks in the fabric utilization computation. If fusible blocks are present on patterns that
are placed on the marker, this will increase the fabric utilization percentage that is visible on
the status bar.

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9.8 Rack Hanging Options

This function presents a dialog box containing the options for the rack hanging operation.
The Restore Rotation
option returns the pattern
to its original rotation
once it is hung on the
rack. The Restore Flip
option flips the pattern to
its original side once it is
hung on the rack.

9.9 Pattern Lowering Option

This function presents a dialog box with options for the pattern lowering commands. It
basically allows the user to tell the program how they want the patterns to lay once they are
lowered to the marker.

The Next to the End Of Marker Line option will place lowered patterns next to the end
of the marker line. The Upper Left Side of the Marking View option will drop the
lowered patterns on the upper left corner of the marker view. The patterns will be dropped
on the marker view unplaced. The Lower Right Side of the Marking View option will
drop the lowered patterns on the lower right corner of the marker view. The patterns will
be dropped on the marker view unplaced.

9.10 Place Pattern Stacked Referenced To Origin

When this function is selected, and the Placed Stacked button on the marking toolbar is
selected, the patterns will be stacked on the marker aligned to their points of origin. The
point of origin can be changed by selecting the Pattern Info icon on the marking toolbar
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newly desired point of origin, and selecting Set Origin. This will change the pattern’s point
of origin, and will align the pattern based on that new point from now on.
When stacked patterns are plotted, they are plotted as they are overlapped. This feature is
sometimes used in order to achieve the desired size ratio.

9.11 Customize Marking Toolbar

This function brings up the Customize Marking Toolbar option box. From here, the user
can tell the program which tools to show on the toolbar, and which tools to hide.

The user simply un-checks the button they don’t want to see, and after clicking OK, the
button will disappear from the toolbar.

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10 The Tools Menu

10.1 Style Image Scanner / Viewer

This function is used to scan in and view digital images. Please refer to the Style Image
Scanner/Viewer section of the Grading Manual for more information.

10.2 Voice Message

This function is used to record, as well as listen to voice messages. Please refer to the Voice
Message section of the Grading Manual for more information.

11 The Help Menu

11.1 About Marking…

This function is used to view StyleCAD program information.

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11.2 About Shortcut Keys…

This function is used to view the shortcut keys for the marking program.

Step 1: Select About Shortcut Keys from the Help pull-down menu.

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12 Right Click Pop-Up Menu (Inside of Marker)

The user must right-click inside of the marker only. Patterns must be avoided when
accessing this right-click pop-up menu.
Please refer to a previous section of this
manual for more detailed information on
each function.

Please refer to section 2.21 for more

about Buffering.

Please refer to section 2.22 for more

about Fusible Block.

Please refer to section 2.20 for more

about Horizontal/Vertical Lock.

Please refer to section 17.5 for more

about the Make Band Pattern(s).

Please refer to section 16.5 for more

about the Incremental Slide Mode.

13 Right Click Pop-up Menu (Outside of Marker)

The user must right-click outside of the marker only. Patterns must be avoided when
accessing this right-click pop-up menu.

This is the most frequently

used and simplified version of
the pull-down menu.

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Rearrange Unplaced Patterns – This option allows the user to rearrange all unplaced
patterns either by Style and Size, or by Pattern Width.

Lower All Patterns – This allows the user to lower all of the patterns that are in the upper
rack onto the marker.

Insert Patterns – This option allows the user to insert patterns into the marker. When
selected, the Open Marker window appears.

Replace Patterns – This allows the user to replace a pattern with another. When this is
selected, the Replace Patterns window appears.

Delete Patterns – This option allows the user to delete patterns from the marker. When
this option is selected, the cursor becomes a trashcan. The user simply clicks on a pattern to
delete it. A confirmation window appears before deleting any patterns.

Make Band Patterns This allows the user to create band patterns, which are essentially
strips used for tying bundles of fabric.

Marker Width – This option allows the user to change the width of the marker surface.
When the function is selected, the user is presented with a window with options for this
function. The user can choose to leave the placed patterns placed, and they can decide
where to add or subtract the width from (the bottom or the top).

Marker Info – This menu option presents the user with the Marker Information window,
which shows all of the available information about the current marker.

Grid Setting – This option allows the user to customize the grid interval on the marker, as
well as set whether to show the grid label.

Pattern Label Display – This allows the user to view each pattern’s label.

Display Full Description – This option toggles the display of the full description on each
pattern.

Notch/Drill Hole Display – This option toggles the presentation of notches and drill
holes.

Show Pattern Overlap Areas – This option shows areas that patterns are overlapping each
other.

Block R Mouse Button Rotation – This option blocks the user from using the right
mouse button to rotate pattern.

Copy Fusible Blocks To Fusing – This option copies the fusible blocks on the marker to
the Fusing group.

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Copy Fusible Blocks/Patterns To Fusing – This option copies fusible blocks and
patterns to the Fusing group.

Drop Pattern Placed – This option drops patterns on the marker as placed.

Incremental Slide Mode – This option allows the user to move patterns
Incrementally using the Slide Mode. The actual increment can be configured in Option ->
Slide/Anchor/Pushpin Tool Options.

14 Pattern Pop-Up Menu

This feature allows the user to select additional options for manipulating patterns inside of
the marker.

Simply press Shift+Right-click on top of a pattern inside of the marker to access the menu.

Pattern Info: Displays information about the selected pattern. (see Pattern Info section
of the manual for more info).

Restore Cut: Reattaches a cut pattern to the other cut piece. Works even if the piece has
been cut into multiple pieces. The pattern is restored to the pre-cut state.

Ungroup Aligned/Fused Patterns: Ungroups previously aligned patterns or patterns

grouped with a fusible block. In the case of fused patterns, the fusible block is removed.

Restore Rotate: Restores a rotated pattern to the original state.

Unbuffer Pattern: Removes the buffer from a pattern that has a buffer around it.

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Pattern Label Positioning: There are 3 different methods of pattern label positioning.
The Auto Positioning method places the label in the best position possible inside of the
pattern. Center of Pattern places the label in the exact center of the pattern. Center of
Grain Line places the label centered on the grain line.

The user can apply these settings to the pattern only, to patterns with the same name, to
patterns with the same name and size, or to patterns with the same name, size, and side.

Copy Fusible Block to Fusing Marker: Copies the fusible block to the Fusing marker
group. This command applies only to those patterns that are grouped with a fusible
block pattern.

Copy Fusible Block/Patterns to Fusing Marker: Copies the fusible block and patterns
to the Fusing marker group.

Unfold Pattern: Unfolds a folded pattern at the mirror line.

Fold Pattern: Folds a pattern that has a mirror line.

Delete Pattern: Deletes the selected pattern.

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15 Right Click Pop-Up Menu (On End of Marker Line)

The user must right-click on the end of the marker line to access this right-click pop-up
menu.

The Pattern Pop-up Menu contains the Fusible Block and Buffer commands. These
commands allow the user to perform those functions without changing the tool. Use the
SHIFT key and the right mouse button for the popup menu.

15.1 Add End of Marker Gap

This function is used to add an actual gap at the end of the marker. Please refer to the End
of Marker Gap section of this manual for more detailed information.

15.2 Delete End of Marker Gap

This function is used to delete the End of Marker Gap. Please refer to the End of Marker
Gap section of this manual for more detailed information.

15.3 Pack End of Marker

This function is used to pack the End of Marker Line to the closest placed patterns
(toward the left). The End of Marker Gap Line will move to the end of the marked
(placed) patterns while leaving untouched the other placed patterns that are located after the
End of Marker Gap Line.

Step 1: Right click on the End of Marker Gap.

Step 2: Select Pack End of Marker.

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

15.4 Pack End of Marker/Patterns

This function is used to pack the End of Marker Line and other placed patterns to the
closest placed patterns (toward left). The End of Marker Gap Line will move to the end
of the marked (placed) patterns, while packing the other placed patterns that are located
after the End of Marker Gap Line.

Step 1: Right click on the End of Marker Gap.

Step 2: Select Pack End of Marker/Patterns

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

15.5 Add Horizontal Partition

This is used to add or divide the marker width horizontally to calculate the yardage and the
utilization accordingly. This function is very useful when calculating Fabric Yield.

Step 1: Right click on the End of Marker Gap.

Step 2: Select Add Horizontal Partition

Step 3: Enter # of partitions in [Number of Partitions:]

Step 4: Click [OK].

Horizontally
added
partition.

Only this area of

the outline is
counted for yield
calculations.

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15.6 Delete Horizontal Partition

This function is used to delete a previously added Horizontal Partition.

Step 1: Right click on End of Marker Gap.

Step 2: Select Delete Horizontal Partition. The horizontal partition automatically disappears.

16 Misc. Marker Functions

16.1 Folded Fabric

The Folded Fabric option is the feature that the user can use in dealing with folded fabric
when creating a new marker. In Marker Order Entry window, turn on Folded Fabric
option before exiting. This will inform the marker that only one side should be generated
for a paired pattern.

16.2 Cut Point

The Cut Point has the capability to change the cut starting point for cut direction control.
By using Pattern Information icon, double click on any of the patterns and bring up Pattern
Information window. Right mouse click on a point of a pattern that is displayed in Pattern
Information window view and select Set Origin. Any point you select to set it as an origin
will be the starting point of the cut direction. Once set, number 1 is displayed near the
point selected.

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16.3 Bi-Directional Cutting from Point 1

This feature applies to a pattern that is not a mirror pattern. The half way point is
computed based on the perimeter distance (halfway point).

16.4 Printing Marker Info

The Marker Info window has printing capabilities. The hardcopy contains all the
information on the windows plus an additional list of fabric splice lines, end of marker lines,
and marker division lines if any.

16.5 Incremental Movement Option to Slide Tool

A new feature added to the Slide tool is the incremental movement option. The user may
set the single movement amount in the Setting menu. This is an extended mode for the
Slide tool. In this mode, each slide action results in the pattern piece moving the set
incremental movement amount in the pull direction. The piece is always placed (marked)
regardless of the position of the piece. In other words, it is allowed to overlap other pieces
and be outside of the marking table area. Activate the incremental slide mode by using
either the outside marker popup menu or the inside marker popup menu. Switching to
another tool automatically turns the incremental movement mode off.

16.6 Place Stacked Tool

A new tool, "Place Stacked" was added to the marking toolbar. It allows stacking some
patterns on top of another in Marking. Some customers call this "cut downs". It is used
when the ratio is hard to arrange with the correct number of plies. Typically, the user places
or slides in the larger size first, then place a smaller size on top. They cut the largest size
out, count off the plies wanted and then cut out the smaller pattern.

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Using the new tool, simply pickup a smaller pattern and drop it over a larger pattern. The
restrictions are that the 2 pieces must have the same style name and pattern name. Also, in
case of a pair pattern, both pieces must be from the same side. The tool lines up the 2
pieces either on the grain line or on the first point. The user may pick the method he likes
from the Options menu. Since, the user now may set the starting point of a pattern using
the Pattern Info window, the user should have a complete control over how the 2 patterns
are aligned.

16.7 Regenerate Marker File List

The Open Marker window contains a new button "Regenerate List". In case the user
deletes marker files using Windows Explorer, this new function updates the StyleCAD
database list so that the missing markers are removed from the database. This gives the
user a quick and dirty way to manage marker files.

16.8 Tubular Marker

The term Tubular Marker applies to a marker generated specifically for tubular fabric.
Tubular fabric is literally cylindrical shaped fabric as oppose to a normal ply fabric. A
common practice with a tubular marker is to place a mirror pattern on the edge of the
tubular fabric so that the mirror line of the folded mirror pattern would be flush with the
edge. When the pattern piece is cut, the mirror line is not cut.

16.9 Tubular Setting In Pattern

When setting the Tubular Marker, turn on Keep Folded For Tubular Marker in the Line
Property window for Mirror Line. Once it’s set, save the style file and go to the Marking
program to create a new marker using the new style. Open New Marker and Enter Marker
ID in Create New Marker File window. When the Marker Order Entry window is
displayed, set the number of patterns required per its size and turn on Tubular box at the
bottom. The ‘Done’ sound indicates that the order is completed. By pressing the Page
Down key, select which group needs to be shown in the marking view. Since it’s set for
tubular marker, all mirror patterns with the Keep Folded For Tubular Marker are kept
folded.

Step 1: Right mouse click on the mirror line and bring up Line Property.

Step 2: Turn on Keep Folded For Tubular Marker.

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Step 3: Go to Marker PDS and open a New Marker File.

16.10 No Cutting for Tubular Marker Property

The No Cutting for Tubular Marker Property is used to set a line segment to no cutting
line, where it’s replaced with a blue dotted line. When a marker is created with “Tubular”
setting, a cut file is generated from the marker and the line will not be cut. If a marker is
not tubular, any pattern with line segments accompanying this property will cut the outline.

Step 1: With a pattern piece, right mouse click

on a straight-line segment and bring up
the Line Popup menu. Select Property
and turn on No Cutting For Tubular
Marker.

The lines are replaced with a blue dotted line.

Step 3: Go to Marking, and open New Marker to

enter Marker ID (which usually a name of
pattern created for Tubular Marker with no
cutting line).

Step 4: Enter the number for each size and turn on the Tubular. Make sure not to forget to turn
on Tubular, since if it is not turned on, the patterns with No Cutting for Tubular
Marker set will not show dotted line.

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Step 5: The Patterns are now displayed in the Marker View window.

16.9 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
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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.

17 Productivity Enhancing Features

17.1 Previous End of Marker Line Display
The end of marker line when the marker is saved is remembered and is displayed as a
dotted green line. This provides a useful target line when attempting to better the previous
best result. This feature is in addition to the snapshot feature.

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17.2 Marker Length Display Format Control

StyleCAD Marking program now supports up to 4 marker length display formats. This
applies to all marker length displays, hardcopies such as mini-marker and marker info print
out etc. If metric mode is selected, the format described on the right side (Centimeters) is
chosen.

The Marker Length Display Format Window under the Settings menu has been modified to
be more of a general purpose display format control window that allows user control on the
display format of the marker length, marker width (fabric width) and the fabric yield. The
setting affects the status bar display, marker information window display and the hardcopy,
single page/multiple page marker print out and print preview and marker summary window
display.

17.3 Marker Fabric Yield on the Status Bar.

The Status Bar displays the marker fabric yield amount as soon as all of the pieces are
placed.

Of the 2 garment yield figures, the method to compute the 2nd figure (displayed in
parenthesis) has been modified so that it is based on the number of unique bundle codes
used for a particular style.

17.4 Marker Panning

This feature allows the user to pan left and right through the marker. Simply press the space
bar, and click on an empty space on the marker. Then drag the mouse either left or right to
pan the marker in that direction.

17.5 Band Patterns

Band Patterns are pieces of fabric that are used to tie together cut fabric bundles. These are
created by adding strips of cloth to the marker. Simply right-click on an empty spot inside
of the marker, and select Make Band Patterns.

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Simply select the

name of the band
patterns, the amount
you desire, the width,
and the height. The
patterns are placed on
the marker and can be
placed like normal
patterns.

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18 The Setting Menu

The Setting menu in the Marking

module is used to configure
different aspects of the program.

From here, the user is able to

change almost every function
available. The Option menu
contains configuration options
also, but the Setting menu options
are for functions that require more
configuration than simply a
checkmark.

18.1 Metric System

This option shows all measurement values using the metric system. Instead of inches,
measurements are displayed as centimeters and millimeters. By using this function, the user
cannot see any measurements in fractions; all measurements will be shown using the
decimal system. This option affects all StyleCAD windows.

18.2 Display Inches in Fractions

This function shows inch measurements as fractions, instead of showing them as the
default decimals. For example, if a measurement reads 0.125 inches using the decimal
format, the display will show 1/8” when using the fractions format. This option affects all
StyleCAD windows.

18.3 Grid Setting

This function allows the user to set options for the grid tool. The user can choose whether
to have the Grid Label on or off. They can also choose the interval at which the grid
appears. The X and Y axis can be adjusted independently. The default measurement
format for this option is inches. If Metric System is selected, then the measurements will
be displayed in centimeters.

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18.4 Marker Initial Zoom Factor

This option allows the user to choose the initial viewing size of the marker surface. This
does not change the actual size of the marker, only the size of the user’s view of the marker.
The default zoom factor is set to Medium Scale. This is good for most users. If the user
chooses, they can select Large Scale to view the marker in 150% scale, or choose Small
Scale to view the marker in 66.7 % scale relative to the medium scale.

18.5 Curve Resolution

The curve resolution option tells the program how to draw a pattern’s curves on the
marker. The user has the option of selected Normal resolution, High Resolution, or
Highest Resolution. With each step up, the curves appear smoother, but each option uses
more of the computer’s memory. The default selection for this option is Normal.

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18.6 Cutting Speed

This function allows the user to set the speed at which the cutting machine will cut the
fabric. This is important since many cutting machines have different levels of performance
at different speeds. Different fabrics may also need to be cut at different speeds.

The speed is adjustable by inches cut per minute. This setting is used to compute the
estimated cutting time shown in the marker information window.

18.7 Set Default Lay Direction

This function allows the user to setup how the patterns will be laid on the marker. This
affects the default lay setting for subsequent marker order entries. They can decide to lay
the patterns together by bundle, by size, or all patterns facing the same direction.

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2 additional Marking Lay directions have been added to the Marker Order window; Per
Bundle One Way and Per Size one way. They are the same as Per Bundle and Per Size
except that the right mouse button rotation feature is automatically disabled. The operator
can still enable the right mouse button rotation manually.

18.8 Set Default Rotation Mode

This function allows the user to configure the amount of rotation that each pattern turns
when it is rotated using the rotate tool. The default amount of rotation is 45 degrees, but
can be changed from anything from 360 degrees, to –360 degrees. The user can also decide
whether to rotate the pattern dynamically (freely), or statically (by a specified amount).

18.9 Set Default End of Marker Gap

This option allows the user to specify how much of a marker gap is inserted when an End
of Marker (EOM) gap is inserted by the user. The default amount is 0.12 inches, but can be
changed to any amount that the user desires. This window will display fractions if Display
Inches in Fractions is checked, and will display centimeters if Metric System is checked.

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18.10 Set Pattern Label Print Format

This allows the user to configure the method that the program uses to print labels. When
the Pattern Comment tool is used, the program uses this Pattern Label Print Format to
determine the area occupied by the label text and displays a red dotted box to represent the
area. The Output Manager has its own control over the pattern label format and its setting
really has the last say in how the label is actually plotted. It is recommended that the label
print format definition in the marking program matches that of the output manager, so that
what the user preview in the marking program actually matches the actual plot.

The text box shows the default format for the annotations. By pressing Clear, then
selecting the checkboxes one by one, the user can configure in what order they want the
annotations to appear. If they want Size first and Style Name second, they would first
press Size, then press Style Name. The user can also configure the largest font size to be
used on the annotation.

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18.11 Set Marker Length Display Format

This function allows the user to configure the display format for the marker length. This
format selection affects the marker length readout on the status bar, the marker info
window and all reports containing the marker length. The user can choose any format that
they are most comfortable with.

18.12 Set Waste Cut Interval

This function allows the user to configure at what interval they want to set the waste cut.
The option applies only to the users that are using an automated cutting machine interfaced
to StyleCAD. Waste cutting is the process of cutting the waste material at the top and
bottom fringes to assist in easy disposal of waste material. StyleCAD can determine the
proper place where this waste material cutting can occur and generate an extra cut
command in the cut file. The waste cut interval is the users’ suggestion to StyleCAD on
how often the cutting should occur. The interval specified will not be strictly adhered by
the program, but rather be used as a guideline. The program tries to stick to the specified
interval whenever it is safe to do so. By default, the option related to this dialog box is
turned off, but when it is on it will use the measurement listed here to function. The
default for this option is 72 inches.

The Waste Cut Setting contains a flag to turn the waste cut processing on/off.

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For reference, the Waste Cut Interval function allows the user to configure at what interval
they want to set the waste cut. The option applies only to the users that are using an
automated cutting machine interfaced to StyleCAD. Waste cutting is the process of cutting
the waste material at the top and bottom fringes to assist in easy disposal of waste material.
StyleCAD’s cutting algorithm can determine the proper place where this waste material
cutting can occur and generate an extra cut command in the cut file. The waste cut interval
is the users’ suggestion to StyleCAD on how often the cutting should occur. The interval
specified will not be strictly adhered by the program, but rather be used as a guideline. The
program tries to stick to the specified interval whenever it is safe to do so. By default, the
option related to this dialog box is turned off, but when it is on it will use the listed
measurement listed to function. The default for this option is 72 inches.

18.13 Suppress No Grading Data Warning

This option tells the marking program not to warn the user if there is no grading data
present on certain patterns. This is useful when the user is aware of this fact, but doesn’t
want to be reminded about it every time the program looks for grading data on a pattern
during the marker order process.

18.14 Plot Server Host Name

This function is used to configure the host name of the server used to plot the marker. The
default setting is localhost. This setting tells the computer to look for the plot server on the
local computer (the same computer you use for your other programs). If this setting is the
active setting, the user must run the plot server on the computer before submitting a job to
be plotted. If the plot server is on a network computer, the user must enter the name of
that computer before submitting a job to be plotted.

18.15 Auto Marking Server Host Name

This function is used to configure the host name of the server used to do automatically
mark patterns. The default setting is localhost. This setting tells the computer to look for
the auto marking server on the local computer (the same computer you use for your other
programs). If this setting is the active setting, the user must run the plot server on the

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computer before submitting a job to be auto marked. If the auto marking server is on a
network computer, the user must enter the name of that computer before submitting a job
to be plotted.

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18.16 Automatic File Save

This function allows the program to automatically save the current marker file at a user-
specified time interval. To active the function, simply press Perform Auto Save, and select
the frequency at which the file is automatically saved. The number that is entered in the
Minutes box must be a whole number, not a decimal.

18.17 Program Configuration

This function allows the user to configure some user-specific information such as the
company name and the folders in which StyleCAD is allowed to operate. The Style Root
Folder is the default folder used to store style files. All style/marker files and subfolders
must reside within this directory. The Image Folder is the default folder for storing image
files. The Sound File Folder is the default sound file folder. The DXF import/export
Folder stores DXF files. The Marker Import Folder is the default folder where markers
are imported. The Cut File Import Folder is where the StyleCAD marking program looks
for cut files to import as a marker. Company Name is the user’s company name.

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The Program Configuration window contains the following 8 additional configurable

items. They support submitting plot, cutting and automarking jobs to local/remote
servers and etc.

a. Plot Server Host Name and the port number. The Host Name is the computer name
in MyComputer's property window at the computer where the StyleCAD output
manager is running on. The port number must match the port number declared for
the plot server in the output manager’s program configuration window.

b. Cutting Machine Server Host Name and the port number.

c. Automarking Server Host name and the port number.

d. Pattern Editor folder path – This folder defines where the PatternEditor50.exe
program is located. This program is located in c:\scad\ folder by default. The
Pattern Editor program can be started from the Pattern Information window and it
allows the operator to modify the shape of the pattern with almost a full set of PDS
tools.
System absolute maximum marker length. – The marking program does not allow plotting
of a marker longer than this length. The user is alerted with a warning message when this
occurs.

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19 Workflow-related Tools

19.1 Highlight Pattern Under Cursor

A mouse movement over a pattern changes the pattern outline color to blue. Use the
Option -> Highlight Pattern Under Cursor command to enable this. If the pattern
information window is displayed and the "dynamic focus" option is on, the focused
pattern is displayed in the window.

19.2 Multiple Pattern Selection

When patterns are selected the outline turns red. When the mouse focus is on a pattern the
outline turns blue. The last pattern or a group of patterns last moved with the slide or the
anchor tool are highlighted red. If the SHIFT key is depressed when a pattern is clicked or
a selection drag box is used, the selected pattern(s) is(are) highlighted red.

19.3 Submit Cutting Job

A cutting job can be submitted to a local/remote cutting server directly from the marking
program. File->Submit Cutting Job. The port number of the cutting server in the program
configuration window must match that of the cutting server program. If another StyleCAD
output manager program is configured to be a plotter server for example, the port number
of this plotter server should be DIFFERENT from the cutting server output manager.
Also, we recommend setting up different spool folder for each server so that output files
don’t get mixed up.

19.4 SHIFT Key Enhancement

Most of the marking tools (such as Pushpin, Duplicate, Align tools, Flip tool, 90/180
Rotation tools, Buffering tool, Fusible Block tool, and Scale tool) work with the SHIFT key
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the piece becomes selected. Unlike the slide tool, the selection cannot be accumulated. If
the Pattern Information window is up, the pattern focus is put on the selected piece. If
the pattern is selected with the SHIFT key down, only the selection and the pattern info
window updates. If the SHIFT key is not used, the tool takes its action in addition to the
selection and the pattern info window update. Once a pattern is selected in this manner,
the arrow keys move the piece even thought the slide tool is not active.

19.5 Cut Order Modification

An enhanced Cut Order control panel has been added. This non-modal window allows
continual application of the cutting order modification. It provides 3 modes of cutting
order assignment operation: sequential mode, switching mode, and explicit order
number assignment mode.

In the Sequential mode, every click on a pattern assigns the next sequential cut order
number. Each assigned pattern turns blue. In the Switch mode, the user clicks 2 pieces.
The cut order numbers of the chosen pieces are swapped. In the Assignment mode, the
user clicks a piece to select it and enters the desired cut order number into the cut order
field and applies it by hitting the ENTER key. The cut order is shifted to accommodate
the new order number.

The Reorder button initiates the automatic cutting order assignment processing. The
automatic assignment is based on the arbitrary cut frame concept. Within each frame, the
default order used by the automatic assignment is first left to right and bottom up. The Cut
Order Control Panel contains an entry filed for the cut frame size so that the user may
modify it before performing the Reorder.

19.6 Set Default Marker Width

The Set Default Marker Width command is located in the Settings menu and it allows the
user to customize the default marker setting in the new marker order. Setting the default to
zero could force the user to always define the marker width of each new marker, therefore
preventing mistakes.

19.7 Open Marker Direct

A marker can be opened by directly selecting the marker file without first selecting the
style file. This method does not provide the user with the summary marker list window
that shows yield, size ratio, etc. However, it provides a quick method for opening a
marker.

Additional benefit of this method is that even if there is no matching style file for the
marker, it still opens and creates an empty style file. Also, upon saving, the marker ID is
added to the marker ID database, so in essence, this feature can be used as another method
of Marker Import. The proper marker import allows multiple file importing, so it still is the
more powerful way to import.

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19.8 Delete Markers Direct

The option, Delete Markers Direct, has been added as a menu command. This feature
provides the user with a Windows Explorer-like window so that the user can delete any
marker in the same folder, regardless of the style file that it is associated with.

19.9 Keep Marker Backup After Delete

This option, located in the Setting -> Keep Marker, has been added to assist the user in
recovering erroneously deleted markers. If the setting is on, the marker file that is
deleted will be saved with the extension *.bck. Otherwise, the marker file is removed
without a backup. If the backup file exists, the Restore Marker command can be
performed to recover the deleted marker file.

19.10 Redo
The user is allowed to redo a previously undone operation. This feature is useful for
redoing operations that were accidentally undone.

19.11 Warning Suppression

During new marker entry, when a marker group has 0 entry, a warning is provided to the
user. At this point, the user may select "Yes to All" to suppress all further warnings for
other marker groups. This can be useful when there are several marker groups with 0
entry.
Also, the "Grading not complete" warning was has a similar warning system, so that the
user can skip other warnings.

19.12 Copy a Pattern to Another Marking Group

This new feature allows the user to copy a pattern from one marking group to another
marking group. This is useful when the user would like to reuse the pattern in another
marking group. If the specified marker group does not exist, a new marker file is created
automatically.

19.13 Pattern Editing Feature

The “Pattern Editing” feature has been added to the Pattern Pop-up Menu. This
activates a full-blown PDS window. This allows the user to edit the pattern from within
the Marking module, as if the pattern was opened in the PDS module. When the pattern
is saved after being modified, the marker pattern is replaced with the modified pattern.
The save can be performed as many times as the user wants.

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19.14 Level on Grain Line and Level On Fabric Line

These new functions have been added to the pattern popup menu. Apply method option
is given so that the same operation can be applied to multiple pieces; patterns with same
name, with same name/size, or with same name/size/side.

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19.15 View Filter

The view filter can be used to disable certain groups
of patterns in both the upper rack and the marking
view. The filtering may be performed based on the
left/right side of pair patterns, pattern size, bundle
code, style name, pattern name and pattern
comment. For pattern size, bundle code and pattern
name, multiple names can be specified by using the
',' delimiter. For example, "s,m" disables all
patterns with any size names other than "s" or "m".
The qualifiers are not case sensitive. For pattern
size and bundle code, an exact match is required.
For style name, pattern name, and pattern comment,
a partial match is allowed. Once disabled, these
patterns will not react to any tools such as sliding,
rotation, rubber box selection, or SHIFT-right
mouse menu action etc.

This is very powerful feature in that it helps the user to easily isolate certain pattern
pieces easily and also to perform operations on certain group of pieces only.
The program also remembers the View Filter’s position, allowing it to re-appear in the same
spot when the program restarts.

19.16 Multiple Pattern Grouping

Multiple patterns can be grouped together and be placed together. Select the patterns by
using the rubber box and the SHIFT key and perform the "Group Selected Patterns"
from the pattern popup menu or the marking table menu. This feature is very similar to
the vertical/horizontal align tool but it does not require the patterns to have an align
point defined. In order to undo the grouping, do "Ungroup" function.

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19.17 Temporary Vertical / Horizontal Stop Line

A temporary vertical stop line is created by typing a 'V' or 'v' character while the
keyboard focus is in the main marking window. 'H' or 'h' character creates a temporary
horizontal stop line. Another keystroke removes the stop line. The stop line is created
where the cursor is located. A 'C' or 'c' key centers the temporary horizontal stop line in
the marking table. The stop lines are always drawn in red color from an edge of the
view area to the opposite edge. The 'C' or 'c' key creates the temporary horizontal stop
line if it does not exist.

These stop lines work similar to end of marker lines and marker division lines in that the
pattern advances with the slide/anchor tool, and stops when the pattern hits the line.
These lines allow the user to easily create a temporary grouping of a few pieces nested
without having to be inside of the actual marker. These pieces can be grouped together
using the new "Group Selected Patterns" command.

In this example, we
pressed both V and
H, and then dragged
some patterns out of
the marker. These
are the patterns we
want to group.

We then draw a box

around all of the
patterns while
holding SHIFT. We
then right-click
while holding
SHIFT, and select
Group Selected
Patterns.

The patterns are

now grouped and
will now move
together.

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19.18 Nudge Patterns After Slide

After using the sliding motion on a single pattern, the Up, Down, Left and Right arrow
keys move the last moved pattern in the specified direction. The amount of the nudge
movement varies, since the pattern is moved until it runs into an obstacle.

Before nudging the After nudging the

lower pattern lower pattern
downward with the downward with the
down-arrow button. down-arrow button.

If Incremental Slide Mode is turned on, the arrow keystroke moves the selected pattern
in the corresponding direction by the specified amount of the incremental move. The
amount of the incremental move is defined in the Slide/Anchor/Pushpin Option
window. This works only when a single pattern is selected (red outline). The arrows keys
do nothing if multiple pieces have the selection highlight. In order to select another
pattern, first erase the selection on the current one by clicking outside the marker border or
outside any pattern outline. Then click a piece with the SHIFT key. The reason for the
clearing of the selection highlight is because selection with the SHIFT key will accumulate
the selection. In StyleCAD, the SHIFT key is normally associated with the accumulation of
a selection. The SHIFT key is necessary to select the piece without lifting it with the slide
tool. Without the SHIFT key pressed, the left mouse button click lifts up the piece.

19.19 Maximum Marker Length

The user can define the maximum allowed marker length in the program configuration
window. An automarking solution that exceeds the maximum allowed marker length is
highlighted by preceding the entry with "***" in the log list. Also, if a marker that exceeds
the maximum length is opened in marking or in output manager for plotting or cutting, the
user is warned of the marker length.

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19.20 Repeat Placement

This feature provides a special tool that takes the arrangement of selected pieces, and then
repeats the same arrangement for other unplaced pieces that match the pattern’s
style/name/size/side (if the pattern is a PAIR pattern). The repeating continues vertically
up to the top marker border, and for as long as the program finds patterns that match the
criteria. Every piece in the selected group must have an unplaced match, otherwise the
repeating stops.

In order to select a group of patterns for this, use the SHIFT-drag selection technique.
After the selected pattern's outline turns red, Right-click to bring up the pattern’s pop-up
menu, and then select the "Repeat Placement" command. This feature can be useful when
there are a large number of small pieces for each size (a good example is a style for a doll),
and manually marking the pieces could become very tedious.

20 New Features and Enhancements in 6.0

20.1 View -> Show Replaced Patterns

The Show Replaced Patterns option has been improved. All replaced patterns outline
and the label will be displayed in cyan color highlighting them.

20.2 Marker Group Limit

Marking now allows the user to have up to 100 marker groups. This enhancement has
many related improvements in both Marking and PDS. For PDS improvements, please
see the PDS manual, but see below for the Marking improvements.

1. New Marking Order – this has been modified to handle up to 100 marker groups.

2. The Add New Marking Group option now handles up to 100 marker groups.

3. The user may use the Page Up and Page Down buttons to shuffle through additional
marker groups.

4. The Save All option saves all additional marker groups.

5. The Copy to Other Marker Group function operates on additional marker groups.

20.3 Mini Marker Print Out Format, Marker Info Print Out Format

The software has been improved to utilize to the maximum space available for the size
ratio. By default, the number of characters allowed for the size name has been increased
to 8. If there is only one style in the marker, then all six lines are used to print the size
ratio. If there are two styles in the marker, then three lines are used for each style. If
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styles and the size ratio does not fit in the space given, the length of the 4 characters per
size name is truncated in an attempt to fit more.

20.4 Fusible Block

A Fusible Block may contain align-grouped patterns and Fusible Block autonesting.
This means that maintaining the grouping of the member align grouped pieces is now
possible. When a fusible block is ungrouped, the aligned grouped patterns remain
grouped.

20.5 Edit Pattern Info Dialog Box

Allows Bundle code changes on all pieces with the same bundle code.

20.6 Laydown Order by Size or Width Setting

This setting is now remembered for the next session.

20.7 Pair Pattern Arrangement

Arrange by Pattern Side and Width. All the left side pieces are in one grouping and the
right side pieces are in the other grouping. If the marker is created with the One Way
option, this arrangement works better since alternating bundle pieces are not rotated 180
degrees.

20.8 Custom Cut Path Control For Rectangular Pattern

The user has the capability to select a group of patterns in marking program and define
the exact knife movement. The selected pieces are grayed out and the cursor shape
changes to indicate that the user may now define the cutting path.

Left clicking on a pattern point starts the knife plunge point. Each successive left click
defines the next move point while the knife is down. A right mouse click defines the
knife lift position. This way the user can define multiple cut lines. Two consecutive
right mouse clicks exits the custom cut direction control mode. At this point, the user
has the option to either keep the definition or not.

During the definition mode, a backspace key backs up the cutting line. All notch points
in the selected pieces are ignored. Once a group of pieces are processed in this manner,
they will not respond to any marking tools. In order to undo this operation, either use
the undo button before the marker is saved or enter the cut direction tool and use the
right mouse button menu command "Remove Custom Cut Path".

20.9 Pattern Pop-up Menu

The pattern popup menu in the cut direction control tool mode has 2 additional
commands:

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1. Disable No Cut Line and Disable No Cut Line in All. The first command
manually removes any no cut lines that were defined for the selected pattern or based
on the apply rule chosen.

2. The second command disables the no cut flag from all lines from all pieces in the
marker.

20.10 Size Ratio Enhancement

The Size Ratio readout is now strictly based on bundle codes. In previous StyleCAD
versions, the Size Ratio was based on the piece count and complete garment count.
Even if a bundle only has 1 piece in the marker, it is still counted as 1 bundle.

The garment yield displayed in the marker info and the status bar shows the yield based
on the bundle count. The garment yield computed using only complete bundles can still
be seen in the marker summary by style window. Click on the garment yield field of the
status bar to activate this window.

20.11 View Filter Enhancement

The bundle completeness may be checked using the View Filter. An arrow button has
been added next to the bundle code entry in the view filter. Each time the button is
pressed, it cycles through all of the bundle codes in a marker and sets the filter
automatically. The piece count that passes the filter setting is also shown in the view
filter window. This allows for a quick bundle completeness check up.

20.12 Mini Marker Enhancement

The Mini Marker now prints out sectional Garment Yield information in case the
marker is a sectional marker. If the plot remark field is empty, it is used for the print
out. If plot remark field is not empty but the memo field is empty, then the memo field
is used for print out. If neither field is empty, then the sectional info is not printed.

20.13 Pattern Info Window Enhancement

Right clicking on the outline presents the user with the "Toggle No Cut Flag" command.
The line between the 2 surrounding grading points will either be assigned the No Cut
flag or if it already has the flag the flag will be removed. This feature is for cutting
machine users only.

20.14 Rearrange Unplaced Pattern -> Arrange Same as Selected

Bundle

This is a specialized arrangement method where the user designs piece nesting for a
bundle, and applies the same nesting to the unplaced pieces in the lower view. Pieces in
the upper rack are not affected. Each unplaced bundle is placed above the marking table
in the same arrangement as the selected pieces. The pieces are then sorted in the

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ascending bundle code order first, so that bundle A (for example) will be placed left of
the bundle B. There is a 5 inch gap between each bundle groups.

The method of operation is as follows. First, next a bundle. Then, use the Shift +
Rubber Box method to add a selection highlight (red) to all the pieces in the bundle that
has already been nested. Then select Rearrange Unplaced Pattern -> Arrange Same as
Selected Bundle from the pop-up menu outside the marking table border lines.

It is required that all selected pieces (the sample arrangement) belong to the same
bundle. If this is not the case, the request is ignored and the user will be given an error
message.

20.15 Flip Tool Enhancement

By using the Flip tool while pressing the ALT key flips the pattern left to right. If the
ALT key using pressed, the pattern is flipped top to bottom.

20.16 View - Name and Bundle Code Only

The same menu has been added to the Outside The Marker Table pop-up menu. When
this option is on, only 1 line pattern label is displayed (that consists of Name and Bundle
with the * and % for buffering and scaling as before).

20.17 Marking Order

The "Only 1 Side of Pair" option has been added to the marking order. The user will be
warned if any of the marked pieces are not paired. The other side of the pair pattern is
skipped. StyleCAD will not change any results in the marking order, allowing the user
to make necessary changes.

20.18 Automatic Gap Processing

The Automatic Gap Processing option now works for multiple pattern sliding.

20.19 Marker Comment

2 additional font sizes have been added to the program.

3/32 inch (0.25 cm) and 1/16 inch (0.15 cm). Also, with either tools, ALT key + click
selects the next smaller font size for the pattern label.

Pressing Shift + Alt + Click selects the next larger font size for the pattern label. If the
pattern label has a manual font size, this feature will not work. The user must turn off
the manual font size before using this method.

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If the user presses the Control key while clicking on either the marker comment or the
pattern comment/label rotates the comment/label by 90 degrees counter clockwise.
Pressing Control + Shift + Click rotates 90 deg clockwise.

20.20 Qty/Pair Changed Option

The Qty/Pair Changed option has been added to the Order Re-entry window. If the
check box is selected, all nested pieces are removed and new pieces are inserted in the
upper rack. Essentially, a new order is created without creating a new marker.

However, if the option is not selected (the user knows that the qty/pair did not change
for any pattern in the style), the option will perform as before.

21 New Features and Enhancements in 7.0

21.1 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.

21.2 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.

21.3 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.

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21.4 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.

21.5 Marker Width Setting

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

21.6 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.

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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.

21.7 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.

21.8 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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21.9 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.

21.10 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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