Optitex Implementation Guide

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Table of Contents
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
About Optitex ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Products .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Pattern Design System (PDS) ................................................................................................................ 4
Mark Marker Making ......................................................................................................................... 4
Optitex Suite of 3D Tools ...................................................................................................................... 5
Utilities .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Web Services ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Nesting .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Data conversion .................................................................................................................................... 6
Import/export ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3D Online Services .................................................................................................................................... 6
3D virtual cloth simulation .................................................................................................................... 6
3D virtual human model ....................................................................................................................... 6
Reference & Resources ................................................................................................................................. 7
System Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 7
Optitex Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................. 7
Optitex Recommended System Requirements (Minimum, if Running 3D) .............................................. 8
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................................. 8
Available Installation Types .......................................................................................................................... 8
Optitex Full Installation ............................................................................................................................. 9
Separate Installation Packages ................................................................................................................. 9
Optitex Full Installation Details ................................................................................................................. 9
Before the Installation ........................................................................................................................ 10
Running the Full Installation ............................................................................................................... 10
Settings & User Preferences Location ..................................................................................................... 12
Windows XP Folder Location .............................................................................................................. 12










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Windows 7/8 folder location .............................................................................................................. 12
Uninstalling Optitex ................................................................................................................................ 13
Service Pack Installation Guidelines........................................................................................................ 13
Command Line Installation ..................................................................................................................... 14
Before the Installation ........................................................................................................................ 14
Command Line Example ...................................................................................................................... 14
Version 12 Known Issues ........................................................................................................................ 15
Runway Viewer Shows up Blank ......................................................................................................... 15
PGM, Eastman, Konsan - Clt and Mod files do not open with RunWay Viewer as default ................ 16
Problems with MSI Installation ............................................................................................................... 17
Plotting Configuration is not Copied ................................................................................................... 17











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Overview
This document provides descriptions and details of the whole range of Optitex products, components
and services. It includes information about the different installation packages and installation modes.
This documented is intended for IT personnel, trainers, or for anyone who is interested in Optitex.
About Optitex
Optitex is a leading provider of 3D Virtual Prototyping & 2D CAD/CAM software solutions for the
apparel, automotive, aeronautics, industrial fabrics and upholstery industries. Optitex presents these
industries with innovative, open and easy to use products that are designed to facilitate collaboration
among the various partners throughout the manufacturing process. Optitex allows its customers to
significantly lower costs, quicken time to market, and become more competitive.

Since its founding in 1988, Optitex software solutions have been sold and supported around the world
through certified distributors and OEMs. Optitex solutions are available in over 20 languages and
integrate seamlessly into most operating environments.
Products
Optitex offers a number of products that can be used during the various stages of pattern making,
grading, marking, etc.
Pattern Design System (PDS)
Optitexs powerful Pattern Design System (PDS) allows you to easily create new styles, or use existing
patterns to design your patterns. PDS provides a full suite of features and functions that are designed
with sewing product manufacturers in mind.
Grading: Optitex unique intuitive, automatic, and manual Grading software, combined with
sophisticated features, makes even the most difficult grading task swift and accurate.
Digitizer: Optitex exceptional interactive Digitizer software allows you to see your patterns on
screen while they are being digitized.
Modulate: Modulate is an interactive, parametric, Made-to-Measure engine that allows for product
customization by defining the dimensions designated for alteration. Modulate streamlines your
companys method of generating Made-To-Measure patterns.
Mark Marker Making
Optitexs textile Mark Module is designed to maximize productivity and minimize labor and material
costs. Offering a highly developed and evolved interface, including customizable toolbars, Marker can
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Nest++ 2: Advanced Automatic Nesting. Optimize your materials with Optitexs Nest++2. Nest++2
Incorporates an intelligent nesting algorithm, for better and faster results.
CutPlan: Optitexs CutPlan optimizes cutting-room operations by automatically creating a cut order
from input data, and by grouping sizes that should be placed within the same marker and cut
together. The required number of plies is computed to fulfill the order requirements for each
marker.
Match++ : Match++ is a fully automatic Matched Fabric Nesting System for manufacturers of
upholstery, apparel and industrial fabrics who routinely work with striped, plaid, railroaded and
flow-matched fabrics. The extraordinary speed and accuracy of Match++ makes it beneficial for use
in both manual and automated cutting.
Optitex Suite of 3D Tools
3D Creator for PDS: Directly in PDS, you can easily drape your patterns on one of the several models
included in the software or on your own model.
3D Flattener: Optitexs new technology, enables on-screen transformation of three-dimensional
objects surface into two-dimensional patterns that make up the draped object. Use 3D Flattening to
reduce Time-to-Market.
3D Digitizer: This new technology allows the user to digitize in 3D view and see the results on the 2D
pieces.
3D Creator for Modulate: Offers a wide range of highly detailed parametric avatars, including more
than 80 adjustable features.
3D Designer: A tool used for communication between the retailer, subcontractor, designer, pattern
maker, manufacturer and the engineering, merchandising and management departments.
Allows for the visualization of pattern modifications instantly, in full 3D form, based on accurate
CAD patterns and real fabric characteristics.
Simulates all pre-production activities related to fitting, visualization, texture and color
variation.
Utilities
Direct Converters: The Converters read and convert CAD files, such as the Gerber, Lectra,
Investronica and Microdynamics native formats, directly into an Optitex format, while maintaining
piece, model and order data. Direct Converters save precious time by eliminating data transfer
difficulties that can occur while using standard transfer formats, such as DXF and AAMA, even when
used by inexperienced operators.
Import/Export: Ten different file formats are importable, while over twenty formats are exportable.
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Optitex will generate a file format acceptable to that system. Supported file formats include: DXF,
AAMA, ASTM, NC, HPGL, HPGL-2, MicroJet and more.
3D Viewer: The Optitex Viewer utility allows anyone to open and view 3D content without the need
to install the full Optitex package. The Viewer works on all Windows environments, namely
Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
2D Viewer: View and plot or cut PDS and marker files.
Services
Web Services
Optitex web services allow anyone to use the advanced functionality on demand.
For more information, see https://ws.optitex.com/OptiTexWebApplication/Pages/Homepage.aspx
Nesting
Use the powerful nesting capabilities to optimize your markers.
Data conversion
Convert common CAD system files directly to Optitex formats.
Import/export
Import and export standard data exchange formats.
3D Online Services
3D virtual cloth simulation
http://3dvirtualclothing.optitex.com/
3D virtual human model
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Reference & Resources
The following links offer some helpful and useful resources about Optitex products and services.
Related Links
Optitex website: http://www.optitex.com/
Website Help: http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/index.php/Main_Pagek
Webinars: http://www.optitex.com/en/webinars
Installation Guide: http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/images/8/8d/Optitex_Installation_Guide.pdf
Licensing Guide: http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/images/8/81/Optitex_licensing_guide.pdf
System Requirements
The following section describes the system requirements needed in order to run and operate Optitex
properly.
Optitex Minimum System Requirements
The following lists the minimum requirements for systems not running 3D. It is best practice to use the
recommended system requirement to achieve better performance. See Optitex Recommended System
Requirements for more information.
1. Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core (or AMD equivalent)
2. Installed Memory (RAM): 1GB
3. Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later
4. Hard Disk Size: 250GB (installation requires approx. 500MB)
5. VGA Card: Standard
6. Monitor: 19 inch
7. One free USB port (for the license key)
Additional ports for nest ++ 2 key, plotter and/or digitizer, if needed
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Optitex Recommended System Requirements (Minimum, if Running 3D)
These are the recommended requirements for systems not running 3D. For systems running 3D, these
are the minimum requirements.
1. Processor: Intel Core I5-750 / I7-920 or better
2. Installed memory (RAM): 8GB or better (DDR3 1333Mhz or better)
3. Operating System: Windows 7 64-Bits or better
4. Hard Disk: 500GB / 7200RPM SATA or better. (Installation requires approx. 500MB)
5. Graphic Card: NVIDIA Fermi Architecture GPU (2GB VRAM or better)
a) GeForce GTX 560 (2GB VRAM), GT 640, GTX 660 or better
b) Quadro 2000 or better
c) Click here to update your NVIDIA driver.
6. Monitor: 24 inch or larger
7. Several free USB ports (for the license key, nest ++ 2 key, plotter and/or digitizer if needed)
8. Mouse: Standard
9. Keyboard: Standard
Notes:
System requirements are updated frequently.
Optitex is a native 32 BIT application, compatible with a 64 BIT environment. A full 64 bit version
is expected in the next release.
Supported Operating Systems
For systems not running 3D: Windows XP (SP 3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
For systems running 3D: Windows 7, Windows 8
Note: Installation must be carried out by a user with administrative permissions.
For more information, see
http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/index.php/Knowledge:OptiTex_Recommended_Requirements
Available Installation Types
When installing Optitex, you can either install a full version or a service pack. You should use the full
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11.4 to version 12.0.You should use service packs to apply minor upgrades or fixes, for example from
version 11.2 to version 11.4.
Optitex Full Installation
The Optitex full installation should be used for new main versions, or when installing from scratch.
The installation packages should also be downloaded.
The following components are available when using the full installation: (Some of the components have
individual installation packages; see the section below for more information)
1. PDS: Pattern Design System
2. Marker: Marker making & nesting system
3. Modulate: interactive Made to Measure
4. Direct converters: Covert commonly used CAD system files directly to Optitex format, or export from
Optitex to other formats
5. Data Exchange: Import and export universal data exchange format
6. SDM: Smart Data Manager using SQL server or Access database
7. Optitex 2D Viewer: View and plot 2D files
8. Runway Viewer: View 3D files interactively
9. Utilities
a) License Manager
b) HASP RUS Network license key update utility
c) Select language
d) Remote support utility (using Team Viewer)
e) Shell: batch utility
10. Output utilities: used to configure and manage plotting and cutting
a) Outman
b) OCC
Separate Installation Packages
Nesting Pack: Smart automatic nesting system (requires additional license key)
Cut Planner: Optimize cutting operations (requires additional license key)
Samples pack: Containing a large variety of 2D & 3D samples
Plugins
Optitex Full Installation Details
The full installation package should be executed using the EXE file (and not the MSI file).
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable X86
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 X86 redistributable
If your system is missing one or more of these components, they will be installed prior to the Optitex
package.
Important: The available MSI installation file should only be used in command line
installations. It does not supply the above Microsoft components. Installing the MSI on a system
missing one or more of the prerequisites will result in a non-usable Optitex installation.
Before the Installation
1. Verify that your system specifications are within the recommended system requirements.
2. Download and unzip the installation file and have them ready.
3. Dont plug-in your license keys before the installation. The installation package contains the license
key drivers.
Note: Older versions may be left intact. You may use them for as long as needed before you
remove them.
Running the Full Installation
The following section describes the main steps needed to fully run the installation. For more specific
information, see Optitex Installation Guide.
Execute the setup file to start the installation process.
1. Run the setup file (e.g. OptiTex12.0.156.0_x86.exe).
a) Missing Microsoft components or redistributables will have to be installed at this stage.
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The Optitex installation will automatically begin.
2. Follow the Optitex InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation:

3. Accept the license agreement.
4. Fill in user details. (Select whether to install for all users or only the current users.)
5. Configure a Smart Data Management database (optional, used mostly only with Modulate).
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For new installations or new versions, the license key should be activated.
a) Plug the license key into one of the USB ports.
b) Activation is easily done online.
c) See license activation instructions and more licensing information in the detailed Optitex
Licensing Guide.
Settings & User Preferences Location
The location of the user preferences, settings and customizations depends on the operating system and
on the level of the Windows User Account Control (UAC). Some of this information is saved in files, for
example changes made by the user to Tools > Preferences are written to the Optitex[version#].ini file.
Windows XP Folder Location
The preference files in windows XP are located in: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
Data\ Optitex
Windows 7/8 folder location
The preference files in windows 7 and 8 depend on the level of User Account Control (UAC)

User account control Off User account control On
With UAC turned off
C:\ProgramData\OptiTex
With UAC turned on
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Where [Username] is the current windows user
Uninstalling Optitex
If you no longer want Optitex on your computer, you can easily remove it via the Control Panel.
1. Uninstall to remove a main Optitex version.
2. In the Windows Control panel, go to Programs and Features (or similar, depending on windows).
The Uninstall or Change a Program dialog opens.
3. From the Installed Versions list, select the Optitex version you want to uninstall.
4. On the menu, select Uninstall.
A confirmation message appears.
5. Click Yes to proceed. The program is removed.
Notes:
Alternatively, you can select Uninstall Optitex [Version] in the Optitex group in the Start menu.
Removing one version will not interfere with other installed versions.
Some elements need to be removed manually.
Service Pack Installation Guidelines
The Optitex service packs should be used to upgrade minor versions (e.g. 12.0 to 12.1) or to apply
certain fixes to the current version.
The service pack installation package should be downloaded.
Notes:
Service packs can be applied only to existing installations of the same main version number. e.g.,
11.4 to 11.2. A service pack version 12.1 cannot be applied to an existing installation version
11.4.
Applying a service pack is appended to the current installation of the same main version.
As opposed to full versions, different service pack installations cannot be run alongside each
other.
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Command Line Installation
This section describes how to install Optitex without user intervention, using the msiexec.exe syntax.
The MSI installation package should be downloaded.
All prerequisites must be available beforehand.
Before the Installation
1. Verify that your system specifications are within the recommended system requirements.
2. Check that all prerequisites are installed.
3. Download and unzip the MSI file and have it ready.
Command Line Example
Msiexec [/i] "[full path of MSI file]" [/qn] [/l*v full path of log file]
Whereas:
/i = Install
/qn = Silent process
/l*v = full log will be generated at the indicated path (optional)
For example:
Msiexec /i "\\alphaserver\setups\OptiTexMS12.0.170.0_X86I.msi" /qn /l*v C:\temp\install.log
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Version 12 Known Issues
The following are some known issues that may occur when installing or when operating the Optitex
software.
Runway Viewer Shows up Blank
Problem: After installing a new version (V 12) and uninstalling an older version (11.4), the Runway
Viewer appears blank:

Solution: Make sure the User Account Control (UAC) is OFF when registering the optitex3D.ocx
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If the UAC is ON, it will not work at all.

PGM, Eastman, Konsan - Clt and Mod files do not open with RunWay Viewer as default
Problem: After installing PGM and double clicking on the MOD file or CLT file, the Open With dialog
appears instead of the RunwayViewer:

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Problems with MSI Installation
Problem: Whenever UAC is On, the MSI Installation should be installed from a Local drive and not from a
network.
Solution: Copy the MSI Installation to your local disk:
For example:
msiexec/i "C:\Users\Roni.Orgad\Desktop\OptitexMSI12.0.234.0_x86I.msi" /qn
Plotting Configuration is not Copied
Problem: After installing version 12 over version 11, the plotting configuration is not copied.
1. Install full version 11 on a clean machine.
2. Open pds/marker and define plotting and OCC from 3.
3. Install full version 12.
4. Open pds/marker.
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Solution: Cancel the UAC.











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