AccuMark™ Professional Edition ................................................

3
What’s New 8.2.0 ....................................................................................3
Updates to Install License.....................................................................................4
AccuMark Subfolders (sub-storage areas)............................................................5
Upgrading Pre-8.2 SQL and MSDE Storage Areas ..............................................6
NESTERserver™ 6.1.2 Update ..........................................................................8
Model Editor Enhancement for Piece updates....................................................10
Rule Table Notch attributes list ...........................................................................11
Size Code Table .................................................................................................11
Explorer ..............................................................................................................11
Consistency in Plot and Cut Options...................................................................11
DXF Output .........................................................................................................12
Plot Output Quantity Change ..............................................................................13
Drag and Drop Between Plot Queues.................................................................14
New Plotters and Drivers ....................................................................................14
Marker Making Activity Log.................................................................................15
Opening Assyst Markers.....................................................................................16
Manual Bundle Labeling Option ..........................................................................17
Return Piece .......................................................................................................17
Bundle Flip Changes...........................................................................................18
Saving Marker after using Bundle Flip ................................................................18
Marker Report – New User ID fields ...................................................................19
Cut Generation notch and internal identification .................................................20
Cut Sequencing by Category ..............................................................................20
Cut Sequencing by number in Marker making ....................................................20
Default labeler values .........................................................................................22
Pattern Conversion Wizard .................................................................................22
Pattern Design™ 8.2.0......................................................................23
Pattern Wizard ....................................................................................................23
Pre-Defined Garment Scripts ..........................................................................23
Measurement Charts.......................................................................................24
Creating a new Script ......................................................................................26
Referencing Measurement Charts and Entering Equations ............................27
Running the Script...........................................................................................29
Editing a Script ................................................................................................29
Print.................................................................................................................31
Delete Script....................................................................................................31
Modifying Existing Patterns versus Creating New Patterns.............................32
Contents of the Script......................................................................................33
Functions Enabled with Scripts .......................................................................33
The XML File ...................................................................................................34
Error messages in the Formula Calculator ......................................................35
Error messages while Recording.....................................................................35

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 Hints and Tips .................................................................................................35
SQL Storage areas and scripts and measurement charts for Wizards ...............37
Changes for Lectra data .....................................................................................37
Investronica data with Annotation .......................................................................37
2 Point – Curve in Create Draft Piece .................................................................38
Opening Assyst and AAMA/ASTM data in Pattern Design .................................38
Assyst Data .....................................................................................................39
Setting options for AAMA/ASTM Data.............................................................40
Accessing Subfolders from PDS .........................................................................44
Matching Lines for Styles converted to Models...................................................45
Armhole/Sleeve Cap ...........................................................................................45
Multiple Sizes for Costing Markers......................................................................45
Create Piece Functions.......................................................................................45
Splitting Pieces with Annotation ..........................................................................46
Support for unclipped lines in Trace Piece, Swap and Replace Line ..................47
Piece Type added to Piece Properties................................................................47

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 AccuMark™ Professional Edition
What’s New 8.2.0
Changes since 8.1.2

Keep your AccuMark system performing at its optimum level by installing the
latest AccuMark software from Gerber Technology, Inc. Each new software
release includes important improvements and enhancements, many which were
requested by valued customers, like you.

Before installing any new software, please read the applicable release notes. In
this document you will find the most recent changes that have been made for this
release. The release notes are accessible from the Documentation tab in the
Launchpad.

These are some of the important highlights of the latest release on this CD.

Pattern Wizard – save time by using scripts to generate new patterns from
measurements or, to modify existing data.
Support for Assyst data improves the collaboration among your
manufacturing partners.
Improve plot quality with the new Investronica P2000 plotter drivers.
Simplify piece description and category edits using the new Model editor.
Generate DXF files in one step with the new DXF plot options.
Greater flexibility with plot and cut applications improves consistency.
Move plot jobs between queues using the new “drag and drop” feature.
Control cutting paths with new cut sequencing features
Organize data with the new sub-folder system for AccuMark SQL and
MSDE storage areas
Safeguard your system with the new License file changes
Considering a new upright plotter? The SP-120 replaces the SP150.
Ability to detect low paper and ink levels on the new Infinity plotters.

If you need assistance with installing the software, or have any questions, please
contact your local Gerber Service representatives. They will be happy to help you
in any way they can.

Upgrading from V8.1 to 8.2 requires a new license file.

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Updates to Install License
The Install License dialog has been updated to display the contents of your
license file. This allows you to easily see the applications that are valid for this
license and key.

The Apply button has replaced the Validate button. When you select the
Apply button the type of license (Advanced or Professional) and the
license features contained in the license file are shown. Use the scroll bar
to see all features. Once a license has been applied, opening Install
License will auto-display the contents.

The message is
automatically
displayed
indicating if the
license file and the
key match.

The OK button has

been updated to
close the dialog.
Previously the OK
button would only
reapply the license
file and you would
have to use the
Cancel button or X
to exit.

The application has also been updated to restore the previous license file if you
were to apply an invalid license or a license file from another key, and display the
following message in the dialog box:

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AccuMark Subfolders (sub-storage areas)
AccuMark SQL and MSDE storage areas now have the ability to create
additional subfolders. This allows the user the ability to have a logical setup of
their data and to provide better manageability that is similar to the windows
explorer layout. For example, you can take advantage of this feature to create
different subfolders for various styles or seasons.

This feature is not implemented in the standard storage areas created under
the \userroot directory structure.

The procedure below assumes that you already have SQL or MSDE installed
and configured for use with the AccuMark through SQL Support.

To create a subfolder, start with the AccuMark Explorer.

Highlight the SQL/MSDE drive to add a subfolder.

Then select File, New, Subfolder.

Right-click on an existing SQL/MSDE storage area to

add:

It then prompts you for a

name and optional
description:

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Here’s a sample of a new category added to SQL storage area 812-v8:

Subfolders may be added to storage areas or to other subfolders for a

maximum of 10 subfolders across.

Upgrading Pre-8.2 SQL and MSDE Storage Areas

With AccuMark 8.2.0, a new database schema has been implemented to
accommodate the new AccuMark Subfolders for SQL and MSDE storage areas.
In order for you to use your existing SQL/MSDE storage areas they will need to
be upgraded to incorporate this new schema. Newly created SQL/MSDE storage
areas will automatically contain the updated schema.

Upon opening AccuMark Explorer or other

File, Open access to a SQL/MSDE storage
area that has not been upgraded, you will
receive a message indicating that an
upgrade is required.

Storage areas that need upgrading

are designated with an up-arrow in
the storage area folder:

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Users have the ability to upgrade all storage areas at once, or one at a time.

To upgrade all your storage areas in one process, use the

AccuMark Utilities select Storage Area, Check All SQL.

To upgrade one storage area at a time, use the AccuMark

Utilities select Storage Area, Upgrade SQL.

A dialog box will be displayed showing the SQL/MSDE storage areas that need
to be upgraded. Here it is possible to upgrade one at a time, thus allowing the
user the flexibility to upgrade when it is convenient.

If a pre-V8.2 SQL/MSDE storage area is not upgraded, it will not be possible to

see the data items through any of the applications.

WebPDM will not support sub-folders until the 5.1 release.

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NESTERserver™ 6.1.2 Update

NESTERserver users will need to update their program in order to operate it in

the AccuMark V8.2 environment.

An updated license file is required in order to use this program with V8.2.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the Release Notes for
NESTERserver Update for V8.2 found on the AccuNest installation page on
the AccuMark V8.2 Family CD.
A simple installation procedure installs the UltraQueue and NESTERserver
update for AccuMark V8.2.
The NESTERserver 6.1.2 update is installed from the AccuNest entry on the
main installation page.

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 Release Notes for this update are located on the AccuNest Installation page.

Select

“NESTER Update for AccuMark V8.2” when the option to select Nester or
AccuNest Professional displays.
A prior version of software will be found. Allow the uninstall to run, following
the prompts.

The option for AccuNest Professional Edition installs the latest nesting engine
software from Gerber Technology. Please contact your sales representative
to learn more about this new product.

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Model Editor Enhancement for Piece updates
The ability to edit the pieces’ description and category has been added to the
model editor. A change to the piece’s category or description is automatic. It
does not require the model to be saved or updated in order for the change to
take effect.

Right mouse click over the piece name to edit the information.
The model columns and rows displayed can also be edited.
Hide the image, category and description columns to improve
performance if the editor is slow when opening a model.
For maximum efficiency, the image, category and description columns will
automatically be hidden on large models containing more than 400 pieces.
Use the View menu / Show All Columns function to restore columns that
have been hidden.

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Rule Table Notch attributes list
The rule table editor now allows 1-99 notch types in the attribute field. Previously,
the rule editor look up for point attributes was limited to 5 notches. Now the P-
Notch Parameter table and the rule table editor are consistent with each another.

Size Code Table

New actual size in size code should add the new size behind the selected tab.
Previously, the new rule was created before the current selected one. Now, a
submenu will be available for both New Actual and Copy Actual to allow insertion
to be either before or after the current one.

Explorer
Import plot and import
digitize can now import
multiple files at one time.
Previously, only one plot
file or digitize data item
could be imported to AM-
Explorer each time.

You can enter multiple names, use the Control + click, Shift + click, or draw a
marquee around the files to be imported. Here is an example:

Consistency in Plot and Cut Options

The Plot and Cut file options have been enhanced to be more consistent
throughout the system. Each application has its own set of options, which are
stored separately. Default values will be assigned to the Options dialog boxes
when first opened.

Piece Plot
Marker Plot
Cut Plot
Cut Generation

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Each option dialog box can be set up with the following choices:

File Naming
8.3 file names
Long file names
Append a count to the name
(suffix).

Extension
Specified name
Use a count (001, 002, 003...)
Use Last Dash as Separator
No File Extension

More flexibility beyond the limits of the

original eight character file names.

Long file names can be created with or

without extensions.

Naming options apply ONLY to Cut and

Plot files stored to a file location. Cut
and Plot files sent to a queue or saved
to Storage Areas use the input name
(Marker Name, Piece Name, Cut
Name, etc.) and have NO filename
extension.

DXF Output
DXF files can now be generated directly from AccuMark data. This includes
pieces, models and markers files. The dxf data is generated from the Piece Plot,
Marker Plot and PDS Plot applications.

Set up the Piece Plot or

Marker Plot options with
the file type “DXF” and
set up a plot destination
directory.

Markers and pieces will

be created in standard
DXF format to the
designated directory.

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 From PDS, set up Preferences to allow the arranged pieces in the work
area to be generated as a dxf file. Be sure to set up the Piece Plot
Preferences as well, so the files are generated to a designated directory
as a DXF file type.

Plot Output Quantity Change

Added the ability to plot multiple jobs of varying quantities. Before this was only
available for single jobs. Now multiple jobs of DIFFERENT QUANTITIES can
be sent to the plotter from output file names.

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Drag and Drop Between Plot Queues
A new plot queue feature has been added to enable users to drag and drop plot
jobs from one plot queue to another plot queue.

This feature is enabled from AccuMark Utilities - Plot Queue Configuration

Dialog.

By default, this feature is turned on. When this option is turned off, the ability
to move plot jobs from one queue to another queue, or to reorder jobs within
a queue, would not be available.

In order to disable the drag and drop feature, go to AccuMark Utilities - Plot
Queue Configuration dialog and uncheck this option. Only a user with
Administrator privileges is permitted to change this option. An Administrator
should uncheck this option on each workstation where they wish to restrict
this ability.

New Plotters and Drivers

SP 120 Plotter
A new plotter driver has been added to support the SP120 upright plotter.
This plotter has replaced the SP150.

Investronica P2000 Plotter

New drivers have been created for the P2000 plotter, improving
throughput and curve quality. Please refer to the AccuMark Configuration
Notes for details.

Note: These new drivers only support the Investronica P2000 plotter; not
the Zund P2000.

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 Infinity 45 and Infinity 85 Plotters

• These new plotter drivers accommodate the new Infinity 45 and

Infinity 85 plotters which have sensors and a user interface to
detect “out of paper /end of roll” and “out of ink”.

• The Infinity 45 plotter uses HP® ink cartridges that are commercially
available worldwide.

• The Infinity 85 uses a HP 350ml bulk ink system that saves you
even more.

• HP print head technology can save you thousands of dollars yearly

in print head maintenance costs, because every ink refill has a new
print head. In addition, the Infinity allows users to modify ink usage
based on their requirements for optimum efficiency and cost
savings.

Marker Making Activity Log

The Activity Log is now accessible from the marker making editor in
the View menu.

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Opening Assyst Markers
The ability to open Assyst markers has been added to File/Open in Marker
Making. The Assyst pieces need to be opened and saved as AccuMark data
before attempting to open the Assyst marker in Mark Making.

Refer to the PDS section for converting Assyst piece data to AccuMark
format.

When opening Assyst data, it is expected that the data is in the following
folder structure:
• Models - model files (list of styles)
• Styles - style files (list of pieces)
• Design - design files containing pieces.
• Graderules - grade rule tables referred to in Design files.
• Markers - marker orders

Before markers can be opened, some preparation must be done:

• The pieces must be saved in the same AccuMark storage area.
• A laylimit table named “L” and an annotation table named “A” must
exist.
• Open the marker in marker making, after setting the default location
(where pieces already exist). The type of files should be set to "Assyst
Data (*.*)"

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 If an Assyst file cannot be successfully opened, use the Assyst data utility to
detect the type of data and contents of the file to be used for the markers.

This utility can be found in the following location:

C:\Program Files\Gerber Technology\AccuMark V8\AccuMark\Assystdatadetector.exe

Manual Bundle Labeling Option

By default, a unique bundle code is assigned to all parts of a model in a given
size. This may be too limiting for some customers. Some non-apparel users have
requested that all instances of a given model have the same bundle code.

This new feature provides the user with the option to allow the operator to assign
the bundles during marker plot.

The Annotation Table must have the bundle code set up for the default
category. For example, “BD1-3” Without this setting the bundle prompt
will not be applied.

P-Marker Plot - Check box for manual bundle prompt

Return Piece
This is a new function to return one piece to the menu.

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Bundle Flip Changes
This relates ONLY to the handling of "Bundle-Flip", not “Flip Piece”.

Enhancements have been made to the Bundle Flip function in Marker making.
Prior to Version 8.2.0 when the Bundle Flip function was used, if piece(s) of a
bundle were returned to the matrix menu, the piece(s) would be reoriented to the
original ordered position. If the piece was again selected from the menu and
placed back in the marker, it would be in a different orientation than the other
flipped pieces of that bundle.

The Piece or Bundle menu function that is chosen determines the orientation of
the piece that is returned to the menu.

In version 8.2.0, the functions, Return Unplaced and Return One Piece
maintain the orientation of the unplaced flipped pieces.
Flipped pieces that are returned to the matrix menu using Return All,
Return Bundle and Reset Orientation still reset the pieces to the original
orientation when returned to the menu.
Saving a marker will also maintain the flipped position of pieces from the
bundle.

Saving Marker after using Bundle Flip

In Version 8.2.0 pieces in the matrix menu now maintain the flipped
position when Bundle Flip is used and the marker is saved.

Previously, flipped pieces in the menu would return to the ordered position
when the marker was saved.

Bundle Flip status is not reset when using:

New Functionality

Piece / Return Unplaced

Piece/ Return One Piece
Store/ Retrieve marker.

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Bundle Flip status is reset on pieces returned to the menu when using:
Existing functionality

Piece/ Return All

Piece / Return
Bundle
Bundle/Reset
Orientation
Bundle / Return

Marker Report – New User ID fields

The User ID can now be added to the marker header reports.

Fields are available for:

User Last Modified, User Prev. Modified, User Created

The Created Time and Previous Modified Time columns are also
available to be added to the Layout.

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Cut Generation notch and internal identification
Notches and internals can now be shown in exported cut data. This data will
be made available only to the C200MT cutter software.

Cut Sequencing by Category

Cutter parameter tables now have a section to define the cut sequencing by
categories. Multiple categories can be listed on one line, separated by commas.
The option Cut Small First must be checked to activate this section during cut
generation.

Cut Sequencing by number in Marker making

The cut sequence of a piece can now be displayed with a number or line. The
option can be set in the Cut Sequence Preferences.

Pieces listed together on the same line separated by commas are cut at
the same priority.

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 In this example, cut all pockets and cuffs first and intermingled. Then, cut
everything else except what is below this line. The front and backs would
be cut last.

Pieces listed on separate lines are cut in the specified order.

In this example, cut all pockets, then cut all cuffs, and then cut everything
else.

System looks at all lines of categories and cuts according to the order of
how they are typed in on the lines. An asterisk means "everything"

It is also possible to reverse the sequencing by listing an asterisk first.

This will cut everything except pockets and cuffs. Then, cut pockets and
cuffs last.

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 Example of cut sequence with asterisk listed first:
*
POCKET, CUFF
“Cut everything except pockets and cuffs, then cut pockets and cuffs.”

Default labeler values

The labeler fields in the P-Cutter Parameter table now have default values for the
width and height of the label. These values can be overwritten.

Pattern Conversion Wizard

Added ability to export and import the piece quantity in the model.
The quantity of the pieces as listed in the model editor is now being
exported and imported correctly. When exporting, the '--' column is the
'left' and all the flips are combined into the 'right' number. The format
inside the DXF file is quantity = (right, left). When we import a model in
we will put all the right pieces in the X-Flip column and the lefts will be put
in the '--' column of the model editor. There is no mention of Y and XY
flips in the ASTM standard so that is why all the flips are combined.

Added the ability to choose conversion unit and scale.

Import Style now has new units of measurement options. The dxf files
must have been processed in this new unit initially to be effective.
1/10MM, Centimeter, Meter, 1/10Inch, 1/100 inch, Feet, Yards are the new
units.

If the file was created in Millimeters or Inches, the Imperial and Metric
setting will work as it previously did. In fact, if metric or
English/Imperial is defined within the dxf file, the PCW won't change
the units - but will use millimeters for metric and inches for
Imperial/English. If no unit was defined, Metric or Imperial could be
used as before for the conversion factor. If any of the new options are
chosen, however, they will override and force this unit during the
conversion process.

The Pattern Conversion Wizard will now display the Log file when an error
occurs in a conversion.

Added the support of additional characters when importing data. It is now

possible to annotate pieces with ~, *, {, }, |, [, ] and \ in PDS. Previously, if
these characters were added in PDS, exported to DXF, and then imported
back to the AccuMark using PCW, these characters were lost.

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 What’s New
Pattern Design™ 8.2.0
Changes since 8.1.2

Pattern Wizard

The Pattern Wizard provides the ability to create and run scripts for pattern
creation and modification. Over forty PDS functions are enabled to work with
scripts. The scripts can be used for a variety of purposes:
• Graded patterns may be created from measurements.
• Scripts for general garment types can be created and used for costing by
varying the measurement specifications for the patterns created.
• Basic patterns can be created in the system by the scripts and then
further modified in PDS.
• Repetitive or standardized procedures may be automated for existing
patterns.

An additional drop-down menu called Wizard is displayed to the right of Draft.

The functions include Record, Play, Edit, Delete and Edit Measure Chart.
Toolbar tools are also available for these functions.

Pre-Defined Garment Scripts

Several pre-defined scripts are provided with the software. The names for these
scripts are currently displayed in the Script menu. These scripts should be
located in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Gerber
Technology\Silhouette 2000\Scripts\Samples. They are displayed in the menu
by providing the script names in the file MenuSetup.txt (displayed below).

Selecting one of the menu options runs a pre-defined script. The system then
displays a dialog box with the measurement chart name displayed. The
measurement chart can be changed to specify a different size line, and the
individual sizes or graded nest can be specified.

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Measurement Charts
The measurement charts can be created in Excel, PDS or in another application.
The file formats for the charts need to be Excel files (.xls) or .CSV files. If
working with Microsoft Excel, a new PDS preference can be used to specify
opening Excel rather than the PDS Measurement Chart editor.

The Measure Charts can be

edited and displayed in PDS
using the Edit Measure Chart
function. The illustration can
also be associated with each
Point of Measurement. The
corresponding image will
then display for the row of
the cursor location.
The image can be added by
right clicking on a checkbox
to display the selection dialog
box.

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Note for Regional Settings: If editing a chart that was originally created with a
period as the decimal place, a period should be used rather than a comma, or
the changes will not be saved.

Sizes and measurement locations can be added or removed. To delete a

column, highlight the column first, and then click the toolbar button to delete.
Multiple columns can also be deleted at once. To delete a row, highlight a row,
press delete button on the keyboard.

Add Measurement
To add a new measurement item, select the Add Measurement menu option,
tool or select F1. A new line is added below the last measurement in the
chart. A drop down menu is available to select from the list of pre-defined
items.

Delete Measurement
To delete a new measurement item, select the row above the row to be
deleted, then select the Delete Measurement menu option, tool or select F2.
The line is deleted.

Pre-defined list of measurement points

The pre-defined list of measurement locations can be created in a text file and
saved in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Gerber
Technology\Silhouette 2000\Scripts. Select the text file to use in Measure
Chart/Edit/Preferences.

Add Size
To add a new size, select the Add Size
menu option, tool or select F3. A new
column is added to the right of the last size.

Delete Size
Highlight the column of the size to be deleted. Select the Add Size menu
option, tool or select F4. The highlighted column is removed.

Change Base Size

Select the Change Base Size menu

option, tool or select F5. The
‘Change Base Size’ dialog displays.
Select the correct size and then
select OK.

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If created in Microsoft Excel, the files should follow the format below. In the top
row, the first cell has a 1 or a 2. A 1 indicates that the POMs (point of
measurement locations) are along the top row. A 2 indicates the POMs are
down the first column. Cell 1B contains the base size and cell 1C contains the
size step.

Creating a new Script

Using the PDS functions while in a recording mode creates scripts.

1. Select Script/Record. The ‘Recording new script’ dialog displays in the work
area. This form can be re-sized.
2. Select a measurement chart. A description is optional. The View Information
and View Steps buttons can be used to reduce the size of the dialog while
recording.

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3. Select the first function and begin the process.
The dialog remains displayed while recording.

4. Perform the steps of the script. When making a

new piece, before creating the first line, select
‘Create As New Piece’ from the right mouse button
menu. After the first line is created, the system
prompts for a piece name.

5. Occasionally the recording should be stopped in

order to save the work performed. Select the Record
tool (red dot) to stop recording. Select File/Save or
Save As.

The default location for saving is C:\Documents and Settings\All

Users\Application Data\Gerber Technology\Silhouette 2000\Scripts\CISMA,
however the data can be saved to any folder or drive. The xml file and csv file
must be saved in the same location.

Referencing Measurement Charts and Entering Equations

A Value in the Measurement Chart can be referenced when positioning any
point. When selecting the location to reference a measurement, the system
should be in Value mode, or changed to Value mode when the location is being
selected.

1. Select the Calculator button when the text cursor

is in one of the fields (Beg, End, X, Y, Dist or Angle).
The Formula Calculator dialog displays in the work
area.
2. The currently selected field, Beg, End, X, Y, Dist
or Angle, is displayed about the data entry field.
Enter the equation in the Data Entry field of the
Formula Calculator dialog. If a measurement is
selected from the Chart Measurement list, it is placed
in the Data Entry field. The Enter key on the keypad
displays the solution to the equation to the right of
the equal (=) sign.
3. Select Apply in the Formula Calculator dialog to
return to the Value Input box and enter a value for
another field. Select OK in the Formula Calculator
dialog to execute the function.

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Entering a number into the Data Entry field and then selecting the square root
button, “sqrt”, will derive the square root of a number. The equation displays as
“sqrt(x)”.

Measurements can be taken on pieces from the work area and included in
equations. When a measurement is taken from a piece, it displays in the Data
Entry line as “Length(Line(‘piece name’,’L06’)). The “Length” indicates that the
Measure Line function was used. The line selected was L06 on piece P1.

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Running the Script
1. Select Script/Play. The File Open dialog displays in the work area.
2. Select the name of the script to run.
3. Select Open.
• If creating graded sizes, specify size(s) or select Graded Nest from the
drop down Sizes field if a size(s) other than the base is desired. If
individual sizes are selected, a separate piece is created for each size
when drafting. If Graded Nest is selected, a single, graded piece is
created.
• If a different measurement chart is used, it must have the same point
of measurements. The measurement chart can also be displayed and
edited prior to running the script. After selecting the chart and size(s)
to create, select OK to run the script.
• If modifying existing data, a measurement chart and sizes do not need
to be specified. In this case the piece names of the pieces originally
used to create the script can be replaced with the names of the pieces
that the script should be applied to using the Replace and With fields.

4. The system will prompt for a location in the work area to be selected. Click in
the work area. The script executes. If an error is encountered, the Edit dialog
displays in the work area.

Editing a Script
Steps can be inserted into, and deleted from and existing script.

1. Select Script/Edit. The File Open dialog displays in the work area.
2. Select the name of the script to edit.

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3. Select Open. The steps of the script display in the ‘Edit Script’ dialog. The
steps are displayed in tree form and the steps can be expanded by selecting the
‘+’ sign.
4. Select a specific step in the Script, the line with highlight. The first 8 options
in the toolbar can be used for editing. The 8 options are Step, Step Back, Go to
Step, Run, Record, Delete, Undo and Redo. The next 4 are used to format the
display of the window; Show Information, Show Steps, and Expand Steps. The
last 2 are for adding and editing comments.

Step
The Step function moves forward through the script, one step at a time. The
steps that have been performed are displayed in BOLD type.

Step Back
The Step Back function moves backwards through the script, one step at a
time.

Go to Step
The Go to Step function runs the script through until the function before the
selected step.

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Run
The Run function performs the script to the end. Record can then be used to
append additional steps at the end of the script.

Record
The Record function is used to insert steps at the location of the current step
(represented by a horizontal line). Step or Go to Step can be used to get to
the desired location in the script.

Delete
The Delete function is used to delete steps from a script. The function after
the horizontal line is deleted.

Undo and Redo

The Undo and Redo functions within Edit Script are different from the
standard PDS Undo and Redo functions. For example, using Undo after Go
to Step will undo all of the functions applied in Go to Step.

Show/Hide Information and Steps

The Show/Hide Information and Steps buttons are used to make the window
small while working in the work area, or display the details of the script.

Expand Steps
Expand Steps is used to show all of the information in each step.

Comment
Comments can be added prior to each step in the script. The comment can
be used to describe what is being created or modified by the step.

Print
The Print option in the File menu can be used to print the script.

Delete Script
A script can be deleted using the Delete Script function. The file selection dialog
is displayed and the location and file name can be selected.

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Modifying Existing Patterns versus Creating New Patterns
Preparation for creating scripts to draft new patterns is different from creating
scripts to modify existing data. When modifying existing data, the script uses line
names and point numbers to identify what points and lines will be changed by the
functions.

The functions Edit Line Name and Edit Point Info are used to apply line names
and point numbers. Copy Point Numbers and Copy Line Names can be used to
prepare pieces before they are used in a script.

Use scripts between different styles. Although you can use scripts on non-
identical sets of data, there needs to be certain similarities in order for the script
to be successfully applied.

Lines & Points

Only the line names and point numbers which are referenced in the script must
be the same between the styles. For example, a simple script used to lengthen
skirt hems by moving the hem lines, only the hem line needs a name.

Style Details
Style details of a pattern piece need to be similar if the change in the script
affects that particular area of the pattern. For example, if you have a script which
deepens the armhole of a suit jacket, that script could be applied to jackets with
or without vents, with two or three buttons, or single/double-breasted. The script
would not apply between a two and three piece body or a one and a two piece
sleeve.

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Line Lengths
Line lengths do not have to be the same on different styles, but the measurement
indicated in the script file must exist on the substitute piece. For example, if the
script specifies that a notch be added 20 cm from the beginning of a line, and the
substitute line is only 18 cm long, the script will fail.

Contents of the Script

The information in the script describes what
functions are used, what data is selected, created,
and what measurements are used.

Each step is preceded by a + and the icon for the

function. The function name, piece name and
Function Option settings are also displayed on the
first line. When the + is selected to expand the
step, additional information is displayed.

Functions Enabled with Scripts

File/open Offset Uneven
Save/Save As Copy Line
Create Model/Add Pieces Mirror Line
Costing Marker Divide Angle
Stack On/Off Perp On Line
Add Point Perp Off Line
Mark X Point Perp 2 Points
Delete Point Curved Intersection
Align 2 Points Delete Line
Move Single Point Move Range
Move Point Modify Length
Move Point Line Split Line
Move Point Horizontal Clip Line
Move Point Vertical Create Rectangle
Move Smooth Create Binding – will not be graded
Move Smooth Line when created from newly drafted
Move Smooth Horizontal pieces.
Move Smooth Vertical Create Trace
Armhole/Sleeve cap Add Dart
Reshape Curve Define Seam
Add Notch Swap Sew/Cut
Digitize Line Perpendicular Step Corner
2 Point Line Bisect Step Corner
2 Point Curve Delete Piece from Workarea
Copy Offset *View functions are also available

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The XML File
The steps of the script are saved in an .xml file. The file can be edited as text, as
long as the format is preserved. This file can also be printed from a Browser.
When viewing the xml file in a browser, the file is formatted fully expanded with
each step indicated by a dash, “-“. Edits cannot be made in a viewer however.

The files can be edited in Microsoft Word 2003, and there are a variety of free
xml editors available that can be downloaded from the Internet. Microsoft’s XML
Notepad is available at various freeware download sites.

The different xml editors display the files in different formats. A file is displayed
in Microsoft’s XML Notepad below.

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Error messages in the Formula Calculator
Not enough arguments
This error will display if an incomplete formula is entered, for example, 4*.
There need to be 2 numbers to multiply.

Must be 1 operand, operand count after parsing: 2 in the formula

This error will display if two point of measurements are in a row, for example
“<front><back>” with no *, /, + or- separating them.

Unexpected operator “x” in the formula

This error will display if too many operations are in the example, for example,
a multiplication symbol followed by a division symbol, 4*/2.

Unexpected ( in formula
This error will display is an open parentheses is in the formula with no close
parentheses.

Error messages while Recording

“Point needs to have an ID”
When creating a script, each point or line selected must have a point number or
line name. If points are selected using a marquis (box) the error, “Point needs to
have an ID” is given. Select each point individually.

Hints and Tips

Creating a good script can take a number of tries
Creating a successful script usually takes more than one try. This is
especially true for ore complicated garments.

Even though grading is created, verification is still necessary

The script creates the graded sizes from the measurement chart, however the
pieces should be checked to verify that they will sew together.

Requires an experienced PDS user

Creating the scripts is fairly easy, however the user does need to know how
to operate the PDS functions.

Scripts may help to close skill gap

Scripts can be created by experienced pattern makers and used by less
skilled users.

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Scripts can be created for a base pattern that already exists
Creating the reference lines around the existing perimeter can create a script
for existing patterns.

Save script after creating a group of steps

To ensure that the script is being created correctly, it should be saved every
5-10 steps.

Create reference lines big enough to not cause an error

If creating reference lines by specifying a number for the length, for example
10 cm, they need to be long enough to not cause an error when the script is
run. For example, if a hip line is created and a point on the out seam line is
positioned on the hip line, the hip line needs to be long enough to
accommodate any possible hip measurement. In the piece below, if the hip
line was 30 cm (1/4 of 120 cm) and a mark was being place by measuring
along the hip line from the center front, any value greater than 30 cm for the
Beg or End field would cause an error.

Use values in the Measurement Chart to create the most flexibility

When reference lines are created, they should be created using a graded
value in the chart, rather than giving a number for the length (as described in
the previous paragraph). The length can be edited in the chart after the script
is created.

Sometimes the measurements provided are not enough to draft

The customer may provide fewer measurements then are necessary to draft a
piece. In this case, more measurements need to be added to the
specifications to create a good script.

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To keep a curve tangent to a line make 2 curves.
When creating a curved line, if a reference line is used to position the middle
of the curve, the line should be created in two segments. In the example
below, a line is positioned at the chest width. The armhole curve should
touch the chest width line on all sizes. If the entire armhole curve is created
as one line, the curve will not be tangent to the chest width line on all sizes. If
the curve is divided into 2 segments with one end of each segment on the
chest width line, the curve will be tangent on all sizes.

Armhole curve not tangent Armhole curve tangent

All of the pieces in work area need unique names

When recording a script, if more than one piece is in the work area or newly
created, they need to have different piece names. If there is ore than one
piece in the work area with the same name, the system will not know which
piece to use when the script is run.

SQL Storage areas and scripts and measurement charts for

Wizards
The scripts and measurement charts are not AccuMark data items, they are text
and xml files. This means that cannot be stored to the AccuMark SQL storage
areas. The drive listed for the storage area represents a database, not a network
drive. Therefore, the xml and csv/xls files should be saved to a network drive
that is mapped to a standard server, not a SQL server.

Changes for Lectra data

When opening Lectra MDL files, PDS can now read and maintain Reference
Notches and Intersection Notches in addition to standard notches.

Investronica data with Annotation

Investronica pieces with the graded annotation line may now be opened in PDS.

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2 Point – Curve in Create Draft Piece
When using Digitize Line with the option Create Draft Piece to create a new
piece, the option 2 Point – Curve is now available.

Opening Assyst and AAMA/ASTM data in Pattern Design

It is now possible to open Assyst and AAMA/ASTM data directly into Pattern
Design through the File/Open dialog box.

1. From the Files of Type field, select “Assyst” or “AAMA/ASTM” and then
select the data from the directory where the data resides; locally or from a
network location.
• For AAMA/ASTM, select the Options button to set up and
control additional data import options.
2. In PDS View menu: Preferences/Options, select the Path Tab and set the
default storage area where the pieces will reside once stored.
3. Once the pieces are retrieved into the menu, place all of them in the work
area and select File/Save. Use Ctrl+A or marquis to select all the pieces
at one time. Pieces will automatically be saved to the designated default
storage area set in Preferences/Options.
4. Once saved, a model and corresponding pieces are created for
AAMA/ASTM data. For Assyst data, pieces are stored to the storage area
but models may need to be defined by the user depending on the format
of the original data.

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Assyst Data
There are 2 types of Assyst data that can be opened in File/Open in PDS.
Design files and Style files. The Design file has one or many piece designs
stored. Rule tables in the Graderules folder are referenced inside. The Style file
is a collection of Pieces stored in design or pieces folder.

All Assyst files should be contained in their corresponding folders.

To open the Assyst piece data from PDS File Open, locate the directory and
data. Select from the Design or Style folder and retrieve into PDS. Pieces will
automatically be saved to the designated default storage area set in
Preferences/Options.

Assyst Data Utility

There is no specific file name extension defined for the Assyst data types.
A utility has been created to detect the file format and version of the Assyst data
automatically. If a file is unknown, or it cannot be successfully opened, the utility
can be used to determine the contents of the file.

This utility can be found in the following location:

C:\Program Files\Gerber Technology\AccuMark V8\AccuMark\Assystdatadetector.exe

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Setting options for AAMA/ASTM Data
When Files of Type is set to AAMA/ASTM, press the options button to display the
dialog below.

Automatic Piece Numbering – Use this options automatically assign a number

to pieces without piece names, beginning with the number specified in the ‘Piece
Start Number’ field. The automatic numbering will use the number of digits
specified in the ‘Number Digits’ field. If the starting number is less than this value,
the system will add leading Zeros to the starting number. (Example: Starting
number = 100, number of digits = 5. the numbering will be 00100, 00101, etc.)

Piece Start Number – If ‘Automatic Piece Numbering’ has been selected, enter
the first number in this field that the system should use for any unnamed pieces.
If ‘Precede Piece Name with Style Name’ is also selected, the resulting name is
the style name followed by the number from the number field.

Number of Digits – Select the number of digits to be assigned to the Automatic

Piece Number selected in Piece Start Number.

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Precede Piece Name with Style Name – Select this option to add the style
name to the beginning of each piece name associated with the model. Piece
names within the model editor that is created are updated as well. If this option
is unchecked, no style name will be added to the piece name.

Append Style Name to Piece Name – Select this option to add the style name
after each piece name associated with the model. Piece names within the model
editor that is created are updated as well. If this option is unchecked, no style
name will be added to the piece name.

Note: Either ‘Precede Piece Name with Style Name’ or ‘Append Style Name to
Piece Name’ should be selected, not both.

Import Rule Table – Select this option to import the Rule Table referenced in the
DXF file. The rule file must be in the same directory as the dxf file.

Note: If the dxf was created as a sample size then a rule table is referenced.
Otherwise, the default PDS rule table will be used.

Overwrite if Exists – select this option to overwrite duplicate Model and Rule
Table information in the AccuMark storage area. If Unchecked, the Model and
Rule Table information will not be overwritten.

Units
Select the unit of measurement to use. Units available are: 1/100 Inches, 1/10
Inches, Inches, Feet, Yards, 1/10 Millimeters, Millimeters, Centimeters, and
Meters. Use the radio button on the main options page to control the system of
measurement, Metric or Imperial, and press the ‘More’ button to control the
increments. If a value other than Millimeters (metric) or Inches (Imperial) is
chosen, the file will be converted during import.

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DXF Layer Names
DXF layers are numbered to identify each layer, and to indicate what information
is found on that layer in the data being converted, as defined by the AAMA/ASTM
standards. Numbers are used rather than text, since many programs that
support DXF are unable to generate or accept non-numeric layer generation.
The information displayed is the default values and may not be changed for
importing. Import will always use the default values displayed in this section.

Errors
A log window is opened for each import. The log contains a report of the
imported item(s) and any parsing warnings or errors.

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Restrictions/AccuMark Conditions

• Drill holes: Import can recognize a mirrored (gets label D) or non-

mirrored (gets a label E).

• After Import of pieces with seam lines, they will be labeled an S in

AccuMark but they will not have the special properties of seam lines in
PDS. They will have to be deleted and recreated if you need the lines to
be treated as seams in PDS.

• Limitation: During import some of the notches may be dropped at this

time if the notch does not have a base point.

• Limitation: grain lines cannot be graded while going through the import
process, so any grade rules on a grain line will be dropped.

• Any invalid characters for AccuMark will be renamed with a ‘-‘ during the
Import process.

• If a warning is received about turn or curve points missing – go ahead

with the conversion and check the data afterwards. The turn and curve
points in an ASTM conversion show up on several layers and the point is
missing from one of the layers but the attribute for the point was present.
The sending system is not sending the data correctly.

• U-notches will show as a Castle notch in the AccuMark system at this

time.

• Graded Internal Lines – AccuMark will currently recognize a line that has
only one grade point on one end, and will include the entire line with the
grade. Pattern Conversion Wizard however, treats this condition
differently. If an internal line has only one graded end, and the other end
has no grade point, it is assumed to be a no-grade point. In AccuMark,
users should add a grade point to both ends of an internal line to assure
proper grading. Vendors should also be advised to use this method when
sending data with graded internal lines to AccuMark – to avoid the
assumption of no grade on one end.

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Accessing Subfolders from PDS
The new subfolders created in AccuMark Explorer can be accessed from PDS for
opening and saving data, as well as referencing rule tables, models and
parameter tables. The subfolders are displayed in the ‘Look In’ field as a path.

Subfolders may also be accessed by clicking the subfolder icon in File\Open or

File\Save As. A tree view of the storage areas and subfolders displays allowing
subfolders to be browsed.

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.

Matching Lines for Styles converted to Models

When converting MicroMark styles to AccuMark models, the matching line label
on the MicroMark style will be incremented by two when converted to an
AccuMark model. This allows the type of matching, piece-to-piece or piece-to-
fabric, to be consistent between systems.

Armhole/Sleeve Cap
The function Armhole/Sleeve Cap now allows a decimal value to be used in the
"% of Distance" field. For example, if equal movement was desired across three
pieces, 33.3% could be entered resulting in roughly 1/3 of the total movement
entered being applied to each piece.

Multiple Sizes for Costing Markers

It is now possible to make costing markers containing multiple sizes. Simply
enter the sizes separated by commas, such as 12,14,16 or S,M,L.

Create Piece Functions

A new option has been added to the Create Piece
functions that let the user specify the origin of the
piece category. The category can be copied from the
original piece, or the category can be copied from the
Piece Name. The ability to copy the category from the
piece name is helpful in avoiding duplicated categories
when drafting patterns using scripts.

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Splitting Pieces with Annotation
When splitting pieces with Piece Annotation, the annotation is now assigned to
the portion of the piece it was originally located in. This

If the annotation is located outside of the piece, the annotation is assigned to the
split piece that has the closest center.

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Support for unclipped lines in Trace Piece, Swap and Replace
Line
Additional support for unclipped lines has been added to the Create Piece/Trace,
Swap Line and Replace Line functions.

When using the Trace function, any internals selected to become perimeter lines
on the new piece will be unclipped if there are any unclipped lines within the
selection.

For Swap Line and Replace Line, the internal selected for swapping or replacing
will be set to unclipped if an unclipped perimeter line is selected. Replace Line
will also set the internal selected to unclipped if the internal line intersects an
unclipped perimeter line.

Piece Type added to Piece

Properties
A new informational line has been added
to Piece Properties which identifies the
type of piece: Normal, Follow-On, Mirror,
or Draft.

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