VigiPrint V2 4 Customer Manual English

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VigiPrint V 1.x

Update follow-up

Edition Purpose of the update Pages modified

1September 95

Creation of the document

2January 96

Official release of version 1.0 All

3September 96

Release of version 1.2, configuring the software to plotdifferent file types (Apparel, Upholstery, Footwear,Industry, Cutfiles).

Preface, Contents,Table of illustrations

Chapter 1 :1.2, 1.26, 1.30

Chapter 2 :2.2, 2.3, 2.11 to 2.132.20 to 2.28, 2.30, 2.33

Chapter 33.2, 3.3, 3.17, 3.23,3.25 to 3.27, 3.29, 3.30

Appendix 1 :A1.2, A1.3, A1.5 toA1.7

Addition ofAppendices 2 to 4

Index

♦ A vertical line in the margin indicates the modified parts in relation to the previous edition.

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Preface

Purpose of the document

The purpose of this document is to describe the use of the VigiPrint V1.x software.

It is intended for the operator who will use it, but also for the department head, the LECTRAtraining and technical personnel.

The VigiPrint software is used to input and manage plotting orders for a group of LECTRA plottersand small laser cutters linked by an Ethernet network, the plots being completed in background task.

During the installation, the software is configured to process either one or several file types,depending on their format (files created by Lectra Apparel, Upholstery, Footwear or Industry CADsoftware, or cutfiles created by non Lectra CAD.

Three access modules to the software are offered to the customer, which he can choose according tothe work he has to carry out :

- The Production Module is used to input plotting orders, send them with default parameters to aplotter selected on the network, to visualize the work in progress on the various plotters or cuttersof the network, and to modify the plotting orders sent by the user.

- The Design Department Module offers the same functions as the Production Module, added toparameterizing possibilities of the plotting orders.

- The Administration Module is used to set the default parameters on the various plotters orcutters of the network, visualize and modify all plotting orders which have been sent, and haveaccess to the manual controls of the plotters and cutters.

Each of these modules can be installed depending on the user's organization, on one or several workstations, connected to the same network as the plotters and cutters.

The plotters and cutters to which the batches to be plotted are sent, must be identified and gatheredin “groups of plotters” by means of the Plotter-Manager and Spooler-Manager utilities. Refer to thedocumentation “Administrator Utilities” - code 521230 (edition 5).

How to use this document

The way of using or interpreting the various elements displayed in the windows of the software(buttons, menus, messages, …) is described in the document “Lectra Systèmes graphic environment -User's Guide” - code 521237.

This document contains three chapters which correspond each to an access module of the software :- Chapter 1 Production Module- Chapter 2 Design Department Module- Chapter 3 Administration Module

The user of a module can refer directly to the relevant chapter. When a function is common to severalmodules, the reader should refer to the corresponding paragraph in the chapter dealing withanother access module.

In each chapter, the description of the operating is built up in the same way :

The first paragraph gathers general points intended to facilitate the understanding of theinformation given and the necessary technical elements to know how to operate the software.

The second paragraph presents the main screen of the module and the various functions accessible.

The following paragraphs describe the use of the specific functions to each module.

The first appendix describes the function used to determine the plotting format concerning theinformation inside the BI’s.The next appendices describe the particularities of the software regard the Apparel configurationfor which the documentation has been written :- Appendix 2 plotting cutfiles- Appendix 3 plotting Upholstery files- Appendix 4 plotting Footwear- Appendix 5 plotting Industry (in the next edition)

At the end of the document, a general index makes information research easier .

Reference documents

- Operating System and Utilities Customer's Manual - Code 521252, including the followingdocuments :

- Lectra Systèmes graphic environment - User's Guide - Code 521237- OpenPartner V1.x - Code 521217- Administrator Utilities - Code 521230- Operator Utilities - Code 521233

- Technical and Operator's Manuals of the plotters and small laser cutters :- Flypen 501051- E33 502009- E21 501001- E22 501021

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Contents

Update follow_up............................................................................................................................. iii

Preface .............................................................................................................................................. v

1 Presentation................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 General description................................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Hardware and software configuration .................................................................................. 2

1.3 Software installation.............................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Lauching the software ........................................................................................................... 2

1.5 Quitting the software............................................................................................................. 2

2 Operating principles...................................................................................................................... 3

3 Presentation of the main screen.................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Main menu............................................................................................................................. 63.1.1 Information dialogue box ................................................................................................. 63.1.2 Changing the use level..................................................................................................... 63.1.3 Plotters control ................................................................................................................. 73.1.4 Operating mode ................................................................................................................ 73.1.5 Configurations.................................................................................................................. 73.1.6 Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 83.1.7 Follow-up functions.......................................................................................................... 83.1.8 Progress indicator ............................................................................................................ 9

3.2 Input grid............................................................................................................................... 9

3.3 Work zone .............................................................................................................................11

3.4 Help line................................................................................................................................12

4 Inputting the file batches to be plotted ........................................................................................13

4.1 Selecting a plotter.................................................................................................................14

4.2 Adding a line.........................................................................................................................15

4.3 Description of the plotting attributes...................................................................................164.3.1 Name and location of the file to be plotted .....................................................................164.3.2 Particularities linked to the work configuration ............................................................174.3.3 Machine parameters file .................................................................................................184.3.4 Part, garment or marker parameter file.........................................................................194.3.5 Referenced text library....................................................................................................194.3.6 Info file ............................................................................................................................204.3.7 Manufacturing order.......................................................................................................204.3.8 Size ..................................................................................................................................214.3.9 Conformation - Stature ...................................................................................................214.3.10 Fabric type.....................................................................................................................234.3.11 Repeats ..........................................................................................................................234.3.12 180° rotation of a marker ..............................................................................................23

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4.3.13 Parts rotation ................................................................................................................244.3.14 Symmetry on X - Symmetry on Y .................................................................................244.3.15 Small pieces first ...........................................................................................................254.3.16 Putting to scale..............................................................................................................254.3.17 Alarm.............................................................................................................................25

4.4 Manipulating the list of files to be plotted ...........................................................................264.4.1 Selecting one or several lines in the list .........................................................................264.4.2 Suppressing one or several lines in the list ....................................................................274.4.3 Moving one or several lines in the list ............................................................................274.4.4 Copying one or several lines in the list...........................................................................284.4.5 Modifying a line in the list with the input grid ..............................................................284.4.6 Modifying one or several lines in the list........................................................................294.4.7 Copying all plotting attributes of a line on several other lines ......................................29

4.5 Saving/Reading the batch files .............................................................................................304.5.1 Saving a batch file...........................................................................................................304.5.2 Opening a batch file ........................................................................................................31

4.6 Executing a plotting .............................................................................................................31

4.7 Choosing the attibutes visualised in the work zone.............................................................32

5 Plotting parameters......................................................................................................................33

5.1 General information on the parameters...............................................................................335.1.1 Default values of the parameters....................................................................................345.1.2 Current values ................................................................................................................345.1.3 Parameters files ..............................................................................................................345.1.4 Values used for plotting ..................................................................................................345.1.5 Consultation and modification........................................................................................35

5.2 Input formats........................................................................................................................365.2.1 Choosing the fields ..........................................................................................................365.2.2 File formats .....................................................................................................................37

5.3 Library parameters ..............................................................................................................385.3.1 Presentation of the parameters ......................................................................................385.3.2 Saving/reading a library configuration file.....................................................................40

5.4 Text parameters ...................................................................................................................415.4.1 Presentation of the parameters ......................................................................................415.4.2 Part info formats .............................................................................................................445.4.3 Heading formats..............................................................................................................445.4.4 Cartouche formats...........................................................................................................45

5.5 Geometry parameters...........................................................................................................47

5.6 Operating parameters ..........................................................................................................53

5.7 Machine parameters.............................................................................................................58

5.8 Using parameter files ...........................................................................................................635.8.1 Writing parameters files .................................................................................................635.8.2 Reading parameter files ..................................................................................................65

5.9 Saving the default values of a plotter ..................................................................................66

6 Plotter control...............................................................................................................................67

6.1 Plotter On/Off .......................................................................................................................67

6.2 Plotter reset to zero ..............................................................................................................67

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6.3 Machine control ....................................................................................................................68

7 Plotting follow-up .........................................................................................................................71

7.1 Manipulating the batches.....................................................................................................717.1.1 Opening/closing a displayed batch..................................................................................737.1.2 Modifying the state of a batch.........................................................................................737.1.3 Suppressing one or several batches from the list ...........................................................747.1.4 Modify batches displayed in waiting list.........................................................................747.1.5 Saving a modified batch ..................................................................................................757.1.6 Regenerate a batch..........................................................................................................75

7.2 Plotting interruption and restart .........................................................................................767.2.1 Interruptions requested by the operator.........................................................................767.2.2 Interruption after an error..............................................................................................76

7.3 Time management ................................................................................................................797.3.1 Activating the time management....................................................................................797.3.2 Identification of the follow-up files .................................................................................797.3.3 Report printing................................................................................................................80

Appendix 1 : Format of part info................................................................................................. A1.1

1 Presentation of the dialogue box .............................................................................................. A1.1

2 Description of the functions ..................................................................................................... A1.4

2.1 Creation and modification of the fields ............................................................................ A1.42.1.1 Creation of a field ........................................................................................................ A1.4

2.1.1.1 Creation of a fixed field..................................................................................... A1.42.1.1.2 Creation of a variable field................................................................................ A1.42.1.1.3 Information which can be inserted in a variable field...................................... A1.62.1.1.4 Creation of a field made up of several components .......................................... A1.7

2.1.2 Modification of a field.................................................................................................. A1.82.1.2.1 Modification of the contents of a field............................................................... A1.82.1.2.2 Modification of the charaters size..................................................................... A1.92.1.2.3 Modification of an alphanumeric information format ...................................... A1.92.1.2.4 Modification of a numeric information format ............................................... A1.10

2.1.3 Manipulating the fields............................................................................................. A1.102.1.3.1 Moving a field.................................................................................................. A1.102.1.3.2 Copying a field ................................................................................................ A1.112.1.3.3 Destroying a field ............................................................................................ A1.11

2.2 Manipulation of part info format files ............................................................................ A1.122.2.1 Opening a format file ................................................................................................ A1.122.2.2 Creation of a new format file..................................................................................... A1.122.2.3 Saving a new format file ........................................................................................... A1.132.2.4 Saving modification in a format file.......................................................................... A1.132.2.5 Inserting a format file ............................................................................................... A1.13

2.3 Preferences choice........................................................................................................... A1.142.3.1 Modification of the grid ............................................................................................. A1.142.3.2 Displaying the frames ............................................................................................... A1.152.3.3 Saving the preferences .............................................................................................. A1.152.3.4 Choosing the scale ..................................................................................................... A1.15

2.4 Customization of the preset information format............................................................ A1.162.4.1 Modification of the default format of an information ............................................... A1.162.4.2 Creation of an automatic title ................................................................................... A1.16

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Appendix 2 : Plotting Cutfiles ..................................................................................................... A2.1

1 Interface adaptation ................................................................................................................. A2.1

2 Input of file batches to be plotted............................................................................................. A2.1

3 Parameters specific to cutfile plotting...................................................................................... A2.2

3.1 Text parameters ............................................................................................................... A2.2

3.2 Geometry parameters....................................................................................................... A2.2

3.3 Operating parameters ...................................................................................................... A2.4

Appendix 3 : Plotting Upholstery files ........................................................................................ A3.1


2 Input of batch files to be plotted............................................................................................... A3.1

3 Parameters specific to Upholstery file plotting........................................................................ A3.1

Appendix 4 : Plotting Footwear files........................................................................................... A4.1


2 Input of file batches to beplotted.............................................................................................. A4.1

3 Parameters specific to Footwear file plotting .......................................................................... A4.2


3.2 Geometry parameters....................................................................................................... A4.3


Appendix 5 : Plotting Industry files ............................................................................................ A5.1


2 Input of file batches to be plotted............................................................................................. A5.1

3 Parameters specific to Industry file plotting ........................................................................... A5.2


3.2 Geometry parameters....................................................................................................... A5.33.2.1 Parameters principle................................................................................................... A5.33.2.2 Line parameters .......................................................................................................... A5.43.2.3 Circle parameters........................................................................................................ A5.43.2.4 Drilling parameters..................................................................................................... A5.53.2.5 Oriented notches parameters...................................................................................... A5.73.2.6 Text parameters .......................................................................................................... A5.83.2.7 Scales parameters ....................................................................................................... A5.83.2.8 Axes parameters.......................................................................................................... A5.8


Appendix 6 : Files used ............................................................................................................... A6.1

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Table of illustration

Figure 1 Plotters acknowledgement................................................................................................. 3

Figure 2 Organisation of VigiPrint .................................................................................................. 4

Figure 3 Main screen........................................................................................................................ 5

Figure 4 "Information" ..................................................................................................................... 6

Figure 5 Access to Master level........................................................................................................ 6

Figure 6 "Input grid" ........................................................................................................................ 9

Figure 7 Examples of input grids....................................................................................................10

Figure 8 Work zone .........................................................................................................................11

Figure 9 Help line............................................................................................................................12

Figure 10 Dialogue box "Selecting a plotter" ..................................................................................14

Figure 11 Examples of sizes, conformations, statures specifications .............................................22

Figure 12 Examples of parts rotation and symmetry .....................................................................24

Figure 13 Parameter functions .................................................................................................. .....33

Figure 14 Input selector ..................................................................................................................36

Figure 15 Library parameters dialogue box ...................................................................................38

Figure 16 "Text" dialogue box for a aprt plotting ...........................................................................41

Figure 17 Example of information printout....................................................................................42

Figure 18 "Heading" dialogue box............................................................................................... ....44

Figure 19 "Cartouche" dialogue box................................................................................................45

Figure 20 "Geometry" dialogue box.................................................................................................47

Figure 21 Definition of the depth and width of an oriented notch .................................................50

Figure 22a "Operating" dialogue box for parts ...............................................................................53

Figure 22b "Operating" dialogue box for garments ........................................................................53

Figure 22c "Operating" dialogue box for markers ..........................................................................53

Figure 23 Example of plotting with "Opposite side zero" ...............................................................54

Figure 24 Example of splice marks reading....................................................................................55

Figure 25 Operatng of "Deletion of common lines" function ..........................................................56

Figure 26 Examples of plottings with frames .................................................................................57

Figure 27a Machine parameters dialogue box................................................................................58

Figure 27b Laser parameters dialogue box.....................................................................................58

Figure 28 Writing parameter files .............................................................................................. ....63

Figure 29 "Machine control" dialogue box ......................................................................................68

Figure 30 Follow-up mode...............................................................................................................71

Figure 31 "Error" dialogue box........................................................................................................76

Figure 32a "Stop-Restart" dialogue box with 2 buttons..................................................................77

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Figure 32b "Stop-Restart" dialogue box with 3 buttons..................................................................77

Figure 32c "Stop-Restart" dialogue box with 6 buttons ..................................................................78

Figure 33 Example of follow-up files storage..................................................................................80

Figure 34 "Report printing" dialogue box ....................................................................................... 80

Figure A1.1 "Part info" dialogue box........................................................................................... A1.2

Figure A1.2 Creation of a fixed field ........................................................................................... A1.5

Figure A1.3 Selection of a variable information ......................................................................... A1.5

Figure A1.4 Example of field made up of several components ................................................... A1.7

Figure A1.5 Example of alphanumeric format modification ...................................................... A1.9

Figure A1.6 File pull-down menu ............................................................................................. A1.12

Figure A1.7 Preferences pull-down menu................................................................................. A1.14

Figure A1.8 "Grid" dialogue box................................................................................................ A1.14

Figure A1.9 "Information customization" dialogue box ............................................................ A1.17

Figure A2.1 "Text parameters" dialogue box for cutfile plotting............................................... A2.2Figure A2.2 "Geometry parameters" dialogue box for cutfile plotting ...................................... A2.2Figure A2.3 "Operating" dialogue box for marker plotting ....................................................... A2.4

Figure A4.1 "Text parameters" dialogue box for Footwear file plotting.................................... A4.2Figure A4.2 "Geometry parameters" dialogue box for Footwear file plotting ........................... A4.3Figure A5.1 "Text parameters" dialogue box for Industry file plotting..................................... A5.2

Figure A5.2 "Geometry parameters" dialogue box for Industry file plotting ............................ A5.3

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1 - Presentation

1.1 General description

The VigiPrint software is used to input and manage plotting batches intended for a group of plotters,printers and small Lectra laser cutters linked to the station by an Ethernet network.These plottings are carried out as background task.

The VigiPrint software is configurable, generally at installation, to process one or several file typesaccording to their format :

- files created by Apparel, Upholstery, Footwear or Industry Lectra CAD software. For apparel(or upholstery) VigiPrint can process files generated by the LS Model and Modaris applications(or LS Form and Formaris).

- cutfiles created by non-Lectra CAD

The VigiPrint software proposes two use levels :

- The User level for a current use : input batches, launch the plotting, follow-up the plotting…- The Master level also enables management of the work and configuration parameters, and gives

access to the plotter control.

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1.2 Hardware and software configuration

This module of the VigiPrint software can be operated on a PC type work station, with a Linuxoperating system, derived from UNIX for the PC,

This station integrates the OpenPartner graphic desk. (See relevant documentation contained in theCustomers Manual Operating System & Utilities - Code 521252).

1.3 Software installation

The VigiPrint package should be installed with the P-Manager utility according to the proceduredescribed in the document : Administrator Utilities - code 521230.

When launching VigiPrint for the first time on the work station, a default configuration file iscreated automatically. This TRAPARAM file can be modified later.(see § 5.9).

1.4 Launching the software

Once the installation, configuration and starting-up procedures of the environment have beencompleted (refer to the document Administrator Utilities - Code 521230), this software is presentsfrom the OpenPartner graphic desk.

In the applications zone, double-click on the icon representing VigiPrint : .

During the software loading time, an “Information” dialogue box is displayed (see figure 4), thenthe main screen of VigiPrint is displayed (see figure 3).

1.5 Quitting the software

To quit the software, use the Quit button in the bottom left corner of the main screen.

- Click on Quit : the software proposes a “Confirmation” dialogue box with a YESbutton and a NO button.

It is also possible to quit the software by using the Quit function (^X) available in the Filepull-down menu of the work zone (see figure 8)☞

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2 - Operating principles

The various work stations and the plotting or cutting peripherals are linked by an Ethernet network.

The I-Manager utility, from the applications group “Administrator Utilities” is used to declare theperipherals acknowledged by each station on the network. (refer to the document AdministratorUtilities - Code 521230)

In the example below, the station on which VigiPrint has been installed only acknowledgesPlotter 1 and Laser cutter 1. These two only will appear in the list of plotters which can be selected(see § 4.1) From this station it is only possible to plot on one of these two peripherals.

Figure 1 Plotters acknowledgement

VigiPrint station

Plotter 1Plotter 2

Printer

Station X Laser 1

The VigiPrint software can plot files from various environments : Apparel, Upholstery, Footwear,Industry or non-Lectra CAD.

For apparel (and upholstery) VigiPrint can process files whose shapes are generated by LS Model( LS Form) only , Modaris (Formaris) only or either one of them.

These various possibilities are determined by the “input formats” available for VigiPrint.Generally they are chosen when installing the software, but they can be modified later at Masterlevel. (see § 5.2)

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The main use of VigiPrint consists in inputting a file or a list of files to be plotted. Once sent to theplotter, the file(s) become a “batch”. The operations corresponding to this task are described inchapter 4.

When one or several “batches” has been sent to the plotter, the operator can visualise, modify,…these batches. These follow-up operations are described in chapter 7.

To define or carry out a plot, a certain number of information called “parameters” are requested. Thisinformation is associated to a plotter and stored in a TRAPARAM file. This file, createdautomatically at the first use, contains default values. The operator can define his own values, keepthem for another work session, save them in the TRAPARAM file… These functions are described inchapter 5.

Finally, the operator may intervene directly on the plotter from the work station, to switch it on oroff, reset to zero, access the maintenance mode. These operations are described in chapter 6.

Figure 2 Organisation of VigiPrint

Input

File names,Forming batches,…

Parameters

Input selector Data locationText parameters Geometry Operating param. Machine

Follow-up

Visualisation of batchesModification of batches…

Plotter management

ON/OFFReset to zeroMaintenance mode

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3 - Presentation of the main screen

Launching the Production module displays the following main screen:

Figure 3 Main screen

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The main screen contains 3 zones :- the main menu (mark 1)- the input grid (mark 2)- the work zone (mark 3)

The bottom part of the screen contains :

- the button Quit used to exit from the software (see § 1.5),- a help line (mark 4)

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3.1 Main menu

3.1.1 Information dialogue box

The LECTRA logo is a push-button used to open an “Information” dialogue box, displayingthe software version number and the copyright.(see figure 4)

Use the button OK to return to the main screen.

Figure 4 “Information”

Ok

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3.1.2 Changing the use level

The push-button changes the VigiPrint use level. By default VigiPrint is opened atUser level. Access to Master level is protected by a password (see figure 5)

Figure 5 Access to Master level

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3.1.3 Plotters control

Name of selected plotter :

This input zone is used to choose the name of the plotter on which the batch will be plotted(see § 4.1).

ON/OFF button

This button is used to switch the selected plotter on or off (see § 6.1)

Plotter reset to zero

This button is used to reset the plotter to zero (see § 6.2)

Machine control

This button is used to access the plotter maintenance mode (see § 6.3)

3.1.4 Operating modeThese four push-buttons give access to the input functions of the batches to be plotted. Theycorrespond to the four available input modes.

: input for plotting shapes

: input for plotting markers

: input for plotting garments

: input for plotting splice marks

The input functions are described in chapter 4

3.1.5 Configurations

The two buttons

are used to save or open a parameter file (see § 5.8)

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3.1.6 Parameters

In this zone, 6 buttons give access to the various parameters :

: input formats selector (Apparel LS Model and/or Modaris, Upholstery…)(see § 5.2)

: text parameters (see § 5.4)

: data location (see § 5.3)

: machine parameters (see § 5.7)

: geometry parameters (see § 5.5)

: operating parameters (see § 5.6)

The button is used to save these parameters in a TRAPARAM file (plotted

parameters) associated to the selected plotter (se § 5.9)

3.1.7 Follow-up functionsThese two push-buttons give access to the follow-up functions of batches being plotted andin waiting line :

List of batches

This function enables the user to consult the list of batches in waiting line, and modify thebatches he has sent (see § 7.1)

Follow-up printout

This function is used to print reports on the task carried out by each plotter , or on the errorsencountered (se § 7.3)

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3.1.8 Progress indicator

The zone displays the status of the plotter in progress on the

selected plotter.

3.2 Input grid

The input grid is the zone used to input or modify the files to be plotted and their plottingattributes.

The input grid is automatically configured according to the input format chosen (see § 5.2) and thework mode (see § 3.1.4)

Figure 6 “Input grid”

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Add

Generally, the input grid contains 2 zones :

- the first zone is used to input the file name to be plotted.If the default values displayed in the input grid are correct, it is the only zone to be filled in.(see § 4.2)

- the second zone is used to define the plotting attributes of the file : the way the plotting must becarried out, name and location of the associated work files (parameters, reference texts, …)(see § 4.3)

The button Add placed under the input grid is used to add the plot which has beendefined onto a line of the input zone.

It is replaced by the button Modify in case of a modification.

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Figure 7 Examples of input grids

Plotting LS Model parts Plotting LS Model or Modaris parts

Plotting markers with parts Plotting Modaris variants/modelsgenerated by Modaris

☞ Depending on the configuration, it is possible to plot several types of files. In this case, thereis a button in front of the file name input zone, (ex parts LS Model or Modaris) or a pull-downmenu (ex variants/models Modaris) is used to select the file type.

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3.3 Work zone

Figure 8 Work zone

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1 File manipulation function (see § 4.4, 4.5 and 4.7)

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Use the button Send to send the batch of files defined in the work list (mark 3) tothe selected plotter (see § 4.6)

3 Work listIn input mode (see chapter 4) this list contains all the files prepared to become a batch.

This mode is recalled by icon

In follow-up mode (see chapter 7) this list contains the list of batches sent to the selectedplotter.

This mode is recalled by icon

The list can be scrolled (in any direction) using the cursor placed on the right.The icon line placed above the list identifies the nature of the elements displayed oneach line :

Besides the file name (column Marker , Garment or Form dependingon the activated input mode) the status of certain plotting attributes is displayed

(columns Repeats or Rotation for example).The number of attributes displayed can be modified with the Preferences function.(see § 4.7).

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3.4 Help line

Each time the pointer passes on an active zone of the screen (button, input zone, ...), a sentence toguide the user is displayed in this information zone.

Figure 9 Help line

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4 - Inputting the file batches to be plotted

To enter the input mode, activate one of the functions , , or

.

The user selects first the plotter on which he wants to launch the plotting(s).

Then he modifies if required the description of the plotting attributes in the input grid (see figure6). He inputs the name of the file to be plotted in the input zone (mark 1) then validates by clicking

on button Add or striking Return .

The task described in the input grid is displayed on a line in the list of files of the work zone (seefigure 8 mark 3) .

If these lines are present in the work zone, it is also possible to modify certain attributes directlywithout using the input grid.

Several functions can be used by the operator to modify the lines before making up the batch to beplotted.

By clicking on , the user sends the batch he has made up to the waiting list of the selectedplotter.

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4.1 Selecting a plotter

---------------------------------DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTION ---------------------------------

This function is used to select the plotter on which the batches must be plotted.

----------------------------------- ACTIVATING THE FUNCTION------------------------------------

• By default, the name of the last plotter selected is displayed in an input zone of the main screen(see § 3.1.3).

• Double-click on this input zone to display a dialogue box “Selecting a plotter” (see figure 10) :To select a plotter, choose a name from the list then close the selector with button

OK .

A double-click on a name selects it and closes the selector simultaneously.

• The name of the selected plotter is displayed in the main screen.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• When selecting a plotter name, the locations of files by default associated to this plotter aredisplayed automatically in the input grid. The default values associated to this plotter areautomatically allocated to the library, text, geometry and operating parameters.

Figure 10 Dialogue box “Selecting a plotter”

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4.2 Adding a line

---------------------------------DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTION---------------------------------

This function is used to add a line in the list of files to be plotted by indicating a file name and itsassociated plotting attributes.

------------------------------------ACTIVATING THE FUNCTION -----------------------------------

• When no line is selected in the list, the input zone for the file name in the grid is empty (mark 1on figure 6) : the grid is in “line addition” mode.

• Modify and complete if required the plotting attributes indicated in the input grid (see § 4.3).

• Input the name of a file to be plotted in the input zone (see § 4.3).

• Validate the line addition by clicking on Add or by striking Return .

• A line is added at the end of the list (mark 3 of figure 8), corresponding to the work which hadbeen described in the grid.

• The grid is ready for another line addition :- the name of the file to be plotted is erased in the input zone,- the plotting attributes are not modified, which makes it possible to input several lines

in a row with the same parameters.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• When accessing the input, the parameters of the plotting attributes in the input grid are defaultparameters : to modify them see chapter 5.

• § 4.3 explains the purpose of the various plotting attributes and how to modify their value.

• The file name input zone (mark 1 of figure 6) does not operate in the same way as the other input

zones of the grid : when it is selected, activating Return is equivalent to Add ,to enable a quick input on the keyboard of several file names.

For all other input zones (values of the plotting attributes), activating Return selects thenext input zone.

• A double-click in the file name zone gives access to the selector, which allows to select severalfiles simultaneously to add them in the list .

• The use of the file selector is described in the document “Lectra Systèmes graphic environment”.

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4.3 Description of the plotting attributes

4.3.1 Name and location of the file to be plotted

Modification in the input grid :Two parameter lines are used to define the name and location of the file to be plotted :

Marker Lib

Marker file

1 2

Input zone 1 is used to indicate the name of the file to be plotted, and input zone 2 thelocation of this file with the usual syntax (“/directory1/directory2 / ... /directoryN”).

To modify the contents of an input zone, the user can either :- Input directly the access path or the file name. (The suffix must never be input, it is

added automatically by the software according to the relevant file type.)- Double-click on the input zone, to open the selector.

♦ The push-button is used to copy the location of the markers (or garments) onto theline Lib Form.

Modification in the work list : The name of the file to be plotted is recalled under the

Marker , Garment or Part icon depending on the active input mode.Double-click on this name to display a file selector.

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4.3.2 Particularities linked to the work configuration

Plotting parts :

- In case of parts generated by LS Model (IBA format), the user must indicate the Partfile and the Part library

- In case of parts generated by Modaris (MDL format), the user must fill in the Part nameand specify the Variant name and the Model file to which the part is linked, and theModel library.

- In case of a mixed configuration (IBA/MDL format) which allows to plot partsgenerated by LS Model and Modaris, a toggle button Piece file/Piece name allows toswitch from one case to another.

Plotting markers

- In case of parts generated by LS Model (PLA and IBA formats), the user must indicatethe Marker file , the Marker library and the Part library

- In case of parts generated by Modaris (PLX and MDL formats), the user must indicatethe Marker file , the Marker library and the Model library

- In case of a mixed configuration (PLA/PLX and IBA/MDL formats), the user mustindicate the Marker file , the Marker library and the Part library or the Model library

Plotting garments

- In case of parts generated by LS Model (PLA and IBA formats), the user must indicatethe Garment file, the Garment library and the Part library

- In case of parts generated by Modaris (PLX and MDL formats), the user can plot a Modelor a Variant. The choice is made in a pull-down menu. For a model he must fill in thename of the Model and the Model library, for a variant the Variant name, the name ofthe associated Model file and the Model library

- In case of a mixed configuration (PLA/PLX and IBA/MDL formats), the user can alsoplot garments. This function appears in the pull-down menu. The user must then fill inthe Garment name, the Garment library and the Piece library

Plotting splice marks

This case is identical to marker plotting.

To fill in these fields, refer to the mode described in paragraph 4.3.1 : direct input oropening the selector by a double click for file names.☞

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4.3.3 Machine parameters file

This attribute is used to indicate the name and location of a machine parameters file.

At User level, this attribute cannot be input or modified : the default parameters of theplotter will be used (TRAPARAM file).At Master level, it is possible to input the name of a machine parameters file to be used,to define a default machine parameters file (see § 5.3.1) or to modify the machineparameters for the work session (see §5.7).

Modification in the input grid :The Machine file line is used to define the name and location of a machineparameters file.

Machine file

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Input zone 2 is used to indicate the file name and input zone 1 the location of this file withthe usual syntax (“/directory1/directory2 / ... /directoryN”).The input principle is identical to the one described for the name and location of the file tobe plotted (see § 4.3.1)

For plotting parts, as soon as a parameter file is associated to a part to be plotted, it is automatically associated to all lines of the batch.☞

Modification in the work list : Under the Machine icon is recalled the name of themachine parameters file. Double-click on this name to display a file selector.

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4.3.4 Part, garment or marker parameter file

This attribute is used to indicate the name and location of a part, garment or markerparameters file (depending on the active input mode).

At Master level, it is possible to input the name of a parameter file to be used, or to defineit by default in the library parameters (see § 5.3) .

At User level, this attribute cannot be input :If no default file name has been defined, the default parameters of the TRAPARAM filewill be loaded. The operator can modify the value of some parameters (geometry, text andoperating) for the work session.(see § 5.4, § 5.5 and § 5.6).If a default file name has been defined at Master level, the values contained in this filewill be used, and the modifications made by the user in the geometry, text and operatingparameters will have no effect.

Modification in the input grid :

Param. file

The Param.file line is used to define the name and location of a parameter file. Theinput principle is identical to the one described for the name and location of the machineparameters file (see § 4.3.3)

For plotting parts, as soon as a parameter file is associated to a part to be plotted, it is automatically associated to all lines of the batch.☞

Modification in the work list : Under the Parameters icon is recalled the name ofthe parameters file. Double-click on this name to display a file selector.

4.3.5 Referenced text library

This attribute is used to indicate the name and location of the library where are stored thetext files, which contain the text to be plotted in a part. The name of the file is referencedin the part file with the CAD software.


Ref text lib

A parameter line is used to define the name and location of the referenced text library.Input directly the access path or double-click on this line to display the selector.A default value can be allocated to this library in the library parameters (see § 5.3.1)

This attribute cannot be visualised in the work list.

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4.3.6 Info file

This attribute is used to indicate the name and location of the “Label” file to be used.This file defines the nature and presentation of the information which will plotted insideeach form according to the selected operating mode. These files (Part info , Marker info,Garment info) can only be created by a Master level user (see § 5.4.2).

Info file

Modification in the input grid :The Info file line is used to define the name and location of the label format file.The input principle is identical to the one described for the name and location of themachine parameters file (see § 4.3.3)A default value can be allocated to this library in the library parameters (see § 5.3.1)


4.3.7 Manufacturing order

For plotting markers or splice marks, this attribute is a characters string which can beplotted inside each part and/or in the heading.


Manufacturing order

A “Manufacturing order” input zone is used to input a character string of 6 alphanumericcharacters maximum, without spaces between.


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4.3.8 Size

For plotting parts, garments, variants or models, this attribute is used to indicate in whichsize the parts must be plotted, and if the various sizes requested must be presented as nests.

Modification in the input grid :A pull-down menu is used to choose the presentation with or without and an input zone isused to input the size names (see figure 11).

♦ The syntax is controlled when validating by the Add or Modify

button of the input grid.

• If the pull-down menu indicates “No nest” :The sizes plotted are the ones indicated by the input zone. For each part, they areplotted next to each other. If the input zone is empty, the basic size will be plotted.

• If the pull-down menu indicates “Complete nest” :For each part, all sizes are plotted and superimposed on the plot. The contents of theinput zone is not taken into account.

• If the pull-down menu indicates “Partial nest” :The sizes plotted are the ones indicated by the input zone. For each part, they aresuperimposed on the plot. If the input zone is empty, the sizes plotted are the smallestsize, the basic size, the average size and the largest size.

• If the pull-down menu indicates “Size serial” :For each part, all sizes are plotted next to each other. The contents of the input zone isnot taken into account.


4.3.9 Conformation - Stature

For plotting parts, garments, variants or models, these two attributes are used to indicatein which conformation and which stature the parts must be plotted, or if a conformationnest or a stature nest must be plotted for each part.

Modification in the input grid :A pull-down menu is used to choose the presentation with or without and an input zone isused to input a conformation or stature name.

A conformation or stature name contains 4 alphanumeric characters maximum.

♦ The syntax is controlled when validating by the Add or Modify

button of the input grid.

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• If the pull-down menu indicates “No nest” :The parts are plotted with the conformation or the stature indicated in the input zone.If this input zone is empty, the part is plotted with the basic conformation or stature.

• If the pull-down menu indicates “Complete nest” :For each part, all conformations or statures are plotted and superimposed on the plot.The contents of the input zone is not taken into account.

To plot a part or a garment, only one type of nest can be requested : as soon as anoption “partial nest” or “complete nest” is displayed in one of the three pull-downmenus “Size”, “Conformation” or “Stature”, it is automatically deactivated on thetwo other menus.

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Figure 11 Examples of sizes, conformations, statures specifications

No nestSpegra 2

No nestSpegra 1

No nestSize

S3

No nestSpegra 2

Complete nestSpegra 1

No nestSize $X,$XXL

No nestSpegra 2

No nestSpegra 1

Partial nestSize 36,38,40

C024

Basic size plotted with spegra2 S3

Spegra 1 nest of size XXL

Spegra 1 nest of size X

Sizes 36, 38 and 40 plotted with spegra1 C024

These attributes cannot be visualised in the work list.

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4.3.10 Fabric type

For plotting garments, variants or models, this attribute allows to plot only the partsassociated to one or several fabric types. If no fabric type is indicated, all parts of thegarment will be plotted.


Fabric Type

An input zone is used to indicate up to 20 fabric types, separated by commas. A fabric typeis composed of 2 alphanumeric characters.


4.3.11 Repeats

It is a number between 1 and et 99, indicating the number of plotting repeats to be obtainedfor the same file.


The repeat is indicated in the input zone associated to the Repeat icon.This value can be modified :- by inputting a new value,- By clicking on to increase by one unit the value indicated, or on to reduce

it by one unit.

Modification in the work list : The numeric value under the Repeats icon indicatesthe repeat. Double-click on this value to increase it by one unit.

4.3.12 180° rotation of a marker

When plotting markers or splice marks, this attribute is used to indicate that the file mustbe plotted with a 180° rotation (width turning).

Modification in the input grid : Activate or de-activate the Rotation button.

Modification in the work list : The sign “+” under the Rotation icon means that theattribute is activated. Double-click on this sign to make it disappear or appear.

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4.3.13 Parts rotation

When plotting parts, garments, variants or models, this attribute is used to indicate arotation angle to be applied to the parts to be plotted.


The parts rotation is indicated in the input zone associated to the Rotation icon.This value can be modified :- by inputting a new value,- by clicking on to increase by one unit the value indicated, or on to reduce it

by one unit.

Modification in the work list : The numeric value under the Rotation icon indicatesthe clockwise rotation angle, expressed in degrees (0 by default). Double-click on thisvalue to increase it by one unit.

4.3.14 Symmetry on X - Symmetry on Y

When plotting parts, garments, variants or models, these attributes are used to indicatethat the parts must be plotted either with a symmetry on X or with a symmetry on Y.

Modification in the input grid : Activate or deactivate for a symmetry on X,

for a symmetry on Y.

Figure 12 Examples of parts rotation and symmetry

X

Y

Form defined by CAD

Plotting with symmetry on Y

Plotting with symmetry on X

Plotting with - 90° rotation

Modification in the work list :

The sign “+” under the X symmetry or Y symmetry icon means that the attribute isactivated. Double-click on this sign to make it disappear or appear.

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4.3.15 Small pieces first

When plotting markers, this attribute is used to indicate that the small pieces of themarker must be plotted before the large ones.The maximum surface of a small piece is 625 cm2.


Activate or deactivate the button Small pieces first .


4.3.16 Putting to scale

This attribute is used to indicate that, when plotting the file, the scale mentioned in the

Geometry parameters must be applied.

Modification in the input grid : Activate or deactivate the button Scale .

Visualisation in the work list : The sign “+” under the icon Scale means that theattribute is activated. Double-click on this sign to make it disappear or appear.

4.3.17 Alarm

When plotting markers or splice marks, this attribute is used to indicate that the plot willbe interrupted at the end of this marker and an alarm will indicate the pause.

You must then strike OK in the dialogue box displayed to restart plotting thenext markers.

Modification in the input grid : Activate or deactivate the button Alarm .


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4.4 Manipulating the list of files to be plotted

Use the Edition pull-down menu placed under the work list to manipulate the list of files.

Edition

Erase Selection

Copy Selection ^C

Cut Selection ^D

Paste Sélection ^V

Select All ^A

4.4.1 Selecting one or several lines in the list


This function is used to select one or several lines in the list to process them in the same way.


• To select a line, click on this line in the list (see figure 8, mark 3) : its display colour changes.

• To unselect a line, click again on this line in the list (it recovers its original colour) or click onanother line : this other line will then be selected.

• To select several lines simultaneously :- Click on a first line.

- Press the Shift key and hold it pressed in.- Click one by one on the other lines to be selected.

• To select all the lines of the list in one go, use the function Select all or the keyboard shortcut ̂ A .

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

•• When a line is selected, the parameters of its plotting attributes are displayed in the input

grid and the Add button has become a Modify button.When several lines are selected, the first line of the grid is not accessible for input, and theplotting attributes parameters of the first selected lines are displayed.

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4.4.2 Suppressing one or several lines in the list


This function is use to erase lines from the work list.


• Select the line(s) to be suppressed in the list.

• Use the function Erase Selection : the selected lines disappear.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• To store the suppressed lines in memory, use the function Cut Selection : see § 4.4.4.

4.4.3 Moving one or several lines in the list


This function is used to remove lines from the list to insert them somewhere else in the list.


• Select the line(s) to be moved in the list.

• Use the function Cut Selection or the keyboard shortcut ^D .: the selected lines disappear fromthe list but are stored in memory.

• Select in the list the line in front on which the “cut” lines must be inserted, or select no line if youwant to insert them at the end of the list.

• Select the function Paste Selection or the keyboard shortcut ^V : the lines stored in memory areinserted in the list at the requested place.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• The function Paste can be used several times in a row : the selection is kept in memory as long as noother selection is stored by using the Cut or Copy functions.

• If several lines are selected in the list when using the Paste function, the selection stored inmemory is inserted before each selected line.

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4.4.4 Copying one or several lines in the list


This function is used to copy lines from the list to insert them somewhere else.


• Select the line(s) to be copied in the list.

• Use the function Copy Selection or the keyboard shortcut ^C : the selected lines are stored inmemory.

• Select in the list the line in front of which you want to insert the “copied” lines, or select no lineif you want to insert them at the end of the list.

• Use the function Paste Selection or the keyboard shortcut ^V : the lines stored in memory areinserted in the list at the requested place.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• The function Paste can be used several times in a row : the selection is kept in memory as long as noother selection is stored by using the Cut or Copy functions.

• If several lines are selected in the list when using the Paste function, the selection stored inmemory is inserted before each selected line.

4.4.5 Modifying a line in the list with the input grid


This function is used to modify the contents of a line in the list by means of the input grid : name andlocation of the file to be plotted, and the description of all plotting attributes.


• In the list, select the line to be modified (only one line must be selected) :- The relevant information is displayed in the input grid : name and location of the file,

and the state or value of all plotting attributes.

- A Modify button replaces the Add button of the input grid.The grid is in “line modification” mode.

• Modify the state or value of the grid's buttons and input zones, as explained in paragraph 4.3.

It is also possible to modify the file name and location.

• The modifications are validated by using Modify :The next file in the list is automatically selected.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• If you do not want to validate the modifications, click on another line in the list.

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4.4.6 Modifying one or several lines by clicking in the list


This function is used to modify the contents of one or several lines in the list by clicking on a selectedline, level with the element to be modified.Only the elements which can be visualised on a line can be modified : name and location of the fileto be plotted, repeats, rotation, small pieces first, putting to scale, name and location of the partlibrary, the machine file or the specific parameters file.


• In the list, select the line(s) to be modified.

• Double-click in the list :- on one of the selected lines,- at the place where the value to be modified is displayed.

• The designated element is modified in the same way on all selected lines :- If it is an attribute which can be activated or de-activated (180° rotation of a marker,

small pieces first or putting to scale), its state changes at each double-click.- If it is a numeric value (repeat or part rotation), its value is increased by one unit at

each double-click. (If two lines indicate different values, they are increased by onevalue but remain different.)

- If it is a file or library name, a file selector is opened, to designate a file or a library ofthe same type.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• For further details on the display of the plotting attributes values, refer to paragraph 4.3.

4.4.7 Copying all plotting attributes of a line on several other lines


This function is used to give the same plotting attributes values to a group of selected lines,by using the input grid.


• Select several lines in the list :- The first line of the input grid is not accessible for input .- The plotting attributes displayed in the grid are those of the first selected line (the

closest to the first position in the list).

- A Modify button replaces the Add button of the input grid.

• Modify the state or value of the grid's buttons and input zones, as explained in paragraph 4.3.

• Click on Modify : the attributes indicated in the input grid are allocated to allselected lines.

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4.5 Saving/reading the batch files

Use the File pull-down menu placed under the work list to execute these two functions.

File

Read order file ^O

Write order file ^E

Exit ^X

4.5.1 Saving a batch file


This function is used to save in a file the batch displayed in the “work zone”.


• Use the function Write order file : the file selector corresponding to the designation of a batchfile is displayed :- suffix WIB for a batch of part files,- suffix WVT for plotting garments,- suffix WPL for plotting markers,

• If the batch displayed is a new batch created by the user, the file selector is opened with themost recent access path saved in its history, and the file name is not specified.If the user had previously opened a batch file to modify it, the selector automatically proposesthis file.

• If required, use the file selector to give the name and location of the file to be saved.

• To validate the save, activate the OK button in the file selector.• If the designated file already exists, a message proposes to replace it or to return to the file

selector to give another name.

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• It is possible to create a new batch file this way, even from an existing batch.

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4.5.2 Opening a batch file


This function is used to open an existing batch file.


• Use the function Read order file : the file selector corresponding to the designation of a batch isdisplayed. The file selector is opened with the most recent access path saved in its history.

• Use the file selector to give the name and location of a batch.

• To validate, activate the OK button in the file selector : the files to be plotted andtheir attributes are visualised in the “work zone” and their attributes in the “input grid”.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• If the display zone of the batch was containing unsaved information, a message warns thatinformation will be lost and requests to cancel or confirm the opening of another batch.

4.6 Executing a plotting


This function is used to send to the waiting line of the selected plotter the batch defined in the“work zone”. This plotting will be executed automatically as soon as the plotter is available.


• Click on Send to send the batch to the waiting line :• A dialogue box requests confirmation of the sending.

• Click on OK :The batch is allocated to the selected plotter. To visualise it in the work list, use the function

List of batches (see § 7.1).

-------------------------------------------------REMARK ------------------------------------------------

• For plotting parts, the parts to be plotted contained in this batch are considered as a marker bythe software.

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4.7 Choosing the attributes visualised in the work zone


This function is used to choose the attributes visualised in the list describing the batch contents.Use the Preferences pull-down menu placed under the work zone

Preferences

Repeat

Rotation

X Symmetry

Put to scale

Machine File

Geometry File

Y Symmetry

----------------------------------- ACTIVATION THE FUNCTION -----------------------------------

Use the Preferences pull-down menu to activate the function which corresponds to the plottingattribute to be visualised, so as to display an index in front of its name.

------------------------------------------------REMARKS------------------------------------------------

• The icon corresponding to this attribute, at the top of the work zone , and the status or value ofthis attribute appear on each line under this icon.

• Refer to paragraph 4.3 for the meaning of these attributes and the way to modify their status ortheir value.

• If you do not want to display a plotting attribute, activate the corresponding function again toremove the index in front of its name.

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5 - Plotting parameters

5.1 General information on the parameters

Figure 13 Parameter functions

12 3

The plotting parameter functions are used to adapt the operating of the VigiPrint software to theneeds of each user :

- A group of 6 buttons (see figure 13, mark 1) gives access to the various parameters. Theseparameters are grouped in 6 families :

• The input formats are used to select the file types that the user will plot ,

according to his realm of activity (Apparel, Upholstery, Footwear, Industry…)

• The library parameters are used to indicate the default location and if required adefault name, for each file type used by the software.

• The text parameters

define the nature and size of the inscriptions added to theplottings.

• The geometry parameters

define the geometry of the plotted parts (shape ofnotches or drillings, scale, plain or dotted line, etc…).

• The operating parameters define the presentation of the plotting (gap betweenparts, garments or markers, deletion of common lines, plotting a frame, ...).

• The machine parameters define the behaviour of the plotter (speeds and

acceleration values, programming the paper advances…)There are specific text, geometry and operating parameters for each plotting mode :part, garment and marker.☞

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- A group of 2 buttons (see figure 13, mark 2) is used to save or read these parameters in theconfiguration files.

- A button ( see figure 13, mark 3) Is used to save the parameters values in the defaultconfiguration file of the plotter (TRAPARAM file).

Most of these functions are accessible at Master level only☞

5.1.1 Default values of the parameters

For each plotter, default values for all parameters are saved in a configuration file calledTRAPARAM. When launching the VigiPrint software, these values are displayed in al lparameter dialogue boxes, and they are the active values.

5.1.2 Current values

The user can modify certain parameter values according to his user's level. These valuesbecome the current values, they will be used for plotting operations, as long as the user doesnot modify them or quits VigiPrint.

5.1.3 Parameter files

The user can save in configuration files or parameter files, sets of values corresponding tospecific values : they can be specific to a user, a work mode, a marker type, a plotter …Then the user just needs to call up these parameter files to configure the softwareautomatically with current values saved in these files.(see § 5.8)If the user wants that the current values become the default values, he must save them inthe TRAPARAM file with a save function. (see § 5.9)

5.1.4 Values used for plotting

If no parameter file is called up and if no parameter value has been modified, the defaultvalues contained in the TRAPARAM file will be used.

If no parameter file is called up , but some parameter values have been modified, thesecurrent values will be used.

If a parameter file is called up , the current values contained in this file will be used.

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5.1.5 Consultation and modification

Activating one of the parameter buttons displays a dialogue box, containing the currentvalues of the parameters of the corresponding family :

To modify the parameter values :

• Click on the corresponding button to display the dialogue box of this parameter family.

• Use the button or the input zone corresponding to the parameter to be modified, asexplained in paragraphs 5.2 to 5.7 depending on the parameter family.

• Click on OK to close the dialogue box and return to the main screen.

To close the dialogue box without saving the modifications, or after a simple

consultation, use the button Abort .

Reminder

So that the modified values become the default values for the next use, they must besaved in the TRAPARAM file (see § 5.9).

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5.2 Input formats

This function is accessible at Master level only.☞

Activate the function Input selector in the main screen to display the following dialogue box :

Figure 14 Input selector

5.2.1 Choosing the fields

A first pull-down menu is used to select the field to which the VigiPrint software applies:

Apparel : Choose this value for plotting parts, markers… created by Lectra software : LSModel, Modaris, Diamino.

Upholstery : Choose this value for plotting parts, markers… created by Lectra software :LS Form, Formaris, Diamino U.

Footwear : Choose this value for plotting parts, markers… created by Stratégie RomansCad and Lectra Diamino F.

Industry : Choose this value for plotting parts, markers… created by TopCad, or LectraDiamino I.

CutFile : Choose this value for plotting parts generated by a non-Lectra CAD.

The chosen value determines the possible values foe the file formats proposed to theoperator☞

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5.2.2 File formats

For files coming from a Lectra CAD (Apparel, Upholstery, Footwear or Industry), twoinput zones are used to input the default suffix of the markers and/or parts to be cut.

Use the pull-down menus for the input.

Use the button at the right of the input zone to choose a suffix in upper case or

lower case.

Suffixes for a marker file Suffixes for part files

The chosen value is used by the software to determine the filter proposed by the fileselector when the user selects a marker or a part.

When the format MDL (or IBA/MDL) has been selected, the parameters designed to usethe Modaris files are proposed in the Library and Geometry parameters.In this case, an input zone appears in the “Input selector” to indicate the name of themachine on which operates the model server to be used. (It is an utility program whichenables the application software to read data in model files created with Modaris).

The name must be input by the user (8 characters maximum).

When the values have been selected, validate with .

The input selector closes and the input grid is configured automatically, and takes the chosen workmode into account (see § 3.1.4)

Do not forget to save the TRAPARAM file if you want that VigiPrint is opened in thisconfiguration the next time.☞

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5.3 Library parameters

This function is partly accessible at User level.☞

5.3.1 Presentation of the parameters

Activate the Libraries function in the main screen to display the following dialoguebox :

Figure 15 Library parameters dialogue box

For each file type, a parameter line is used to define the default location and possibly adefault name

The input zone is used to indicate the file name and location with the usual syntax(“/directory1/directory2 / ... /directoryN/File_name”)To modify the contents of this input zone, the user can :- Input directly the access path followed by the file name. (The suffix must never be

input, it is added automatically by the software according to the file type.)- Double-click on the input zone, to open a file selector or a directory selector (depending

on the input zone which has been activated).

♦ The push-button is used to copy the location of a file type onto all files of the samegroup :- location of the parts copied onto the Garment, Marker and Alpha table lines,- location of the Marker infos copied onto the Garment info and Form info lines.- location of the part parameter files copied for all other parameter files,- location of the Plotting follow-up files copied for the Error files.

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Work libraries

The current values of these parameters are the ones displayed by default in the input grid,when inputting the batches of files to be plotted.

Part Default library of the part files to be plotted or the part files containedin the markers to be plotted

Garment Default library of the garment files to be plottedModel Default library of the Modaris modelsMarker Default library of the marker files to be plottedAlpha table Default library of the alphanumeric tables

Text

Referenced text Default library of the files containing the text to be plotted in the partsMarker info Default name of the Label file to be plotted on the parts for a marker

plottingGarment info Default name of the Label file to be plotted on the parts for a garment

plottingPart info Default name of the Label file to be plotted on the parts for part

plotting

The following functions are accessible at Master level only☞

Parameter files

Parts Name of the parameter file (Text, Geometry and Operating) to beloaded by default for a part plotting (see § 4.3.4).

Garment Name of the parameter file (Text, Geometry and Operating) to beloaded by default for a garment plotting (see § 4.3.4).

Marker Name of the parameter file (Text, Geometry and Operating) to beloaded by default for a marker plotting (see § 4.3.4).

Machine Name of the parameter file (machine to be loaded by default) (see§ 4.3.3)

♦ The creation of these files is explained in § 5.8

Follow-up files

Plotting Library or name of the follow-up file containing the information relatedto plotting

Error Library or name of the follow-up file containing the errors relative toplotting

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5.3.2 Saving/reading a library configuration file

The user can also save the library parameters in a configuration file which he can call upfor a later use.

To save a library parameters file, click on , The selector opens and gives access to a

directory , and you can name the file.

To call up a library parameters file , click on , the selector opens and you can read

the file, and its values become the current values.

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5.4 Text parameters

This function is partly accessible at User level.☞

5.4.1 Presentation of the parameters

Activate an input mode (Part, garment or marker), then activate the Text function todisplay the following dialogue box :

Figure 16 “Text” dialogue box for a part plotting

1 2

3

4 7

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5

8

1 Toggle buttons to select or not the plotting of the following elements :

- Part info : information to be plotted inside each part (Labels).

- Referenced text : text associated to a part. This text is defined by CAD whencreating the part and saved in a file, whose name is referenced in the partfile. The Library function is used to indicate in which library must besearched the files containing the referenced texts.

- Grading rules

- Special text : string of characters defined by CAD and associated to each part.

- Cartouche (for a marker only).

- Heading (for a marker only).

2 Toggle buttons to choose the tool used for plotting each type of information.The user will choose a tool according to the tools available on the plotter.

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3 Toggle button used to select or not the non-stop printout of information on theplotting progress.

♦ When installing the software, a printer chosen on the network is associated toeach plotter.

The information printed is :

- name of file plotted (except for part plotting),

- plotting start and end time (the end time is only indicated if the plotting isfinished),

- perimeter and length when plotting a marker or splice marks,

- interruptions : interruption time, error number and type of restart used(name of the button used in the Stop/Restart dialogue box).

♦ The parameter Information Printing is common to the 3 text parametersdialogue boxes (part , garment or marker plotting mode) : when it is activatedin a plotting mode, it is also activated in the two other modes.

Figure 17 Example of information printout

--------------------------------------------------------------------- -Machine : Flypen1, Transmitter : bill Start: 09/10/95 15:34:24Marker : @ :LB:PLALIB;PANT32.PLAPerimeter : 15400 mm Length 1062 mm End: 09/10/95 15:37:05----------------------------------------------------------------------Machine : Flypen1, Transmitter : mary Start: 09/10/95 15:37:06Splice marks : @CB:LB:PLALIB;PH24COL2.PLAPerimeter : 39870 mm Length 2196 mm End: 09/10/95 15:43:59----------------------------------------------------------------------Machine : Flypen1, Transmitter : bill Start: 09/10/95 15:44:02Garment : /home/mb/MILOS/VETLIB/PANT40HF.VET End: 09/10/95 15:45:35----------------------------------------------------------------------Machine : Flypen1, Transmitter : jack Start: 09/10/95 15:51:32Basic image Fin: 09/10/95 15:56:12----------------------------------------------------------------------Machine : Flypen1, Transmitter : bill Start: 09/10/95 16:00:41Marker : /data/mac1/disk0/MILOS/PLALIB/JUPE85.PLA16:02:48 Error 4/4Stop-Restart : Restart Perimeter : 15770 mm Length 1215 mm End: 09/10/95 16:15:59----------------------------------------------------------------------Machine : Flypen1, Transmitter : mary Start: 09/10/95 16:16:00Marker : /data/mac1/disk0/MILOS/PLALIB/JUPE85.PLA16:17:48 Error 4/1Stop-Restart : Restart on BI n° 516:17:59 Error 4/1Stop-Restart : Next----------------------------------------------------------------------

Information printed :

for a marker plotting-

for a splice mark plotting-

for a garment plotting-

for a BI plotting-

when an error occurs-

4 Toggle button to select or not the print of splice marks on a printer.

There is a table giving the position in 1/10 mm (or inches) of the splice marksand corresponding restart points.

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5 Input zones used to define the size of the characters used for information plotting.

♦ The dimension defined here applies to plotting of referenced texts, gradingrules, special text and headings. For part info, the dimension is specified in

the format file created with the function .

The dimension used in priority is the one indicated in the “Nominal size” inputzone, except if the software checks out that there is not enough space. In thiscase, the size can be reduced up to the size indicated in the “Minimum size” inputzone.

Examples : Nominal size = 2Minimum size = 0

The characters size can be reduced up to size 0 if required.Nominal size =2Minimum size = 2

The characters will always be plotted in size 2, even if there is not enough space.(The characters can be plotted beyond the shape).Correspondence between the dimension and the size number :

0 1 2 3average width: 2 mm 5 mm 8 mm 10 mmaverage height: 4 mm 7 mm 10 mm 14 mm

By ticking a vectorial font can be used once its name and sizehave been input in the two zones replacing the nominal and minimum sizes

6 Radio buttons used to indicate the position of the texts to be plotted (referencedtext, special text) in relation to the text axis defined by CAD on the part.Only one of these 3 buttons is activated.

If a vectorial font has been selected, the referenced text can be plotted on thewhole length of the text axis, by ticking the button “Fit text on axis”.

7 Toggle button, used to activate or not the automatic generation of managementfiles.

The contents of these files and the way of printing them are described inchapter 7.

♦ The parameter Generation of Time Management file is common to the 3 textparameters dialogue boxes (part, garment or marker plotting mode) : when itis activated in a plotting mode, it is also activated for the two other modes.

8 Toggle button used to define the contents and the presentation of the part info andsave them in a Label file

Accessible at Master level only

9 Toggle button used to define the contents and the presentation of the headingsand cartouches and save them in a file

Accessible at Master level only

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5.4.2 Part info formats

☞ This function is accessible at Master level only

The function is used to define the contents and presentation of the part info and saveit in a file. Its operating is described in appendix 1.

To plot the defined labels, it is necessary to :- tick the Part Info button in the main screen of text parameters (see figure 16),- indicate the file name to be used in the library parameters window (see figure 15) in the

zone corresponding to the plotting : Part info , Marker info or Garment info.

5.4.3 Heading formats

This function is accessible at Master level only☞

The function is used to define the contents and presentation of a heading for a marker.

Activating the function displays the following dialogue box :

Figure 18 “Heading” dialogue box

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In the parameters list, select the information to be displayed in the heading. To selectseveral parameters use the “Shift” key.

Use the “Comments” input zone to input a line of comments to be plotted in the heading.This information will be plotted if the “Comments” parameter has been selected.

A pull-down menu offers a position choice of the heading in the marker :- Beginning- Side- End

To validate the created heading , click on OK

To close the “Heading definition” dialogue box without saving the modifications, click on

Abort

To plot the heading defined by this function, the “Heading” button must be ticked in thetext parameters window (see figure 16)

5.4.4 Cartouche formats

This function is accessible at Master level only☞

The function is used to define the contents of a cartouche for a marker.

Activating this function displays the following dialogue box:

Figure 19 “Cartouche” dialogue box

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This dialogue box contains a default contents and presentation of the cartouche. Thepresentation cannot be modified and only 3 information fields are accessible for input.

These fields are :

- Supplier name 40 characters maximum- Order reference 20 characters maximum- Comments 60 characters maximum

The values indicated in the other fields when plotting are read in the marker file .

To create a new “cartouche format” file :

- Input the requested information in the 3 accessible input zones.

To validate the created cartouche, click on OK

To close the “Cartouche definition” dialogue box without saving the modifications, click

on Abort

To plot the cartouche defined by this function, the “Cartouche” button must be ticked in thetext parameters window (see figure 16)

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5.5 Geometry parameters

This function is accessible at User level.☞

Activate an input mode (part, garment or marker), then activate the Geometry function todisplay the following dialogue box :

Figure 20 “Geometry” dialogue box

The programming defined with the geometry parameters is visualised in the centreof the dialogue box, on a part example.☞

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Parameters of the "lines" of a part

Grain line

1 2 3 4

♦ The “Geometry” dialogue box is used to set the parameters of the various lineswhich make up a BI, defined by CAD : grain line, cross line, handling circle, channelline, contour, internal points T4, T7, T8, blocking, sew line and internal cut . Theprinciple is the same whatever the line type. According to the inputs formats andthe work mode, all the lines are not available

1 Toggle button, used to select or not the plotting of the line type indicated on thebutton.

♦ The parameters described on the rest of the line are accessible even if the linetype is not activated. So they are pre-programmed with the values to beapplied when this type of line must be plotted.

2 Toggle button, used to select the tool used for plotting. The software offers thefollowing tools :

1 pen N°1 to 9

laser full power

laser half power

blade

The user can choose a tool according to the tools available on the plotter used.

3 Toggle button, used to select a line type.

full line dotted line

4 • For grain line and cross line plotting, toggle button used to select :

or long line or short line

• For plotting the handling circle, input zone used to indicate the diameter inmm (between 1 and 99 mm).

• For plotting a channel line, input zone used to indicate the line thickness in1/10 mm (between 2 and 99 1/10 mm).

• For plotting the blocking, toggle button used to select :

plot blocking only plot blocking and contour

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Parameters of the oriented notches

1

1 2 3 4 5

♦ The “Geometry” dialogue box is used to set the parameters of the 6 types of orientednotches. The principle is the same whatever the notch number (indicated by the firstbutton). According to the input formats and the work mode, all types of notches arenot available

1 Toggle button, used to select or not the plotting of the notch type whose number isindicated on the button.

Symbol means “notch on the contour”.

Symbol means “internal notch”.

Symbol represents a notch type programmed by the customer.

♦The parameters described on the rest of the line are accessible even if thenotch type is not activated. So they are pre-programmed with the values to beapplied when this notch type will have to be plot.

2 Toggle button used to choose the tool used for making the notch. The availabletools are the same as for the “lines” parameters.

3 Toggle button with 6 states, used to select the notch type :

➜ L-notch, made during the contour

➜ Straight notch :♦for a type 6 or special type originated from a type 6, thenotch is made during the contourfor a type 9 or special type originated from a type 9 , the notchis made before the contour

➜ V-notch, made during the contour.WARNING, if the angle of the notch with the perpendicularto the contour exceeds 30°, it will be processed as a straight notch.

➜ Straight notch, made before the contour.

➜ Straight notch, made after the contour.

➜ V-notch, made during the contour and whose depth and widthvalues are defined by the two input fields placed on the right.

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4• For a , , , or notch :

Toggle button with 5 states used to define the depth of a L-notch, a straight notch or a V-notch (see figure 2.8).

0 ➜ 2.5 mm depth.1 ➜ 5 mm depth.2 ➜ 10 mm depth.3 ➜ 15 mm depth.4 ➜ 20 mm depth.

Figure 21 Definition of the depth and width of an oriented notch

depth

width

depthα ≈ 105°

depth

width

L-notch Straight notch V-notch

• For a notch :

5,0

Input zone, used to indicate the notch depth in 1/10 mm (valuebetween 2 and 250 1/10 mm).

5• For a , , or notch :

Toggle button with 4 states used to define the width of a L-notch or astraight notch (see figure 2.8).

0 ➜ Nil width.1 ➜ 1 mm width.2 ➜ 2 mm width.3 ➜ 3 mm width.

• For a notch :

5,0

Input zone, used to indicate the notch depth in 1/10 mm (valuebetween 2 and 250 1/10 mm).

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Parameters of simple notches and motif points

1

1 2 3 4 5

♦ The “Geometry” dialogue box is used to set the parameters of the 6 types of simplenotches and of the motif points. The principle is the same whatever the notchnumber (indicated by the first button), except for button 5 which does only concerntype 2 and 5 notches. According to the input formats and the work mode, all types ofnotches are not available.

1 Toggle button, used to select or not the notch type whose number is indicated onthe button.

Symbol means “notch on the contour”.

Symbol means “internal notch”.

Symbol represents a notch type programmed by the customeror a motif point.

♦ The parameters described on the rest of the line are accessible even if thenotch type is not activated. So they are pre-programmed with the values tobe applied when this notch type will have to be plot.

2 Toggle button used to choose the tool used for making the notch. The availabletools are the same as for the “lines” parameters.

3 Toggle button with 6 states, used to select the notch type.

Point(or laser impulse) Circle

Circle whosediameter is inputby the operator

Cross Diamond

4• For a , , or notch, toggle button with 4 states used to define the

notch size :

a a

a

3 3 3

a (mm)0 11 22 33 4

• For a notch, input zone used to indicate the circle diameter in 1/10 mm(value between 2 and 250 1/10 mm).

5 Toggle button, used to plot a simple notch like an oriented notch.This change is only possible for type 2 and 5 notches. These notches will beplotted according to the parameters defined for type 6 notches in the definitionof oriented notches.

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Definition of the plotting scales

X shrinkage 1/10001050

X scale 1/10001000

X extension 1/10001020

X length 1/10001050

1 2

Theor

%95

%102

mm2100Real2000

Shr.

Ext

3

4

♦ The “Geometry” dialogue box is used to define the scale used on the X axis and on theY axis, when a scale modification is requested in a batch to be plotted.

♦ To make the scale modification possible, the shrinkage attribute ( ) must havebeen activated when inputting the batch.

1 Pull-down menu, used to select the way the scale is expressed on X or on Y.

2

3

4

Case of a scale expressed in 1/1000 :

The pull-down menu 1 indicates “Scale on X” or “Scale on Y” and the input zone 2contains a numeric value between 0 and 9999.Number 1000 represents scale 1 for the considered axis. It is possible to input asmaller or larger number and obtain a reduction or an increase.Examples : 500 for scale 1/2 2000 for scale 2

Case of a scale expressed by a shrinkage percentage :

The pull-down menu 1 indicates “Shrinkage on X” or “Shrinkage on Y” and 2input zones are associated :- input zone 2 indicates the scale expressed in 1/1000.- input zone 3 indicates the shrinkage percentage to be taken into account for

calculating the scale.The user can input the shrinkage percentage of the material he uses and thesoftware calculates automatically the scale increase (in 1/1000) to be applied.Reciprocally, if the user inputs a 1/1000 scale, the input zone 3 is updatedautomatically.

Case of a scale expressed by an extension percentage :

The pull-down menu 1 indicates “Extension on X” or “Extension on Y” and theinput zones 2 and 3 can be used as for a shrinkage.

Case of a scale expressed by a difference between 2 lengths :

The pull-down menu 1 indicates “Length” or “Width” and three input zones areassociated :- input zone 2 indicates the scale expressed in 1/1000.- input zone 4 indicates a theoretical length to be plotted in mm.- input zone 3 indicates, for this theoretical length, the real length in mm

which must be obtained on the plot.When the user modifies the length or the width, the 1/1000 scale isautomatically updated by the software, and vice versa.

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5.6 Operating parameters

Activate an input mode (part, garment or marker), then activate the Operating button to display the following dialogue box :

Figure 22a “Operating” dialogue box for parts

1

2

3

4

Figure 22.b “Operating” dialogue box for garments

1

2

3

4

Figure 22.c “Operating” dialogue box for markers

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

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1 Input zone, used to indicate the requested gap between each part (or each garmentpart), on both the X and Y axis.

➜ Numeric value expressed in mm

2 Input zone, used to indicate the requested gap between each list of parts (orbetween each garment) , on the X axis. A list of parts, (or all parts of a garment) isconsidered as a marker when plotting.


3 Toggle button to activate or not the nest centring when this has not already beendone automatically by the CAD software.Centring consists in aligning all parts of the nest along the grain line/cross lineaxis. When centring is not activated, the nest is plotted such as it is displayed.

4 Toggle button to make an automatic pre -marker of the parts (or garments) tooptimize the material when plotting

5 Input zone, used to indicate the requested gap between each marker, on theX and Y axes.


6 The Opposite side zero toggle button is used to request the plotting of a marker bymoving it on the width of paper : the plotter is then lined up on the edge of thepaper, on the side opposite the machine zero.This button is activated only for a marker whose width is less than that of thepaper. In this case, it is particularly useful for markers plotted with a rotation of180° : see figure 23.

Figure 23 Example of plotting with “Opposite side zero”

Y

X

Y

X

Y

X

Marker plotted with a standard zero position

Marker zero

Marker plotted with opposite side zero

Marker plotted with 180° rotationand with opposite side zero

Machine zero

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7 The first pull-down menu is used to determine whether splice marks must beplotted or not, and where :

- No marks- On the right of the marker- On the left of the marker- On the right and left

The second pull-down menu is used to choose in which spreading direction themarks will be plotted :

- To spread zero- From spread zero- In both directions

Figure 24 shows how the splice marks are represented and read.

Gap between markers :Input zone, used to set the parameter of the gap between the splice mark andthe marker.

➜ Numeric value expressed in mm.

Limit :Input zone, used to set the parameter of the minimum distance between tworestart positions. This parameter prevents the accumulation of too close marks.

➜ Numeric value expressed in mm.

Figure 24 Example of splice marks reading

12

12

3

3 12

12

3

3

Y

X

0

RightLeft

Splice mark plotted "from spread zero"Splice mark plotted "to spread zero"

For a defect at this level, restart in 1

For a defect at this level, restart in 2

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8 The pull-down menu is used to indicate if the deletion of common lines functionmust be used or not.

- No deletion- Deletion

With “Deletion” the straight lines which are sufficiently close on two nextparts are considered as a common vector to both parts. This vector will thereforebe plotted only once.

Figure 25 Operating of “Deletion of common lines” function

vector length

gap between vectors

marker plot or cut obtained with deletion of vectors

♦ Is considered as a vector, a straight line between two successive points of thecontour, whether containing a notch or not.

Mini length of a vector :Input zone, used to set the parameter of the minimum length of a vector so that itis taken into account by the “deletion of common lines” function.

➜ Numeric value expressed in mm.Between 0 and 999.9

Maxi gap between vectors :Input zone, used to set the parameter of the maximum gap between two vectors sothat they are considered as common lines.

➜ Numeric value expressed in mm.Between 0 and 9.9

9 Pull-down menu to indicate the plotting mode to be used for a marker on foldedfabric (folded or tubular). It is associated to 2 toggle buttons used to define aplotting tool and a line type (full or dotted) for the folded part.The “top” or “unfolded” part is plotted with the tool and line type defined in theGeometry parameters.

Open fabricThe marker is plotted open ("unfolded”).

Folded fabric / topOnly the top of the marker is plotted.

Folded fabric / allThe marker is plotted folded. The bottom is plotted with the indicated tooland line type.

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10 The toggle button Between markers is used to add or not a “transversal cut”between each plotted marker. It is associated to 2 other toggle buttons : the firstone shows the tool used (it cannot be modified) and the second one allows tochoose the line type.

The toggle button Between batches and the associated toggle buttonsoperate on the same principle to add a “transversal cut” between each batch.

11 Pull-down menu, used to add to each marker plotting the plotting of a frame andthe plotting of the check frame defined with the software. This pull-down menuis associated to 2 toggle buttons used to define a plotting tool and a line type.

No frameNo frame or checks plotted.

Frame onlyA frame is plotted around the marker with the selected tool and line type.

Frame/External checksA frame and external checks are plotted around the marker with the selectedtool and line type.

Frame/Internal checksA frame and internal checks are plotted around the marker with the selectedtool and line type.

♦ When the frame consists in a main frame and a secondary frame, the selectedline type is used to plot the main frame, while the secondary frame is plottedwith the other line type.

Figure 26 Examples of plottings with frames

External frame plotting Internal frame plotting

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5.7 Machine parameters


Activating the Machine function displays the following dialogue box:

Figure 27a Machine parameters dialogue box

OKAbandonner

Option styloTraceur

m/s25Acceleration maximaleArret sur erreur

m/s23Acceleration contourcm0Seuil d'avance

m/min60Vitesse maximale

Av. continue demi-pagem/min20Vitesse contour

Avance par page

FonctionnementVitesses et accelerations

1 2 3

45

m/min Vitesse lame

m/s2Acceleration lame

If the selected machine is a laser cutter, a laser parameters dialogue box is displayedsimultaneously :

Figure 27b Laser parameters dialogue box

Laser parameters

WMarking power 400

WImpulse power 4001/10ms100

Non-stop supplymmDotted line length 10WMinimum power No parking50

WContour power 400

OperatingMicrolaser

6

Impulse duration

7

8

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1 Input zones, used to indicate respectively :

- Contour speed : Maximum speed (in m/min) of the pen movement (or the toolfor a cutter) during plotting phase.

- Maximum speed : Maximum speed (in m/min) of the pen movement (or tool)off-load.

- Contour acceleration : Acceleration (in m/s2) to reach the contour speed.

- Maximum acceleration : Acceleration (in m/s2) to reach the maximum speed.

- Blade speed (in m/min) and Blade acceleration (in m/s2) for plotters/cutters.

2 Pull-down menus, used to define the material advances.

The first pull-down menu is used to choose a material advance mode :

No advanceCompulsory value for a machine without material advance.Is allows to manage any machine type such as a fixed table whose dimensionsare equal to the plotting limits.

Variable advanceThe advances have a variable length according to the parts geometry, themain purpose being to plot a part in one go.

Plot Advance Plot

Page advanceThe advances are made by the total length of the plotting page, withouttaking into account the length of the parts.

Plot Advance Plot

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2 The second pull-down menu is used to define the use of the Eclipse option whichmakes plotting possible during the material advances.

♦ The use of Eclipse is protected by a software key. The corresponding lines in the pull-down menu are dimmed if the software key is not installed.

Sequential advanceThe plotter executes the first plotting page. Then the pen raises, and the material advanceis carried out. Once the material advance is completed, the plotting restarts for the nextplotting page.The advance length corresponds to the Advance Limit. parameter.

Plot Advance Plot

Advance length = Limit

Non-stop half pageThe Eclipse option enables the machine to start plotting the next part of the markerduring a material advance.With the non-stop half page advance, the machine executes the plotting on the first half ofthe marker page, before controlling a material advance. The second half of the markerpage starts being plotted as soon as the material advance begins.The Advance Limit parameter becomes inoperative.

Plotting a 1/2 page

Advance and plotting the next 1/2 page

State before the next advance begins

Advance length = 1/2 page

Non-stop full pageThe non-stop full page advance operates on the same principle as the non-stop half pageadvance. However, the moment when the material advance starts is defined by the Limitparameter. So it can be adapted to the size of the plotted parts.If Advance Limit = 0, the advances are started by using all plotting possibilities duringthe advances.

Plotting a part of the page

Advance and plotting the next part of the page

State before the next advance begins

Advance length = Limit

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3 Input zone, used to define a material advance length, inferior to the effectiveplotting length.

This parameter has been created to make the unloading of cut parts easier on acutter.

➜ Numeric value expressed in cm.Between 0 and the maximum length of the plotting zone. Value 0means that the material advances are carried out on the maximumlength of the plotting zone.

4 Toggle button, used to choose the behaviour of the cutter when an error occurs on aplotter.

Activated button : systematic stop on errorWhen an error appears, the “Stop/restart” dialogue box is displayed on thework station which pilots the plotter (see § 7.2).

Deactivated button : no systematic stop on errorIf the file to be plotted is not found, the software passes to the next file andprints automatically the name of the file and the associated error code.If the error is linked to the machine (ex : limit stop met), the “Stop/restart”dialogue box is displayed.

5 Toggle button, used to activate the pen as main tool on a E21 (on which toolmanagement is inoperative).

6 Input zones, used to indicate respectively :

- Contour power : Maximum power (in W) of the laser when cutting contours.The laser power is controlled by the head movement speed to prevent thematerial from being burned when cutting contours at low speed. The contourpower corresponds to the Contour Speed movement speed.

- Minimum power : Minimum power (in W) of the laser when cutting contours.Even if the head movement speed becomes nil (when changing direction forexample), the laser power will always be at least equal to this minimumvalue.

- Dotted lines length : Length of the laser dotted lines (in mm).

- Impulse duration : Duration of a laser impulse (in 1/10 ms).

- Impulse power : Laser power when an impulse is controlled (in W).

- Marking power : Maximum laser power used for marking (in W).

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7 Pull-down menu, used to define the position of the cutting head during thematerial advances. This position will be chosen so as not to hinder the operator,or the material advance.

No parkingThe cutting head remain on its position.

Park in Xmax, Ymin

Park in Xmin, Ymax

8 Toggle button, used to activate or not the “non-stop” operating mode. Thisoperating mode is used when the material is supplied non-stop. It makes itpossible to cut non-stop without saving the zero between each marker.

Activated button : non-stop supplyIt is the classic operating mode of the plotters, with non-stop materialsupply. No intervention of the operator is required between batches to beplotted.

Deactivated button : cutting of partsBetween each batch, the operator places a new part of material for whichhe must save the zero point position and the maximum point position.

The new values to be used by the plotter must be saved in the TRAPARAM configuration file(see § 5.9).

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5.8 Using parameter files


It is used to save customised values in the parameter files. These parameter files can be associatedby default to the input grid (see § 5.3.1).

5.8.1 Writing parameter files

The software enables using 5 types of parameter files :

- The User parameters files contain the values defined in the library parameters and inthe text, geometry and operating parameters of each work mode (inputting parts,markers, garments, splice marks).

- The Part geometry files contain values to be applied to the text, geometry andoperating parameters for part plotting.

- The Garment geometry files contain values to be applied to the text, geometry andoperating parameters for garment plotting.

- The Marker geometry files contain values to be applied to the text, geometry andoperating parameters for marker plotting.

- The Machine parameters files contain specific parameters for a plotter.

To create a parameter file :

• Modify the parameter values (Libraries, then for each input mode Text, Geometry andOperating), so that they correspond to the values to be saved.

• Return to the main menu and click on . The following dialogue box is displayed :

Figure 28 Writing parameter files

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• Click on the push button corresponding to the type of file parameters : the correspondingfile selector is displayed.

• Use the file selector to input the name and location of the file to create.

• To validate the save, activate OK in the file selector.• If the file already exists, a message proposes replacing it or return to the file selector to

change the name.

The table below shows for each type of parameter file, the default suffix proposed in theselector when saving the file , and the input mode to be selected and the parameters to set.

File type Suffix Work mode ParametersUser parameters .ENV any Library

Part plotting Text, Geometry and OperatingMarker plotting Text, Geometry and OperatingGarment plotting Text, Geometry and Operating

Part geometry .PIB Part plotting Text, Geometry and OperatingMarker geometry .PPL Marker plotting Text, Geometry and OperatingGarment geometry .PVT Garment plotting Text, Geometry and OperatingMachine parameters .MAC any Machine parameters and

“Plotting zero” and

“Plotting maximum” positions accessible from themain screen in “Machine

Control”

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5.8.2 Reading parameter files

To read the values saved in a parameter file:

• In the main menu, click on : the dialogue box shown on figure 28 is displayed. It is

called then “Reading parameter files”.

• Click on the push button corresponding to the requested file type : the corresponding fileselector is displayed.

• Use the file selector to designate the file to be used.

• To validate the selection, activate OK in the file selector .

The parameter values contained in the designated file become the current values used bythe software, and the user can query or modify these values with the access function toparameters (Libraries, Text, Geometry and Operating).

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5.9 Saving the default values of a plotter


The Save function of the main screen is used to save in a TRAPARAM configuration file theparameter values defined by the user of the Administration Module. These values are saved in theTRAPARAM file which is associated to the plotter whose name is displayed in the main screen.they include :

- The text, geometry and operating parameters for each input mode, accessible by the functions

Text , Geometry and Operating in the main screen.

- The library parameters, accessible by the Libraries function in the main screen.

- The machine parameters, accessible by the Machine function in the main screen.

- The positions of the “Plotting zero” point and “Plotting maximum” point defined by the functions

Zero and Maximum of the “Machine Control” dialogue box.

♦ As long as the Save function has not been activated, no modification made in a parameterdialogue box is taken into account by the plotter.

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6 - Plotter control

6.1 Plotter On/Off

The button is used to switch the plotter on or off : is becomes

When a plotter is off line, it is possible to send batches to be plotted but they will only be plottedwhen the plotter is switched on line.

Switching a plotter off line gives access to the Reset to zero and Machine control functions describedin the next paragraphs.

If a plotter is switched off line during a plotting, it will be interrupted when the current batchis finished.☞

To switch the plotter on line again, click on button which becomes .

6.2 Plotter reset to zero

With plotter switched off, use button to reset the plotter to zero

There are 3 possible cases :

• If the reset to zero is requested after switching the plotter on or after a microplotter reset :The plotter carriage searches the table zero at low speed, and reads the dimensions of theplotting zone.This operation is carried out automatically when exiting from the “Machine control” function, ifno reset to zero has been controlled since the machine was switched on, a microplotter reset or alimit stop.

• If the reset to zero is requested when a limit stop is met :The plotter carriages searches the table zero, at low speed.

• In all other cases :The "Reset to zero" function moves the carriage back to table zero position, at high speed(because this position is known).

The E 33 and FlyPen plotters never read the plotting table dimensions.☞

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6.3 Machine control

☞ This function is accessible at Master level only.

The Machine control function gives access to a dialogue box, gathering all functions enabling“manual” intervention on the plotter (unlike the automatic operating mode which executes theplottings described in the batches sent in waiting line).

Figure 29 “Machine control” dialogue box

If the plotter has no manual movement controls, the arrow keys do not appear in the dialogue box.

Plotter reset to zero push-button.

Operates identically as described in § 6.2

Transversal cut push-button.

This control is used, on plotters equipped with a cutting tool or on laser cutters, tocarry out a transversal cut in the material to unload the plottings or to remove thematerial remains.

- Click on Transversal cut .

- - A dialogue box request validation of the transversal cut : click on

Yes .

- If no file is being plotted when the control is launched, the transversal cut iscarried out automatically.Otherwise, it is carried out as soon as the plotting in progress is finished.

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Push-buttons to reset the counter for paper length used and length of plotting madeby the pen, for a FlyPen plotter.

Push-buttons to move the pen (or the cutting head) on the plotting table.

These buttons appear in the "Machine control" dialogue box when the plotter(or cutter) is not equipped with a control keyboard with arrow keys (E33, E32, …).

♦ They are only accessible when the plotter is deactivated.

+X movement +Y movement

-X movement -Y movement

Movement stop

A movement can be stopped by using , or by controlling a movement in anotherdirection.

♦ As long as a movement is in progress, the other buttons of the "Machine control"dialogue box are dimmed.

Push-button for access to maintenance mode of the plotter, under direct control of themicroplotter program.

The functions of this mode are reserved for the LECTRA maintenance technicians.

MCPR microplotter : Exit from this mode by W .

CNUM microplotter : Exit from this mode by * .

To quit maintenance mode, strike “CTRL X”

If this operation is carried out after switching on or after a microplotter Reset,the machine will read the dimensions when returning to the program.

♦ This button is only accessible when the plotter is deactivated.

☞ The E 33 and FlyPen plotters never read the plotting table dimensions.

☞ In maintenance mode, the movement of a motor is stopped by striking the

Return key : the motor stops after a deceleration phase and remainsinterlocked in position by the microplotter.The "space bar" can be used at any time as an emergency stop (sudden andimmediate stop) : all motors stop without deceleration phase and theelectrovalves return to their zero position. It is highly advised to cut thepower off prior to any intervention on the mobile parts.

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Push-buttons, used to activate respectively the “Plotting zero saving” and “Plottingmaximum saving” functions.

Saving a plotting zero is used to define the position where plotting begins on the Yaxis. Generally, this position is always the same, and corresponds to the machinezero. However, in some cases it is necessary to modify it, particularly when plottingis carried out on a narrow paper placed in the middle of the plotter.

Saving a plotting maximum is used to define the maximum plotting dimensionsallowed on the Y axis. In practice, this position corresponds to the paper width.

♦ These buttons are only accessible when the plotter is deactivated.

To modify the position of the plotting zero (or maximum) :

- Set the plotter off line.

- Move the pen (or the laser cutting head) on the zero point (or maximum point)requested by means of the manual controls available on the plotter, or in the“Machine controls” dialogue box.

- Click on Zero (or Maximum ).

- A dialogue box requests validation of the save : click on Yes .

- The new zero point (or maximum point) is saved.

- Set the plotter on line.

- Click on OK to close the “Machine control” dialogue box.

- The save in the TRAPARAM is automatic when quitting.

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7 - Plotting follow-up

7.1 Manipulating the batches

The push-button in the main screen gives access to the List of batches sent to the selectedplotter, for example to query them, delete them, inhibit them, or pass a batch in priority. At Masterlevel it is also possible to modify the contents of the batches sent to waiting line.

Pressing this push-button configures VigiPrint in input mode. The input grid disappears (see

figure 30) and it can be displayed again by clicking on (for batch modification see § 7.1.4)

Figure 30 Follow-up mode

The list of batches sent to the selected plotter appears in the work zone.

Each line of the list represents a batch to be plotted or, when a batch is “open”, a file to be plottedcontained in this batch.

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The following information is displayed on a batch description line :

- date and time of batch sending,- type of file to be plotted,- batch number given by the software,- user's name of the sender,- name of destination plotter or “*” if no specific plotter in the group has been requested,- state of the batch (started, to do or inhibited).

The icons line above the list identifies the nature of the elements displayed on a line when it is adescription line of a file to be plotted : the same elements are displayed when inputting a batch :refer to § 3.3 .

The batch line selection principle is identical to the one described in § 4.4.1 for file lines selection.

The various operations possible on the batches can be carried out by using the Edition and Batchpull-down menus.

Batch

Open batch

Close batch

Inhibit batch

Reactivate batch

Modify batch

Regenerate batch

Erase batch

Edition

Erase Selection

Copy Selection ^C

Cut Selection ^D

Paste Sélection ^V

Select All ^A

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7.1.1 Opening/closing a displayed batch


This function is used to display or not the files to be plotted which make up a batch.


• Select the batch(es) to be opened.• Activate the function Open batch : the file lines to be plotted which make up each batch are

displayed under the line describing the batch (see figure 30).• To close the selected batch(es), activate the function Close batch .

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• A double-click on the batch description line opens the batch if it is closed, or closes it if it isopened.

• All batches can be opened, whether they are started, to do or inhibited.

7.1.2 Modifying the state of a batch


This function is used to inhibit or re-activate one or several batches.

When a user sends a batch to a waiting list, its state becomes “to do”. As soon as a batch“to do” is sent to a plotter, it is copied in a work directory of the plotting spooler, and its statebecomes “started”. Once this plotting is finished, the spooler deletes the corresponding linefrom the waiting list. The “inhibited” state is applied deliberately by a user to modify abatch or postpone its plotting.

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• Select the batch(es) to be inhibited.• Activate the function Inhibit Batch .• To reactivate the selected batch(es), activate the function Reactivate Batch .

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• It is possible to inhibit a started batch. In this case, plotting stops at the end of the current part.Plotting will restart with the next batch in the list.

• It is possible to plot a batch in priority, by inhibiting one or several batches.• It is possible to reactivate a started batch : its state becomes “to do”.

Reactivating might be useful when a plotting has been aborted after an error : in this case, thebatch remains “started” in the waiting line and it is not deleted by the plotting spooler. If a userreactivates it, its state becomes “to do” again and can be modified or plotted like the otherbatches in the list.

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7.1.3 Suppressing one or several batches from the list


This function is used to suppress batches displayed in the waiting list.


• Select the batch(es) to be suppressed from the list.• Activate the function Erase Batch : the selected batches disappear from the list.

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• If a "started” batch is suppressed, its plotting stops at the end of the current part.Suppressing a "started” batch is only useful when plotting has been aborted after an error and theplotting spooler has not erased automatically the batch from the list.

7.1.4 Modify batches displayed in waiting list


This function is used to modify the batches displayed in a waiting list, by using the same functionsas for modifying lines in the work list, when inputting a batch.The modifications must be saved to be taken into account effectively (see § 7.1.5). This save ispossible at Master level only.


• Select then inhibit the batches to be modified.

• Like for inputting a batch, the user has three means of modifying the contents of a batch :

- by using the Erase Selection , Copy Selection , Cut Selection , Paste Selection functionsof the Edition menu : see § 4.4.

♦ Lines can be copied in a batch, then pasted in another batch.

♦ Lines can be copied in a non-inhibited batch.

- by using the input grid to add or modify lines : see § 4.2 and 4.3.

♦ Use button to display or close the input grid.

♦ When batch description lines only have been selected, the button

Add is available in the bottom of the input grid.

♦ It is not necessary to open a batch to add a line.

♦ When one or several file description lines are selected, the button

Modify is available. If several lines are selected, the button isabsent when the modification is impossible : if the lines are not all ininhibited batches, or if they don't all correspond to the same file type.

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♦ When the batch modification is impossible (batch not inhibited or sent by

another user) the button Add or Modify is absent.- by double-clicking on the files description lines to be plotted :

see § 4.4.1 and 4.3♦ The batch must have been opened first to display these lines.♦ Use the Preferences pull-down menu to choose the plotting attributes

visualised in the waiting line : see § 4.7

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• The first character on the batch description line “-” becomes “*” to indicate that this batch hasbeen modified and that it must be saved to be plotted.

7.1.5 Saving a modified batch



This function enables a user to save the modifications he has made in a batch. So thesemodifications can be visualised by all other users and the batch can be reactivated.


• Select the batch(es) to be saved : these are the batches with “*” in first position on thedescription line.

• Activate the function Modify Batch : the modifications are taken into account and the sign “*” isreplaced by a “-”.But the state of these batches is always “inhibited”. They must be reactivated to be plotted.

7.1.6 Regenerate a batch


This function is used to read the contents of a batch :- to visualize modifications made by other users,- or, in case of a batch with the sign “*”, to display the batch in its initial state and not

considering the modifications made.


• Select the batch(es) to be regenerated.• Activate the function Regenerate Batch

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7.2 Plotting interruption and restart

7.2.1 Interruptions requested by the operator

The user can interrupt the plotting in two ways.

- The first solution consists in suppressing the current batch (see § 7.1.3).This stops the plotting immediately at the end of the current part. The next parts in the file orthe next files which make up a batch will not be plotted, and the batch disappears from the list.

- The second solution consists in inhibiting the current batch (see § 7.1.2)When the operator inhibits a batch while it is plotted, a message proposes an immediate stop ora stop at the end of the current file.

• In the first case, the plotting stops at the end of the current part, but the file which isnot completely plotted remains in the list of files making up the batch, it can bereactivated later. The other files in the batch, which have not been plotted, alsoremain in the list.

• In the second case, the plotting stops at the end of the current file, and this filedisappears from the batch.

7.2.2 Interruption after an error

When an error occurs during the plotting, it is displayed in a dialogue box, indicating the errornumber and name. This dialogue box appears on the work station which pilots the plotter :

Figure 31 “Error” dialogue boxError

Ok

Error : 4 / 1

Limit stop met

Plotter:Flypen1, Transmitter:BILL

Click on OK to validate the error. A “Stop-Restart” dialogue box isdisplayed.

In this dialogue box, a certain number of push-buttons are used to restart plotting, accordingto the type of plotting in progress and the origin of the error.The various cases possible are shown in figures 32.a, 32.b and 32.c.

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Figure 32.a “Stop-Restart” dialogue box with 2 buttons

Stop-Restart

RestartStop

Machine :Flypen1, Transmitter :BILL

This dialogue box appears when the error occurs during a material advance.

StopThe current batch is aborted.The plotter is available : if a batch is in waiting list, its plotting can start.

RestartThe advance restarts.

Figure 32.b “Stop-Restart” dialogue box with 3 buttons

Stop-Restart

NextStop

Machine:Flypen1, Transmitter:BILL

Restart

This dialogue box appears when the software has not found a file :- a marker file for a marker plotting or splice mark plotting,- a garment file for a garment plotting.- a part file for a part plotting.It is also used for any other error, if it occurs during a garment or part plotting.

StopThe current batch is aborted.The plotter is available : if a batch is in waiting list, its plotting can start.

RestartIn case of an error caused by the absence of a file, the software tries again to readthis file.In all other error cases, the plotting restart from the place where it had beeninterrupted.

NextThe plotting of the current file is aborted. The software starts processing the nextfile in the batch, or passes to the next batch if there is no next file .

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Figure 32.c “Stop-Restart” dialogue box with 6 buttons

Stop-Restart

NextAbort

Machine:Flypen1, Transmitter:BILLPlotter stopped on BI Nb 6

Restart on BI...

Beginning

CurrentBI Nb Begin of page6

This dialogue box appears when an error occurs during a marker plotting : microplotter error orabsence of a part file.

Part n° The plotting of the current marker restarts, on the part whose number isindicated in the input zone.When displaying the dialogue box, the software proposes the next part which isbeing prepared.If the cause of the error was the absence of a part file, the number of this partwill be indicated. The operator can pass to the next part by inputting anothernumber.

Begin of page The plotting of the current marker restarts, after the last material advance .

Current The plotting of the current marker restarts, on the part whose plotting had beeninterrupted.If the cause of the error was the absence of a BI file, the software tries again toread this file.

Abort The current batch is aborted.The plotter is available : if a batch is in waiting list, its plotting can start.

Beginning The software restarts the interrupted marker from the beginning.

Next The plotting of the current marker is aborted. The software starts processing thenext marker in the batch, or passes to the next batch if there is no next marker.

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7.3 Time management

☞ This function is accessible at Master level only.

The “Time Management” is a software function, which can be used to print reports containinginformation on the work carried out by each plotter : follow-up of plottings and of errors.

- For each plotter stated on the network, the data concerning the plottings made are automaticallysaved in a “plotting follow-up” file after each batch is completed.

- For each of these plotters, the errors met during plotting are automatically saved in a “errorsfollow-up” file.

♦ Only the data concerning marker plotting are saved in the follow-up files.

7.3.1 Activating the time management

The user can choose to activate or deactivate this function. When it is deactivated , thefollow-up files are not created.

To activate the function, use the parameter Generation of time management, accessible inthe Text parameters dialogue box (see figure 16).

When the Time Management button is activated (displayed as a pressed-in key), thefollow-up files are created automatically by the software.

7.3.2 Identification of the follow-up files

A “plotting” and an “error” file are created automatically daily for each plotter, in adirectory chosen by the user.

In the Library parameters dialogue box, the user indicates the storage directory of the“plotting management” files (Plotting parameter line) and the storage directory of the“errors management” files (Errors parameter line). (see figure 15).The “plotting” and “errors ” files can be stored in the same directory.

In the directories chosen by the user, the software creates automatically as many sub-directories as there are plotters stated on the network. These sub-directories have thesame names as the plotters.

In each sub-directory having the name of a plotter, the software creates automatically thefollow-up files :

ETATDDMM.TRV for plotting follow-upETATDDMM.ERR for errors follow-upwhere DDMM is the date managed by the operating system,with DD = date of the day and MM = month n° (ex 0512 for December 5th).

The “plotting follow-up” file is created as soon as a plotting is completed by a plotter. Thisfile will be completed automatically for the next plottings made by the same plotter onthe same day.

The “errors follow-up” file is created as soon as an error is met by a plotter. If other errorsoccur on the same plotter on the same day, the file will be completed automatically.

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Figure 33 Example of follow-up files storage

/data/st1/disk0/management

/PLOTTING /ERRORS

/Flypen1/E33 /Flypen2/E32

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7.3.3 Report printing

The button in the instruments panel is used to print follow-up files. Its activationdisplays the following dialogue box :

Figure 34 “Report printing” dialogue box

Report file printing

OkAbort

ljsystemwill be printed on

/data/st1/disk0/suivi/TRACE/E33The report file 1

2

1 File to be printed

This input zone indicates the location and name of the file to be printed.To modify the file to be printed, double-click on the input zone : the file selector isdisplayed.

2 Printer used

This input zone indicates the name of a printer.Its activation gives access to a pull-down menu, which proposes all printers stated on thenetwork with the I-Manager utility.

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Click on OK to launch the printout indicated in the dialogue box. Thedialogue box remains open so that several printouts can be launched in a row.

Use the button Abort to close the dialogue box and return to the instrumentpanel.

A plotting report is presented as follows :

File : <1>

Plotter : <2>

Plotting report dated : <3>

Printing time : <4>

Start time : <5>

Cumulated durat. of sessions : <6>

MARKERS CHARACTERISTICS MACHINE WORKING TIME AVG. SPEED.

Name Lengthmm

Widthmm

Perimetermm

P/L C Spm/min

C Acm/ss

Start T. End T. Durat. Preparat.Duration %

IncidentsDuration %

WorkDurat %

Glob.m/min

Work.m/min

<7> <8> <9> <10> <11> <12> <13> <14> <15> <16> <17> <18> <19> <20> <21> <22> <23> <24>INOPERATIVECYCLE <25> <26> <27>

PLOT <28> <28> <28> <28> <28> <28> <28> <28> <28> <31> <31>INOPERATIVECYCLE <29>

INPUT <30>

1 Name of printed file

2 Name of the plotter

3 File creation date

4 Report printing time

5 Software launching time

6 Cumulated duration of all sessions : a session corresponds to the time between asoftware launching and the next exit.

7 Name of plotted file

8 Theoretical length given by the marker (mm)

9 Width (mm)

10 Theoretical perimeter plotted (mm)

11 Theoretical perimeter given by the marker/ Theoretical length given by themarker

12 Plotting speed requested by the software (m/min)

13 Plotting acceleration requested by the software (m/s2)

14 Start time of the file processing

15 End time of the file processing

16 Processing duration of the file :[End time of the file processing] - [Start time of the file processing]= <15> - <14>

17 Time spent for preparing the plotting : reading and analysing the files.

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18 Preparation percentage in relation to the [Processing duration of the file] (<16>)

19 Time spent using the “Stop/Restart” dialogue box

20 Use percentage of the "Stop/Restart” dialogue box in relation to the [Processingduration of the file] (<16>)

21 Estimated effective work duration of the plotter : without the time spent forpreparation and the time spent using the "Stop/Restart” dialogue box[<16> - (<17> and <19>)].

22 Effective work percentage in relation to the [Processing duration of the file] (<16>)

23 Average speed of the global file processing : “global” means that the use time ofthe “Stop/Restart” dialogue box is taken into account= [Theoretical perimeter plotted] / [Processing duration of the file] = <10> / <16>

24 Average speed of the effective work of the plotter : “effective work” means thatthe “Stop/Restart” dialogue box is not taken into account= [Theoretical perimeter plotted] / [Estimated effective work duration of theplotter] = <10> / <21>

25 End time of the previous file processing

26 Start time of the next time processing

27 Inoperative duration of the plotter (stand-by for receiving a file to be plotted).

The information <25>, <26> and <27> are displayed on a line calledINOPERATIVE CYCLE only if <27> is not nil.

28 Recapitulative total of each column

29 Recapitulative total of the INOPERATIVE CYCLE duration (<27>).

30 Unused by the plotting software

31 Average of the average speeds

An error report is presented as follows :

File : <1>

Plotter : <2>

Error report dated : <3>

Printing time : <4>

Time Transmitter Marker Error Information

<5> <6> <7> <8> <9>

1 Name of printed file2 Name of the plotter3 File creation date4 Report printing time5 Error time6 Transmitter of the plotting where the error occurred.7 Name of the file plotted when the error occurred.8 Error number9 Error name

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Appendix 1Format of part info

1 - Presentation of the dialogue box

The function is used to create, modify and save “Part Info” format files. Its activation displaysthe "Part Info” dialogue box shown in figure A1.1.

In this dialogue box, a work zone enables the user to visualize the model of the text he wants to plotinside each part. To do this, he defines in this zone a certain number of fields , and also :- the relative position of the fields in relation to each other (*),- the text,- the size of characters used.

(*) The position of the text inside the part is calculated automatically by the software, accordingto the geometry of each part.

There are two types of fields depending on the way their contents is defined :- Fixed field : The contents is input on the keyboard, it is fixed whatever the part plotted (for

example a title).- Variable field : The contents, chosen from a list of available information, will be issued from one

of the data files (part, garment, marker file or batch of files to be plotted).

For each information used in a variable field, the software defines the printing format , i.e. theprocessing of the characters string issued from the file.

A field can consist in the juxtaposition of several components. In this case, each component is definedby a fixed or variable contents.

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Figure A1.1 “Part info” dialogue box

Part info format

Part name

Part reference

Analytical code

Part comment

Part number / garment

Part

Garment name

Garment code

Size

Garment number

Group number

Group comment

Logo

Marker name

Marker code

Marker comment

Marker number

X scale

Y scale

Manufacturing order

Marker name

Composition

91

25 x 10 mm2 fieldsTRAC33.LABInformation

PreferencesFile Format

MARKER

NOMDUPLCT

91

NOMDUPLCT

761 2 3 4 5 8

9 10 11

1 Name of file displayed

This information zone indicates the name of the part info format file which has beenopened to be displayed on the screen. If it is the creation of a new file, the name indicatedis “NONAME.LAB”.

2 Menu bar

Each of these buttons gives access to a pull-down menu, which offers a certain number offunctions.

The functions of the File menu enable the manipulation of labels files : see § 2.2.

The functions of the Preferences menu enable the operator to define his work environment :see § § 2.3.

3 This information zone indicates the number of fields currently displayed in the work zone.

4 This information zone indicates the dimension of the model created. This dimension iscalculated taking into account all fields defined and the spaces which separate them(even if the fields are not completely visualized on the work zone).

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5 Work zone

This zone is used to visualize the text fields to be plotted.

These are represented with a frame whose dimensions correspond to the real dimensions ofthe field on the plot. The text inscribed inside the frame corresponds to the contents of thefield. As the character font used for the display is not the same as the one used by theplotter, the text does not fill the whole frame.

♦ The software does not take into account the position of the fields in relation to the workzone, but the relative position of the fields in relation to each other.

The colour used to represent a field depends on its type :

- black : fixed field

- blue : variable field where at least one component is variable

- red : selected field, on which the operator is working.

6 Field contents and format input zone

In the case of a fixed field, this zone is used to define or modify the contents of a field or ofthe components of the selected field : see § 2.1.2.1.

In the case of a variable field, this zone is used to select the format of the informationchosen : see § 2.1.2.3 and 2.1.2.4.

7 Selection buttons of a component inside a field

When the selected field is made up of several components, a button is available in this zonefor each component. It enables to select a component and visualize its contents : see § 2.1.1.4.

8 Information selection zone

This list contains all information the user may associate to a variable field : see § 2.1.1.2.

When the software is configured to plot cut files, the information that the user can selectcomes from a cutfile. They are found under the heading “File field 1”, “File field 2”, ...,“File field 20”.

9 Field manipulation and characters size selection buttons :

Their use is explained in § 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.1.3.

10 Scale adjustment button for the representation of the fields in the work zone : see § 2.3.4.

11 Help line area

A help message is displayed in this zone depending on the operation in progress and theposition of the cursor.

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2 - Description of the functions

2.1 Creation and modification of the fields

2.1.1 Creation of a field

2.1.1.1 Creation of a fixed field

-------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTION--------------------------------

This function is used to create a new field in the work zone, whose contents will be a text input on thekeyboard.It is a fixed field because its contents will be identical whatever the BIs plotted.

-----------------------------------------ACTIVATING THE FUNCTION ----------------------------------

• Click on the button : it takes the aspect of a pressed-in key (stage 1 -figure A1.2).• Position the cursor on the work zone : it changes into a cross in a 90° angle (stage 2 -figure A1.2).• Bring the 90° angle of the cursor to the place where the field must begin.• Click : a vertical line in the work zone materializes the position of the new field (stage 3 -figure

A1.2).

The button has regained the aspect of a released key.• Click in the field contents input zone and key in a string of characters (stage 4 -figure A1.2).• Validate by <Return> or by clicking in an inactive zone of the screen.• The new field appears in the work zone : it is displayed in red because it is selected. Click in an

empty zone of the work zone to unselect it : then it is displayed in black.

-----------------------------------------------------REMARKS ----------------------------------------------

• The characters size used for this field is the default size which was displayed on the screen

when activating the button. It is still possible to modify it during or after the creation ofthe field : see § 2.1.2.2.

• To choose the position of a field, the user is helped by a “grid” : see § 2.3.1.• According to the characters size used and to the number of fields to create, the user can modify

the scale used to represent the fields in the work zone : see § 2.3.4.

2.1.1.2 Creation of a variable field


This function is used to create a new field in the work zone, whose contents will be an informationchosen in the information selection zone (zone n° 8 in figure A1.1).It is a variable field because its contents will depend on information issued from the files used forplotting (part file, garment file or marker file).

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Figure A1.2 Creation of a fixed field

Part info format

Part name

Part reference

Analytical code

Part comment


Part number / marker

Garment name

Garment code

Size

Marker number

Group number

Group comment

Logo

Marker name

Marker code

Marker comment

Marker number

X scale

Y scale

Manufacturing order

Fabric type

...

Composition

81

0 x 0 mm0 fieldNONAME.LAB Information


ATELIER1

Click on the text field creation button

Adjust the position of the cursor's angle on the label zone

Click to obtain the bar defining the beginning of the field

Click, input the fixed then validate by <Return>

1

2

3

4

Designate the position of the new field

Figure A1.3 Selection of a variable information

Part namePart referenceAnalytical codePart commentPart number / garmentPart number / markerGarment nameGarment codeSizeGarment numberGroup numberGroup commentLogoMarker nameMarker codeMarker commentMarker numberX scaleY scaleManufacturing orderFabric type

Marker name

Composition

91

Information

Format

NOMDUPLCT

Click on the name of an information

1

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• Click on the button : it takes the aspect of a pressed-in key (stage 1 -figure A1.2).• Position the cursor on the work zone : it changes into a cross in a 90° angle (stage 2 -figure A1.2).• Bring the 90° angle of the cursor to the place where the field must begin.• Click : a vertical line in the work zone materializes the position of the new field (stage 3 -figure

A1.2).

The button has regained the aspect of a released key.• In the selection zone, click on the name of an information : its name is displayed in reverse video

in the selection zone and a string of characters "example” (e.g. “NOMDUPLCT” for theinformation “Marker name”) in inscribed in the input zone (stage 1 -figure A1.3).

• It is possible to modify the format in the input zone (mark 6 in figure A1.1).For an alphanumeric information, the format modification consists in defining the length and theposition of the characters string issued from the complete string which represents the selectedinformation : see § 2.1.2.3.For a numeric information, the format modification consists in choosing its edition format amongpreset formats : see § 2.1.2.4.

• Validate by <Return> or by clicking in an inactive zone of the screen.• The new field appears in the work zone : it is represented in red because it is selected. Click in an

empty zone of the work zone to unselect it : then it is represented in blue.

-----------------------------------------------------REMARKS ----------------------------------------------

• The characters size used for this field is either the default size which was displayed on the

screen when activating the button, or a size associated to the selected information. It isstill possible to modify it during or after the creation of the field : see § 2.1.2.2.To associate a default character size to an information, refer to § 2.4.1.

• The format applied to the field is a default format associated to the selected information.It can be modified during or after the creation of the field : see § 2.1.2.3 and 2.1.2.4.To modify the format associated to an information, refer to § 2.4.1.

• It is possible to associate automatically a title to a preset information : see § 2.4.2.

2.1.1.3 Information which can be inserted in a variable field

List of information accessible in the selection zone (mark 8 in figure A1.1) :- Software configured to plot apparel files :Part name Garment name Marker name X scalePart reference Garment code Marker code Y scaleAnalytical code Size Marker comments Manufacturing orderPart comments Garment number Marker number Fabric typePart number /garment Group numberPart number/marker Logo

- Software configured to plot cut files :File field 1

:::

File field 20

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2.1.1.4 Creation of a field made up of several components

--------------------------------------DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTION -------------------------------

A field can be made up of several components, whose contents can be fixed or variable. This functionis used to specify the number of components in a field.

The button represents the number of components in a field. Each click on this button increasesthe number of components, up to 6 maximum :

As many selection buttons appear as there are components requested on the button (see figureA1.4).

The nature and state of the component are indicated by the wording of its button :- ??? indicates that the components contents is not defined.- ... indicates that the components contents is a fixed information- When the components contents is a variable information, the name of this information

is recalled on the button.

Figure A1.4 Example of field made up of several components

Part info format

Part name

Part reference

Analytical code

Part comment


Part number / marker

Garment name

Garment code

Size

Garment number

Group number

Group comment

Logo

Marker name

Marker code

Marker comment

Marker number

X scale

Y scale

Manufacturing order

Fabric type

???

Composition

...1

75 x 8 mm1 fieldTRAC33.LABInformation


Component selection buttons

Component containing a fixed text

Component containing a variable info

Selected component whose contents has not yet been defined

Component whose contents is not defined


...

???

INDEX 1

Selected field

Modification/Visualization of component 3

Number of components in the selected field

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• To create a field made up of several components :- Check that no field is selected in the work zone.

- Create the field as indicated in § 2.1.1.1 or 2.1.1.2 with the button .

- Click on until obtaining the required number of components.

The number of selection buttons corresponds to the figure indicated by the button.- Click on the first components selection button. Click on the input zone (mark 6 - figure

A1.1) and input the contents as explained in § 2.1.1.1 or 2.1.1.2.- Use the same procedure for each of the components selection buttons.

• To modify the number of components of a field already created in the work zone :- Select the field to be modified (it is displayed red in the work zone).

- Click on until obtaining the required number of components.The new components selection buttons appear with the wording “???”.

- Click on the selection button of each new component to define their contents.

2.1.2 Modification of a field

2.1.2.1 Modification of the contents of a field


This function is used to modify the contents of a field already created in the work zone. A fixed fieldcan be changed into a variable field and vice-versa.


• Select a field in the work zone by clicking upon :- It becomes red in the work zone.- Its contents is indicated in the input zone (mark 6 of figure A1.1) and on the components

selection button (mark 7).

- The number of components of which it is made up is indicated by the button.

• To modify a fixed text :- If the field is made up of several components, click on button 7 which corresponds to the

component to be modified.- Click on input zone 6 and modify the text or click on an information in the selection zone

8, so that it replaces the previous text.

• To modify a variable information :- If the field is made up of several components, click on button 7 which corresponds to the

component to be modified.- Click on an information in the selection zone 8, so that it replaces the previous

information.- To cancel the selection of an information, click again on its name in the selection zone 8,

so that it does no longer appear in reverse video. The input zone 6 is empty and it ispossible to input a fixed text.

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2.1.2.2 Modification of the characters size


Inside a field, all characters are printed with the same font size.

----------------------------------------ACTIVATING THE FUNCTION----------------------------------

• Select the field to be modified by clicking upon (it becomes red).• Click on a selection button of the characters size until obtaining the requested size : it is a toggle

button with 4 states. Each state corresponds to one of the sizes proposed by the software in thetext parameters : see § 3.1.2 in chapter 2.

average height 2 mm

average height 5 mm

average height 8 mm

average height 10 mm

2.1.2.3 Modification of an alphanumeric information format


When the variable information is a string of characters issued from a file, it is possible to selectonly a part of the string of characters to be plotted on the part.


• Select the field to be modified by clicking upon (it turns red).• If the field is made up of several components, click on the button (mark 7 in figure A1.1) which

corresponds to the component to be modified. The string of characters representing theinformation contained in this component is inscribed in the input zone (mark 6).The tab stops and indicate the part used in the information issued from the file.

• The buttons and are used to increase or reduce the number of characters used.• The buttons and are used to shift to the left or to the right the beginning of the string of

characters used.

-----------------------------------------------------EXAMPLE ----------------------------------------------

See figure A1.5. If the selected information is “Marker name” and if he default values for thisinformation are defined as follows :- The string of characters which represents it is “NOMDUPLCT”.- The 9 first characters of the information issued from the marker file are used.(These default values can be modified according to the user's needs : see § 2.4.1).To print 5 characters from the fourth, click 3 times on and 4 times on .If the marker names are 025BLOUHX, 042BLOUFM, 042VESTEM, the messages plotted on the BIs ofthese markers will be BLOUH, BLOUF,VESTE.

Figure A1.5 Example of alphanumeric format modification

91

Format

NOMDUPLCT

54

Format

NOMDUPLCT

Initial state

After modification

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2.1.2.4 Modification of a numeric information format


In case of a numeric information, several formats are offered, depending if the figure represents anorder number or a percentage.


• Select the field to be modified by clicking upon (it turns red).• If the field is made up of several components, click on the button (mark 7 in figure A1.1) which

corresponds to the component to be modified. The string of characters representing theinformation contained in this component is inscribed in the input zone (mark 6).

• Click on the input zone 6 to display the pull-down menu, offering the available formats :

Order number 1, 2, 3, ...0, 1, 2, ...A, B, C ...

Percentage 99.9%999 (/1000)

2.1.3 Manipulating the fields

2.1.3.1 Moving a field


This function is used to modify the position of a field already created in the work zone.


• Click on the button : it takes the aspect of a pressed-in key.• Click in the work zone on the field to be moved : the frame of the selected field follows the

movements of the mouse.• Bring the frame to the required place.

• Click to validate its new position : the button regains the aspect of a released key.

------------------------------------------------------REMARK -----------------------------------------------

• To deactivate the function without moving a field, click again on so that it regains theaspect of a released key.

• Click in the work zone outside of a field to update the display (suppression of residual displaysappeared after modifications or field movements).

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2.1.3.2 Copying a field


This function is used to create a field in the work zone by copying an existing field.


• Click on the button : it takes the aspect of a pressed-in key.• Click in the work zone on the field to be copied : a new frame, equivalent to the one of the

selected field, appears in the work zone and follows the movements of the mouse.• Bring the frame to the required place.

• Click to validate its position : the button regains the aspect of a released key.

-----------------------------------------------------REMARK-----------------------------------------------

• The new field has the same contents, the same characters size and the same format as the copiedfield.

• To deactivate the function without copying a field, click again on so that it regains theaspect of a released key.

2.1.3.3 Destroying a field


This function is used to destroy an existing field in the work zone.


• Click on the button : it takes the aspect of a pressed-in key.• Click in the work zone on the field to be destroyed.

• The designated field disappears from the work zone and the button regains the aspect of areleased key.

-----------------------------------------------------REMARK-----------------------------------------------

• To deactivate the function without destroying a field, click again on so that it regains theaspect of a released key.

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2.2 Manipulation of part info format files

♦ The functions used to manipulate the part info format files are gathered in the File pull-downmenu.

Figure A1.6 File pull-down menu

File

NewOpen ...

Insert ...

Save ^ESave as ...

Quit ^X

2.2.1 Opening a format file


This function is used to open an existing format file.


• In the File pull-down menu, activate the Open function : a “file selector” dialogue box isdisplayed.The suffix imposed by this selector is “.LAB”.

• Use the file selector to give the name and location of the format file to be opened.

• Validate by activating OK or by double-clicking on the file name : the file selectorcloses and the selected file is displayed in the work zone. Its name is recalled in an informationzone (mark 1 in figure A1.1).

------------------------------------------------------REMARK -----------------------------------------------

• If the work zone contained unsaved information, it will be lost.

2.2.2 Creation of a new format file


This function is used to clear the work zone of all information, to start creating a new format.


• In the File pull-down menu, activate the Create function : the work zone is empty and the filename indicated in the information zone (mark 1 in figure A1.1) is “NONAME.LAB”.

------------------------------------------------------REMARK -----------------------------------------------

• If the work zone contained unsaved information, it will be lost.

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2.2.3 Saving a new format file


This function is used to save the format displayed on the screen to create a new file.


• In the File pull-down menu, activate the Save as function : a “file selector" dialogue box isdisplayed.The suffix imposed by this selector is “.LAB”.

• Use the file selector to give the name and location of a format file.

• To validate the save, activate the OK button in the file selector.• If the designated file already exists, a message proposes to replace it or to return to the file

selector to give another name.

-----------------------------------------------------REMARK-----------------------------------------------

• In this way, it is possible to create a new format file, even from an already existing file.

2.2.4 Saving modifications in a format file


This function is used to save modifications made in a file.


• The name of the format file being modified is recalled in an information zone (mark 1 in figureA1.1).

• In the File pull-down menu, activate the function Save or type the keyboard shortcut <Ctrl E>:the modifications are saved.

-----------------------------------------------------REMARK-----------------------------------------------

• If the name indicated in the information zone is “NONAME.LAB”, the format displayed hasnever been saved before, and using the Save function is equivalent to the Save as function : a fileselector is used to give the name and location of the file to be saved.

2.2.5 Inserting a format file


This function is used to insert all the fields of an existing format file in the work zone. The fieldswhich were already present on the screen are not destroyed.


• The name of the format file being modified is recalled in an information zone (mark 1 in figureA1.1).

• In the File pull-down menu, activate the Insert function : a “file selector” dialogue box isdisplayed.The suffix imposed by this selector is “.LAB”.

• Use the file selector to give the name and location of the file to be inserted.

• To validate the selection, activate the OK button in the file selector : the fields ofthe designated format file are added on the work zone.

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2.3 Preferences choice

♦ The Preferences pull-down menu gathers the functions used by the operator to define his workenvironment.

Figure A1.7 Preferences pull-down menu

3 champs

Preferences

Grid 20Frames on

Save

2.3.1 Modification of the grid


This function is used to modify the minimum movement step of a field on the work zone.A grid 10 means that the cursor moves in the work zone by steps of 10 pixels. The work zonerepresents 460 by 340 pixels (whatever the display scale chosen by the user).


• Click on the Preferences button to display the pull-down menu : the second line indicates thecurrent value of the grid.

• To modify this value, select the second line of the pull-down menu : the “Grid” dialogue box isdisplayed (see figure A1.8).

• A data entry area is used to modify the grid value.• Close the dialogue box :

- by using OK to validate the new value,

- by using Abort not to validate the grid.

------------------------------------------------------REMARK -----------------------------------------------

• The higher the grid value, the easier it is to align two fields.

Figure A1.8 “Grid” dialogue box

Grid

OKAbort

Grid 20

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2.3.2 Displaying the frames


This function is used to activate or deactivate the display of the frames, which represent thecontours of the fields in the work zone.


• Click on the Preferences button to display the pull-down menu : the third line indicates theactive option : “Frames on” or “Frames off”.

• To modify this option, select the third line.

-----------------------------------------------------REMARK-----------------------------------------------

• It is recommended to work with the frames when creating the format, because they define thereal surface which will be plotted.

2.3.3 Saving the preferences


This function is used to save the active options in the Preferences menu when accessing the software.It makes it also possible to save the state of the various buttons and dialogue zones of the mainscreen when accessing the software :

- state of the characters size button,- state of the button defining the number of sections ,- active options in the Preferences menu.


• In the Preferences pull-down menu, activate the Save function.

2.3.4 Choix de l’échelle2.3.4 Choosing the scale


This function is used to choose the display scale of the text fields on the work zone, among fourpreset scales proposed by the software.The user will choose the scale according to the number of fields he needs to define and to thecharacters size he wants to use.


• The scale choice is symbolized by the icon under the work zone.Click on to use a smaller scale or on to use a larger scale.

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2.4 Customization of the preset information format

2.4.1 Modification of the default format of an information


This function is used to choose for each information available in the selection zone (mark 8 in figureA1.1) :

- the “example” string of characters which represents it in the work zone and in the inputzone of the contents (mark 6),

- the format used by default,- the characters size used by default.


• In the selection zone, double-click on the name of an information : the “Informationcustomization” dialogue box is displayed (see figure A1.9).

• Modify if required :- the string of characters which will be used as an example to represent the information,- the default format,- the default characters size,

• Use of the default style activation button :- If it is activated (displayed as a pressed-in key), the characters size defined in the

customization window will be used as soon as this information will be inserted in afield.

- If it is deactivated (displayed as a released key), the characters size of thecustomization window is not used : when inserting this information in a field, thecharacters size which is active on the main screen will be used.

• Click on OK : the contents of the dialogue box is saved automatically.

------------------------------------------------------REMARK -----------------------------------------------

• Use Abort to exit from the dialogue box without saving any modification.

2.4.2 Creation of an automatic title


This function is used to create automatically a fixed component in front of an information when it isselected. This fixed component, whose wording is defined by the user, appears when plotting like atitle in relation to the variable information.

For example, if the information “BI name” is defined with the title “BI NAME :”, it will be plottedon the BI “DEV33MF” as follows :

BI NAME :DEV33MF

So that this function is active, the variable information must have been selected in a fieldcontaining only one component. This field will then be changed into a field with 2 components : onefor the title, one for the selected information.

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Figure A1.9 “Information customization” dialogue box

Information name String of characters "example" and default format of the information

Default size of characters associated to the informationDefault style activation button

Information customization

OkAbort

Style :

91

NOMDUPLCTFormat :

Title :

Marker nameInformation :

Possible title of the information


• In the selection zone, double-click on the name of an information : the "Informationcustomization” dialogue box is displayed (see figure A1.9).

• In the “Title” data entry area, input the string of characters which must be the title of thisinformation.

• Click on OK to close the “Information customization” dialogue box. The automatictitle is saved.

• As soon as this information is selected in the first component of a field, the softwareautomatically creates an additional component, which is placed in the position of the field andcontaining the string of characters of the “Title zone”.

-----------------------------------------------------REMARK-----------------------------------------------

• Use Abort to exit from the dialogue box without saving any modification.

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Appendix 2Plotting Cutfiles

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

1 - Interface adaptation

In the "Cutfile" configuration, the Part and Garment input modes do not exist. The marker inputmode has been replaced by the cutfile input mode in RS274D format :

- button replaced by

2 - Input of file batches to be plotted

The dialogue boxes "Work input" and "Input grid" operate in the same way as in the Apparelconfiguration, the only difference being that some plotting attributes are not available as they donot concern the cutfiles.

- Part Library,- Reference text library,- Production order.

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3 - Parameters specific to cutfile plotting

3.1 Text parameters

Activate the Text function to display the following dialogue box :

Figure A2.1 “Text parameters” dialogue box for cutfile plottingText parameters

OkAbort

Generation of time management files

Time ManagementPlotting management

Information to print

Cartouche

Heading 01

Part Info Minimum sizeNormal size

Letter sizeInformation to plot

Splice marks

Vectorial Font

All these parameters are already described for plotting Apparel files : refer to § 5.4


Activate the Geometry function to display the following dialogue box :

Figure A2.2 “Geometry parameters” dialogue box for cutfile plotting

Geometry parameters

OkAbort

1/1000Y Scale 1000

1/1000X Scale 1000

1/10 mmPoint 4 2

Point 3

1Text Point 2

Pen Point 1

Oriented notchContour

1 2 3

4

5

6

Motif Point

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1 Toggle buttons used to select processing of the different modules defined in thecutfile.

2 Toggle button used to choose the plotting tool. The software offers the followingtools :

1 pen n°1 to 7

laser full-power

laser half-power

blade

The user can only choose a tool from the tools which are available on the plotterto be used

3 • For the text modules, input zone defining the character size : a pull-downmenu has 4 size names 1, 2, 3, and 4

When plotting by laser : this value is inoperative.The size of the characters is a fixed value, that can be changed inmaintenance mode by a LECTRA technician.

When plotting by pen :The correspondence between the number and the maxi height of thecharacters is as follows :

1 2 3 42.4 mm 4.8 mm 7.2 mm 9.6 mm

• For the contour and pen modules, the toggle button is used to assign a line type.


4 Parameters for plotting oriented notches defined in the cutfile.

The principle of this parameter is identical to the oriented notches parameter inan Apparel file : see § 5.5

5 Parameters for plotting points defined in the cutfile.

The principle of this parameter is identical to the simple notches parameter inan Apparel file : see § 5.5

6 Scale parameters.

The scale parameters principle is identical to the parameters of an Apparelfile : see § 5.5

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Activate the Operating parameters function to display the following dialogue box:

Figure A2.3 “Operating ” dialogue box for marker plotting

Operating parameters

OkAbort

Frame

mmLimit 200Frame

mmMarker gap 10

To spread zero mm0.0Maximum gap between vectorsNo splice marks

mm5.0Minimum length of a vectorSplice marks

No deletion

Common linesCharac.512Heading size

Opposite size zeroNo heading

mm0Y Gapinch1/100Unit

mmX Gap 10Format

Gap between markers

1

2

3

4

7

5

6

8

1 These two input zones give access to 2 pull-down menus where you can choose theunit to be used for reading the numeric values contained in the cutfiles.

2 Pull-down menu used to indicate the presence or not of a heading in the cutfiles.

3 Input zone, used to indicate the number of characters contained in the heading(max. 5 figures).

The value input is only taken into account by the software if the previous menu is"heading present”.

4 These two pull-down menus and their associated input zones are used to set theparameters of splice marks plotting.

The parameters of this function are identical to the parameters for plottingApparel files : see § 5.6

5 Input zones used to indicate the requested gap between each marker, on the X andY axis.

➜ Numeric values expressed in mm

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6 The Opposite Side Zero button operates in exactly the same way as the onedescribed in plotting Apparel files : refer to § 5.6

7 This pull-down menu and the 2 associated input zones are used to set theparameters of the "Delete common lines" function.

The parameters of this function are identical to the parameters for plottingApparel files : see § 5.6.

8 Pull-down menu used to add or not a frame to each marker plot.It is associated to two toggle buttons used to define a plotting tool and a line type.

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Appendix 3Plotting Upholstery files

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The software interface is identical to Apparel

2 - Input of batch files to be plotted

The dialogue boxes "Work input" and "Input grid" operate in the same way as in the Apparelconfiguration, the only difference being that some plotting attributes are not available as they donot concern the Upholstery files :

- Size,- Conformation,- Stature.

3 - Parameters specific to Upholstery fileplotting

The parameters available are the same as in the Apparel configuration.

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Appendix 4Plotting Footwear files

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The software interface has been adapted to the Footwear environment.

- the word “form” is replaced by “part”,- the word “garment” is replaced by “model”.

♦ Consequently, in the documentation, the notions of part and garment should be read as“part” and “model”.


The dialogue boxes "Work input" and "Input grid" operate in the same way as in the Apparelconfiguration, the only difference being that some plotting attributes are not available as they donot concern the Footwear files :

- Referenced texts library,- Conformation,- Stature.

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3 - Parameters specific to Footwear file plotting

3.1 Text parameters

Activate an input mode (piece, model or marker), then activate the Text function to displaythe following dialogue box :

Figure A4.1 “Text parameters” dialogue box for Footwear file plottingText parameters

OkAbort




Cartouche

Heading 01



Splice marks

Vectorial Font


♦ For pieces or model plotting, the dialogue box is the same as figure A4.1 without the heading,cartouche and splice marks buttons.

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Activate an input mode (piece, model or marker), then activate the Geometry function todisplay the following dialogue box :

Figure A4.2 “Geometry parameters” dialogue box for Footwear file plotting

OkAbort

1/1000Y Scale 1000

1/1000X Scale 1000

Symmetry axis

10Plotter line

Graduat. axis

mmPlot. Internal

PointContour

1 2 3

4

9Geometry parameters

5 6 7 8

1 Toggle buttons used to select processing the different modules or axes definedwith the CAD software.

2 Toggle button used to choose the plotting tool. The software offers the followingtools :

1 pen n°1 to 7

laser full-power

laser half-power

blade

The user can only choose a tool from the tools which are available on the plotterto be used

3 Toggle button used to select a line type.


4 Parameters for plotting points defined in the cutfile.

The principle of this parameter is identical to the simple notches parameter inan Apparel file : see § 5.5

5 Toggle button, used to authorise or not processing the plotter lines defined withthe CAD software.

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6 Toggle button used to choose the tool to create plot lines.

7 Toggle button used to assign a line type to the plot line.

8 Input zone used to indicate the thickness of the line in mm (between 0.2 and 9.9mm).

9 Scale parameters.

The scale parameters are identical to the ones of an Apparel file : see § 5.6


In the "piece" work mode, the operating parameters are the same as for the Apparel configuration ,without the Centring Nest function. In the other work modes (model and marker), the operatingparameters dialogue boxes are identical to the ones Apparel configuration : see § 5.6..

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Appendix 5Plotting Industry files

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The software interface has been adapted to the Industry environment.

In the messages :- the word “form” is replaced by “part”,- the word “garment” is replaced by “model”.

♦ Consequently, in the documentation, the notions of part and garment should be read as“part” and “model”.

In the input selector a button “Configuration DXF…” is displayed.The DXF files interpretation is made according to options saved in a configuration file. This file canbe modified with the conversion module XCHANG-PAT-DXF launched when activating the button“Configuration DXF…”The operating of the dialogue box displayed by the conversion module and the description of theavailable parameters are described in the document LS-XCHANG” code 521297..


The dialogue boxes "Work input" and "Input grid" operate in the same way as in the Apparelconfiguration, the only difference being that some plotting attributes are not available as they donot concern the Footwear files :

- Referenced texts library,- Conformation,- Stature.

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3 - Parameters specific to Industry file plotting

3.1 Text parameters

Activate an input mode (piece, model or marker), then activate the Text function to displaythe following dialogue box :

Figure A5.1 “Text parameters” dialogue box for Industry file plottingText parameters

OkAbort




Cartouche

Heading 01



Splice marks

Vectorial Font


♦ For pieces or model plotting, the dialogue box is the same as figure A5.1 without the heading,cartouche and splice marks buttons.

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Activate an input mode (piece, model or marker), then activate the Geometry function todisplay the following dialogue box :

Figure A5.2 Geometry parameters” dialogue box for Industry file plotting

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

3.2.1 Parameters principle

Each module composing the geometry of parts to be cut is represented by a push-button(mark 1) :- When the button is activated, the corresponding modules are processed by the software.

The tool and shape are defined by the parameters at the right of the button (mark 2and 3).

- When the button is deactivated, the corresponding modules are not processed by thesoftware, but the parameters can be pre-set for a later use.

The first parameter on the right of the button (mark 2) indicates the tool used for a module.It is a toggle button : click on the button to switch to another tool. The tools proposeddepend both on the machine piloted by the software and on the nature of the module to beprocessed.

The following parameters (mark 3) define the way the tool is being used : their number andnature depend both on the selected tool and on the nature of the module to be processed.They are :- toggle buttons with several values and whose icon changes at each click ,- or input zones ,- or toggle buttons which can be activated or deactivated.Their use is described in the following paragraphs.

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3.2.2 Line parameters

The geometric modules formed by lines are represented by the buttons :Contour , Cut internal , Plot internal and Sew line .

Contour

Toggle button to select a line type :

➜ Full line

➜ Dotted line

3.2.3 Circle parameters

The geometric modules formed by lines are represented by the buttons :Cut circle and Plot circle .

Cut.circle

Toggle button used to define the start point of the circle or the line type used :

➜ Start on the circle contour

➜ Start in vector from the centre of the circle

➜ Start in arc of circle from the centre of the circle

➜ Circle in dotted line

➜ Circle transformed in drilling in the centre of the circle

The parameters are defined by the buttons Drill 1 or Drill 2 if they are activated :see §3.2.4.Drill 1 corresponds to Cut circle and Drill 2 corresponds to Plot circle .

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3.2.4 Drilling parameters

The drillings are represented by the buttons :Drill 1 and Drill 2 .

Their parameters are different when they are carries out by a drilling tool (drill or pointpen) or by a plotting tool (laser, pen, …).

Drilling

2Drill 1

1 2

1 Toggle button used to define the number of drill punches : the number (1, 2, 3, 4 or5) is inscribed on the button.

2 Unused button.

Plotting

Drill 2

1 2

1 Toggle button used to select the drilling shape.

➜ Point (pen up/down, laser impulse)

➜ Cross

➜ Circle

➜ Diamond

➜ Circle whose diameter is defined by the input field on itsright

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2• For a or drilling, toggle button used to select thedrilling size 4 pre-set values.

a a

a

size : 0 1 2 3at (mm) : 1 2 3 4

• For a drilling, input zone used to indicate the drilling diameterin mm (value between 0.2 and 25 mm).• For a point drilling, no size must be defined :

the icon is always .

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3.2.5 Oriented notches parameters

The oriented notches are represented by the buttons :Oriented notch 1 and Oriented notch 2 .

The parameters are used to define the notch shape and size.

1 2 3

1 2 3

Oriented notch 1

1 2 3

1 2 3

5.0 5.02 mm

5 mm 2.5 mmOriented notch 1

Oriented notch 1

Oriented notch 1

1 Toggle button used to select the notch shape :

➜ Straight notch made during the contour.

➜ V-notch.CAUTION, if the angle of the notch with the perpendicularto contour exceeds 30°, it will be processed as a straight notch.

➜ Straight notch made before the contour.

➜ Straight notch made after the contour.

➜ V-notch, whose depth and width values are defined bythe two input fields on the right.

2• For a , , or notch, toggle button used to select thenotch depth (see figure A7.2) from 5 pre-set values.

0 ➜ 2.5 mm1 ➜ 5 mm2 ➜ 10 mm3 ➜ 15 mm4 ➜ 20 mm.

• For a notch, the button is replaced by two input zones, used toindicate the notch depth and width in mm (value between 0.2 and 25 mm).

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Figure A5.3 Definition of the depth and width of an oriented notch

contourdepth

width

contourdepth

α ≈ 105°

3• For a , or notch made by another tool, toggle button usedto choose the notch width (see figure A7.2) from 4 pre-set values.

0 ➜ Nil width.1 ➜ 1 mm width.2 ➜ 2 mm width.3 ➜ 3 mm width.

• For a V-notch or , toggle button used to choose if the notchmust be made before or during the contour :

➜ Button deactivated for a notch during the contour➜ Button activated for a notch before the contour

3.2.6 Text parameters

The text modules which must be plotted with a tool of the machine are represented by theText button.

Text 4

Input zone to select the characters size.It is a number between 1 and 4, which represents the multiplication factor to be applied tothe characters basic size. This basic size is set in maintenance mode.

3.2.7 Scales parameters

The scales parameters principle is identical to the one of an Apparel file : see § 5.6

3.2.8 Axes parameters

Three push-buttons are used to plot or not the motif axis, the mirror axis and the grain lineaxis, according to the same principle as for lines : tool, dotted or full line…

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In the “part” work mode, the operating parameters are the same as for the Apparel configuration,without the Centring Nest function. In the other work modes (model and garment), the operatingparameters dialogue boxes are identical to the ones of Apparel configuration : see § 5.6..

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Appendix 6Files used

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Data files

The software can plot several file types :

FIELD FILE TYPE SUFFIXES

Apparel Basic Images (BI) LS MODEL IBA

Upholstery Forms issued from Modaris models MDL or mdl

Variants VET

Markers PLA or plaPLX or plx

Footwear Forms STG or stgDXF or dxfCUT or cut

Variants XCH

Markers PLX or plx

Industy Forms DXF or dxf

Variants XIN

Markers PLX or plx

Non-Lectra CAD Cutfiles Format RS274D

♦ To cut a marker file, the software requires access to the basic images files or form files making upthis marker, or to the model files from which are issued the parts making up this marker.

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Batch files

The work lists prepared with the Monitor software are files presented under the form :• <NomFic>.WIB for part file batches• <NomFic>.WVT for garment file batches• <NomFic>.WPL for marker file batches

Parameter files

When inputting a batch of files to be plotted, the user can associate parameter files to this plotting.Their form is always :• <NomFic>.PIB for part parameter files• <NomFic>.PVT for garment parameter files• <NomFic>.PPL for marker parameter files• <NomFic>.MAC for machine parameter files

The part, garment and marker parameter files can only be created by a Design Module orAdministration Module user. The machine parameter files can only be created by an AdministrationModule user.

Format files

To plot a heading, a cartouche or information inside the parts (BI info), the user must indicate thename of a file containing the format to be used. These files can only be created by a Master level user.They are presented under the form :• <NomFic>.LAB for Label files• <NomFic>.ENT for heading format files• <NomFic>.CRT for cartouche format files

Follow-up files

The software can create automatically follow-up files, that the user can then printout. They arepresented under the form :• ETATDDMM.TRV for plotting follow-up files• ETATDDMM.ERR for error follow-up files

where DDMM represents a date

The various libraries where these files are stored (parts, markers, work, parameters, …) mustbe created by the user according to his needs.☞

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