File¶

Take Picture¶

Cooperate with the camera to photograph the pattern pieces. For more information, please refer to the section of image capture.

Quit¶

V6.0:

Close all the opened files and exit the application.

If Digitizer Manager currently digitizes the pattern pieces by digitizer or camera without storing them, the system will show the following dialog box:

V7.0: Close the application directly.

Execute¶

Use the digitizer board to digitize the paper pattern pieces into the computer, which is convenient for the user to perform edition and other process.

Execute: Start/Finish¶

The start/stop button is for the user to start digitizing pieces and stop it to save file. For a better view to check the pieces, we recommend you select the zoom ratio 15%, you can check the current zoom ratio in the lower left corner.

To digitize pattern pieces:

Select Start in the Execute menu.

Start digitizing when the cursor changes to Plus sign. When the digitizer is online, the info bar displays “Now digitizing in PlanView”.

If no digitizer was found, an error message shows up.

To stop pattern digitizing:

You can press Stop item to end the digitizing process. And then you can go to the Job List to change the Piece Information of the pattern pieces.

Before starting digitizing pieces, please connect the digitizer and set the parameters, PAD Digitizer Manager supports a variety of different models of digitizer, for more information, please refer to [Options] Menu [Device Configurations] section.

If you are purchasing a PAD digitizer, select the following drive according to the model of the digitizer:

When using a PAD System digitizer, user can connect to the digit table a puck with either four or sixteen buttons, or the Digipen.

The 4-button puck and the Digi-Pen are used to input basic information on the pattern pieces: straight lines, curved lines, internal reference notches, punch holes and grain lines.

The 16-button puck is used to input basic information on the pattern pieces as well as other necessary information, such as: grain lines, grading evolutions (according to a grading library or a preset grading nest), internal references (punch holes, pocket lines) or a complete construction plan with style lines.

All digitizing methods begin the same way:

The digit table must be turned on and connected to working station.

Select the digitizer in the Option > Device Configurations… > Digitizer dialog box, which can be the 4-button, 4-button with extended capabilities, 16-button or the Algotex Digi-Pen 4, follow the appropriate steps as described in the next sections.

To digitize pattern pieces in a new file, select Start from the Execute menu. A blank page appears and let you to digitize pieces to.

For how to digitize, please refer to Chapter 3 Example.

Buttons Introduction of PAD Digitizer¶

- [DrawingBoard III] 4-Button Puck：

- [DrawingBoard III 16] 16-Button Puck：

Please check the following introduction of “[PAD System 16] 16-Button Puck”.

- [PAD System 4] 4-Button Puck：

The 4-button puck is used to enter contour points and internal regular points on the pattern piece.

4-Button Puck button functions:

Notice:

On some digitizers, Button #4 may appear as Button #3.

On some digitizers, Button #8 may appear as Button #4.

On the GTCO Calcomp digitizer, Button #1 is the Yellow button, Button #2 is the White button, Button #3 is the Green button and Button #4 is the Blue button.

The Digitizer closes a polygon (pattern piece) when it reaches the first point digitized.

Digitizing a piece with the 4 Button:

To exit the Digitizer, select Stop in the Execute menu which allows user to end the digitizing process. Or click anywhere on the working area.

Digitizing using the 4-Button Puck with Extended Capabilities

To select 4-button digitization with extended capabilities, go to the Options menu, select Device Configurations…. Select PAD System 4 from the list of digitization options and check the Extended Capabilities (4 Buttons) box.

4-button digitization with extended capabilities* allows you to digitize contour points (such as curve points, regular points and default PAD System notches) plus internal references (such as style lines, pocket lines and punch holes).

Using extended capabilities to digitize contour points and external references. The four buttons on the puck allow you to enter different types of contour points and external references (see the next page for a similar chart on digitizing internal references).

4-Button Puck with Extended Capabilities Button Functions for the Perimeter of the Piece:

Using extended capabilities to digitize internal references

The four buttons on the puck with extended capabilities allow you to enter different types of internal references once you have done with the perimeter (for example, punch holes and internal segments).

4-Button Puck with Extended Capabilities Button Functions for Internal References:

Notice:

On some digitizers, Button #4 may appear as Button #3.

On some digitizers, Button #8 may appear as Button #4.

On the GTCO Calcomp digitizer, Button #1 is the Yellow button, Button #2 is the White button, Button #3 is the Green button and Button #4 is the Blue button.

Digitizing the perimeter of a piece with the 4-Button with extended capabilities:

Digitizing internal references of a piece with the 4-Button with extended capabilities:

- [PAD System 16] 16-Button Puck：

Digitizing using the 16-button puck allows you to enter a precise information sequence on each point. By combining the information by letter (A, B, C, D, E and F) and number (0 to 9), you can digitize perimeter and contour attributes as well as internal references and their grading information.

- The 16-Button Puck uses three major steps:

Grain line: Piece orientation

Perimeter points: Straight lines, curves, notches and grading evolution

Internal references: Style lines, pocket lines, internal lines (with straight lines, curve lines and punch holes), punch holes and grading evolutions.

Before you start digitizing, you must define your grade nest in the Working Sizes dialog box of the Grade menu.

Preparation to digitize pattern graded nests:

Nest (stack) your pattern pieces with all the sizes.

Tape them on the digitizing table so that they do not move.

On the computer:

In the Options menu, select Device Configurations…. Select PAD System 16 button from the list of digitization options.

Select Start in the Execute menu to get a blank page.

Define your nest in Working Sizes of the Grade menu.

Reduce the size of the opened file to a zoom level of 20%.

Select the digitizing tool and click the lower left corner of your screen to synchronize the screen to your digit table (in the info bar, you should see “Now Digitizing in Plan View”).

The function of each button and button combination for the 16-button puck:

Notice:

Grading evolution is optional.

A Can be done on points that already exist.

Several B points can be made on a curve; the system calculates the exact curve for each size.

You must always press D to identify that you are done with the current point and ready to pass to the next step.

Digitizing/Grading Evolution

PAD System’s 16-button puck allows you to enter a graded nest using the digitizing process. There are four methods that allow you to enter either a regular grading point or an irregular grading point. Select the one that best suits your needs for each point you digitize. All four methods can be applied on a pattern piece according to the grading you want to give to each digitized point.

Digitizing Grading Evolutions

備註

When the point has been entered, you must always press D to identify that you are ready to get to the next point.

The 00 Method for Regular Grading

First, identify the type of point you want to digitize and enter the corresponding code (refer to the section about the function of each button and button combination for the 16-button puck) and select the appropriate code (i.e. A for a regular perimeter point or B for a curve perimeter point, etc…). Press the button of the Letter corresponding to the type of point.

Then 00 on the MEDIUM size to identify the regular grading method used for the point.

Then click the A button on each break in the following order:

A on the larger size of the Large group and on the larger size of the Extra-Large group.

A on the smallest size of the Small group and on the smallest size of the Extra- Small group.

Complete by clicking the D button to finish digitizing this graded point.

備註

If you intend to add internal information that is attached to the contour to the digitized piece, such as a style line, enter the information on the perimeter where it starts and finishes as you go around the piece.

Digitizing Perimeter Points Using the 00 Regular Method

For a regular point:

For a curve point:

For a single notch:

For a double notch:

For a V notch:

For a User notch:

To do so:

Press C on the perimeter point.

Move inside the shape, on the tip of the notch, press 1, 2 or 0 according to the type of notch desired to identify its length and orientation.

Then identify the grading evolution: 00 for regular, 01 for irregular, 02 for progressive or enter the number from the library. Select F to erase the preceding entry.

To close the shape to digitize internal information (style lines, punch holes, etc.):

Press A + D + D on the starting point

To close the shape and move on to another shape without digitizing internal information:

Press your last digitizing command and press D once more

Digitizing Internal Reference Points Using the 00 Regular Method

For a regular point:

For a curve point:

For an internal punch hole:

For an internal point ending a segment:

For an internal punch hole ending a segment:

For an internal user’s punch hole:

To close the shape and move on to another shape:

Press the last digitizing command and press D once more

The 01 Method for Irregular Grading

First, identify the type of point you want to digitize, enter the corresponding code (refer to the section about the function of each button and button combination for the 16-button puck) and select the appropriate code (i.e. A for a regular perimeter point or B for a curve perimeter point, etc…). Press the button of the Letter corresponding to the type of point.

Then 01 on the MEDIUM size to identify the irregular grading method used for the point.

Then click A on each break in the following order:

Always from the medium up; on all sizes

Then from the medium down; on all sizes

Complete by clicking D to finish digitizing this graded point.

If you intend to add internal information that is attached to the contour to the digitized piece, such as a style line, enter the information on the perimeter where it starts and finishes as you go around the piece.

Digitizing Perimeter Points Using the 01 Irregular Method

For a regular point:

A-01 on the medium.

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

For a curve point:

B-01 on the medium

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

For a single notch:

C (on the perimeter) on the medium.

#.(on the tip of the notch) - 01 on the medium

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

For a double notch:

C (on the perimeter) on the medium.

2 (on the tip of the notch) -01 on the medium

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

For a V notch:

C (on the perimeter)

0 (on the tip of the notch) + 01 on the Medium

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

For a User notch:

C (on the perimeter)

3 (on the tip of the notch) + Number of the User notch (in the notch list) + 01on the Medium

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

Do not forget to indicate the direction of the notch when you enter it.

To do so:

Press C on the perimeter point.

Move inside the shape, on the tip of the notch, press 1, 2 or 0 according to the type of notch desired to identify its length and orientation.

Then identify the grading evolution: 00 for regular, 01 for irregular, 02 for progressive or enter the number from the library.

Select F to erase the preceding entry.

To close the shape to digitize internal information (style lines, punch holes, etc.):

Press A + D + D on the starting point.

To close the shape and move on to another shape without digitizing internal information:

Press the last digitizing command and press D once more

Digitizing Internal Reference Points Using the 01 Irregular Method

For a regular point:

A + 01 on the Medium group.

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

E + D re-applies the same rule to the next digitized point.

For a curve point:

B + 01 on the Medium.

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

E + D re-applies the same rule to the next digitized point.

For an internal punch hole:

C + 0 + 01 on the Medium.

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

For an internal point ending a segment:

C + 1 + 01 on the Medium.

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

For an internal punch hole ending a segment:

C + 2 + 01 on the Medium.

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

For an internal user’s punch hole:

C + 3 + 01 on the Medium.

Then A on each size from the medium to the biggest size.

Then A on each size from the medium to the smallest size.

D before going to the next point.

Select F to erase the preceding entry.

To close the shape and move on to another shape:

Press the last digitizing command and press D once more

The 02 Method for Progressive Grading

First, identify the type of point you want to digitize and enter the corresponding code (refer to the section about the function of each button and button combination for the 16-button puck) and select the appropriate code (i.e. A for a regular perimeter point or B for a curve perimeter point, etc…). Press the button of the Letter corresponding to the type of point.

Then 02 on the position of the point (MEDIUM size if digitizing from a nest) to identify the progressive grading method used for the point. The grading applied to this point is proportional to its position and the closest graded points on each side of it no matter what type of grading method was used for them (not graded, regular grading, irregular grading, grading from a library). You have several progressive points digitized in a row.

Complete by clicking the D button to finish digitizing this graded point.

備註

See the nn Method for Progressive Grading for an example of the 02 Method for Progressive Grading.

The nn Method Grading from the Open Grading Library

備註

To use this method, the Grading library has to be opened before starting the digit process.

First, identify the type of point you want to digitize and enter the corresponding code (refer to the section about the function of each button and button combination for the 16-button puck) and select the appropriate code (i.e. A for a regular perimeter point or B for a curve perimeter point, etc…). Press the button of the Letter corresponding to the type of point.

Then enter the number of the Grading Library reference (from 1 to 999) you want to apply on the position of the point (MEDIUM size if digitizing from a nest). The grading applied to this point is the one corresponding to the number in the open library. The library number cannot start with 0, it has to be from 1 to 999.

Complete by clicking D to finish digitizing this graded point.

Example

- Digitizing with the Digi-Pen (Algotex Digi-Pen 4)：

The Digi-Pen is used to enter contour points and internal references on the pattern piece.

To use the Digi-Pen digitizer, go to the Options menu, select DeviceConfigurations…. Choose Algotex Digi-Pen 4 from the list of compatible digitizers.

Before starting the digitizing process, purge the Digi-Pen of any information it may contain. Firstly, select Digitize tool in the Pattern application. Secondly, press with the tip of pen, on the End Process button in the bottom-right corner of Algotex paper. Finally, put the pen in its holder.

If there is information in the pen, it shows on the screen. Delete it if you do not need it.

To start digitizing, set your working area view to 20% (you can use the bottom-left corner zoom button to do so). Select the digitize tool and click the bottom-left corner of working area. The pattern piece must be placed under the Algotex paper.

The numeric buttons around the Algotex paper allow to enter regular and curve points, contour points and internal regular points. Just click the buttons with the tip of pen to select the code corresponding to the type of point for digitizing. The codes are described in the next page.

The pen stores the selected type of point until another type of point is selected, so you can enter several consecutive points of the same type just by clicking around the pattern shape. Press the End Process square-shaped button before putting the pen back to the holder to transfer the information from pen to PAD application.

If the Digitize tool had been selected, the pieces appear on the screen. On the other hand, if the Digitize tool is not selected and the pen is in its holder, the digitized piece keeps in memory. When choosing the Digitize tool next time, the following window shows, allowing to import the digitized piece.

Import the digitized information shows on screen

Delete: the digitized information is destroyed

Cancel: the digitized information keeps in memory for later use but does not appear on screen as though the Digitize tool had not been selected.

Digi-Pen button functions:

Digitizing a piece with the Digi-Pen:

Digitizing using the Digi-Pen with Extended Capabilities

To select Digi-Pen with extended capabilities, go to the Options menu, select Device Configurations…. Select Algotex Digi-Pen 4 in the list of digitization options and check the Extended Capabilities(4 Buttons) box.

Digi-Pen digitization with extended capabilities allows you to digitize contour points (such as curve points, regular points and default PAD System notches) plus internal references (such as style lines, pocket lines and punch holes). The process is the same as for the basic use of Digi-Pen, but refer to the following chart of numerical codes to select the type of points for digitizing.

Digi-Pen with Extended Capabilities Button Functions for the Perimeter of the Piece:

備註

You can digitize only one notch at a time. After positioning the notch, the Digi- Pen reverts to the last type of point digitized. For instance, if your notch was preceded by a regular curve point, the Digi-Pen returns to the regular curve point mode after having digitized the notch.

Digi-Pen with Extended Capabilities Button Functions for Internal References:

Digitizing Information in Pieces View Using the Fictitious Keyboard

Digitizing in Pieces View allows you to enter simultaneously a range of piece information using the fictitious keyboard with the digitizing table. Below are the two commands that you need to use with the fictitious keyboard, which can vary depending of your digitizing device.

To digitize a piece with its Piece information:

Make sure that you are digitizing in Pieces View (Option menu- Device Configurations… check the Digitize in Pieces View option).

Reduce the zoom level of working area to 20% (in the lower left corner of window).

Select the Digitize tool and click the lower left corner of the working area.

If you are using a 16-button puck, enter the grain line first (A-D left side; A-D right side).

Use the Enter Information command (refer to the chart above), click the origin of the fictitious keyboard located in its lower left corner. This activates the Piece information entry.

Still using the Enter Information command, enter the piece information (i.e.: pattern #, piece name, etc.) by clicking the keyboard simulation of the digit table. When using a puck, press the button for every character. With the Digi-Pen, press the Enter Information command once. You can enter the information by pressing on each key with the tip of the pen.

When completed, press anywhere using the End Information command.

Proceed in the usual manner to digitize the pattern piece. Repeat the above steps for each piece.

Options¶

Language¶

The user can use the * language * to set the display language. The selected language will be applied to the program.

Select < Auto >, it displays language according to the system display language.

Unit¶

The user can select the required units. The optional unit is centimeter or inch.

Device Configurations¶

Add the digitizer drive or modify the parameters.

Add digitizer drive:

Click [Add] button, select the digitizer from the list in the dialog box;

Click [Next], set the digitizer port parameters;

Click [Next], set the parameters like report format,button value, then click [Finish] to finish adding a new drive.

Supportive digitizer drives:

Modify the parameters of a drive:

Select the existing drive icon, then click [Configure...] button;

Change the parameters as you want, then click [Finish] button;

Remove a drive:

Select the drive icon and then click [Remove] button.

Connection Settings¶

New in V6.0: Facilitate users whose network is not local area network ( LAN ) to send digitizer files through wide area network IP.

For more information, you can refer to Chapter 5 PAD V6.0 Release Note.

Piece Name List¶

You can pre-save the piece names in the list, which can be used directly in Pattern Design.

Reference Code List¶

You can pre-save the reference codes in the list, which can be used directly in Pattern Design.

Fabric List¶

You can pre-save the fabric names in the list, which can be used directly in Pattern Design.

Notch List¶

You can pre-save the notches in the list, which can be used directly in Pattern Design.

Punch Hole List¶

You can pre-save the punch holes in the list, which can be used directly in Pattern Design.

Show Job List¶

You can show or hide the job list. It shows the job list with a tick. It hides the list without a tick.

Calibration¶

Users need to set up a camera to take grid pattern, then input the actual length of grid (each grid width and whole fabric width), the system will automatically calculate the proportion, to calibrate the pattern piece digitized into computer. And this proportion will be applied on the further calibration of other pieces:

View¶

Zoom¶

Allow user to use this function to enlarge or reduce the view of working area.

Global: View all the pieces on the working area.

Selection: It zooms on the selection and displays it in the center of the screen. It is available if one or more pieces are selected.

Zoom In/out: Enlarge or reduce the view of working area.

These options are available in the Zoom icons as well, which is located to the bottom left side of the Pattern application.

Grade¶

Working Sizes¶

In the beginning, the system preset one size, that is Medium size. Here are two methods to make multiple sizes: you can open the dialog box and click [Change...] Button or [Generate...] Button.

Open the dialog box:

Set the sizes, which can be used in Pattern Design directly:

How to mantain/use the Size List¶

how to save the sizes into the Size List:

how to use the sizes save in the Size List:

Help¶

Check Updates¶

System check if any update is available:

If update is available, click [Download] button to download, then it reminds you to install the update:

About Digitizer Manager...¶

Allow user to check the information of Pattern Design.

目錄

File¶

Take Picture¶

Quit¶

Execute¶

Execute: Start/Finish¶

Buttons Introduction of PAD Digitizer¶

Execute Menu: Finish¶

Options¶

Language¶

Unit¶

Device Configurations¶

Connection Settings¶

Piece Name List¶

Reference Code List¶

Fabric List¶

Notch List¶

Punch Hole List¶

Show Job List¶

Calibration¶

View¶

Zoom¶

Grade¶

Working Sizes¶

How to mantain/use the Size List¶

Help¶

Check Updates¶

About Digitizer Manager...¶