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Table of ContentsTable of Contents 1

Getting Started 18

Overview........................................................................................................18 Workflow for Ordering and Processing Markers............................................ 18

Using Order Entry 19

Working with Storage Areas..........................................................................19

Activity Log 19

Alteration Form 20

Annotation Form 22

Annotation Format.........................................................................................25

Block Buffer Form 28

Cut Generation Form 30

Cut Generation Parameter Table Form 32

Cut Plot Form 38

GERBER LaunchPad 41

Pattern Processing, Digitizing, PDS ..............................................................42 Marker Creation, Editors................................................................................43 Plotting and Cutting ....................................................................................... 45

AccuMark Explorer, Utilities...........................................................................46 Documentation ..............................................................................................47

Lay Limits Form 48

Layrule Search Parameter Table Form 51

Marker Plot Form 56

Processing Marker Orders............................................................................. 59

Marker Plot Parameter Table 59

Matching Form 64

Model Form 66

Model Options Editor.....................................................................................66

Notch Form 69

Order Form 70

To order a marker..........................................................................................70

Order Process 74

Process Order................................................................................................74

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Size Code Form 75

User Environment 77

Verify 79

Generating Cut Data 82

Preparing the Pieces You Want to Cut 82

Assigning Cutter Internals 82

Cutting Drill Hole Symbols 83

To complete a Cutter Parameter Table 83

To process marker data into cut data 84

Plotting Cut Data to Verify Accuracy 85

To plot a marker cut file 87

To create an exported cut data file 87

Exporting Cut Data 87

Setting Up a Notch Parameter Table for Cutting 88

Setting Up a Blocking/Buffering Rule Table for Cutting 88

Setting Up a Lay Limits Table for Cutting 88

Export File 89

Label Tool Mapping 89

Applying Cutter Point Attributes 89

Configuration Dialog Box 90

Working with Layrules 90

Positional Layrules 91

Layrule Features 91

Sliding Layrules 91

To create a sliding layrule 92

Advantages of Using Layrules 93

Considerations for Using Positional Layrules 93

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Naming Layrules 94

Naming Positional Layrules Using Save Name 94

Naming Positional Layrules Using Search Criteria 94

Set Up for Using Positional Layrules 95

To order a marker with layrules 95

Setting Up Matching Requirements 96

Point Matching Versus Line Matching 96

Using Points and Rules to Set Up Matching 96

Using Lines and Labels to Set Up Matching 97

Standard Matching Versus 5-Star Matching 98

Choosing a Matching Method on the Order Form 98

Choosing a Matching Method in Marker Making 98

Standard Matching 99

5-Star Matching 99

Entering Multiple Offsets on the Order Form 100

Entering/Changing Repeat and Offset Values in Marker Making100

To create a matching rules table for piece-to-piece, or piece-to-fabricmatching 101

Piece-To-Fabric Matching Chart 101

To order a marker with matching 102

Changing Matching Information in Marker Making 103

Grouping Pieces to Create Models 103

To create a model 104

To set up model options 105

To retrieve and edit a model 105

To display an existing model option 106

To copy a model option 107

To add a model option 107

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To delete a model option 108

Defining Paste Pieces in Model Options 109

Model Editor 110

To shutdown Order Entry 113

To customize the Order Entry toolbar 113

To edit a User Environment Parameter Table 113

To create a new User Environment Parameter Table 114

To use a different User Environment Parameter Table 115

To edit a Notch Parameter Table 116

To create a Notch Parameter Table 117

To View the Activity Log 118

To clear all items from the Activity Log 119

Setting Up Annotation Requirements 120

To create an annotation library 121

To retrieve and edit an annotation library 121

Setting Up Lay Limit Requirements 122

To create a lay limits table 123

To retrieve and edit a lay limits table 124

Setting Up Blocking/Buffering Requirements 124

To create a blocking/buffering rule table 125

To retrieve and edit a blocking/buffering rule table 126

Static versus Dynamic Blocking/Buffering 126

Applying Blocking/Buffering 126

To Change the grade rule values in a specific column 127

To Clear the grade rule values in a specific column 127

Pattern Conversion Wizard 128

Marker Creation, Editors Page 128

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Toolbar 129

Model 129

Model Options 129

Annotation 129

Lay Limits 130

Alteration 130

Size Code 130

Block Buffer 130

Matching 130

Multi Order 130

User Environment 131

Layrule Search 132

Notch 132

Piece Plot Parameter Table Field Explanations 132

Marker Plot 135

Cut Generation Parameter Table 136

Process 136

Activity log 136

Clear All 136

Cut data 136

ASCII 136

Category 136

Fields 136

Next Page 136

Previous Page 136

Print Plot 136

View Plot 137

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Page Up 138

Page Down 138

Fabric type codes 138

Cutdown master 139

GERBERlabeller 139

Go To Top 139

Go To Bottom 139

Delete All Job 139

Delete Jobs 139

Plot Now 139

Stop Immediate 139

Print 140

Process Group 140

Stop After 140

Restart Queue 140

APSM 140

Next Model 140

Previous Model 140

Go To Model 141

Copy Model 141

Add Model 141

Delete Model 141

Bite length 141

Group 141

Delete All 141

Delete 141

Delete Active 142

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Restart Active 142

Clear Owner 142

New Page 142

Set Media 142

Library 142

Blocking 142

Buffering 143

Add Rule 143

Delete Rule 143

Next Rule 143

Previous Rule 143

Hold points 143

Move points 143

Go To Act Size 144

Go To Ord Size 144

Alteration base amount 144

Layrule Proc 144

Load Multi-List 144

Copy 145

Paste 145

Drill symbols 145

Positional layrules 145

Force Layrule 145

Lr-Search-Tbl 145

Copy Marker 146

Annotate an Attached Marker 146

Decimal Notation 147

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Import and Export User Settings 147

Storage Areas 149

Notch Types 149

Shortcuts 149

Quick Keys 150

Hot Links 150

Field Types 150

Sticky Fields 150

Rotary Fields 151

Text Fields 151

Lookup Fields 151

To display and use a Lookup Field 152

Networking 152

Printing 153

Network Plotting 153

Fatal Error Report 153

View System Information 153

Version Info 154

Maximum Data Items Allowed 154

Maximum Marker Length 156

Checking Pieces for Accuracy 156

Hardware Configuration 156

MSDE for AccuMark Storage Areas 157

Print a Hard Copy of the User's Guide 159

Print a Hard Copy of the User's Guide ........................................................159

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Ordering Markers 162

Setting Up Halfpiece Sharing 163

Nested Halfpieces 163

To set up a model with halfpiece sharing 164

To order a marker with halfpiece sharing 164

Setting up Cutdowns 165

To order a marker with cutdowns 165

To order a marker with constructs 165

To order a marker for block fusing 166

To order a marker from an existing marker 166

To order a marker for fabric that shrinks or stretches 166

Order Options 167

To process a marker order 168

To verify the status of a processed order 168

To process a marker using layrules 169

To process a marker using load multi list 169

To plot only a marker's annotation 170

Plotting Bar Codes Using an AJ-510 170

Setting Up Alteration Requirements 171

Workflow for Alterations 171

To create an alterations rule table 172

To retrieve and edit an alterations rule table 173

To create a size code table for alterations 173

To order a marker with alterations 173

Using Base Measurements 174

Activity Log Screen 175

Plot Options 177

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Block Fusing 179

Overview of Block Fusing When Using a GERBERcutter 179

Workflow for Block Fusing When Using a GERBERcutter 179

Shell marker 180

Fusing marker 180

Block 180

Block Fuse Amount 180

Block Notch 180

Canvas 180

Create Fuse 180

Cut Net Parts 180

Fusible 181

Message Stop 181

Op–Stop 181

Reduce Fuse Amount 181

Shell 181

Block fusing 181

AutoMark 181

To process an AutoMark job list 182

AutoMark Editor Field Explanations 183

AutoMark Menu Commands 185

AutoMark Log 186

Grade Rule Table Editor 186

Edit Digitized Editor 191

Piece Plot Parameter Table 192

Piece Plot 196

Inputting Pattern Pieces 200

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Digitizing 200

Digitizing Menu 201

Digitizing Menu Options 201

Digitizing Cursor 202

Digitizing Cursor Buttons 202

To select items from the digitizing menu 204

To prepare pieces for digitizing 206

Placing a Piece on the Digitizing Table 206

Descriptive Piece Data 206

Information You Need for Every Piece ........................................................207

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Making Perimeter Notes 207

Including Internals in Your Piece 207

Defining Internals 208

When to Use Internal Labels 208

Converting/Importing 209

Using PDS/Silhouette 209

To digitize a basic closed piece 209

To digitizing special point numbers 211

To digitize from a nest 211

To digitize a mirrored piece 212

To digitize a copy piece 213

To digitize angled notches 214

To digitize an angled notch using a rule table 214

To digitize an angled notch using a nested piece 215

Plotting Angled Notches 215

To digitize internals on your piece 215

To digitize multiple grain lines 217

To digitize large pieces 218

To digitize 90 degree angles 219

To digitize paste pieces 220

When digitizing the parent piece 220

When digitizing the paste piece 220

Paste Pieces 220

Follow-On Pieces 221

Guidelines for placing a paste piece outside a parent's perimeter 221

Guidelines for placing a paste piece inside a parent's perimeter 222

To digitize a follow-on piece 222

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Generating Reports 222

What Reports are Available?.......................................................................223 To generate a Splice Report........................................................................223 To generate a Single Piece Report .............................................................223 To generate an All Piece Report .................................................................223 To generate a Piece Perimeter Report........................................................224

To generate an All Marker Report ...............................................................224 To generate an All Layrule Report ..............................................................224 To generate an All Plot Report ....................................................................224 To generate an All Cut Report.....................................................................224 Grading and Grade Rules............................................................................224

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How Grading Works in AccuMark 224 Sample Graded Pattern 226

Grade Rule Tables 227

Things to Remember About Grading 227

Naming a Grade Rule Table 228

To create a grade rule table 228

To retrieve and edit a grade rule table 229

To search for a grade rule 229

To display a specific grade rule 230

To display a specific size break 230

To copy a grade rule 230

To import a grade rule from another rule table 231

To import a grade rule from a piece 231

To change the grade rule values in a specific column 232

To clear the grade rule values in a specific column 232

Rules 232

Search 232

Go To Rule 232

Go To Size 233

Copy Rule 233

Import Rule 233

Import PC–Rule 233

Change Sign 233

Clear Column 233

What if I Can't Retrieve a Digitized Piece? 233

Display Piece 233

Display Graded 234

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To edit the grain line for a piece 234

To edit the points in a piece 234

To display a grade point 234

Go To Point 234

Next Point 234

Insert Point 234

To delete a point 235

To change a point 235

Delete an internal 235

Button Types 236

Edit Digitize Screen Menu Commands 237

To edit digitized data 238

To add a line to digitized data 238

To delete a line from digitized data 238

Piece Plotting 238

Plotter Parameter Tables Versus Plotter Settings 238

To plot pieces 239

Perform Piece Plots by Model 239

To save piece plot data as a DOS file 239

Store Verifying 240

Retrv Original 240

Definitions: 240

Sliding layrules 240

Current storage area 240

Default storage area 240

Constructs 240

Piece 240

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Digitized data 241

Manual grading 241

Wildcard 241

Statically 241

Segment 241

Dynamically 241

Internals 241

Dead zone 242

Nest 242

Locator points 242

Transition points 242

Modular patterns 242

Point Limits 242

Digitizer Storage Location 242

Current Storage Location 243

Digitized data 243

Bundle 243

Model options 243

Half piecing 243

Dynamic piecing 243

Model 243

Match marks 243

Full body measurement 243

Blue pencil alteration amount 244

Layrules 244

Dry haul 244

Heelcuts 244

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Overcuts 244

Cutter configuration file 244

Alternate grain line 244

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Getting Started

Overview

The AccuMark Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER LaunchPad provides the

editors to create and customize AccuMark forms and parameter tables to meet your company’s specifications.

Workflow for Ordering and Processing Markers

The typical workflow for ordering and processing markers consists of the tasks shownbelow. This workflow assumes you have completed the initial setup requirements. Clickon any task in the workflow shown below to learn more about that task.

Note: Once a marker order is successfully processed, the marker can be retrieved in theMarker Making application, made (if needed), and stored. After being stored, the marker

can then be plotted to check for accuracy. If you have a GERBERcutter, you can alsogenerate cut data from the marker and plot the cut data to further check for accuracy.

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Using Order Entry

Working with Storage Areas

Storage Areas are user defined work spaces on your system’s hard drive, or on anetwork drive where data is saved. Using multiple storage areas allows you to organizeyour work and locate information quickly.

To create a new storage area

1. In the All Folders section of the Explorer, select the disk drive on which you want to createthe new storage area. For example: C:

2. From the File menu, choose NEW.

3. Choose Storage Area to display the new storage area dialog box.

4. Type the name you want to assign to the new storage area.

5. Choose OK. A new folder displays in the all folders section beneath the selected disk drive.

Activity Log

Choose this command from the AccuMark Explorer , Utilities page to display theActivity Log screen. Use this screen to display, print or clear all items from the activitylog.

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Alteration Form

The following table explains how to complete the fields on the Alteration Form.

Field Name Explanation

Alteration RuleName

This column shows the current alteration rule.Each alteration rule name in the rule tablemust be unique, for example: Coat Length,Pant Length, Sleeve Length.

These rule names are also specified in theSize Code Form.

Piece Usage Select the type of piece to which you want toapply the alteration.

Left — Applies alterations only to the "asdigitized" side of the piece. For example, theLeft Front.

Right — Applies alterations to the oppositeside of the "as digitized" piece. For example,the Right Front.

Both — Applies alterations to both sides of

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Field Name Explanationthe piece. For example, the Left Front andRight Front.

Alt Type There are three parts to each alterationmovement: the alteration movement type, the

points to move, and the direction andpercentage of movement.

Complete this field to define how the line or point should move in relation to the piece.The choices are:

X and Y Move — Used to move a singlepoint, a line segment, or a group of linesegments in the X direction or the Y direction.Commonly used for standard alterations.

CCW No Ext — Used to pivot the first point of a line segment counterclockwise whileholding the second point of the line segment

in place. The segment remains the samelength when you use this type of alterationand seam lines do not change. Commonlyused for made-to-measure alterations.

CW No Ext — Used to pivot the first point of aline segment clockwise while holding thesecond point of the line segment in place.Commonly used for made-to-measurealterations.

CCW Ext — Used to hold the first point of theline segment in place while pivoting thesecond point of the line segmentcounterclockwise. Commonly used for made-

to-measure alterations.

CW Ext — Used to hold the first point of a linesegment in place while pivoting the secondpoint of the line segment clockwise. Thesegment may become longer or shorter toaccommodate the absolute X and Ymovement. Commonly used for made-to-measure alterations.

First Pt Type the number of the first point on thesegment you want to alter. This should be agrade point. For all alteration points except XY Move, the point number entered here is thefixed point or hold/pivot point. If you are

moving a single point, the first point andsecond point values should be the same.

Second Pt Type the number of the second point on thesegment you want to alter. This should be agrade point. For all alteration types except XY Move, the second point is the move point.

Movement X There are two possible directions of movement for each alteration X (horizontally)

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Field Name Explanationand Y (vertically). Type the percentage of thealteration base amount by which you want tomove the line or point horizontally.

Movement Y Type the percentage of the base amount

(from the size code table) by which you wantto move the line or point vertically.

Current rulenumber and

total rules tablecontains

On the bottom right corner of the AlterationForm screen, there is a field that defines thecurrent rule number, and the total number of rules contained in the table.

Annotation Form

Choose this command from Marker Creation, Editors page of the LaunchPad todisplay the Annotation Form. Use this form to set up an annotation library that specifiesthe exact information you want to print on a piece or marker border when it plots.

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The following table explains how to complete the fields on the Annotation Form

FieldName

Explanation

Comments

An optional field you can complete to include notesabout the annotation library you are creating.

Category The word Default always displays on the first line.You cannot type over or delete this. Whatever youtype in the Annotation field to the right of this categorywill print on each piece not specifically listed bycategory.

In the remaining fields, type one or more of thefollowing:

• Specific piece category names — by specifyingthe category (assigned to each piece duringdigitizing), you can indicate which pieces get

special or unique annotation (aside from thedefault).

Specific annotation codes — An asterisk ( * )appears in the Annotation Type field next tothose items that will plot along a marker border. With the exception of the Constantannotation type, the items marked with anasterisk are only used when plotting markers.

• Marker — to print special messages on the marker border when plotting markers.

• Labelx — (the "x" represents the digitized internallabel letter) to use the Symbols annotation codefor printing drill hole symbol. Use this with LBA or LBB to specify an internal line as an annotationline, if it is other than A or B. (Internal labels A andB are considered annotation lines by default.)These are not to be used with drill holes.

Annotation Type the annotation codes in these fields. You mayenter these codes manually, or select the lookupbutton located at the right of the field. This will openthe Annotation Format screen. From this screen youmay choose your annotation selections.

There are some rules that you need be aware of asyou insert these codes.

Multiple annotation codes must be separated bycommas and you should not type spaces betweenannotation codes. For example:PN1–10,ON1–6,OD1–15.

Annotation to plot on a separate line must appear with a comma, followed by a forward slash, and thenanother comma. For example:PN1–10,/,OD1–15,/,SZ1–6.

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FieldName

Explanation

Cont Toggle this setting to Yes to increase the number of lines for a single category.

For example, to plot all possible marker annotationalong your marker border, you must type all of therelated codes in the Annotation fields. However, all of these codes will not fit on a single line. By togglingthis field to Yes, the system adds another line andallows you to continue typing any additional codes for the same category.

This can also be used for multiple lines of Constantannotation.

Annotation Format

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The Annotation Format lists the various codes you can use to specify the type of annotation you want to plot on your pieces or markers. The following explains thefunction of each codes.

An asterisk ( * ) appears in the Annotation Type field next to those items that will plotalong a marker border. With the exception of the Constant annotation type, the itemsmarked with an asterisk are only used when plotting markers.

Note: For any annotation code with a range (for example, PN1–20) you can selectively plot certain characters. For example, type PN1–6 in the Annotation field to print just thefirst 6 characters of the piece name.

AnnotationType

Code Explanation

*Marker Name

MK1–20 Plots up to 20 characters of the marker name.

*Marker Description

MS1–20 Plots up to 20 characters of the marker descriptionalong the marker border.

*Order Number

ON1–20 Plots up to 20 characters of the marker order number.

*Order Desc OD1–20 Plots up to 20 characters of the marker order description.

*ModelName

MD1–20 Plots up to 20 characters of the model name.

*Plaid/Strip PS Plots the plaid and stripe repeat.

*New Line / Specifies that the next character after the slashsymbol ( / ) should begin on a new line and should bealigned with the first character of the first line.

*Model/Size/Quantity

MSQ Plots the model, size and quantity.

*Length L Plots the length of the marker.

*Utilization U Plots the percentage of utilization achieved in themarker.

*Marker Width

WI Plots the marker width.

*AddPC/Bundle

AP Plots the number of pieces and/or bundles that wereadded to the marker during marker making.

*Date DT Plots the current date in order of year, month, andday. For example, 96/01/17.

Symbol SYxxhh Used in conjunction with the Label annotation code tospecify drill and button holes.

In the symbol annotation code, replace xx with thedrill symbol to be plotted or cut.

Replace hh with the size or height you want thesymbol to plot or cut.

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AnnotationType

Code Explanation

For example, to plot or cut a drill hole labeled X in theshape of a quarter inch square, type LABELX in theCategory field and SY8925 in the Options field.

*Constant "const" Plots any words placed between the quotes. This canbe used to print a special message on a piece or marker.

Size SZ1–6 Plots up to six characters of the piece size.

Bundle BD1–3 Plots up to three characters of the bundle to whicheach piece belongs.

Piece Name PN1–20 Plots up to 20 characters of the piece name.

Piece Desc PD1–20 Plots up to 20 characters of the piece description.

Piece

Category

PC1–20 Plots up to 20 characters of the piece category.

Split Piece SP If a piece was split using dynamic or fixed piecingduring marker making, this code will plot the marker with SP1, SP2, SP3, etc., on the parts of a split piece.This is used only when plotting markers.

Pen Number PE Specifies which pen you want to use to plot theannotation. Type the appropriate pen number after the PE code. For example, PE4 to use pen 4. This isonly used for plotters with multiple pens.

Left/Right LR Plots an L on left sided pieces and an R on rightsided pieces. The AccuMark assumes the digitizedside is a left.

Line Type LTn Specifies which line type you want to plot; used inconjunction with LABELx Type LT0 to plot no line.Type LT1 to plot a solid line. Type LT2 to plot adashed line. Commonly used to specify different linetypes for internal lines.

Label A LBA Labels any internals that were created when thepiece was digitized. This feature lets you use theinternal as a two point annotation line.

Label B LBB Labels any internals that were created when thepiece was digitized. This feature lets you use theinternal as a three point annotation line.

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Block Buffer Form

The following table explains how to complete the fields on the Blocking/Buffering Form.

Static Blocking/Buffering is applied to pieces during Order Processing.

Dymanic Blocking/Buffering may be applied or removed to pieces during marker making using the Right Mouse Toolbox function called Block/Buffer.

FieldName

Explanation

Comments

An optional field you can complete to include notesabout the blocking/buffering table you are creating.

Num Type the number you want to assign to theblocking/buffering rule you are establishing.

Rule Toggle this field to either Block or Buffer to specifywhether you are establishing a blocking or buffering rule.

Static Left If this is a Static Rule, type the amount you wantapplied statically to the left side of a piece.

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FieldName

Explanation

Note: For both static and dynamic blocking/buffering, the amounts can be added ininches, centimeters, or percent of stripe/plaid repeat.

Static Top If this is a Static Rule, type the amount you wantapplied statically to the top side of a piece.

StaticRight

If this is a Static Rule, type the amount you wantapplied statically to the right side of a piece.

StaticBottom

If this is a Static Rule, type the amount you wantapplied statically to the bottom side of a piece.

StaticSegment

If this is a Static Rule, type the amount you wantapplied statically to a specific segment of a piece.Segments of a piece must be defined using the Band Q attributes.

DynamicLeft Type the amount you want applied dynamically tothe left side of a piece.

Note: For both static and dynamic blocking/buffering, the amounts can be added ininches, centimeters, or percent of stripe/plaid repeat.

DynamicTop

Type the amount you want applied dynamically tothe top side of a piece.

DynamicRight

Type the amount you want applied dynamically tothe right side of a piece.

DynamicBottom

Type the amount you want applied dynamically tothe bottom side of a piece.

DynamicSegment

Type the amount you want applied dynamically to aspecific segment of a piece. Segments of a piecemust be defined using the B and Q attributes.

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Cut Generation Form

The following table explains the fields on the Cut Data Generation Form..

FieldName

Explanation

Location Select the storage area the marker to be cut isstored in.

Marker Name

Select the names of the markers you want toconvert to cut data.

Cut Name Displays the same name as the marker specified inthe Input Marker Name field. This is the name thesystem will assign to the cut file after processing.Leave this field as is or type a new name to assigna different name to the cut file.

Export Select this (√) to send the cut file directly to aGERBER cutter directory. You establish thisdirectory using View/Configuration/Cut DestinationPath.

CutParameter

Table

Displays the name of the default cutter parameter table. Leave this field as is or select a differentcutter parameter table to specify which one youwant the system to use.

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FieldName

Explanation

Order Number

Manually enter an order number to identify the cutnumber at the cutter display (Useful for internaltracking of cuts). (this is part of the M2) command

as is marker length and width). If not entered, theoriginal order number for the marker will be outputto the file.

Status Provides the status of the Process All function

Note: An overwrite prompt will display when a plot file is going to be overwritten. You mustchoose to overwrite the data, or choose not to.

View: Cut Options will open the Cut Options dialog box:

FieldName

Explanation

Destination Check to select the storage area the marker to becut is stored in.

Save to Current Storage Area

Export to DOS cut directory

Select a path for:

DOS Directory – specifiy location here.

DOS extension – you may enter any extension youwant, or no extension if you choose.

Format Select a format that you wish to use:

3.3 XXX.XXX three digets with an implied decimal

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FieldName

Explanation

at three.

4.2 XXXX.XX four digets with an implied decimal attwo.

4.3 XXXX.XXX four digets with an implied decimalat three.

Bundles by Select one of the following:

Marker – if you want to bundle codes to generatesequentially throughout the marker

Model – If you are using multiple models and youwant bundle codes to generate so that the first sizeof each model begins with the same code.

Cut Generation Parameter Table Form

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The following table explains how to complete the fields in the Cut Generation Parameter Table.

FieldName

Explanation

Cutter Table

Select Static, Variable Bite, or Fixed Bite.

Static is used if you have a static cutter.

Variable Bite allows the bite lengths tochange according to the size and location of pieces in the marker.

Fixed Bite allows you to use a fixed amountentered in the Bite Length Field.

Length – enter the usable length of thecutting surface in this field.

Width – Enter the usable width of the cuttingsurface in this field.

Bite Length – Enter the amount you wanteach bite to advance on the cutter. Thecutter advances this amount each time.

CutOptions

Check options to set for Bi-L/R Cut, Bi-L/RMirror Cut, Cut Small First, Cut Net Parts, Automatch.

Make entries for Cut Small Slow, MaximumMove, Edge Tolerance and Fold Overcutamounts.

Bi-LR/Cut If checked, left pieces will be cut in theopposite direction from right pieces. This istypically used with single ply cutting toachieve symmetry. The lefts and rights areestablished in Model. If a piece is flipped inmarker making, the cut direction is theopposite of the corresponding piece.

Bi–L/RMirr Cut

Check or uncheck to select one of thefollowing:

Check – one half of each mirrored piece willbe cut in the opposite direction from its other half on a common perimeter point of themirror line. This can be used with any fabricspread provided mirrored pieces are placedopened in the marker. This is used toachieve symmetry when cutting.

Uncheck mirrored pieces will be cutclockwise.

Cut SmallFirst

Check this field to indicate whether you wantthe small pieces in the marker (not identifiedas major pieces in the Lay Limits Form) to

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FieldName

Explanation

cut first.

Cut NetParts

If you are cutting a fusible marker (createdusing the Block Fusing feature),

Select this field to cut the individual pieces ina defined block.

Leave this unselected to cut the entire block,rather than the individual pieces.

Automatch Check this field to indicate whether or notyou have and want to use the GERBER Automatic Plaid and Stripe Matching System( APSM).

Cut SmallSlow

Select the percentage you want to reducethe speed of the cutter when cutting smallpieces (those not identified as major pieces

in the Lay Limits Editor). This amount can bereduced from 100% to 60% in five percentincrements.

MaximumMove

This feature controls the cutting head onlong straight lines. Type an amount tospecify the maximum distance the cutter isallowed to cut before recognizing a datapoint. This amount can be from 10.00 to60.00 in. (or 25.40 to 152.40 cm.). Thedefault for this field is 20.00 in. (or 50.80cm.).

Data points are added during cut process if a straight segment is over the specified

value.

EdgeTolerance

Used for pieces that extend from border edge to edge in tubular goods cutting.

Complete this field to specify the allowabledistance between a piece in the marker andthe marker border

If the piece perimeter is placed within thegiven tolerance, the cutter will dry haul for the folded edge and the pattern dimensionswill be increased to the defined value.

If the actual distance between a piece and

the marker border is less than the amountspecified, the edge of that piece isconsidered a No Cut edge. TheGERBERcutter will not cut these edges. Thedefault for this field is 0.06 in. (or 0.15 cm.).

FoldOvercut

Used for tubular or folded fabric spreads.Type the amount you want the cutter to cutoutward from the folded edge of the fabric.The folded piece must be placed along thefolded edge for this feature to work. This

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FieldName

Explanation

setting is used in conjunction with the EdgeTolerance setting.

Bundling Select Bundling Codes, and First Bundle.

BundleCodes

If you will be using a GERBERlabeller or plotting the marker cut file, toggle this field toNumeric or Alphanumeric to specify how youwant to label your bundle codes. Alphanumeric bundle codes are made up of both letters and numbers. Numeric bundlecodes are only made up of numbers.

Note: Avoid confusing bundle codes withsizes. If you are using numbered sizes, uselettered (alphanumeric) bundle codes. If youare using lettered sizes, use numbered (numeric) bundle codes.

FirstBundle If the Bundle Codes field displays Numeric,this field defaults to 001. If the BundleCodes field displays Alphanumeric, this fielddefaults to A. You can change the firstbundle's code to start with any letter or positive number. If you type a wildcard (*) inthis field, bundling codes are continued insequence from the last marker cut. Onlycomplete this field if you are using theGERBERlabeller.

Notch Select the Notch Parameter Table thatcontains the notches you want to use for cutting. P–Notch is the default. If you leavethis field blank, the notch table specified

when the marker was ordered will be used.

BiteOptions

Select Bite Clip amount, and Park In.

Bite Clip Type an amount to control the length of thecut that will be made in the selvage of thegoods. This is used to reorigin the cutter head at the beginning of a bite for aconveyor cutter. (Do not use on folded or tubular goods).

Park In Complete this field to specify the distanceabove or below the fabric edge. The Cutter’shead should move during a bite advance.

This amount can be from -10.00 to 10.00inches (or -25.40 to 25.40 centimeters).

Labeller Check this field to use the GERBERlabeller.

Note: When using the GERBERlabeller, atext file is automatically generated when themarker is processed for cutting. The text fileis given the same name as the marker cut file. This file must be exported for use with

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FieldName

Explanation

the GERBERlabeller.

Enter Width, Height and Marginrequirements in the fields below.

LabelWidth

If using the GERBERlabeller, type the labelwidth. This is usually 2.00 inches.

LabelHeight

If using the GERBERlabeller, type the labelheight. This is usually 1.25 inches.

LabelMargin

If using the GERBERlabeller, type the labelmargin. This is the distance between theedge of the label to where the text will beginprinting. This is usually .25 inches.

Note: The GERBERlabeller can override thewidth, height, and margin values.

Scaling X Leave this field at 100% or type an amount if you want to scale the marker cut file acertain percentage in the X direction.

Scaling Y Leave this field at 100% or type an amount if you want to scale the marker cut file acertain percentage in the Y direction.

Label ToolMapping

Make selections in Label Tool Mapping for Label and Tool choices

Label Displays letters representing specificinternals that are to be drilled, cut, or plotted.These fields cannot be edited.

The default labels are C – Opstop; D –Drill1; and I – Knife.

Tool Select the type of tool you want to use for each type of internal specified in the Labelfield. Your choices are: Opstop, Knife,Labeller , Pen, Drill1, and Drill2.

A blank field allows an internal label to beturned off.

PerimTool

Choose one of the following:

Knife – to cut the marker.

Pen – to plot the marker if the cutter isequipped with a pen.

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Cut Plot Form

Choose this icon from the Plotting and Cutting Page on the LaunchPad to display theCut Plot Form. Once you finish making and storing markers, use the Cut menucommands to convert AccuMark markers into GERBERcutter cut data format (data thatcan be used by a GERBERcutter to cut the marker). Specify and process the marker cutfiles you want to plot. The cut plot features let you plot a marker as if it were being cut.These markers are plotted with cutting attributes and sequence numbers

Note: An overwrite prompt will display when a plot file is going to be overwritten. You must

choose to overwrite the data, or choose not to.

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The following table explains the fields on the Cut Plot screen.


Location Use the lookup button located at the right side of this

field to specify the location where the marker cut filesyou want to plot are stored.

Use the Storage Area Checkbox to select cut filesthat are located in storage areas (not exported).

If the Storage Area Checkbox is unchecked, selectcut files that have been exported to your cutdestination Path, as specified in the View Menu in theConfiguration dialog box.

PlotDestination

Select the plotter you want to send the plot job to.

Select a plot queue to send the plot data to a specificnetworked plotter.

Select DOS File to save the plot data as a DOS fileand store it in the format and location specified in theView/ Configuration .

Character Size

A value type: a value here to control the size of theannotation when it plots. This can be from 0.125 to3.000 inches.

StackingSeparation

Specify the distance you want between stacked plotfiles and groups of stacked plot files.

Media Select the Media ID you want to use for the currentplot job. Your choices are based on the Media IDsavailable for the plotter selected

Stacking Select one of the following:

Yes — markers with widths less than the width of theplotter will always plot side by side (stacked).

No — markers will not stack.

Group — markers processed in a group will stack

only within the group.

Cut Name Select one or more marker cut files that you want toplot.

Full Select (√)checked, or unchecked in this field tochoose one of the following:

Checked – The system rotates the plot as necessaryand uses the entire length of the plotter or bite to plot

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Field Name Explanationthe marker at full scale, combined with max lengthand max width.

Unchecked – Lets you scale the marker proportionally(plot a mini marker) by specifying a maximum length

and width.

Length If the Full Scale field is set to No, type a maximumlength in which to scale the plot file.

Width If the Full Scale field is set to No, type a maximumwidth in which to scale the plot file.

View/Cut Options will open the Cut Options Dialog Box

FieldName

Explanation

Destination Check to select the storage area the marker to becut is stored in:

• Save to Current Storage Area

• Export to DOS cut directory

Select a path for:

DOS Directory – specify location here.

DOS extension – you may enter any extension youwant, or no extension if you choose.

Format Select a format that you wish to use:

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FieldName

Explanation

3.4 XXX.XXX three digits with an implied decimalat three.

4.2 XXXX.XX four digets with an implied decimal attwo.

4.3 XXXX.XXX four digets with an implied decimalat three.

Bundles by Select one of the following:

Marker – if you want to bundle codes to generatesequentially throughout the marker

Model – If you are using multiple models and youwant bundle codes to generate so that the first sizeof each model begins with the same code.

GERBER LaunchPad

The GERBER LaunchPad is designed to provide a quick and easy way to access AccuMark Professional applications from your desktop. The five application buttons onthe LaunchPad allow you to quickly access pages to perform functions for PatternProcessing, Digitizing, PDS; Marker Creation, Editors; Plotting and Cutting; AccuMark

Explorer, Utilities; and Documentation with the ease of clicking an icon. The LaunchPadmay be docked at the right of the display, or may be floated on the desktop.

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Pattern Processing, Digitizing, PDS

Pattern Design – Choose the Pattern Design icon to launch the PDS Pattern Designsystem. (or Classic AccuMark’s PDS if PDS is not installed).

Edit Digitize – Use Edit Digitize to display and edit the digitized data for a piece. Thisfeature allows you to view in sequential order, the button pushes that were made on thedigitizing cursor as the piece was digitized.

Grade Rule Editor – Select the Grade Rule Editor to set up tables of grade rules thatmay be applied to points on pieces when digitizing, verifying pieces, or when using PDS.

Import User Settings – Import and Export User Setting functions allow PDS users tosave custom settings for the PDS environment. This includes such items as customtoolbars, work area settings, preferences and colors. Import User Settings imports theExport User Setting file which has been saved for Export to a destination PC. Thisfunction overwrites current settings according to the options that are checked.

Export User Settings – Import and Export User Setting functions allow PDS users tosave custom settings for the PDS environment. This includes such items as customtoolbars, work area settings, preferences and colors. Export User Settings allows users tosave to a file their custom settings for the PDS environment, and export them to adesignated directory

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Marker Creation, Editors

Marker Making – Select the Marker Making icon to launch the Marker Makingsoftware. This software is used to place pattern pieces into the marker that represent thefabric from which it is to be cut. The process of marker making is to place the pieces for the best utilization of material to create the end product desired.

Model Editor – Choose this icon to display the Model form. Use this form to list the allthe pattern pieces for the marker that will be cut from the same material to create a singlegarment or item.

Laylimits Editor – Select Laylimits to specify how the fabric will be spread, to setbundle orientation, to apply blocking and buffering rules to pieces, and to specify thelimits for piece placement.

Notch – Choose Notch to display the Notch Parameter Table. This form is used tospecify the notch types and sizes that will be placed on pieces for display, plotting andcutting.

Block Buffer – Choose the Block Buffer form to add space around part or all of theperimeter of a piece.

Order Process – Choose Order Process to display the Order Processing form. Usethis form to process marker orders and layrules.

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Order Entry – Use Order Entry to bring together all of the necessary data to order amarker. Included in this form are specifications for lay limits, annotation,blocking/buffering, matching and notch tables that you wish the order to reference. Thisform also allows you to specify block fusing and positional layrules.

The Constructs tab provides the form that specifies unusable areas in the marker’smaterial, such as flaws.

The Models tab provides the form to select the models you want to include in the marker.

Annotation – Select this icon to display the Annotation form. Use this form to set upan annotation table that specifies the exact information you want to print on a piece or marker border when it is plotted.

Alteration – Choose this icon to display the Alteration form. Use this form to set uprules that will allow you to make modifications to a piece. Using alteration rule tables cansignificantly reduce the number of graded sizes and pieces that you need to manage.

Layrule Search – Choose the Layrule Search Parameter Table to specify how youwant the system to react when processing or searching Layrules. Layrules are a form of automatic marker making which can be used to reconstruct old markers or to reorder amarker when a minor pattern modification is made, such as adding a notch.

Size Code – Select the Size Code form that works in conjunction with the Alteration

form to create a size code table that specifies which sizes should be placed in a marker with alterations, and how the sizes should be altered.

AutoMark Editor – Use the AutoMark Editor to automatically generate markers. The editor

provides automatic placement of pieces by the computer. It is often used to generate the preliminary placement of pieces when creating a marker, or for marker optimization and size

substitution.

Matching – Choose Matching to display the Matching Rules form. Use this form to set

up a matching rule table for the various types of matching you can perform in AccuMark(standard, 5-star, plaid, stripe, points, lines).

MicroMark Import Report – The MicroMark Import report gives a piece by piecedescription of how notches, blocking and buffering, fold pieces, and splices haveconverted as the information was imported into AccuMark. This information is presentedin NotePad, and is a series of tables that explain the conversions made as the marker was imported. These tables are stored with the marker.

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Plotting and Cutting

The Plotting and Cutting Page contains the applications necessary to plot and cut amarker, as well as the ability to create and edit the Parameter Tables required for plottingand cutting.

Marker Plot – Choose the Marker Plot icon to specify and process the markers youwant to plot.

Marker Plot Parameter Table – Use the Marker Plot Parameter Table to specify howthe system and plotter should react when plotting markers.

Piece Plot - Choose the Piece Plot screen to select and process the pieces youwant to plot.

Piece Plot Parameter Table – The Piece Plot Parameter table is used to definesettings for piece plotting, These settings include the sizes to plot, whether the gradedsizes of the piece should plot one at a time, or nested, and the scale in which you wantthe pieces to plot.

Cut Generation - Choose this icon to display the Cut Menu. Once you finish makingand storing markers, use the Cut Menu commands to convert AccuMark markers intoGERBERcutter cut data format (data that can be used by a GERBERcutter to cut the

marker) or to select a default Cutter Device Parameter Table for the current storage area.

Cutter Parameter Table –This table contains all of the information AccuMark needsto convert a completed marker into cut data for use by a GERBERcuttter. You can set upa different Cutter Parameter Table for each type of GERBERcutter you have, or for thedifferent ways you need to cut markers. After setting up a Cutter Parameter Table,complete the Cut icon to process marker data into cut data.

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Cut Plot – Select this icon to display the Cut Plot form. Use this form to specify andprocess the marker cut files you want to plot. These markers are plotted with cuttingattributes and sequence numbers.

AccuMark Explorer, Utilities

Explorer – The AccuMark Explorer allows you to view all of the drives accessible toyour computer that contain AccuMark storage areas. You can also view the data items ineach storage area. You can generate reports from the Explorer, and view them throughthe report viewer. Using the Explorer you can create new AccuMark data items, andimport, export, process or manage AccuMark data. You can also access the plotters

available to your system, and monitor the status of all plotters from a single location.

Hardware Configuration – Use hardware configuration to configure various devicesconnected to your AccuMark system, such as the digitizer, tablet, function box, tracker,and plotter.

AccuMark Utilities – Utilities options are used to configure the AccuMark, andmaintain files, storage areas, and plotter settings. Configuration sets up systempreferences, Storage Area performs data management tasks, and View sets up theappearance of the Utilities.

LConvert – Provides a conversion tool for Lectra data

DXF Converter – Converts standard industry DXF files formats to AccuMark pieces.

Batch – Automates processing jobs for order, marker generation, marker plot and cutoptions.

Pattern Conversion Wizard – Imports and Exports graded pieces, styles and ruletables in a modified format which conforms to AAMA and ASTM standards.

CSV Tools – Customized report generation.

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Find – Choose Find to display the AccuMark Find Utility, a search utility. Use thisutility to search for and cross-reference specific AccuMark data using wildcards, datacriteria, and other filters.

Activity Log – The Activity Log is a record of all AccuMark activity processed on thesystem. This log records all jobs that were successfully, and unsuccessfully processed onthe system.

Documentation

What’s New - The What’s New document describes new features andenhancements found in this release of AccuMark. This document is provided in PDFformat for ease of printing.

Release Notes - Release Notes describe the installation specifications andsuggested hardware configurations for the optimum performance of the software. Thisdocument is provided in PDF format for ease of printing.

Marker Making User’s Guide – The Marker Making User’s Guide is a printableversion of the online help included with marker making.

Data Management and Output User’s Guide – The Data Management and OutputUser’s Guide is a printable version of the online help that is included with editors andforms.

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Pattern Design User’s Guide – The Pattern Design User’s Guide is a printableversion of the online help files included with PDS.

Lay Limits Form

The following table explains how to complete the fields in the Lay Limits Form.

FieldName

Explanation

From the File Menu choose New to create a newLay Limits Form. You may choose Open to accessan existing Lay Limits Form that you may wish toedit. Choose Save to save the current information.Save As will save the existing Form under a newname. The original will not be change

Type the name you want to assign to the new laylimits form you are creating. Use a name that will

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FieldName

Explanation

be easy to recognize based on the fabric spread or fabric type. For example, Tubular, Face To Face,Napped, Velvet, or One Way Goods.

If retrieving an existing lay limits form, select thename of the table you want to work with from thelookup.

Comments

An optional field you can complete to include notesabout the lay limits table you are creating.

FabricSpread

Select one of the following to specify how thegoods will lay: Single Ply, Tubular , Bookfold, or Face-To-Face.

Bundling Select one of the following to specify the directionin which you want the bundles to be retrieved fromthe Marker Making Icon menu:

All Bundle-Same Dir — All bundles will be retrievedin the same direction. Commonly used for fabricwith nap or when the direction of the pattern isimportant.

Alt Bundle Alt Dir — Alternate bundles will beretrieved in alternate directions. Commonly usedwhen, due to the type of material, the direction of the pattern is less critical. Alternate bundles appear in the marker rotated 180 degrees.

Same Size-Same Dir — Same sizes will beretrieved in the same direction. All of the same sizebundles will place in the marker in the samedirection. Alternate sizes appear in the marker

rotated 180 degrees.

Category Type the category name of each piece or group of pieces to which you want special restrictions or allowances applied. The word Default indicates thesystem will apply limits to all pieces not listedseparately. You can selectively assign different laylimits to pieces by specifying their category andpiece options.

PieceOptions

Select the characteristics and limitations you wantto apply to each category from the drop down list.Click the lookup button located at the far right of thefield to access this list. Click the box to make your selections . Piece options let you control piece

direction and placement during marker making. Themain purpose is to enable you to freely flip pieceswithout having to use the override feature. Thishelps to prevent pieces from being flipped in thewrong direction during marker making.

Note: All piece options can be overridden during marker making. You can verify overrides throughthe Single Marker Report.

M — Major piece. If M is not specified, the system

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FieldName

Explanation

considers this category a small piece. By defining apiece as small, you can use the Cut Small First andCut Small Slow settings in the Cutter Parameter Table. This tells the GERBERcutter to cut all small

pieces first and/or slow and all major pieces last.

W — One-way piece. Allows flip in X-axis, but norotation.

S — Allows 180 degree rotation, but no flip.

SW — No flip or rotation allowed.

9 — Allows 90 degree rotation.

4 — Allows 45 degree rotation.

F — Allows mirrored pieces to be folded. To usethis, you must also specify Book Fold or Tubular

fabric type in the lay limits table.

O — Optional piece which is not required to beplaced in the marker.

N — Will not plot the piece.

X — Will not cut the piece.

U — Will not include the area in the marker.

Z — Allows the piece to be placed completelyinside a splice mark.

Flip Code Select one of the following codes from the drop

down list to specify how you want the piece to bereoriented when it is retrieved from the Marker Making Icon menu and placed in the marker. Clickthe lookup button located at the far right of the fieldto access this list. Click the box to make your selections Pieces appear in the Icon menu in the"as digitized" position. Flip codes let you place thepiece in the marker with a different orientation.

1 — Original position. This is the default setting if the field is left blank.

2 — Rotate 180 degrees clockwise.

3 — Flip across the Y-axis.

4 — Flip across the X-axis.

5 — Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise.



8 — Rotate 90 degrees clockwise and flip acrossthe X-axis.

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FieldName

Explanation

9 — Rotate 45 degrees counterclockwise and flipacross the X-axis.



12 — Rotate 45 degrees clockwise and flip acrossthe X-axis.

Block/Buff er Rule

Type the blocking or buffering rules that you wantto apply to each piece (as indicated in theblocking/buffering rule table).

Tilt/RotateLimit

Type the maximum amount each piece can betilted or rotated during marker making. The valuecan be in degrees or distance. The default is 0 for no tilt allowed. Tilt increments are defined during

marker making in the tilt amount field (TL).

Units Toggle this setting to specify the value of theTilt/Rotate Limit field.

I (inches) or C (centimeters) — Only one of thesesettings displays depending on the user environment.

D — Indicates degrees.

Layrule Search Parameter Table Form

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Layrule Search Parameter Table Field Explanations

The following table explains how to complete the fields in the Layrule Search parameter table.

FieldName

Explanation

Title Bar The name of the Layrule Search Parameter Tableappears in the title bar. P-Layrule-Srch is thedefault name of this table. The name should not bechanged unless multiple tables are needed.

From the File Menu choose New to create a newLayrule Search Parameter Table. You may chooseOpen to access an existing table that you may wish

to edit. Choose Save to save the currentinformation. Save As will save the existing LayruleSearch Parameter Table under a new name. Theoriginal will not be changed..

Marker Name

Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s name in the search criteria.

Description Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s description in the searchcriteria.

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FieldName

Explanation

Order Number

Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s order number in the searchcriteria.

Width Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s width as part of the searchcriteria.

Lay Limits Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s lay limits as part of thesearch criteria.

Block/Buffer

Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s blocking/buffering rules aspart of the search criteria.

Matching Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s matching rules as part of

the search criteria.

Number Model

Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the number of models in the marker aspart of the search criteria.

ModelName(s)

Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s model names as part of thesearch criteria.

Alteration Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s alteration rules as part of the search criteria.

Actual

Size/Bundle

Check this field to specify whether or not you want

to include the marker’s actual sizes and bundles aspart of the search criteria.

ModelOptions

Check this field to specify whether or not you wantto include the marker’s model options as part of thesearch criteria.

Max Tries Specify the maximum number of attempts you wantthe system to make when searching for a marker that is similar to the specified criteria.

AreaCompare

Specify whether or not you want AccuMark toperform an extremely critical test for duplicatemarkers by comparing the area of the orderedmarker to that of the layrule marker. When

checked, this field works with the Area Deviationsetting located below the check box.

+/- Complete this field when the Area Compare box.

Specify the percent of deviation allowed betweenthe area of all pieces in the ordered marker and thelayrule marker for the two to be consideredduplicates.

Note: Large values for area deviation can cause

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FieldName

Explanation

overlaps or gaps in markers.

CopyDynamics

Check this box to specify whether or not you wantthe layrules to copy dynamic blocking/buffering and

fixed piecing.

Note: The layrules feature does not copy dynamic alterations or dynamic piecing.

AllowOverrides

Check this box to specify that you want AccuMarkto flag markers for approval if layrules override flipor rotate lay limit constraints, or unplaced piecewarnings, in order to match piece placementconfigurations.

Select - allows system overrides. Markers that haveoverrides applied to pieces which follow layruleswill receive the status of Made and can be plottedor cut processed immediately after being ordered.

Unselected - does not allow system overrides.Markers that have overrides applied to pieceswhich follow layrules will receive a status of Needs Approval. You must retrieve and store thesemarkers before they can be plotted or cutprocessed.

AcceptableUtilization

Toggle the radio buttons in this field to Best or Acceptable to indicate the level of utilization to beused for selecting a sliding layrule.

This field works in conjunction with the Order FormTarget setting and the Layrule Search Parameter Table Max Tries setting.

Acceptable - Based on the Max Tries setting, thesystem will choose the first layrule that meets or beats the target.For example, if the Target is 84% and the MaxTries is 20, the system will begin searching throughthe layrules (that match the specified searchcriteria) and once it locates the first layrule thatmeets or beats 84%, it will stop searching andchoose that layrule.

Best - Based on the Max Tries setting, the systemwill locate that number of layrules and choose thebest one from that number.For example, if the target is 84% and the Max Tries

is 20, the system will locate the first 20 layrules(that match the specified search criteria) and thenchoose the best one from those 20. Best may takelonger for the search depending on the Max Triessetting.

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Marker Plot Form

Choose this icon from the Plotting and Cutting Page of theGERBER LaunchPad todisplay the Marker Plot Form. Use this form to order and plot AccuMark pieces,markers, cut data, and previously stored plot data. Select the parameter tables you wantto use when plotting marker plot files.

The following table explains the fields on the Marker Plot Form screen.

FieldName

Explanation

Plot

Destination

Select the location where you want to send the

marker plot file.

Local — sends the plot request to your system’s plotqueue. Use this setting if the plotter is physicallyconnected to your system.

A network queue such as F: or N: (PC01, PC02) —sends the plot request to a specific network plotqueue.

File — saves the marker plot data as a DOS file and

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The following table explains each of the possible choices you can display on the Marker Plot Form screen. (Select which column heading you want from the available lookup byright clicking on the column heading, and choosing hide, or unhide..) These choices letyou customize the way the system reacts when plotting markers.

ColumnHeading

Explanation

Location Select the storage area for the marker (s) to be plotted.

Plot Name Select this column heading to save one or more marker plot filesunder a name that differs from the original marker name.

Then, in the fields below, type the new marker plot file names.

Marker Name

Select the name of the marker to plot. This field cannot be hidden.

PlotParameter Table

Select this column heading to assign a specific Marker PlotParameter Table to one or more marker plot files.

Then, in the fields below, select the Marker Plot Parameter Tableyou want to use when plotting each file.

Order Number

Select this column heading to change the order number of one or more markers that will plot, if they should be different than whatwas ordered.

Then, in the fields below, type the new order numbers.

Annotation Select this column heading to assign a different Annotation Editor to one or more marker plot files, than was originally ordered withthe marker.

Then, in the fields below, select the Annotation Editor you want touse when plotting each file.

Status Provides the status of the progress of the process function. Thisfield cannot be hidden.

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Processing Marker Orders

Once you create one or more marker orders using the Order Editor, use the ProcessOrder feature to submit the marker order (which contains all of the necessary piece and

marker information) for processing. The ordered marker can then be retrieved and madein the Marker Making application.

During order processing, which is done on the Marker Order Processing screen, thesystem:

• Evaluates models, sizes, and quantities requested.

• Retrieves pieces from the database.

• Applies model options to the pieces.

• Applies matching, alterations, and/or blocking/buffering rules (optional).

Once order processing is completed, the Marker Order Processing screen will indicatethe status of the markers.

The Activity Log generates a record of all AccuMark activity processed in the system,including marker processing activity. This log records the jobs that were both successfullyand unsuccessfully processed.

Marker Plot Parameter Table

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Marker Plot Parameter Table. Use this parameter table to specify how the system willcreate marker plot files..

The following table explains how to complete the fields in the Marker Plot Parameter Table.

FieldName

Explanation

RotationDeg

The rotation can be changed from 0 to 90,-90, or 180 degrees. This controls the direction inwhich the markers plot on the media.

PlotSeparation

Specify the distance you want between plottedmarkers. The default is 4.00 inches (10.16centimeters). You can use the value 0.00 whenplotting marker sections.

PlotOptions:

Die CutBlocks

If you are using die cutting, Check this fieldto.cause the system to plot only the blockedperimeter of the pieces in the marker.

If you are not using die cutting, uncheck this fieldto cause the system to plot both the perimeter andthe blocked perimeter of the pieces in the marker.

This feature works with dynamic blocking, staticblocking, and block fusing.

Plot Grain Check this field to specify whether or not youwant to plot the grain line on pieces in the marker.

Border Select one of the following settings to specify how

you want the marker border to plot:

All — Plots all borders on the marker.

None — Does not plot the marker borders.

Bottom — Plots only the bottom border of themarker.

Pieces Select one of the following settings to specify howmuch of the marker will actually be plotted:

All — Plots the perimeter of all pieces in themarker.

First — Plots only the perimeter of the first piece inthe marker and then plots just the annotation for the remaining pieces in the marker. Thesemarkers are commonly used with aGERBERcutter for alignment of first piece andsize/bundle identification after cutting.

Window — Plots all of the pieces in the firstwindow or byte and then plots just the annotationfor the remaining pieces in the marker.

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FieldName

Explanation

Blocks — If using Block Fusing, plots any blocksin the marker, along with the pieces inside thoseblocks, and then plots just the annotation for the

remaining pieces in the marker.

Plaid/Stripe Select one of the following settings to specify howyou want match marks to plot on the marker:

None — Does not plot match marks.

Both — Plots both the plaid (vertical) and stripe(horizontal) match marks on all four sides of themarker.

Plaid — Plots only the plaid match marks.

Stripe — Plots only the stripe match marks.

BottomLeft — Plots match marks on both thebottom and left side of the marker.

Both Full — Plots plaid and stripe match marksthrough the entire marker.

Plaid Full — Plots only the plaid match marksthrough the entire marker.

Stripe Full — Plots only the stripe match marksthrough the entire marker.

Annotation:

Marker

Select the location where you want the marker

annotation to plot inside or outside the marker border. The choices are:

None — Does not plot annotation.

Bottom Left In — Plots annotation in the bottomleft corner inside of the marker.

Bottom Left Out — Plots annotation in the bottomleft corner outside of the marker.

Bottom Right In — Plots annotation in the bottomright corner inside of the marker.

Bottom Right Out — Plots annotation in the

bottom right corner outside of the marker.

Top Left In — Plots annotation in the top leftcorner inside of the marker.

Top Left Out — Plots annotation in the top leftcorner outside of the marker.

Top Right In — Plots annotation in the top rightinside corner of the marker.

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FieldName

Explanation

Top Right Out — Plots annotation in the top rightcorner outside of the marker.

End Left In — Plots annotation at the left endinside of the marker.

End Left Out — Plots annotation at the left endoutside of the marker.

End Right In — Plots annotation at the right endinside of the marker.

End Right Out — Plots annotation at the right endoutside of the marker.

Both End In — Plots annotation at both the rightand left end inside of the marker.

Both End Out — Plots annotation at both the rightand left end outside of the marker.

Annotation/Piece

Choose None to specify whether or not you wantto plot piece annotation on the marker.

If you choose All, Center o rAll Grain to specifywhether you want piece annotation to plot in thecenter of each piece or above the grain line of each piece.

BundleCodes

Choose Alphanumeric or Numeric to indicate howyou want bundle codes to plot on pieces in themarker.

FirstBundle Displays A if Alphanumeric is specified in theBundle Codes field; displays 001 if Numeric isspecified in the Bundle Codes field. Enter anasterisk ( * ) if you want continuous bundling(bundle codes to be sequential from one marker plot to the next).

ScaleLength and

Width

Check Scale Length and Width to reflect a newscaled dimension of the plotted marker. For example, length and width values might bechanged for fabric that is smaller. If you areplotting a marker that is 60 inches wide andscaling it 50%, the marker border annotation willindicate a width of 30 inches.

When scaling for plot, if you wish true length andwidth annotation, you would leave scale lengthand width unchecked.

Notch If this field is left blank, the Notch Parameter Tablespecified when the marker was processed will beused to plot the marker. To use a different NotchParameter Table, select that parameter tablename from the lookup.

Splice

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FieldName

Explanation

If you specified Pen as the Perim Tool, but wantspecific internals to be cut out on the pieces,complete the Label field with the appropriate

internal label and then toggle the Tool field toKnife.

The Knife setting is not allowed for internal labels A or B or for annotation lines.

If you specified Knife as the Perim Tool, but wantspecific internals to plot on the pieces, completethe Label field with the appropriate internal labeland then toggle the Tool field to Pen.

Both perimeter and label tools can be the same.

Perimeter Tool

Toggle this field to one of the following settings tospecify which perimeter tool you want the plotter

to use.

Pen — The system will plot each piece perimeter in the marker. This is the default setting.

Knife — The system will cut each piece perimeter in the marker, provided the plotter is equippedwith a cutting tool.

Matching Form

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Model Form

Model Options Editor

Choose the Options tab on the Model Editor to set up variations of the model. Thisprevents you from having to create separate models to accommodate all style variationsthat may be necessary for a garment or item.

Common uses for model options include:• Substituting and/or adding pieces• Making changes to a pattern that cannot be handled by grading sizes. The pattern must

be changed by piece substitution. For example, a womans garment with long sleeves insmall sizes, might require a shorter sleeve in larger sizes. This piece would be substitutedfor the long sleeve using the if/then statements.

The following table explains how to complete the fields on theModel Options Editor.

FieldName

Explanation

Size This two–part field, along with the +– and PieceName field lets you replace a piece in a model with adifferent piece at a specified size.

If you are setting up model options according to size,select one of the following from the list box:

> (greater than)

< (less than)

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Notch Form

The following table explains how to complete the fields in the Notch Parameter Table.

FieldName

Explanation

Name The default Notch Parameter Table Name is P–Notch. The name of the Notch Parameter Tableappears in the title bar. Unless you need to createmore than one type of notch table, we recommend

that you use this default table and change the widthand depth settings accordingly. From the File Menuchoose New to create a new Notch Parameter Table. You may choose Open to access an existingNotch Parameter Table that you may wish to edit.Choose Save to save the current information. Save As will save the existing Notch Parameter Tableunder a new name. The original will not bechanged.

Perimeter Width

The gap of the notch at the edge of the piece.Define a width for Internal V–notches, External V–notches, and Castle notches.

Inside

Width

The width at the bottom of the notch. Define an

inside width for T–notches and Castle notches. Thevalue should be 0.00 for Slit notches andV-notches.

NotchDepth

The distance from the edge of the piece to thebottom of the notch. Define a depth for Slit notches,T–notches, Internal and ExternalV–notches, and Internal and External Castlenotches.

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The Order form consists of three screens, Order, Constructs (optional), and Model, which areaccessed by using the tabs located on the bottom of the form.

Order

1. From the GERBER LaunchPad, choose the Order icon on the Marker Creation, Editorspage to display the Order form, as shown above.

2. In the Marker Name field, type the name you want to assign to the current order (mandatory). You may set Order Name = Marker Name by choosing View/, and selectingOrder Name = Marker Name.

3. Assign an Order Number (optional).

4. Enter a description of the marker (optional).

5. Select a Lay Limits table (mandatory). P Notch is the default. You may use a lookup byclicking the lookup button located on the right side of the Lay Limits field, or by pressing

F4.6. Select an Annotation table for use with this marker (mandatory). You may use a lookup by

clicking the lookup button located on the right side of the Annotation field, or by pressingF4.

7. Select the Notch parameter table you want to use for the marker. You may use a lookup byclicking the lookup button located on the right side of the Notch field, or by pressing F4.

8. Specify the Fabric Width, the amount of usable fabric inside fabric salvages for the marker.(Mandatory)

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Constructs (optional)

Constructs are areas in a marker that you can define as non-usable. They can beestablished to identify flaws or shading in the fabric (which will prevent the marker maker from using the flawed areas), or to set plotting windows for cutting on an AccuPlot C-Axisplotter.

1. Complete the Order and Order Models screen as appropriate for the marker you areordering.

2. From the Order form , choose Constructs tab to display the Constructs screen.

3. In the Name field, type the name you want to assign to the construct you are establishing.

4. The Plot and Cut fields are blank by default. Click the box to place a check mark inside if you wish to plot or cut out the construct.

5. Constructs coordinates can be entered into the Coordinates field directly, or may be enteredinto the Construct Coordinates chart by pressing the lookup button located at the far rightof the field. In the Lower Left, Upper Right, Upper Left, and Lower Right fields, enter the Xand Y coordinates to define where you want to place the construct on the marker.

• Specify lower left and upper right coordinates to define a line or rectangle.

• Specify three coordinates to define a triangular shape.

• Specify all four coordinates to define a four sided shape.

6. If you want a construct to repeat in the marker, enter an X or Y value in the Repeat field.

Model (mandatory)

Use the Models screen to specify the models you want in the marker you are ordering.

1. Model Name - Select the name of the model you want to include in the current marker order.The Model tab will reflect the selected model name.

2. Model Options – Specify the model variations you want to apply to the current marker order.Model options are entered in the Model Form.

3. Alteration - If applying alterations, select the Alteration table you want to use for the currentmodel. These alterations will be applied when the order is processed, and thecorresponding pieces will appear in the marker in their altered state.

4. Dynamic Alteration Library – If applying alterations, select the name of the alteration tableyou want to use for the current model. These alterations may be applied dynamically or interactively during marker making.

5. Size Code – If applying alterations, select the Size Code form you want to use for thecurrent model.

6. Fabric Type – Type up to four single-character codes to designate from which fabric eachpiece in the current model is to be cut.

7. Add PC/BD – Check this selection on or off to indicate whether you want to be able to addpieces or bundles during marker making.

8. Master Type – Select one of the following if using Cutdown or Halfpiece options.

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Cutdown – The size specified in the Master column is the larger (master) size; the sizespecified in the corresponding size field will be cut inside of the master size.

Halfpiece – The size specified in the Master column is the larger (master) size; the sizespecified in the corresponding size field will be created when the halfpiece is cut. When ahalfpiece is cut, it will produce two of any piece. However, if only one of the pieces isneeded for a particular bundle, it may be shared with another bundle.

None – Choose None when you are not using Cutdown or Halfpiece options.

9. Model Options – Specify the model variations you want to apply to the current marker order.Model options are entered in the Model Form.

10. Choose size – Type the specific sizes you want to order from the current model. Thesesizes must be consistent with the sizes listed in the grade rule table or size code table youare using for the pieces in the current model.

11. Quantity – Type the number of bundles you want to order for each size specified.

12. Direction – Specify the direction in which you want each size listed to display in the marker.None (or blank) – The size/bundle orientation will be referenced from the lay limits table.Left – The sizes/bundles will appear in their original "as digitized" direction. This overrides

the lay limits table.Right – The sizes/bundles will appear rotated 180 degrees from their original "as digitized"direction. This overrides the lay limits table.

13. Choose Save to save the order, and process through Order Process. To process the order,select the Order Process icon from the LaunchPRO Launch pad. Select the order, andpress the Process button.

Order Process

Process Order

Choose this command from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER

LaunchPad to display the Marker Order Processing Editor. Use this editor to processmarker orders and layrules.

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Size Code Form

The following table explains how to complete the fields on the Size Code Form. An "X" inthe Lookup column indicates there is a lookup available for the corresponding field.

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Actual Size The Actual Size is located in the Tab located onthe bottom of the form. To enter the Actual size,you may double click the tab, or select using theright mouse button. Type the actual size of thepiece you want to alter. For example, 34R is theactual size, while 34S and 34L are the orderedsizes..

Note: The size line is specified in the grade rule

table.

Ordered Size The Ordered Size is entered in the columnheading over the Rule/Amount rows.Type the newsize name to be ordered based on thecorresponding Actual Size. For example, 34S.This size is entered in the Order Form when themarker is ordered.

Rule Select the alteration rule you want to use for theordered size, exactly as it was defined in thealteration Form. You may use the lookup buttonlocated on the right side of the field to access thelookup dialog box. For example, an altered size34L may require only the alteration rule which

changes the length of the garment. The rule isLong.

Made-to-measure garments may require severalalteration rules to comprise an altered size. For example, one pair of pants may need to beshortened, have one hip raised, and have thecrotch lowered. This ordered size would requirethe listing of all three alteration rules.

Amount Type the amount base amount (or full alterationamount) from which all percentage values in thealteration rule table are figured. These baseamounts may be positive or negative. Whether you use a plus or minus symbol depends on how

the pieces are oriented in the system and whether the percentages in the alteration rule table arepositive or negative. Alteration rules will usedifferent alteration base amounts for the variousalterations.

For example, a 30L and a 30S may both use thealteration rule Length. However, the 30L may usea base amount of +2.00 inches and the 30S mayuse a base amount of –2.00 inches

BaseMeasurements

Selecting the Check box for Base Measurementsallow alterations of the size code table are used

for made-to-measure alterations. In the size codetable, Base measurement alterations use a fullbody measurement rather than the alterationamount. Base Measurement allows the computer to calculate the difference between the standardsize measurement and the customer’smeasurement. The difference is the alterationamount. Not all alteration rules can use a Basemeasurement . Base measurement alterationsinclude:

Coat lengths

Sleeve lengths

Chests

Waists



User Environment

The User Environment Parameter Table is only required when an older version of another software application is used in conjunction with the AccuMark ProfessionalEdition. This table is selected from the View menu of the main AccuMark Explorer Form.(Example: AccuMark Professional Edition 8.0 and CSV Tools 7.6).

The following table explains how to complete the User Environment Parameter Form.The P User Environ is the default. It is used by all editors and AccuMark Explorer.

FieldName

Explanation

Seam Allowance

Type the amount of fabric you want added topieces that are split during marker making. Thisprovides extra fabric along the split line so thepieces can be sewn back together withoutchanging the size of the original piece. This featureis applied when using piecing lines.

Alteration Select one of the following:

Cumulative — All requested alterations will plot anddisplay blended on the piece.

Nested — Each requested alteration will plot anddisplay separately.

OverwriteMarker

Select one of the following from the drop downmenu to specify how you want the system to reactwhen processing marker orders:

Yes — The system will automatically overwriteduplicate markers when it detects them.

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FieldName

Explanation

No — The system will not overwrite duplicatemarkers when it detects them.

Prompt — The system will display a warningmessage whenever it detects duplicate markers.

LayruleMode

Select one of the following from the drop downmenu:

No Layrules — Turns the layrule mode off, whichmeans layrules cannot be used in storage areaswith this setting in their assigned user environmentparameter table.

Use Marker Name — Turns the layrule mode onand causes the system, during marker order processing, to look for the marker specified anduse the layrules from that marker. The following is

considered during the search: area compare, areadeviation, copy dynamics, and allow overrides.These settings are established in the right columnof fields on the Layrule Search Parameter Table.

Use Search Criteria — Turns the layrule mode onand causes the system, during marker order processing, to look for the specific marker characteristics that were defined in the left columnof fields on the Layrule Search Parameter Table.

GradingMethod

Select the methods you want to use when gradingpieces in AccuMark:

Small–Large Incrmtl — Pieces will grade from the

smallest size to the largest size. For example, sizes6 through 20, with a base size of 10 and sizebreaks at 16 and 20 would display in the RuleTable Editor as 6 to 10, 10 to 16, 16 to 20.

Base Up–Down Cumulative — Pieces will gradefrom the base size to each size break. For example, sizes 6 through 20, with a base size of 10and size breaks at 16 and 20 would display in theRule Table Editor as 10 to 6, 10 to 16, and 10 to20.

Base Up–Down Incremental — Pieces will gradefrom the base size up to the next size break andfrom the base size down to the next size break.

This method also allows a patternmaker to simulatethe manual grading method, thereby providing amore intuitive method of computer grading. . For example, sizes 6 through 20, with a base size of 10and size breaks at 16 and 20 would display in theRule Table Editor as 10 to 6, 10 to 16, 16 to 20.

Note: If you change from one grading method toanother, the system automatically updates your grade rules to reflect the new method. However,

pieces are NOT automatically updated.

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FieldName

Explanation

Bundle By Select one of the following:

Marker — If you want bundle codes to generate

sequentially throughout the marker.

Model — If you are using multiple models and youwant bundle codes to generate so that the first sizeof each model begins with the same bundle code.

Verify

Verifying

Digitized Pieces

When a pattern piece is digitized into AccuMark, the system stores the piece as digitizeddata in the Digitizer storage location.

Digitized data must be converted to AccuMark piece data before it can be used for marker making or plotting.

After storing verifying a piece, you can perform an additional check of its accuracythrough PDS, or piece plotting.

Piece VerifyWhile the function Piece Verify which existed in Classic AccuMark is no longer availablein AccuMark Professional Edition. The functionality is . Once you digitize one or morepieces into AccuMark, use this editor to:

• retrieve the digitized data to verify that it matches the original pattern piece.

• store the digitized data in its current state, and later edit the button pushes, if needed.

• store the digitized data as a valid and usable piece in AccuMark.

• retrieve digitized pieces in a batch and attempt to store verify them all at one time.

Once you store digitized data as an AccuMark piece, you can also use the commands inthis editor to:

• retrieve the AccuMark piece data.

• view an image of the piece.

• view an image of the graded sizes associated with the piece.

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• view an image of the alterations that have been applied to the piece.

• edit the coordinates of the grain line or points and internals.

• assign a new grade rule table to the piece.

See Also (in the Classic Edition of AccuMark)

Piece Verify Editor Field Explanations

Piece Verify Editor Menu Commands (Standard)

To retrieve digitized data

To store digitized data

To convert digitized data into an AccuMark piece

To retrieve an AccuMark piece

To store verify all digitized data at one time

To display a piece

To display the alterations for a piece

To display the grading for a piece

To edit the grain line for a piece

To edit the points in a piece

To edit digitized data

To assign a new rule table to a piece

To retrieve an AccuMark piece

Once a piece is verified, you can retrieve the piece to display the piece to see how itlooks.

1. From AccuMark Explorer, double-click the desired AccuMark piece.

2. The piece opens in Pattern Design.

3. Display or edit the piece data, as needed using the different PDS functions.

6. Choose Save if you made any changes to the piece data so AccuMark will recognize them.

To retrieve digitized dataThere are two types of digitized data. Digitize (raw) data, and stored digitized data.

Digitized data is retrieved from two locations:

AccuMark Explorer, and PDS.

From the AccuMark Explorer:

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Choose the digitizer area, or the storage area from the left pane, and double click to open.1.

2.

3.

4.

Select View>Process Preferences>Digitize Processing. Select the storage area processeddata should be sent to.

Select data from the right pane. Right click over a single data item and select Open.

Select File Save, or Save As.Save creates a piece in the designated storage area and automatically removes digitizer data item from the digitizer area.Save As creates a piece in the designated storage area. Digitized data is not removed if piece name is different from original digitized data name.

From PDS

Select File Open and select the Digitized data from the digitizer location, or the stored digitized datafrom a storage area. The data will automatically be verified upon opening in PDS, unless thereis an error. If an error is present in the data, Edit Digitize will open.

Note: The Rule table for the designated storage area should be created before retrieving.

To store digitized data1. Open the desired digitized data by double-clicking the data in AccuMark Explorer.

2. Make desired changes.

3. Open the File menu and select Save As.

4. Choose Digitized Data.

5. Type in the desired name.

6. Click Save.

To verify all digitized data at one time1. Select the storage area digitized data will be save to using View>Process

Preferences>Digitize Processing.

2. From the AccuMark Explorer, choose the desired digitized data.

3. Right-click on the mouse and choose Verify.

4. When Verify finishes, the system reports on the number of digitized data pieces it was ableto successfully verify. Unsuccessfully verified data will remain in the edit digitized form.

Successfully verified data will be stored as stored digitized data in the storage area definedin Process Preferences.

5. Edited data from the Edit Digitized form can be saved. Save creates a permanent piece inthe designated storage area, and automatically removes digitizer data item from theDigitizer area if it has been updated. Save As creates a permanent piece in the designatedstorage area. Digitized data is not removed if piece name is different from original digitizeddata name.

Note: The Rule table for the designated storage area should be created before retrieving.

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Generating Cut Data

If your company has one or more GERBERcutters, you can order, process and makemarkers in AccuMark and then convert the markers into cut data.

The workflow for generating cut data includes the following tasks:

Preparing the Pieces You Want to Cut

Setting up a Notch Parameter Table for Cutting

Setting up a Blocking/Buffering Rule Table for Cutting (optional)

Setting up a Lay Limits Table for Cutting

Ordering a Marker

Processing a Marker

Plotting Cut Data to Verify Accuracy

Exporting Cut Data

Preparing the Pieces You Want to Cut

The first thing required for the cutting process is to prepare the pieces that will be cut. AGERBERcutter’s performance level increases when the pieces contain start points andspecific notches, internals, and attributes.

To prepare AccuMark pieces for a GERBERcutter, complete the following tasks prior toordering and making the marker:

• add specific cutter attributes and internals to the pieces.

• identify notches that will be cut on the pieces

• apply blocking/buffering to the pieces (optional)

• set up a lay limits for the pieces

Assigning Cutter Internals

Cutter internal labels are letters you assign to specific internals.

Internal Purpose

C Opstop – An opstop (optional stop point) stops thecutter so you can reposition the cutting head beforethe next cut. Opstops are used for cutting matchedfabrics. Creating an opstop point at a critical matchpoint allows you to accurately match pieces. An opstoppoint also allows you to overcome variances in therepeat of the fabric, bowing of the fabric, and skewingof the fabric.

Using opstops on a piece greatly decreases the speedof the cutter. The letter C is the default label for anopstop point, but you can also label an opstop point

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• Traveling Conveyor – a type of GERBERcutter that moves from one spreading tableto the next on floor rails. Commonly referred to as a TC.

3. Cut Options – Check options to set for Bi-L/R cut, Bi-L/R Mirror cut, Cut Small First, Cut NetParts, Automatch. Make entries for Cut Small Slow, Maximum Move, Edge Tolerance andFold Overcut amounts.Note: Settings for major and small pieces in the Cutter Parameter Table are Cut Small Slow

and Cut Small First. You can also specify Folded Pieces (F) and No Cut Pieces (X) in the piece options of the Lay Limits Form.

4. Bundling – Select Bundling codes, and First Bundle.5. Notch – Select the Notch Parameter Table that contains the notches you want to use for

cutting. P-Notch is the default. If you leave this field blank, the notch table specified whenthe marker was ordered will be used.

6. Bite Options – Select Bite Clip Amount, and Park In.7. Labeller – Check this field to use the GERBERlabeller.

NOTE: When using the GERBERlabeller, a text file is automatically generated when themarker is processed for cutting. The text file is given the same name as the marker cut file.This file must be exported for use with the GERBERlabeller. Enter Width, Height and Marginrequirements in the fields below:Label Width – type the label width. This is usually 2.00 inchesLabel Height – type the label height. This is usually 1.25 inches.Label Margin – Type the label margin. This is the distance between the edge of the label towhere the text will begin printing. This is usually .25 inches.NOTE: The GERBERlabeller can override the width, height and margin values.

8. Scaling – Enter percentage amounts in the Scale X and Scale Y fields if you want to scalethe marker cut file.

9. Label Tool Mapping – Make selections in the Label Tool Mapping for labeling and toolchoicesLabel displays letters representing specific internals that are to be drilled, cut, or plotted.The defaults are C – Opstop; D – Drill1; and I – Knife.Tool – Select the type of tool you want to use for each type of internal specified in the Labelfield. Your choices are: Opstop, Knife, Labeller, Pen, Drill 1 and Drill 2. A blank field allowsan internal to be turned off.

If you do not want internal labels to be cut (which is the default setting), change the Tool

field for Label I from Knife to blank6. Choose File>Save.

To process marker data into cut data

Use the Cut Generation Form to process marker data into cut data. The system createsthe cut data using information from the specified Cutter parameter table. Onceprocessed, this information becomes the cut file you export to a GERBERcutter. If your system is networked to a GERBERcutter, you can use this screen to export the cut datadirectly to a specified cutter directory (Cut Destination Path, under View/Configuration)).

Cut Generation can create two types of cut files, a DOS file for use on a GERBER Cutter,and a file generated to the AccuMark Storage area that may be used to view, plot or create a cutting report. If the check box "DOS file" is checked, the cut file will beprocessed to the "Cut Destination Path" set up in View/Configuration dialog box. If the"DOS file" check box is un-checked, the cut file will be created and stored in the samestorage area as the marker.

1. From the GERBER LaunchPad, choose the Cut tab, then choose the Cut GenerationIcon.

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2. Select View, Configuration to define Plot File Type, Plot Destination Path, and CutDestination. Plot Destination and Cut Destination have lookups available to select a pathfor Plot file storage, and cut file storage. When "DOS file" is checked, these paths areread.

3. In the Location field, select the location of the marker data you wish to process into cut files.You may use the lookup button located at the far right of the field to bring up the storagearea lookup dialog box or press F4 while inside the field).

4. In the Marker Name field, select the made marker you want to process into cut data. Youmay use the lookup button (or press F4 while in the field), to bring up the lookup marker dialog box, or type in tne marker name.

5. The Cut Name will default to the marker name. You may input a different name if you wish.If DOS File is checked, the cut name will have a .GRB extension. If the file has beenprocessed before in the same Cut Destination Path, the marker name will be appendedwith –2, -3, (Example: Pocket.GRB, Pocket-2.GRB, Pocket-3.GRB.

6. Select the check box for DOS file if you wish to export to a Windows folder, or a Networkdirectory.

7. Select the Cutter Parameter Table you want to use for each marker.8. .If you wish, you may include an Order Number (21-character maximum) that will display on

the cutter’s LCD9. Choose Process All.

The system processes the marker data and converts it to cut data. A message will displaywhen the system finishes cut order processing indicating the success of the process. If youreceive errors and need assistance, check the messages in the Activity Log for assistance.

Plotting Cut Data to Verify Accuracy

Before cutting a marker, you can plot the marker cut file to see a simulation of how it willcut on the GERBERcutter and to verify that everything is accurate. Plotting a marker cutfile verifies:

• The start point on each piece (indicated on the plot with an arrow).

• The cutting sequence of all pieces. Each piece is plotted with the letter N followed by anumber. The numbers are in sequence. If a piece is cut across a bite, it has two numbersafter the N. If you want all small pieces cut first (depending on how you completed theCut Small First field in the Cutter Parameter Table), they are sequenced first.

• The speed at which you want small pieces cut. This appears as a percentage on the plot.The percentage depends on what you specified in the Cut Small Slow field of the cutter table.

• The internals you want cut. Internals are always cut first. Drill holes are the one type of internal cut first. The symbols drawn for drill holes on the plot are either the plus (+) or

asterisk (*) depending on what you specified in your annotation table. All other internalsplot (and cut) in the order they were originally digitized.

• Border annotation, including the cut name, length, and width of the marker.

• Bite and tick marks. These marks are plotted along the edge of the plot. Use the Bite Clip Amount field in the Cutter Parameter Table to turn this feature on.

• Mirrored folded pieces. These pieces are plotted without the line on the folded edge.

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• Lift and plunge points. These points are also indicated on the plot.

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To plot a marker cut file1. From the Plotting and Cutting Page of the GERBER LaunchPad, choose the Cut Plot.

2. On the Cut Plot form, select the Plot Destination, Media, and Character Size you wish touse. The option "File" will output the plot to the "Plot Destination Path" specified inView/Configuration, as a DOS file. Any other option (local or queue name) will que the plotto a plotter. .

4. Select the Location (storage area), the cut files are located in. "Use Storage Area" checkbox must be checked to look up files in a storage area. If unchecked, the cut destinationpath will be used for a lookup.

5. In the Cut Name field, select the marker cut files you want to plot. You may type this entryin, or use the lookup box located at the right side of the field to bring up the lookup dialogbox.

6. Check the Full Scale field if you want to plot an actual full size marker, or set the maximumlength and width fields to scale down the marker to fit within a single window on your plotter.Check stacking to see the plots plotted side by side and to receive the best utilization of your plotter paper.Check Group to send the selected files to the plot queue as a group of plots.

7. Choose Process All.

To create an exported cut data file1. In the Cut Generation form, choose View, Configuration to complete the Configuration

dialog box to specify a cut destination path. This can be your floppy disk drive, or if your system and GERBERcutter are on the same network, it can be the directory from which theGERBERcutter accesses cut data for cutting purposes. For example, g:\cutdta\s95.

2. In tle Location field, select the location of the marker data you wish to process into a cutdata file. You may use the lookup button located at the far right of the field to bring up thelookup dialog box.

3. In the Marker Name Field, select the made marker you want to process

4. Select the DOS file check box if you wish to use a Windows folder, or a network directory asthe destination path for your data.

5. Select the Cutter Parameter Table you want to use for each marker.

6. If you wish, you may include an Order Number (20-character maximum) that will display onthe cutter’s LCD.

7. Choose Process All.The system processes the marker data and converts it to cut data. A message will displaywhen the system finishes cut order processing, indicating the success of the process. If youreceive errors and need assistance, check the messages in the Activity Log for assistance(View/Activity Log).

Exporting Cut Data

The "DOS File" checkbox in Cut Generation is used to export marker data to a GERBERcut file firmat. When checked the resulting cut file will be saved to the "Cut DestinationPath" set in View/Configuration..

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Setting Up a Notch Parameter Table for Cutting

The GERBERcutter can cut any notch types. However, it is not recommended that T-notches or Castle notches be used when cutting in an automated environment. To

increase speed,choose the V–notch. A V–notch cuts faster than other types of notchesbecause the knife never lifts out of the fabric when it is cut.

To ensure the quality and speed of the cut, the V–notch should be approximately twotimes as wide as it is deep. Edit the default Notch Parameter Table (P–Notch) or create anew table that includes this information for cutting.

If a slit notch is used, a lift and plunge attribute can be assigned. This produces anexcellent quality cut, but slows down the cutter.

Setting Up a Blocking/Buffering Rule Table for

CuttingBlocking or buffering rules may be applied to pieces for cutting on a GERBERcutter, insome instances, to improve cut quality. These rules are established in theBlocking/Buffering Form and applied to pieces in the Lay Limits Form. Create a differentBlocking/Buffering rule table for each unique cutting situation.

There are two ways you can apply blocking and buffering when creating a marker:

• Statically – applied when the marker is ordered and processed.

• Dynamically – applied or removed by the marker maker when the marker is being made.(To apply blocking and buffering dynamically, the information must be set up in theBlocking/Buffering Form prior to processing the marker order.

Blocking and buffering can be applied selectively by category. Segmentblocking/buffering requires the B & Q attributes to define the segment.

Note: Test cuts should be run to determine the proper amount of blocking or buffering required.

The goods, shape of pieces, and number of plies affect how you use blocking/bufferingon the pieces you want to cut. Also keep in mind that although buffering does not slowdown a GERBERcutter, using buffering decreases fabric utilization in order to increasequality.

Setting Up a Lay Limits Table for CuttingThe Lay Limits form is located on the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER LaunchPad. In the Lay Limits Form, specify which pieces are major pieces bycompleting the Piece Options field by selecting the letter Major Piece. Absence of themajor designation identifies the piece as a small piece.

Steps for laylimit table

The Lay Limits Form is also where you make blocking/buffering rule assignments.

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Note: If you have small pieces in a marker, you can specify in the Cutter Parameter Table whether or not you want all small pieces cut first, and also the velocity at which youwant the small pieces cut.

Export File

Choose Configuration from the View Menu to display the Configuration dialog box. Usethis dialog box to specify default file paths for plot and cut files and default file formats for plot data. When you process the plot or cut file with DOS file selected, the system willsave the data as a file in the specified location (path) based on this configuration.

Label Tool Mapping

Label Tool Mapping, located in the Cut Gen Parameter Table provides you with easyselection of the letters representing specific internals that are to be drilled, cut, labeled or

plotted. Selecting the Label column, you may use the dropdown menu to choose theletter label that represents the line you wish to assign a tool to.

Using the drop down menu in the Tool column, you may select the type of tool you wantto use for each internal label specified in the Label field. Your choices are Drill 1, Drill 2,Op Stop, Knife, Labeller or Pen.

You may toggle through the choices in both of these fields by clicking the left mousebutton.

A blank field allows an internal label to be turned off.

Applying Cutter Point Attributes

There are several ways to apply cutter point attributes and internal labels to pieces:

• Digitizing – In Classic AccuMark, start preparing a piece for a GERBERcutter immediately. Assign point attributes and internal labels for a cutter when you first digitizethe piece into AccuMark. This is the most efficient method for applying attributes to newpieces.

• Piece Verify / Edit Points – In Classic AccuMark, use the Current Attribute field (Curr Attr) in the Piece Verify Edit Points screen to change or add point attributes. Use theInsert Internal command to add internals to an existing piece.

• Rule Table – In Classic AccuMark, use the Rule Table Editor to assign point attributes tograde rules. The letter or number you type on the Rules screen in the Point Attribute fieldfor a grade rule will be applied to each point that is assigned that grade rule.

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• PDS – use the AccuMark PDS application to assign point attributes and internals to anexisting piece. This is done through the Points / Verify Points / Edit Attribute command.

Configuration Dialog Box

The Configuration dialog box is found in the View Menu in the Cut Generation Form,Cut Plot Form, and the Marker Plot Form. Complete the form to provide Plot File Typeinformation, and to provide destination paths for Plot, and Cut files.

1. In the Plot File Type, select HPGL, or GENERIC depending on the device you are using. If you are using a GERBER products you would select GENERIC.

2. Select the Plot Destination Path. You may select a windows folder or network directory.

3. Select the Cut Destination Path. You may select a windows folder or a network directory.

Working with Layrules

When you store a marker in AccuMark, you can also store information separately abouthow you made that marker, including the pieces that were used and how they wereplaced. This separate information is called layrules. Once a marker is stored as a layrule,you can delete the marker after you have plotted or cut it.

Later, during order processing, you can use the layrules feature to examine new orders tosee if you have made the markers before. This means you do not have to rebuildpreviously made markers. Instead, AccuMark will remake them for you during order

processing by following the instructions stored in the layrule.

There are two types of layrules available for use in AccuMark: Positional Layrules andSliding Layrules (which is included with Batch Processing software).

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Positional Layrules

Positional layrules store the original position of each piece in a marker. This enables AccuMark to reconstruct previously made markers during order processing or marker

making. The system does this by employing sophisticated search and store techniquesthat automatically work like an advanced version of Copy Marker . Layrules can relieveyou from much of the task of placing pieces in a marker and may also significantlyincrease marker storage capacity in your system.

If you need to make additional markers that are exactly the same or similar to a marker for which you stored layrules, those layrules can be specified during marker ordering andthen order processed to make new markers automatically.

Layrule Features

• User Environment Parameter Table — This is where you specify the Layrule Mode you

want to use.Options are No Layrules, Use Marker Name, Use Search Criteria.

• Layrule Search Parameter Table — This is where you specify Search Criteria or Marker Name criteria.

• Order Form — When ordering a marker, this is where you specify the type and name of layrule you want to use.

• Order Process — When processing a marker order, use the Layrule Proc All command.

Sliding Layrules

Sliding layrules record the sliding movement of pieces as they are placed into a marker.(This feature is included with Batch Processing software and requires a separate securitykey). The purpose of sliding layrules is to build new markers based on:

• the placement of pieces in previous markers

• the direction and degree of sliding (referred to as the vector history; the angle at whicheach piece was placed in the marker)

• the sequence of placement

Sliding Layrule Master

The master is the marker upon which the sliding layrule is based.

For the best success when creating a new marker using sliding layrules, the followingitems should be the same for both the master and new marker:

• garment type

• number of pieces

• basic piece shapes

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• laylimits

• matching

• quantity of sizes

• average size

New markers may differ slightly from masters as follows:

• minor shape changes

• alterations

• model options

• blocking/buffering amounts

• sizes

• width

New markers may be totally different from masters in:

• order name

• marker name

• model name

• annotation

• width

To create a sliding layrule1. Open the Marker Making application.2. Make the marker from which you want to create the sliding layrule.3. Choose Layrules>sliding from the Main Menu. This displays the Sliding Layrule drop down

menu.4. Choose Create. The system will automatically unplace all pieces in the current marker.5. Re–slide pieces into the desired position in the marker.

Note: While you are creating the layrule, use the toolbar to make your job easier. If youmake a mistake while sliding, use the Advance a Step, Backup a Step, Insert a Step, and Delete a Step commands as necessary, or choose Cancel to stop the layrule. You can thenchoose Create to begin again.

6. When sliding is complete, choose Save Named, or Save Search to save the layrule.• Choose Save Named to choose a name for the Layrule that you keep track of in

your marker records, rather than letting the system choose one. Layrules saved byusing Save Named will not be found by Layrule Search.

• Choose Save Search to use the search parameters to save the file. This allows thesystem to create a unique name based on the search parameter table, and choosesthe best marker utilization when selected.

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Allowed Differences

Positional layrules are designed to work when differences between old and new markersare limited to labeling changes (annotation), minor shape changes, and notch changes.

Allowed labeling changes are those that can be accomplished during plot processing.

Allowed pattern shape adjustments are those that cause total marker areas to vary by nomore than the tolerance amount specified in the Layrule Search Parameter Table.

Naming Layrules

The way in which layrules are named is important. You can control the name yourself, aswell as which rules are used (by using the Use Marker Name feature), or you can let thesystem name and manage the rules (by using the Use Search Criteria feature). If youname them yourself, make certain they are easy to recognize.

Layrule names can either be the same as marker names or they can be systemgenerated (derived from key marker characteristics). When using layrules and performingmarker order processing, the system assigns every marker a name which is thencompared to the names of existing layrules. If a duplicate name is detected among thelayrules, the system uses that layrule to make the marker. If a duplicate name is notdetected, the system assigns a system generated name to the new layrule which iscreated when the marker is stored.

Naming Positional Layrules Using Marker Name

Naming Positional Layrules Using Search Criteria

Naming Positional Layrules Using Save Name

If the new markers you are creating will have the same names as old markers, and thosemarkers are indeed duplicates within the limits of allowed differences, deciding how toname your layrules is easy... use the marker name for easy recognition.

• Layrule names assigned using marker names have meaning to both you and AccuMark.

• When the Layrule Proc All command is chosen during order processing, AccuMark willlook for layrule names that match the new marker names.

• When matches are found, pieces will be placed in the markers according to theinstructions in the layrules.

• When markers are stored in Marker Making, and the AutoStore Layrule feature is turnedon, the system will automatically either create new layrules with the same name as themarker name, or overwrite existing layrules.

Naming Positional Layrules Using Search Criteria

If the new markers you are creating are unrelated to old markers, you must specify whichkey characteristics you want AccuMark to consider when looking for repeat marker requests.

These characteristics become the marker search criteria which the system uses to namethe layrules. Define this search criteria in the left column of fields on the Layrule SearchParameter Table. Specifying Yes in these fields indicate that those characteristics will bepart of the search criteria and will be the essence of the layrule’s identity. Exact matches

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must be found for those characteristics in future orders for the layrule to work. SpecifyingNo in these fields means those characteristics will be ignored in the search.

Note: Changing the search criteria in the default Layrule Search Parameter Tableinvalidates the current Layrule collection, since with new orders, the system will no longer be able to find matches among existing layrules.

• Layrule names assigned using search criteria have meaning only to AccuMark.

• When the Layrule Proc command is chosen during order processing, the system willcreate layrule names for new markers by comparing marker and order entry informationwith Yes settings in the current Layrule Search Parameter Table and then search for existing rules with the same names.

• If matches are found, pieces will be placed in markers according to the layruleinstructions.

• When markers are stored in Marker Making, and the AutoStore Layrule feature is turnedon, the system will update those layrules with duplicate names.

• When Layrule Search is selected from the Marker Menu in Marker Making, the systemwill display the name of the current Layrule Search Parameter Table. Selections from thecurrent table will be used to name the rule unless another parameter table is specified (byusing the keyboard or lookup table).

Set Up for Using Positional Layrules

Layrules work by storage area. Set up begins with the current User EnvironmentParameter Table. This is where you specify the method you want the system to use whennaming layrules. Do this by toggling the Lay Rule Mode field to Use Marker Name or Use Search Criteria.

• Marker Name — Use this setting only when repeat markers will always have the samenames as their original markers. If new and old markers may sometimes have different

names, use the Search Criteria setting instead.

With the Marker Name setting, during marker order processing, the system will look for themarker specified and use the layrules from that marker. The following is consideredduring the search: area compare, area deviation, copy dynamics, and allow overrides.These settings are established in the right column of fields on the Layrule SearchParameter Table.

• Search Criteria — During marker order processing, the system will look for the specificmarker characteristics that were defined in the left column of fields on the Layrule SearchParameter Table.

Note: If you do not want a storage area to use layrules, retrieve the current User Environment Parameter Table and toggle the Lay Rule Mode field to No LayRules.

Once you specify which layrule method will be used, complete the Layrule SearchParameter Table.

To order a marker with layrules

This process is similar to ordering a basic marker. However, when ordering a marker withlayrules, the layrule field heading is automatically specified on the Order Form dependingon how the User Environment Parameter Table has been set up to name layrules.

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• must be unique within a model (style),

• can be up to four digits in length,

• can be assigned during digitizing, in Edit Digitize, or in PDS/Silhouette.

Optional Stop (Op Stop) Points

Optional stop points should be assigned to critical match points when matched goods aregoing to be cut on a GERBERcutter. This internal point causes the cutter to stop beforecutting the piece. This enables the operator to reposition the cutter beam over an exactlocation on the fabric. It is used primarily to accommodate skewed or imperfectplaid/stripe repeats.

• An op stop point is entered as an internal, but can exist anywhere on a piece, even onthe perimeter.

• Op stop points are typically assigned the internal label C.

• Only one op stop point is allowed per piece.

• Op stop points are usually used with buffering to ensure that there is enough room toadjust piece position.

• An op stop point can be assigned during digitizing, in Edit Digitize, or in PDS/Silhouette.

• The internal code for an op stop point is activated in the Cutter Parameter Table.

Matching Form

Special point numbers and corresponding piece categories are entered in the MatchingForm and stored as a matching table. Before completing this form, you should know:

• the categories of the pieces that will be matched,

• the special point numbers assigned to the matching pieces,

• how the pieces will match to each other, and

• how, or if, they will match to the fabric.

The name that you assign to the matching rules table is entered in the Order Form andreferenced during marker order processing.

Using Lines and Labels to Set Up Matching

This method of matching lets you set up and perform matching based on internal linesand labels. How a line is labeled determines how it matches to other lines. For example,if two pieces share the same line number on a stripe or plaid line, a matching relationshipis established between them.

Piece Preparation

In order to use lines and labels to set up matching, some minor piece preparation isrequired. First, you need to add internal matching lines to your pieces (through digitizing,Edit Digitize, or PDS/Silhouette). The matching lines you add to your pieces—with the

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exception of facing lines— must be parallel or perpendicular to the grain line. Eachmatching line must also be given an internal label. The labels reserved for matching are 0(zero) through 15. Specific matching characteristics have been assigned to these labels.The number you assign to a matching line determines the default type of match thatoccurs.

• 0 — Use line label 0 (zero) for piece-to-fabric matching. A zero ( 0 ) match line will notmatch to another piece with a zero match line.

• 1 — Use line label 1 for a left/right piece to piece match of the same piece category. For example, Left Shirt Front to Right Shirt Front.

• 2 through 15 — Use line labels 2 through 15 for a left piece match to another left piecematch, or a right piece match to another right piece match. For example, Left Skirt to LeftOutArm or Right Skirt to Right OutArm.

Standard Matching Versus 5-Star Matching

There are two methods of matching available within AccuMark:

• Standard — which is commonly used by the apparel industry.

• 5-Star — which is commonly used in the furniture industry to match floral prints.

Specify either Standard or 5-Star matching when you order a marker or from withinMarker Making after you retrieve a marker.

Choosing a Matching Method on the Order Form

Select the Matching field to specify whether you want to use Standard or 5-Star matching. The default setting for this field is Standard.

• With Standard matching, three offset fields are available for both plaid and stripematching.

• With 5-Star matching, only one offset is available for both plaid and stripe matching.

Choosing a Matching Method in Marker Making

Toggle the Matching Type field in the View>Settings window to specify whether you wantto use Standard or 5-Star matching. The default setting for this field is Standard.

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To create a matching rules table for piece-to-piece, or piece-to-fabric matchingPiece to Fabric, and Piece to Piece are strategies to restrict piece placement during marker making. These are assigned tp pieces during piece setup, and can be edited during marker making.

Piece to Fabric matching restricts the piece placement in relation to the fabric design. It is usedfor placing the first piece in the marker, although it will work for any piece. When it is used as thefirst piece, placement of other pieces will build in relation to this placement

Piece to Piece restricts marker placement in relation to other pieces

1. From the GERBER LaunchPad, choose the Marker Creation, Editors page, and select theMatching Icon.

2. In the Comments field, type a brief description of the matching rules table (optional).3. In the Comment column, type a brief description of the matching rule you are establishing

(optional).4. Toggle the Match Type field to Piece, or Fabric.

5. Complete the First Piece section as follows:

• In the Category field for Piece to Fabric, type Marker .

• In the Category field for Piece to Piece, type the piece name.

• In the Point Number field, type 1, 2, 3, or 4.Click here to display a chart that explains these numbers.

6. Complete the Second Piece section as follows:

• In the Category field, type the category of the piece for which you are creating thematching rule.

• In the Plaid and Stripe columns, fields, choose the type of alignment strategy for the

piece.

• Complete the Offset fields, to specify an amount for a piece offset from the fabricrepeat. In this case, the piece will not fall exactly on the fabric line in the marker.

7. Choose File>Save.

Piece-To-Fabric Matching Chart

First PointNumber

Marker Match

LocationX Match Y Match Offsets

1 Bottomor offset

frombottom

No Matchor Match

RelativePlaid

MatchSame

Stripe

Positive: Above

bottom

2 Any plaidor striperepeat

NoMatch,MatchRelativePlaid, or MatchSamePlaid

MatchRelativeStripe, NoMatch, or MatchSym ToStripe

Positive: Above or toright

Negative:Below or toleft

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First PointNumber

Marker Match

LocationX Match Y Match Offsets

3 Top or offset

from top

No Matchor Match

RelativePlaid

MatchSame

Stripe

Positive:Below top

4 Center or OffsetfromCenter

No Matchor MatchRelativePlaid

MatchSameStripe

Positive: Above

Negative:Below

To order a marker with matching

When ordering a marker with matching, follow the same method you would to order a

basic marker. However, be certain to complete the following fields on Order Form totrigger the matching:

• Matching — Toggle this field Standard or 5-Star to specify which method of matchingyou want to use.

• Plaid Repeat — Plaid repeats extend across the fabric width, from selvage to selvageand appear vertically on the screen in the marker. If applicable, type the plaid repeat of the fabric that will be used with the marker. This value is the distance between plaid linerepeats.

• Plaid Offset — If applicable, type the plaid offset of the fabric that will be used with themarker. This value is the distance along the edge of the marker from the lower left corner

to the first plaid repeat in the material. The repeat value you specify in the Plaid field willbegin repeating from this point.

• Stripe Repeat — Stripe repeats extend along the length of the fabric parallel to theselvage and appear horizontally on the screen in the marker. If applicable, type the striperepeat of the fabric that will be used with the marker. This value is the distance betweenstripe line repeats.

• Stripe Offset — If applicable, type the stripe offset of the fabric that will be used with themarker. If the offset is a positive amount, the offset is measured up from the marker. If the offset is a negative amount, the offset is measured down and up from the center of the fabric. You may want to use a stripe offset to center a repeat line at the center of themarker (by entering a negative value of the full stripe repeat), or to center two repeatlines about the center of the marker (by entering a negative value of one half of the stripe

repeat).

• Matching — This is where you specify the name of the matching rules table you want thesystem to reference.

Note: When working with point matching, a marker can be ordered without stripe/plaid repeat information, provided a Matching Form is specified on the Order Form. The repeat information can then be specified from within Marker Making. With this method, onemarker can be ordered for a variety of repeat requirements.

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To create a model

1. From GERBER Launch Pad, select the Marker Creation, Editors page or section.

2. From the Marker Creation, Editors page, select the Model Icon

3. You may open and edit an existing model with "File" "Open", or create a new model with ablank editor.

4. In the Comments fields, you can optionally type any comments you want to include for thismodel.

5. If model options were previously set up, complete the Default Options field with any optionsyou want to apply to the model by default every time the model is used. (This is optional).

6. In the first blank Piece Name field, select the names of the piece you want to include in themodel by pressing the empty field name and then click on the lookup button. Select 1 or more piece names using the mouse and Shift or Ctrl keys and then select the Open button.Note that up to 250 rows of pieces names can be entered. To move to piece entries that areoff the screen, use the scroll bar at the right hand side of the Model Editor.

7. For each piece selected, specify the following. Selecting a box will create a check mark or allow you to enter a quantity or amount.

• whether it is a normal or Paste piece.

• the Fabric type or types from which the piece will be cut.

• the Flip quantities required for the piece in the --, X Y and X,Y directions.

• whether you wan to use Dyn Split (dynamic piecing) for the piece.

• Add Piece if you want to add/allowedof the piece during marker making.

8. Perform one of the following.

• From the main menu, choose "File" and "Save" to save the model.

• Choose Options and then select NEW from the drop down choices to display theModel Options screen and create variations for the current model.

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To set up model options

1. Once you have created or opened a model (by completing the Model Editor ), choose Optionfrom the main menu and New from the drop down to display the Model Options screen

Note: If model options were previously set up for the current model, the first model option will display on the screen. Choose Next instead of New to display blank fields on the Model Editor Options screen.

2. Complete the Option Name field according to the option’s purpose, fabric type, or stylechange, by clicking on the tab at the bottom of the screen and double-clicking it, or rightclicking it. This will allow you to change the tab name from Opt1, 2, 3, etc., to the new namefor the option.

When the field opens up above the tab type in the new name.

3. Complete the Size, and Piece Name fields as appropriate for the model option. (This is thecondition statement used to add or remove pieces.)

4. Complete the remaining fields as needed.

5. When you finish setting up model options, click the Model tab at the bottom of the Editor, then

File from the main menu. Select Save to save the changes or Exit without saving thechanges.

To retrieve and edit a model

1. From the GERBER LaunchPad, select the Marker Creation, Editors page. Then select theModel editor icon.

2. From the main menu, select "File" and "Open", and choose the correct storage area andmodel name to edit by clicking on the Model name or typing it in the File name field andselecting and selecting Open to the right of the File name field.

3. Make any necessary changes to any of the fields or options.

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Note: If you are viewing the model but not making changes to it, there is no need to saveor store the model.

4. Choose File from the main menu, and Save to save your changes or Exit to leave the Model

Editor without saving the changes.

To display an existing model option

1. Once you have created or retrieved a model (by completing the Model Editor), chooseOption from the main menu of the Model Editor to display the choices.

2. From the Option drop down, perform one of the following:

• Choose Next to display the following option for the current model.

• Choose Previous to display the preceding option for the current model.

• Choose Go to, and then when prompted, type the model option Number (by selecting theNumber field or the Name (by selecting the Name field). Then select OK .

Note: You can also use the icons from the main menu that represent New, Previous,

Next, and Go to by moving your mouse over these various icons and selecting them.

Note: If model options were previously set up for the current model, selecting the Next or Previous choices will display that model option on the screen.

3. When you finish viewing model options, click the Model tab at the bottom of the Editor, thenFile from the main menu. Select Save to save the changes or Exit without saving thechanges.

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To copy a model option

1. Once you have created or opened a model (by completing the Model Editor), chose Option from the main menu so that you can select the option you want to copy.

2. From the Option drop down, choose Copy.

3. A new tab will appear at the bottom of the Model Editor with Opt X on it where X is the newmodel option number.

4. Edit the Option name with the name you want to assign to the newly copied model option.This can be done by double-clicking on the Opt X tab until a new box appears and entering

the new name.

5. Change or complete the remaining fields on the screen as needed.

6. When you finish, choose File and Save from the main menu to save the changes you havemade.

To add a model option

1. Once you have created or opened a model (by completing the Model Editor), chooseOption from the main menu of the Model Editor to display the choices.

2. From the Option drop down select New.

3. A new tab will appear at the bottom of the Model Editor with Opt X on it where X is thenew model option number.

4. Complete the Option Name field according to the option’s purpose, fabric type, or stylechange, by clicking on the tab at the bottom of the screen and double-clicking it. This willallow you to change the tab name from Opt X to the name for the new option.When the field opens up above the tab type in the new name.

5. Complete the Size, and Piece Name fields as appropriate for the model option. (This isthe condition statement used to add or remove pieces.)

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6. Complete the remaining fields as needed.

7. When you finish setting up the new model options, click the Model tab at the bottom of

the Editor, then File from the main menu. Select Save to save the changes or Exit without saving the changes.

To delete a model option

1. Once you have created or opened a model (by completing the Model Editor), chooseOption from the main menu of the Model Editor to display the choices.

2. From the Option drop down select the Next, Previous, or Go to commands to display

the Model Option you want to delete.

3. From the Option drop down select the Delete commands to delete the Option you haveselected. You will get a warning message.

4. Select Yes to delete the Option or No to keep it. Follow the same steps to delete other Options. Selecting Option from the main menu and selecting Next, Previous or Go to commands.

5. When you finish deleting model options, click the Model tab at the bottom of the Editor,and then select File from the main menu. Select Save to save the changes or Exit without saving the changes.

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Defining Paste Pieces in Model Options

1. Once you have created or opened a model (by completing the Model Editor), choose theOption tab.

2. Select the Piece Name (or type in the name) that you want to define the Paste Pieceoption. In that row find the column labeled Paste and select it so that a check mark isdisplayed. You will now see that the Fabric, Flips, Half Piece, and Dyn Split column aregrayed out as not be active.

NOTE: You can define past pieces and their parents on the same Model Option page or different Model Option pages as described below.

On Different Model Pages

• If you define a paste piece and parent piece on different Model Option pages, bothpieces must have the same piece category. (See categories in Piece Report.Categories are assigned in digitizing or in Silhouette.

• The pastes that relate to the parent on a different model page must precede anyother normal pieces on that Model Options list.

On the same Model Page

• If you define a paste and parent on the same Model Option page, they can havedifferent piece categories.

• The paste piece must always follow the parent piece.

NOTE: Large line adjustments may distort the shape of the finished piece. Paste and parent pieces must contain the same ordered size.

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Model Editor

Choose this icon from the Marker Creation, Editors page GERBER LaunchPad to displaythe Model Editor. Use this Editor to list the name of each piece that you want in theModel. For each piece, you can specify:

• Whether the piece is a normal or paste piece• The fabric type from which the piece will be cut.• The quantities you want of that piece in the as digitized direction and flipped in the X, Y, or

XY axes.• Whether the piece can be shared between two bundles• The number of times each piece can be split during marker making• Whether the additional copies of the piece can be added during marker making.

The following table explains how to complete the fields on the Model Editor. An "X" in theLookup column indicates there is a lookup available for the corresponding field.

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FieldName

Explanation

Name The name of the Model will appear in the TitleBar at the top of the Editor. From the FileMenu choose New to create a new Model

(commonly the same name as thecorresponding garment or item.) You maychoose Open to access an existing Modelthat you may wish to edit. Choose Save tosave the current information. Save As willsave the existing Model under a new name.The original will not be changed.

Comments

Complete to further describe the currentmodel. (Optional)

DefaultOptions

Default options. Complete this field to list themodel options you want the system to use if no other options are specified in the marker order. If an option is specified in the order, it

will override any default option in the model.

PieceName

Type or select the names of all pieces youwant to include in the main garment or item.Variations can be created by adding to or removing these basic parts.

Paste Select or deselect the check box under Pasteto define whether the corresponding piece ispasted to the piece above it.

Not checked — specifies the correspondingpiece as a normal piece (not a paste piece).

Checked — specifies the corresponding piece

as a paste piece.

Fabr Fabric Type. An optional field you cancomplete with a single character, user–defined code to designate from what fabric apiece is to be cut and to categorize the piece.

Pieces with the same code can be orderedtogether for the same marker. If used, thefabric code must also be identified in theorder.

Pieces can be assigned multiple fabric codesso they can be used with different fabric typesfor the same garment or item.

Up to four different codes can be assigned toa single piece in a model.

If no fabric codes are specified, the systemassumes all pieces in the model are for thesame fabric type.

–– Type an amount to indicate the number of times you want each corresponding piece toappear in the marker in the "as input" or "as

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To shutdown Order Entry

There are several ways to close the Order Editor. Use whichever one is most convenientfor you.

• Double-click the Control menu icon in the far upper left hand corner of the form so that thedialog shown below is displayed, then select Close. (Be sure to save your work if you havemade edits)

• Select File, and then select Exit. (Be sure to save your work if you have made edits).

• Click on the X in the top right hand corner of the Order Editor.

To customize the Order Entry toolbar

1. The Order Form can be customized to show different views or looks. Select the View entrywith the mouse or with the Alt+V keys. Four entries will be shown. If a Check Mark isshown next to the item that item will be displayed.

2. To de-select any item, click it with the mouse until the check mark disappears. That itemwill no longer show on the display. To add an item back in, select it with the mouse so thatthe check mark reappears.

3. You can chose to have the Tool Bar displayed or not, the Status Bar (at the bottom of thescreen) displayed. The other selections allow you to toggle the Target Utilization to switchbetween Length and Efficiency. The fourth option allows you to have the Marker Name =the Order Name or not, so that marker naming is automatic. Shown below is the Order formwithout the tool bar being displayed and the Target Utilization set to Length.

To edit a User Environment Parameter Table

The User Environment Parameter Table is only required when an older version of another software application is used in conjunction with the AccuMark Professional

Edition. This table is selected from the View menu of the main AccuMark Explorer Form.(Example: AccuMark Professional Edition 8.0 and CSV Tools 7.6).

1. Using AccuMark Explorer, select the appropriate Drive and Storage Area, then select theEnvironment Parameter Table you want to edit by double clicking on it with the mouse. Thiswill open the exact table you want to edit

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2. Make the changes that are necessary. 3. Select File and Save to save your changes.

To create a new User Environment Parameter Table


1. In the AccuMark Explorer, select Tools, User Environment Parameter Table.

2. After selecting the User Environment Parameter Table, select File and New to create a newtable.

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3. Change the default values that are shown for Seam Allowance, Overwrite Marker, LayruleMode, Grading Method, type of Alteration and Bundling Method.

4. Also select View and Preferences from the main menu to select Metric or Imperial and thedecimal precision you want. Then select File and Save. You will be prompted to type inthe name of the new table and you can also select an appropriate Storage area at thistime.

To use a different User Environment Parameter Table

The User Environment Parameter Table is only required when an older version of another software application is used in conjunction with the AccuMark Professional

Edition. This table is selected from the View menu of the main AccuMark Explorer Form.(Example: AccuMark Professional Edition 8.0 and CSV Tools 7.6).

To use a different User Environment Table when processing orders or other operations,you need to copy the contents of the User Environment Table you want to use into theexisting P-USER-ENVIRON table.

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Listed below are the steps to do this.

1. Using AccuMark Explorer, select the Tools, User Environment.

2. After selecting the User Environment Icon, the default table will open. Then select File andOpen to select the device, storage area, and existing User Environment table you want touse.

3.Once you have retrieve the table, select File and Save As and then select the appropriate

device, storage area, and the name P-USER-ENVIRON. This will place the contents of the User Environment table you retrieved into the default P-USER-ENVIRON table so thatthis new information will be used by the system.

4.Select File and Exit.

To edit a Notch Parameter Table

There are several ways to select a Notch Parameter Table to edit.1. Using AccuMark Explorer, select the appropriate Drive and Storage Area and then select

the Notch Parameter Table you want to edit by double clicking on it with the mouse. This

will open the exact table you want to edit. Now skip to step 4 below.

2. Using GERBER LaunchPad, select the Marker Creation, Editors page and then select theNotch icon, as shown below

3. After selecting the Notch Icon, the default table will open. If this is not the one you want toedit, use File and Open to select the proper storage area and table to begin editing.

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3.Change the default values that are Perimeter Width, Inside Width, and Notch depth

4. Also select View and Preferences from the main menu to select Metric or Imperial and thedecimal precision you want. Then select File and Save. You will be prompted to type inthe name of the new table and you can also select an appropriate Storage area at thistime.

To View the Activity Log

1.From the GERBER LaunchPad, select the AccuMark Explorer, Utilities page. Select the Activity Log icon.

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2. The Activity Log will open up and display the results of the most recent system activity.

3. Use the scroll buttons on the right hand of the display to view all parts of the log.4.Use the Printer Icon to print the Activity Log to the default system printer, or use File, Print,

Print Setup, and Print to perform the print operations.

To clear all items from the Activity Log1.From the GERBER LaunchPad, from the Marker Creation, Editors page, select any of the

tabs, such as Order Entry, Marking, Marker Plot, Cut Generation, or Cut Plot.

2.Using the mouse, Select the Activity Log Icon (or from AccuMark Explorer, select View, and

Activity Log).

3. The Activity Log will open up and display the results of the most recent system activity.

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4. Use the "X" on the tool bar or select Edit and Clear All to clear the Activity Log.

Setting Up Annotation Requirements

Pieces can be plotted with annotation during piece plotting and marker plotting. Annotation can also be plotted along the marker border during marker plotting. Theannotation you want to appear on plotted pieces or along marker borders is specified inan annotation library, which is created using the Annotation Form. This form is found inthe GERBER LaunchPad under the Marker Creation, Editors page.

The Annotation Form Icon is:

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To create an annotation library

1. Select the GERBER LaunchPad.2. Select the Marker Creation, Editors page, and then select the Annotation icon.

3. Select the type of annotation (such as for Piece Plotting and one for marker plotting. Thenselectthe type of annotation using the lookup box. Do this for each type of category that youwant to specify.

4. Save the annotation file with a name that signifies the type of annotation you are using, suchas one for piece plotting or marker plotting. Also you can fill in the Comments field with this type of information.

To retrieve and edit an annotation library1. Select GERBER LaunchPad.2. Select the Marker Creation, Editors page, and then select the Annotation.3. Select the Annotation Icon.

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4. Select File and Open. From the file open dialog box, select the proper device, storage areaand Annotation file.

5. Make the edits and then select File and Save to save your changes. Then File and Exit.

Setting Up Lay Limit Requirements

Lay limits are general rules and restrictions that control how pieces can be placed in amarker. Use the Lay Limits Form to create a lay limits table. This is where you specify

how the fabric will be spread, set bundle orientation, apply blocking and buffering rules topieces, and specify limits for piece placement.

The Lay Limits form can be accessed through GERBER LaunchPad. Choose the Marker Creation, Editors page. Select The Lay Limits Icon is shown below to access the form.

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To create a lay limits table1. Select GERBER LaunchPad and Select the Marker Creation, Editors page.

2. Select the Lay Limits Icon.

3. Select File and New. A blank Lay Limits form will open up as shown below.

4. In the Comments field, type any notes you want to include about the lay limits table(optional)

5. In the Fabric Spread Field, an option to specify how the goods will lay. There are 4choices: Single Ply, Face to Face, Book Fold, or Tubular.

6. In the Bundling field, select the direction in which you want bundles to be retrieved from the

Icon menu in Marker Making. There are 3 choices: All Bundle – Same Dir, Alt Bundle- AltDir, Same Size – Same Dir.7. In the Category fields, type the category name of each piece or group of pieces to which

you want to apply special restrictions or allowances. The word DEFAULT in the first fieldindicates the system will apply limits to all pieces not listed separately in the remainingCategory fields. You can selectively assign different lay limits to pieces by specifying their category and piece options.

8. In the Piece Options field, select the characteristics and limitations you want to apply toeach category of pieces. You can use the lookup button found at the right side of thePiece Options field.

9. In the Flip Code field, select the code you want to apply to each category of pieces listed toindicate how you want the pieces reoriented when they are placed in the marker. Use thelookup button found by pressing the right end of the Piece Options box.

10. In the Block/Buffer Rule field, type the blocking or buffering rule you want to apply toeach category of pieces listed.

11. In the Tilt/Rotate Limit fields, type the maximum amount of each category of pieces listedcan be tilted or rotated during marker making.

12. In the Units fields, toggle the setting to specify the value of each Tilt/Rotate Limit fieldusing Inch(cm.) or degrees.

13. Select File and Save As and enter the drive, storage area, and Lay Limit name you wantto store.

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To retrieve and edit a lay limits table1. Select the GERBER LaunchPad.2. Select the Marker Creation, Editors page Entry.3. Select the Lay Limits Icon.

4. Select File and Open. From the file open dialog box, select the proper device, storage areaand Lay Limits file.

5. When the file has been retrieve, make the edits (Refer to "To create a lay limits table" oneach of the fields to edit) and then select File and Save to save your changes. Thenselect File and Exit.

Setting Up Blocking/Buffering Requirements

Use the Block Buffer Form to add space around parts or all the perimeter of a piece.

Blocking creates a zone around a piece and is often used when critical pieces (such ascollars or lapels) will be die cut. It is also used when pieces in matched markers are cut,

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restacked, and cut again. When a piece is cut on a GERBERcutter, the extended(blocked) perimeter is cut.

Buffering is primarily used for two reasons. When matched markers are cut on aGERBERcutter, the cutting head may need to be adjusted to ensure an accurate match.

By putting a buffer on a piece, you have room to adjust the piece. Buffering is also usedas a cutting aid. In order to prevent pieces from butting too closely when making amarker, the buffering feature maintains a specified distance between the pieces.

Buffered pieces in marker making will appear with a dotted perimeter. In a marker plot,only the original piece perimeter is drawn.

The Block Buffer form can be accessed through the GERBER LaunchPad.1. Select the Marker Creation, Editors page.

2. Select the Block Buffer Icon as shown below.

To create a blocking/buffering rule table

The Block Buffer form can be accessed through the GERBER LaunchPad.

1. Select the Marker Creation, Editors page, and then select the Block Buffer Icon shownbelow.

2. The form will open. Select File and New and a blank Block Buffer form will bedisplayed as shown below.

3. Use the Comments field to optionally type any notes about the Block Buffer table you arecreating.

4. In the Rule field clicking on the Block will toggle to Buffer. Specify which one you want touse.

5. In the Left, Top, Right, and Bottom fields, specify the amounts of Static and/or Dynamicblocking you want applied to each piece, respectively. Note that the Static and Dynamicrows are separate and are used for the respective type of blocking or buffering you arechoosing.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each different rule number that you want to establish.7. When you have finished entering all amounts, select File and Save As and enter the drive,

storage area, and name of the Block Buffer Table you have created. Then select File andExit.

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Lay Limits Form. Set up a Lay Limits Table by completing a Lay Limits form. For eachpiece to which you want to apply a blocking/buffering rule, enter the category of thatpiece and its corresponding blocking/buffering rule number. Use the DEFAULT categoryto apply a rul to all pieces not specifically entered by category.

Order Form. Be certain to enter the appropriate names of the Blocking/Buffering Formand Lay Limits Form when you order the marker.

Order Processing. Process the marker order as you would any other marker order.

Marker Making (MEDPro). If you ordered dynamic blocking/buffering, use theappropriate MEDPro icon or drop-down menu entry to apply dynamic blocking/buffering.Or use the Block/Buffer commands in the Piece menu to apply dynamic blocking or

buffering.

Note: Dynamic Block/Buffer is added (not replaced) to static Block Buffered Pieces.

To Change the grade rule values in a specific

column

1. On page 2 of the Rule Table Editor, position the cursor to highlight the column that containsthe values you want to change.

2. With the right mouse functions, choose change sign. All positive values will become negative values, or all negative values will become positivevalues.

To Clear the grade rule values in a specificcolumn

1. On page 2 of the Rule Table Editor, position the cursor to highlight the column that containsthe values you want to delete.

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Toolbar

The toolbar displays icon buttons that let you quickly access commonly used commands

within Order Entry forms..Note: To display the name of the command associated with a particular button in thetoolbar, position the mouse pointer over the icon button for a few seconds.

Model

Choose this command from the GERBER LaunchPad, Marker Creation, Editors page todisplay the Model Editor . Use this form to list the name of each piece that you want inthe model. For each piece, you can specify:

• whether the piece is a normal or paste piece.

• the fabric type from which the piece will be cut.

• the quantities you want of that piece in the as digitized direction and flipped in the X, Y, or XY axes.

• whether the piece can be shared between two bundles.

• the number of times each piece can be split during marker making.

• whether additional copies of the piece can be added during marker making.

Model Options

Choose this tab from the Model Editor to display the Model Options screen.

Once you create a model for a garment or item, use this screen to set up variations of that model. This prevents you from having to create separate models to accommodate allstyle variations that may be necessary for a garment or item. Common uses for modeloptions include:

• substituting and/or adding pieces.

• When making changes to a pattern that cannot be handled by grading sizes, the patternmust be changed by piece substitutions.

Annotation

Choose this icon from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER LaunchPad todisplay the Annotation Editor. Use this form to set up an annotation library thatspecifies the exact information you want to print on a piece or marker border when itplots.

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Lay Limits

Lay limits are general rules and restrictions that control how pieces can be placed in amarker. Choose this icon from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER

LaunchPad to display the Lay Limits Editor . Use this form to specify how the fabric willbe spread, to set bundle orientation, to apply blocking and buffering rules to the pieces,and to specify limits for piece placement.

Alteration

Choose this icon from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER LaunchPad todisplay the Alteration Editor . Use this editor to set up rules that will allow you to changethe shape of a piece. Using alteration rule tables can significantly reduce the number of graded sizes and pieces that you need to store.

Note: A size code table must also be set up (by completing the Size Code Editor) if you

are going to use an alteration rule table to apply alterations statically.

Size Code

Choose this command from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBERLaunchPad to display the Size Code Editor . This editor works in conjunction with the

Alterations Editor. Use it to create a size code table that specifies which sizes should beplaced in a marker with alterations and how the sizes should be altered. You can use thesize code table to change the names of sizes without using another grade rule table.

AccuMark references the grade rule table along with alterations rules to create a newsize.

Block Buffer

Choose this icon from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER LaunchPad todisplay the Blocking/Buffering Editor . Use this editor to add space around part or all of the perimeter of a piece.

Matching

Choose this icon from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER LaunchPad todisplay the Matching Editor . Use this editor to set up a matching rule table for the

various types of matching you can perform in AccuMark (standard, 5-star, plaid, stripe,points, lines).

Multi Order

Choose this command from the AccuMark Classic Edition System Management. Fromthe Edit Data Base Menu to display the Multi Order Editor . Use this customizable editor to set up multiple marker orders more efficiently than you can with the standard Order

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Editor. This means you can enter more marker orders in a shorter period of time andprocess them all at once, from the order entry editor.

Three default multi order entry forms are provided with AccuMark. The files that containthese forms are:

10ord.mod — Allows you to enter ten orders per screen.♦

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6ord.mod — Allows you to enter six order per screen.

standard.mod — Contains all of the codes and formatting information neededto create your own customized order entry form.

These default forms can be used as templates for creating customized multi order editor screens. The standard.mod file also provides an example of how you can display fieldnames on the Multi Order Editor to simplify order entry.

User Environment


Choose this command from the AccuMark Explorer, Tools>User Environment Parameter Table. Use this screen to control how AccuMark displays measurements of pieces and markers. This is also where you:

• set the seam allowance for pieces that may be split during marker making.

• specify how you want alterations to plot and display.

• select how you want the system to act when it detects a duplicate marker.

• specify the type of layrules you will be using, if any, for markers.

• select the method your company uses for grading.

• establish how bundle codes will plot for markers having multiple models

Choose the User Environment Parameter table to specify the amount of seam allowance for markers split in marker making. Select whether the existing marker may be overwritten. You mayselect the Layrule mode, and grading method.

Note: Please note that Notation and Precision are no longer part of the User Environment. Itappears in all forms where needed as a separate entry.

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Layrule Search

Choose this icon from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBER LaunchPad todisplay the Layrule Search Parameter Table. Use this screen to specify how you wantthe system to react when processing and searching for layrules.

Layrules are a form of automatic marker making which can be used to reconstruct oldmarkers, or to reorder a marker when minor pattern modifications are made, such asadding a notch.

The marker area and the use of overrides and dynamics are factors which are alwaysconsidered whenever layrules are used, regardless of which layrule naming conventionyou are using (Use Marker Name or Use Search Criteria). The right column of fields inthe Layrule Search Parameter Table let you control the importance of these factors whenreconstructing markers.

Notch

Choose this command from the Marker Creation, Editors page of the GERBERLaunchPad to display the Notch Parameter Table. Use this screen to specify the notchtypes and sizes that will be placed on pieces in a particular storage area.

Piece Plot Parameter Table Field Explanations

The Piece Plot Parameter Table can be found in the GERBER LaunchPad on the Plottingand Cutting page. The following table explains how to complete the fields in the PiecePlot Parameter Table. An "X" in the Lookup column indicates there is a lookup availablefor the corresponding field.


File Name

Open/Save

P–Piece–Plot is the original default namefor this parameter table. If you choose adifferent default Piece Plot Parameter Table using Sel Parameters command inthe Plot menu, that table name will displayhere instead. To retrieve a specific PiecePlot Parameter Table, select thecorresponding parameter table name fromthe lookup. To create a new Piece PlotParameter Table, type a unique name inthis field.

Rotation

Deg

Pieces can be rotated to save paper.

Specify the direction in which you wantpieces to plot by typing an amountbetween –90 and 90 degrees.

Scale X Type an amount from 1% to 500%,including decimal precision (for example,99.8%) to scale pieces in the X-axis.100% is the default. You can shrink or enlarge the plot proportionally bychanging the X and Y scale values to the

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Field Name Explanationsame percentage. Conversely, you candistort the plot by changing the X and Yscale values to different percentages. Youcan use this feature to produce miniaturesof pieces for archiving purposes, or to

make enlargements of a digitized piecethat was smaller than the actual requiredsize. Another use for this feature is tomake size adjustments for materialshrinkage or stretching.

Scale Y Type an amount from 1% to 500%, includingdecimal precision (for example, 99.8%) to scalepieces in the Y-axis. 100% is the default. You canshrink or enlarge the plot proportionally bychanging the X and Y scale values to the samepercentage. Conversely, you can distort the plotby changing the X and Y scale values to differentpercentages. You can use this feature to produceminiatures of pieces for archiving purposes, or to

make enlargements of a digitized piece that wassmaller than the actual required size. Another usefor this feature is to make size adjustments for material shrinkage or stretching.

PointNumbers

Check this field to one of the followingsettings:

Yes – Existing point numbers will plot onthe piece next to their correspondingpoints.

No – Point numbers will not plot on thepiece.

Grade RuleNumbers


Yes – Existing grade rule numbers willplot on pieces next to their correspondingpoints.

No – Grade rule numbers will not plot onpieces.

ConnectGradePoints


Yes – Connecting lines will plot betweeneach grade point for all sizes.

No – Connecting lines will not plot. TheConnect Grade Points feature only worksif you are plotting nested pieces.

NotchParameter

Table

P–Notch is the default Notch Parameter Table. If you want the system to referencea different notch table when plotting, typethe table name here or use the lookup byclicking the far right of this field to access

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Cut Generation Parameter Table

From the Plotting and Cutting page on the GERBER LaunchPad, choose the CutParameter Table icon to display the Cutter Parameter Table. Use this parameter table tospecify how you want the system to react when generating marker cut data for aGERBERcutter.

Process

Initiates the activity you are attempting to perform on the current screen.

Activity log

A report that contains a record of all major activity that takes place within AccuMark. Itmaintains a sequential listing of successful operations as well as unsuccessfuloperations, including error messages.

Clear All

Permanently removes all items in the Activity Log.

Cut data

Marker data that has been converted into a file format that can be recognized and usedby a GERBERcutter to cut a marker.

ASCII

An acronym that stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Thisformat can be read by many software applications.

Category

Each piece in a model must have a unique category that identifies which type of piece itis, such as front, back, sleeve, etc. A piece category can be up to 20 characters in length.

Fields

Rectangular shaped boxes on AccuMark screens where you type or view information. Insome fields, you can click the right mouse button and display a lookup of items fromwhich you can select to complete the corresponding field.

Next Page

Displays the following page of the current screen.

Previous Page

Displays the preceding page of the current screen.

Print Plot

Lets you print copies of piece, marker, or cut jobs in the plot queue.

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View Plot

Viewplot displays on the screen, a visual representation of one or more piece plot,

marker plot, or cut plot requests that currently reside in the plot queue.View marker plot displays a marker plot file that has been saved by checking the savedbox when processing the marker in the Marker Plot editor. The file may be opened for view using the Explorer, and using the right mouse button selection, choosing View.

View Plot:1. Process the piece plot, marker plot or cut plot using the editors associated with this

function.

2. Once the plot or cut file is successfully processed, open the Queue Manager icon locatedin the quick view tray at the bottom right of the screen.

3. Select the job, and using the right click menu, select View. View Plot will display arepresentation of the piece plot, marker plot, or cut plot request.

View Marker Plot:1. Complete the Marker Plot form, and check Save column. The Plot file will be saved to

the storage area.2. Open the AccuMark Explorer, choose the storage area where the file is located.

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3. Using the right click menu, select View. The Plot file will display a representation of the marker plot.

View Plot Menu Commands:

File: Print, Print Preview, Page Setup, Exit.

View: Toolbar, Status Bar, By Tool, By Entity, Next Plot, Previous Plot, Preferences.

Options: Unit Settings, Pointer Styles, Distance Mode, Drawing Extents.

Window: New window, Cascade, Title, Arrange Icons.

Page Up

Displays the previous page of the current screen.

Page Down

Displays the next page of the current screen.

Fabric type codes

Fabric type codes, which are user–defined and limited to a single character for eachfabric type, let you designate from which fabric each piece in a model is to be cut.

For example, you can assign the letter S for the self, L for the lining, and F for the fusible.

Pieces can be assigned up to four different fabric codes in a model if they are used for multiple fabrics in the garment. If no codes are typed in the Model Editor Fabric Typefield, the system assumes all of the pieces are for the same fabric type.

The number of fabric types required can be related to the number of markers necessaryto complete the garment or item. All pieces with the same single–character code can beordered together for the same marker.

Example: Piece Name Fabric Type Code

2203 S

2207 S

2208 S

2010 S

2011 SL

2206 SL

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If this above example were entered on the Model Editor screen, all pieces listed would beordered for a marker with fabric type S. Since only pieces 2011 and 2206 have a fabrictype code L, only those pieces would be ordered for a marker with fabric type L.

Cutdown master

This is the larger size of a piece. The specified cutdown size will be cut out of theCutdown Master.

GERBERlabeller

An automated machine by GERBER that places a pre–printed label on the top layer of the material in a marker.

Go To Top

Displays the beginning of the information on the current screen.

Go To Bottom

Displays the end of the information on the current screen.

Delete All Job

Lets you permanently remove all jobs and groups from the plot queue (both active andinactive).

Delete Jobs

Permanently removes selected jobs from the plot queue. This only works for jobs that arenot currently active.

Plot Now

Lets you select one or more jobs or groups in the plot queue and plot them immediately.If other jobs are currently active, the selected jobs will begin plotting immediately after the

active jobs finish plotting.

Stop Immediate

Instantly halts the plot queue and places the plotter to which you are submitting jobsoffline. You must use Restart Queue to return the queue to active status and then turnthe plotter online to begin plotting again.

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Buffering

Buffering is a feature that allows you to add space between pieces to enhance cuttingquality. Buffering is primarily used as a cutting aid. In order to prevent pieces from buttingtoo closely when marker making, the buffering feature maintains a specified distancebetween pieces.

When buffering is established, the GERBERcutter cuts the original piece perimeter.Buffering helps to avoid two situations that adversely affect the quality of pieces: heelcuts and overcuts.

Note: Adjustments can be made in the cutter configuration file to compensate for heelcuts and overcuts.

Buffered pieces appear in Marker Making with a dotted perimeter. In a marker plot, onlythe original piece perimeter is drawn on buffered pieces.

Add Rule

Use this command to insert a new rule into the alteration rule library after the current rule.

Delete Rule

Use this command to remove the current alteration rule from the alteration rule table.

Next Rule

Use this command to display the following rule in the current alteration rule table.

Previous Rule

Use this command to display the preceding rule in the current alteration rule table.

Hold points

Reference points that remain in the same position before and after the alteration isapplied.

Move points

Points that shift to create an alteration movement.

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Go To Act Size

Allows the user to specify an actual size, which was previously recorded in the size codetable, and display the information for that size.

Go To Ord Size

Allows the user to specify an ordered size, which was previously recorded in the sizecode table, and display the information for that size.

Alteration base amount

The maximum alteration amount for an alteration rule; the value 100%.

The percentage value is a proportion of the alteration base amount as specified in thesize code table. The size code table is the data base that contains alteration rule namesand amounts necessary to obtain each altered size.

Percentages are determined by dividing the amount to move by the base amount of thealteration and can be negative or positive. For example, .25 / 2.00 (the amount to movedivided by the alteration base amount) = 12.5%.

In an alteration rule, the points cannot move the full amount of the alteration. This is whypercentages or so important.

For example, Alteration Rule is Coat Length with an alteration base amount of 1.00inches.Hem Movement = 1.00 inches; Percentage = 100%.

Pocket Drill Movement = .50 inches; Percentage = 50%.

Layrule Proc

Lets you process a marker order and have the system attempt to make the marker basedon the source marker, layrule, or Layrule Search Parameter Table specified on the Order Editor.

Load Multi-List

This feature is useful if you process one or more marker orders and receive errors. Thesystem will hold in memory the names of the marker orders that failed to process duringthe most recent session.

Once you view the Activity Log to determine the exact cause of the errors, and correctthose errors, you can use this command to reprocess the marker orders.

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Copy

Choose this command to make a duplicate of an individual selected order. The copiedorder is saved in a temporary file, called the clipboard, until the Paste command ischosen or until another order is copied.

Paste

The Paste command retrieves a copied order from the clipboard and places it in thehighlighted order field on the current order entry form.

Drill symbols

The following drill hole symbols are available for use in AccuMark:

• Symbol 69 — plots or cuts a drill hole in the shape of an asterisk ( * ).

• Symbol 74 — plots or cuts a drill hole in the shape of a plus symbol ( + ).

• Symbol 88 — plots or cuts a drill hole in the shape of a circle.

• Symbol 89 — plots or cuts a drill hole in the shape of a square.

• Symbol 90 — plots or cuts a drill hole in the shape of a diamond.

Positional layrules

Positional layrules store the original position of each piece in a marker. This enables AccuMark to reconstruct previously made markers during order processing or marker

making. The system does this by employing sophisticated search and store techniquesthat automatically work like an advanced version of copy marker.

Force Layrule

A field heading available on the Order Editor. When working with layrules, Force Layrulelets you specify the name of a layrule (in the corresponding field) that you want thesystem to reference while order processing. If a layrule with this name is not found, thesystem will automatically assign that name to the layrule that is created when the marker is stored.

Lr-Search-Tbl A field heading available on the Order Editor. When working with layrules, Lr-Search-Tbldisplays the current Layrule Search Parameter Table name in the corresponding field. (If you want to use a different parameter table, specify that table name in this field.) This isthe table that contains the search criteria you want the system to reference during order processing. If a layrule with that name is not found, the system will automatically assignthat name to the layrule that is created when the marker is stored.

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Copy Marker

Copy Marker is a field heading available on the Order Editor. If using Copy Marker,complete the corresponding field with the name of the marker from which you want tocopy piece placement. The marker must exist in the system (whereas with layrules, themarker can be deleted from the system once it is stored as a layrule).

Annotate an Attached Marker

This feature allows information from the original order to be annotated on pieces in an attachedmarker. (When markers are attached in marker making, some order information from the originalmarkers is not preserved.) Specifically, this feature allows the information contained in the Order Number field of the AccuMark Order Editor to be annotated on pieces in an attached marker.

To make use of this feature, you must enter the desired information in the Order Number field of the Order Editor . When markers are attached, each piece will have associated

with it the information contained in the Order Number field.

To plot the information, simply request, in the Annotation Table, to annotate using thePiece Description (PD1-20).

Note: You may NOT want to enable this option if you are annotating the information in thePiece Description field on Marker Plots. When markers are attached, the PieceDescription annotated on a Marker Plot WILL be replaced with the Order Number.

Hint: Use View Marker Plot to verify the annotation on pieces in an attached marker.

To enable the option:

1. Edit the Autoexec.bat file and add SAVE_ORDER=1

2. Reboot your system.

Setup:

1. Edit the Annotation table, request PD1-20 for the pieces to be annotated with the Order Number information.

2. In the Order Form, enter the information to be plotted in the Order Number field (i.e. Cutorder number, marker name).

Windows NT, 2000, and XP users need to add an environment variable to the system:

1. Right click on My Computer.

2. Select Properties.

3. Select the Advanced tab.

4. Select Environment Variables.

5. In System variables, select New.

6. In the Variable Name field type SAVE_ORDER

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Hot Links

Sticky Fields

Quick Keys

Within Order Entry, each dropdown menu has a highlighted letter (one that has an

underline under the letter). For example, in the Order form, the letter F in the Filedropdown menu is referred to as a quick key.

By holding down the Alt key and pressing the highlighted letter in a command, you canchoose that command and move through AccuMark menus and screens quickly using thekeyboard, rather than the mouse. For example, to quickly select a new Model in theOrder form, hold down the Alt key and press the M (for Model) and then W (for New) anda new screen will be displayed that will allow you to add a new model to the order.

Hot Links

Hot links are available for certain fields in the Order Entry forms. These are fields thatneed to be completed with data from another form or parameter table. By pressing theF2 key when the mouse cursor in one of these fields, you can immediately display thescreen associated with that field.

For example, on the Order form, place the cursor in the Lay Limits field and press the leftmouse button on that field and then press the F2 key to display the LayLimit form. Makeyour choices from the LayLimit form (either creating a new one or editing an existing oneand then exit from that form back to the Order form.

F2 displays a blank related form.

F4 displays a listing of related data.

Field Types

There are several types of fields in Order Entry screens, including:

Sticky Fields

Rotary Fields

Text Fields

Lookup Fields

Sticky Fields

Some FIELDS in the Order screens revert to their system default setting when you exitthe application. However, if you change the setting in a sticky field and then process theinformation on the screen, the value will remain until you change it…even if you exit theapplication.

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Most forms have at least one sticky field that shows the current default value so that theuser does not always have to enter information in that field and can use what is alreadythere. Examples are the HalfPiece field in the Model form will show "none" for eachpiece. Another example is in the MarkerPlot form where the Plot Destination andCharacter Size are displayed.

Rotary Fields

Rotary fields automatically display default settings that can be left as is, or changed toone of several settings. When the cursor is in a rotary field, press the left mouse buttonand a listing of selections will be displayed. You can use the Up or Down arrow keys tomake selections or you may use the mouse and an Up or Down scroll selection to makeyour choice.

Text Fields

Text fields are blank and must be completed by typing information into them.

Lookup Fields

Lookups are designed to keep you from having to memorize and type the names of dataitems that are stored in the AccuMark database. By selecting items from a lookup, youcan complete single or multiple fields without typing a single character.

Lookup fields are blank. When the cursor is over a lookup field, such as the Piece field in

the Model form, pressing on the field will display a Lookup Button (a square buttom with 3periods on it).

Selecting this button will open a dialog box, which will give you a choice of items to selectfrom.

The Hot key is F4.

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Printing

A Print command is provided in almost all forms and tables located in the File dropdownmenu. Chose the command to print all of the information on the form or table you are

working with.

Press the Alt key, and then the F key to display the File dropdown menu choices. Thenselect the P (for the Print command). A new dialogue will be displayed where you canselect your printing preferences. You can also normally use the Ctrl+P keys (select bothat the same time) to get to the print menu. Another method involves selecting the Printer Icon from one of the tool bars. This also takes you to the print menu.

Network Plotting

In a network environment, there may be one or more computers or workstations that donot have a plotter physically attached. In order for you to plot pieces or markers from

these workstations, you must configure the systems for network plotting.

Refer to the AccuMark Configuration Notes (for Windows 95 systems) for detailedinformation on how to configure your system to plot on a network.

Fatal Error Report

AccuMark has many built-in troubleshooting tools. When an AccuMark error occurs anerror message is usually displayed on the screen. When an error is displayed, press thePrint Screen key so that you can print the message and give it to your GERBER fieldservice representative. Images may be pasted into tools such as Paint to print.

Other errors, such as those detected by the Windows operating system will also bedisplayed on the screen. Follow the same steps to print these error messages. In somecases, a follow-up message will be displayed once you select OK or CONTINUE or DETAILS on a Windows error message. Use the Print Screen key to also print out thesemessages.

View System Information

This troubleshooting tool is available from within AccuMark Utilities. It allows informationabout the system to be viewed, or printed, including:

• a list of key AccuMark files on the disk and their version numbers and dates

• Windows information

• AccuMark devices (list of hardware configured)

In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your AccuMark system, a GERBERProduct Support specialist may ask you to print a copy of your system information andmail or fax it to them for troubleshooting purposes.

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To view and print your system information

1. Start the AccuMark Utilities application.

2. From the AccuMark Utilities window, choose View.

3. From the View menu, choose Version Information. This displays a window that contains

your system information.4. To print your system information, click the Printer icon.

5. When the Print dialog box displays, choose OK.

Version Info

Select any editor or parameter table from the appropriate Marker Creation, Editors pageof the GERBER LaunchPad. When the form or table is displayed, select the ? entry inthe tool bar to get instant version information about that form . You may also select theHelp menu dropdown item. For example, in the Order form, selecting Help will give youanother selection called "About Order". You will see a complete explanation of the Order

form as well as another Help selection. Selecting this entry will display Versioninformation about the Order Entry form and its form number as well as the version of Windows that you are running.

Maximum Data Items Allowed

The following table lists the maximum number of data items allowed in AccuMark or AccuMark Silhouette when completing and processing forms, reports, utilities, and other functions:

Item Limitations

Marker 5000 pieces; 500 bundles;150 categories (when orderingmarkers/250 categories whenattaching markers); 999 yards inlength (default =100);600 pieces when used for cutgeneration with theGERBERlabeller.

Model 250 pieces; 999 options per model;250 pieces per model option.

Pieces 4000 perimeter points; 12000 totalpoints (for order processing andmarker making).

Lay Limits 30,000 categories.

Block/Buffer 300 rules.

Annotation 165 categories (150 piececategories,

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Item Limitations15 label categories).

Rule Table 256 sizes; 9999 rules.

Matching 30,000 rules.

Piece List 500 pieces.

Alteration 9999 rules; 999 alterations per rule.

Size Code 9999 sizes; 100 alterations per size.

Order 99 models; 250 sizes (for allmodels)

Piece Plot Parameter Table 256 sizes; 24 labels; 500 pieces or 1 model or 1 piece list; 20 paste

pieces.

Piece Plot Order 256 sizes; 24 labels; 500 pieces or 1 model or 1 piece list; 20 pastepieces.

Process Order 500 orders

Marker Plot 500 markers

Plot Output 500 plots

Cut Generation 500 markers

Cut Plot 500 cuts

View Marker Plot 500 plots

Import 500 sources

Export 500 sources

All Piece, Marker, Plot, and Cut reports do not have a maximum per se. Instead, they arerestricted to the amount of memory available. These maximums change based on theamount of pieces, markers, plots, or cuts that currently exist in the storage are and if alookup is used, the amount of memory that is required to perform the lookup.

A report will display as many items that the system has memory for initially. Then, youmay re-enter the lookup and select the remaining items you want to display.

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To configure hardware:

1. On the AccuMark Explorer, Utilities page of the GERBER LaunchPad, select theHardware Configuration icon.

2. The Gerber Device Configuration Window displays. Select the appropriate tab, andcomplete the information on that page.

Note: You can click the Help button to find out how to use options on each page.

3. Click Apply to continue configuring another device. Click OK when finished.

MSDE for AccuMark Storage AreasMSDE for AccuMark provides access to SQL database storage areas.

Install and Setup of MSDE for AccuMark Storage Areas

Install MSDE

A copy of MSDE will be provided by GT. Insert the appropriate media with MSDE to startthe install. Once the install process has started, it should continue to install withoutprompts. It may prompt for a reboot after the install has completed, or the computer willneed to be restarted to start the service ( a reboot is necessary in order to see a server icon in the system tray).

Verify Service is Running

Usually be default, the MSSQL-type service is set to an Automatic Startup type(automatically start up when the system starts up). To check this, or to change thesettings, use the server icon in the system tray. Check to verify that the service is runningby right-clicking on the server icon.

The server icon can also be used to start and stop service. Stop the service only if thenew AccuMark database service is not going to be used.

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Configuring an MSDE for AccuMark Storage Areas

Create a definition fo ta local machine to use SQL storage areas. Use the server icon toview the name of the service (which usually takes on the computer name). This is thename that will be used in configuring a device and storage area for the AccuMark.

Configure a device and storage area by selecting the AccuMark Utilities application.Select from the menu, Configuration, SQL Support. A dialog box for entering thedevice, SQL name and an optional path will appear.

Using any Device slot, enter the name of the MSDE for AccuMark Server that is runningon your computer (Hing: copy and paste the name from the service icon in the systemtray).

By default, the data files needed for the SQL databases (.mdf, .ldf) will be created in a"Data" subdirectory where MSDE was installed. MSDE by default installs onto the drivewhere the operating system exists. This optional path could be used for example, whenthere is not enough room on the operating system drive and there is a second drive withdisk space available.

To change the location of the database files, enter a full path (including the drive letter) of the desired directory into the Server Path text field. The directory must already exist, andon Windows XP systems, the user must have full access permission to this directory.

Select the Test button to verify the connection. The test will validate the SQL name, testto see if there are adequate permissions to access the databases, and validate theServer Path is the one entered. When the test is completed, the system will display asummary of errors encountered, or successes.

Sekect OK. This will complete the setup and issues a SQL refresh so that the AccuMarkapplications can see the new connection.

Connecting to other computers

Connections to other computers in a workgroup that are also running the MSDE for AccuMark service are possible. Simply enter the name of the desired service in one of the other Device Name – SQL Name slots. A physical/network connection to thatmachine is needed. Permissions must be granted to access those servers that have NTand SQL permissions to access the MSDE for AccuMark databases on those machines.

A system does not need to have MSDE installed in order to access other systems thathave SQL storage areas. It only needs the connection information set up.

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Creating an MSDE for AccuMark Storage Area

Once the Configuration is completed, create a MSDE for AccuMark storage area (the AccuMark Explorer may need to be closed and re-opened to read the new device, or select View, Refresh)

Select a Device in the All Folders Window. Select File, New, Storage Area. A dialog boxwill display that is similar to the standard one used to create a storage area.

Enter a name for the storage area, and select OK.

Data can now be created in the same manner as for existing AccuMark storage areas,including copying data to and from existing locations. The only difference is that

AccuMark databases use letters as device names and the MSDE for AccuMarkdatabases use numbers 0 through 9 as device names.

Print a Hard Copy of the User's Guide

The information in the AccuMark Professional Edition, Marking System online help is alsoavailable in printed form. A hard copy of the information may be obtained in two ways:

1. Print individual topics from online help (select File/Print Topic from the online help menu )2. Print the entire User’s Guide from the Adobe Acrobat file provided on the CD

The User’s Guide is located in the folder on your desktop. It was loaded there whenthe Marking System software was installed.

a. Double-click on the AccuMark Professional Edition icon on the desktop.

b. Locate the Adobe Acrobat icon for the Marking System User’s Guide (onlinedocumentation)

c. Double-click the icon.

d. When the file has opened, select Print for the File menu.e. Select OK to print the entire document, or indicate a range of pages to print portions of the

document.

Print a Hard Copy of the User's Guide

The information in the AccuMark Professional Edition, online help is also available in printed form. A hard copy of the information may be obtained in two ways:

3. Print individual topics from online help (select File/Print Topic from the online help menu )

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To process a marker order 1. From the GERBER LaunchPad , choose the Marker Creation, Editors page, choose the

Order Process icon.

This displays the Marker Order Process editor.

2. In the first blank Location select the storage area that contains the marker, or group of markers you wish to process.

3. In Order Name field select the orders you want to process. Lookup is available.

4. Choose Process or Process All if you are using Layrules in the Order.

Note: You may use F2 to review an order before it is processed..

To verify the status of a processed order

There are two ways to verify the status of a processed marker order while the Marker

Order Processing screen is displayed on the screen.

System Messages (display at the bottom of the Marker Order Processing form)

• Total Processed — This message indicates the total number of orders processed, bothsuccessfully and unsuccessfully.

• Errors — This message indicates the number of orders that encountered some kind of problem during order processing. For example, the size requested in the order may notbe available for the model ordered. You must view the Activity Log for specific error messages.

• Overwritten — This message indicates the number of marker orders that wereoverwritten (because they contained the same name as existing marker orders).

Status Field Messages (display in the Status field in the Marker Order Processingscreen)

• Processing Order — This message indicates the system is currently processing themarker order.

• Processed — This message indicates the system has successfully processed the marker order and there were no pieces automatically placed in the marker. (This is done throughthe Process Layrule feature.)

• Error — This message indicates the system was unsuccessful in processing the marker order.

• No Overwrite — This message indicates a marker with the same name already existsand therefore it was not overwritten with the current marker order.

• Aborted — This message indicates order processing was aborted/canceled for all marker orders.

If an error occurs during order processing, use the Activity Log to verify the status of theorder. This log records all AccuMark activity processed on the system, including piece

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verify, order process, and plot process requests as well as jobs that are successfully andunsuccessfully processed.

To process a marker using layrules1. Before you begin, complete the Layrule Mode field in the Order Editor with the layrule

method you want to use by default.

• If you select Copy Marker , specify the name of the source marker you want to copyin the corresponding field.

• If you select Force Layrule and the user environment is set to User Marker Name,the system will automatically place the name of the marker in the correspondingfield, or you can specify the name of the layrule you want to use for the currentmarker in the corresponding field.

• If you select Lr–Search–Tbl and the user environment is set to Use Search Criteria,the system will automatically place the P–Layrule–Search Parameter Table name inthe corresponding field.

2. Complete the Order Form as needed for the marker order.3. Store the marker order.

4. From the Order Entry Main Menu, choose Process Order .

5. In the first blank Order Name field, select the names of the marker orders you want toprocess using layrules.

6. Choose Layrule Proc.

The system will process the marker order and attempt to make the marker based on thesource marker, layrule, or Layrule Search Parameter Table specified in the Order Form.

The status messages that may display include:

• Made — The marker was successfully made and stored in Marker Making.

• Partial — Some pieces were placed in the marker, some were not, and the marker was stored.

• Unmade — No pieces were placed in the marker and the marker was not stored.

• Needs Approval — The marker must be retrieved in Marker Making and stored.

Markers that process with the Made or Partial status can be plotted.

To process a marker using load multi list

This feature is available in AccuMark Classic Edition, System Management. This featureis useful if you process one or more marker orders and receive errors. The system willhold in memory the names of the marker orders that failed to process during the mostrecent session.

When errors occur during marker processing, it is common to view the Activity Log todetermine the exact cause of the errors.

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Once this is done, you can follow the steps below to correct the errors and process themarker orders again.

1. From the Order Entry Main Menu, choose Process Order to display the Marker Order Processing screen.

2. Choose Load Multi List to display the names of the marker orders that failed to processduring the last session due to errors.

3. Place the cursor in an Order Name field and press F2 to hot link to the Order Form thatcorresponds to the marker order.

4. Correct the errors in the order and choose Store.

5. Press Alt + X or choose Exit to return to the Marker Order Processing screen.

Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have corrected all errors in the displayed marker orders.

6. Choose Process.

To plot only a marker's annotationPlotting a marker with just its annotation creates a sheet you can place on top of your fabric when you cut it. This sheet helps you identify pieces and bundles. When you plot amarker's annotation, only the perimeter of the first piece or window is drawn.

To do this, create a new Marker Plot Parameter Table. When you complete the newparameter table, change the Piece Annotation field to All and change the Plot Pieces field to one of the following:

• First, if you want to plot the perimeter of the first piece in the marker. Only annotation willplot for the other pieces in the marker.

• Window, if you are using a bite feed cutter. The perimeters and annotation of all pieces

will plot in the first window. Only annotation will plot in the remaining windows of themarker.

Store the new Marker Plot Parameter Table under a new name and make certain tospecify this parameter table name when you plot the marker.

Plotting Bar Codes Using an AJ-510

Bar codes can be plotted using an AccuJet 510 plotter, provided the plotter is updatedwith firmware that supports bar codes.

Identify the characteristics of the bar code and the data it should contain (up to 20

characters) in the Annotation Form.

The format for a bar code identifier is:

[XYY,annotation,annotation,]

where:

X identifies the bar code type, which can be one of the following (these are industrystandards):

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To retrieve and edit an alterations rule table1. From the Marker Creation, Editors page on the LaunchPad, choose the Alterations Icon.

2. In the File Menu, select the Open dialog box, and choose the name of the alterations ruletable you want to opent.

3. Edit the fields on this screen as needed.4. Choose Save to save the changes you made, or select Save As to save the table under a

new name.

To create a size code table for alterations A size code table should contain a list of the alteration rules and base amounts that mustbe implemented to obtain each altered size. Every altered size possibility should be listedfor each size in the size range. The number of entries in a size code table depends onthe number of sizes and number of alterations required.

1. From the Marker Creation, Editors page on the LaunchPad Menu, choose the Size CodeIcon.

2. Select File>New to create a new Size Code Table, or choose Open to select an existingSize Code Table..

3. Enter the Actual Size in the tab located at the bottom of the form. You can right click, or double click to enter the field. Type the true size of the piece you want to alter. For example,30.

4. The Ordered Size field appears above the rule/amount in the column heading, enter thenew size names to be ordered as a result of the alteration. In the size code table, a differentsize name must be specified for each possible alteration. For example, 30S, 30L, 30XL.

5. In the Rule fields, type the names of the alteration rules you want to apply to the specifiedsize (as defined in the alteration rule table).For example, an altered size 30L may require only the alteration rule that changes the

length of the garment. Whereas a made-to-measure garment may require several alterationrules to comprise an altered size.

6. In each corresponding Amount field, type the amount to be used for the alteration rule. Thisnumber is multiplied by the percentage specified in the alteration rule table to determine theactual amount of alteration.

7. Repeat steps 4 through 7 as many times as needed until you have entered all of the sizenames and information for each possible alteration. For example, 30S, 30L, and 30XL

8. When you finish, choose File>Save to save the size code table.

To order a marker with alterationsTo order a marker with alterations, begin by completing the Order Form as you wouldwhen ordering a basic marker. Then, on the Models screen, specify the alteration ruletable you want the system to reference.

Note: Different alteration rule table names can be assigned to different models. Thisallows one order to contain any combination of altered and unaltered styles, as well asstandard alterations and made-to-measure alterations.

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6. In the gray Rule column type the name of the Base Measurement alteration rules you wish touse. You may use the lookup box located on the far right of the field to enter the rule.

7. In the gray Amount column, enter the standard base measurements. For example, Chest46.5, Waist 34.25, Coat Length 33.00.

8. In the clear Amount column, enter the actual customer measurements for eachcorresponding Base measurement rule name.

9. When you have completed the form, choose File>Save to save the Size Code Table.

Activity Log Screen

This dialog displays the actual activity

To View the Activity Log

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Block FusingBlock fusing refers to the process of grouping pieces into blocks, applying fusing, andthen finish cutting the pieces from the fused blocks by hand or by means of aGERBERcutter.

AccuMark automates this process by:

• allowing you to group pieces into blocks interactively during marker making;

• automatically transferring the block size and shape information to a pre–defined fusiblemarker; and

• easily generating cut data for a GERBERcutter to cut the shell marker, fusible marker,and all finished pieces from the fused blocks.

Overview of Block Fusing When Using a

GERBERcutter To perform block fusing on markers that will be cut with a GERBERcutter, you must:

• Set up two Cutter Parameter Tables; one with Cut Net Parts selected (checked) andanother with Cut Net Parts not selected (unchecked).

• Create two marker orders with identical information but assign them different names. Oneof these markers is for the shell marker and the other is for the fusing marker . Whencreating the shell marker, be certain to complete the Block Fuse Name field with thename of the fusing marker.

• Set up an Annotation Form to annotate block numbers on the individual fusing blocks.

•In the Marker Making Settings window, select the Block Fuse Notch setting for easier identification of cutter Optional-Stop (op-stop) points.

Workflow for Block Fusing When Using aGERBERcutter 1. Order and process both the shell marker and fusing marker.2. Make the shell marker.

Use Block Fuse/Create Block/Rectangle or Manual to block the pieces that will be fused.Place the blocks in with the other pieces to obtain maximum utilization and then store themarker.Note: You can create a finish cut marker from a shell marker by unplacing all pieces,

replacing only the fusible blocks along the bottom of the marker, and storing the marker under a different name.

3. Make the fusing marker.Use Block Fuse/Create Fuse to generate the fusing marker from the shell marker.Only the fusing blocks should be placed in this marker. You can make a more efficient marker by using the Block Fuse/Copy Block function to duplicate the fusing blocks. If you do this,however, you may need to store the fusing marker twice under two different names. The firstwould be for the marker that contains the copied blocks that will be used to cut the fusibleblocks; the second would be used to do the finish cut of the fused parts (unless the shell

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Yes — Lets you view the marker making activityon the screen. If the utilization of the marker isless than 65%, only a portion of the marker willdisplay on the screen.

No — The marker making activity will not displayon the screen.

The setting you choose in this field will not affectthe time required to make the marker.

Piece GoodsCost

Type the unit cost of the specific goods you wantto use for this calculation. The value you type inthis field is multiplied by the marker length andwidth and then divided by the number of bundles.The final value achieved is the cost of one bundle.

AutoMark Menu CommandsFile Menu:

PrintPrint Preview

Print Setup.

View Menu: Check here to View:

Toolbar

Status Bar

Process Menu – Choose the Process menu to:

Process Entries – Initiates the processing of all markers in the job list. Markers willprocess consecutively and automatically.

Add to Job List – Includes the current marker (source and destination) in the AutoMarkJob List.

Delete Job List – Removes all marker entries from the AutoMark Job list.

Process Job List – Initiates the processing of all markers in the job list. Markers willprocess consecutively and automatically.

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Breaks The sizes listed in these fields are based on thesizes and size breaks specified on page 1 of theRule Table Form.

X, Y Type the amount of growth you want to apply tothe corresponding grade rule — negative or positive — as the grade point moves fromsmaller to larger sizes. If a grade rule isconsistent for all sizes in a rule table, completeonly the first line in the X and Y column for thatgrade rule. By default, the system will make theother size breaks the same X and Y values.

The following are explanations of the menu bar and the command icons:

Menu Bar:

File: Creates new, opens existing, saves, and prints rule tables.

Edit: Cuts, copies, and pastes information into the rule table.

View: Toggle view options such as the toolbar, status bar, grade options, andpreferences.

Rules: Go to specific rule, size, or copy or import rules and piece rules.

Help: Opens up Rule Table help file and related information.

Command Icons:

: Searches for a specific Rule

: Goes to the previous rule

: Goes to the next rule

: Goes to a certain rule

: Goes to a certain size

: Inserts a Rule

: Deletes a Rule

: Copies a Rule

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The Digitizing Workstation

The Digitizing Workstation is made up of three main parts:

a digitizing table (onto which you tape your pattern pieces)♦

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a digitizing cursor (which you use to trace and input your pattern piece information into

AccuMark, including grade points, grade rules, notches, and internals)

a digitizing menu (which resembles a typewriter keyboard, but includes two functionareas and a numeric keypad.

Digitizing Menu

This menu is located in the lower left corner of the digitizing table. It contains charactersresembling a typewriter keyboard and a numeric keypad, as well as several options youcan choose from to perform various digitizing tasks.

To select items from this menu, place the crosshairs of the digitizing cursor directly over

the menu item and press the A button.

Digitizing Menu OptionsChoose To

StartPiece

Begin digitizing each new pattern piece.

LargePiece

Digitize pieces that are larger than the digitizing tablesurface (such as wedding gowns or sails). Choosing thisoption tells the system that there is another part to thepiece.

RuleTable

Indicate you are digitizing the piece using grade rulesfrom an existing grade rule table. Once you choose thisoption, you must specify the name of the grade rule tableyou want to use (by selecting characters on the digitizingmenu keyboard with the A button).

NumericSizes

Indicate you are digitizing a nested piece and the size linecontains numbers only. For example, 8, 10, 12.

AlphaSizes

Indicate you are digitizing a nested piece and the size linecontains letters only or a combination of numbers andletters. For example, Small, Medium, Large or 6X, 8X,10X.

CopyPiece

Duplicate grade rules from a previously digitized piece. Todo this, the piece you are digitizing and the piece you arecopying from must have the same size line. You cannotcopy a grade rule from a piece’s grade rule library. Thegrade rule must be on the piece itself.

Keyboard Enter descriptive data and internal labels for a piece.

InternalLabel

Indicate you are about to digitize an internal label.

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UseButton

To

grade rule number (from 0 – 9999).

If you are digitizing from a nest, you must press B followedby the # symbol. However, if you plan to add a notch or

attribute to the point, you must press the # symbol after pressing C and D. For example, ABC2D1#, not AB#C2D1.

To repeat a grade rule from one point to the next, it is notnecessary to specify the rule number. Simply press AB atthe next point and the previous grade rule will be used.

C (Notch) Identify a notch. Press the C button followed by the notchnumber (1 through 5). Notches do not have to be located ata grade point.

D(Attribute)

Assign an attribute to a point. Press the D button followed bya number on the digitizing cursor.

Note: You can also assign attributes by selecting Attribute

from the digitizing menu followed by the appropriate letter code.

# (Nest) Identify grading increments for a nested piece. Identify thepoint on the base size first. Then, starting with the smallestsize, press the # button to identify grade points for all gradebreaks in the nest (from the smallest size to the largestsize).

*(Delimiter )

Separate the information you enter into the system duringdigitizing. This button is also referred to as the asterisk or star button.

Press this button after you enter the piece name, piececategory, piece description, and method you are using to

digitize the piece. Press this button also after you digitize thelast grain line in the piece.

If the piece has no internals, press the delimiter after youselect Close Piece or Mirror Piece from the digitizing menu.

If the piece has internals, press the delimiter only after youdigitize the last internal.

To assign point attributes using the digitizing cursor

You can assign the following attributes using the digitizing cursor.

UseButton

To

1 – Lift Identify a Lift and Plunge point for use with aGERBERcutter. This causes the blade of the cutter to lift,turn, and plunge back into the fabric, cutting a sharp angle.

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Converting/Importing

GERBER Technology, Inc has several different conversion applications that can bepurchased and used to convert pattern pieces, which were created on other CADsystems, into a format that can be imported into AccuMark. Contact your local GERBERSales Representative for further information about these applications.

Using PDS/Silhouette

You can use the PDS and/or Silhouette applications to input or create new pattern piecesfor use in AccuMark.

In PDS, you do this by using various commands in the Blocks Menu. See the Online helpin this product for further information.

In Silhouette, you do this by using various commands in the Draft Menu. See the Onlinehelp in this product for further information.

To digitize a basic closed piece

In the following procedure, whenever you are instructed to select an item from thedigitizing menu, you should place the cross hairs of the digitizing cursor over that item onthe menu and press the A button on the cursor.

This procedure provides an example of how to digitize a piece with notches using a graderule table.

1. Begin by taping the piece to the digitizing table in the orientation in which it was graded andwith the grain line horizontal. Avoid placing the piece in the dead zone.

2. Select Start Piece from the digitizing menu.

Enter the Piece’s Descriptive Data

3. Enter the piece name by selecting the appropriate characters on the digitizing menu with the A button and press the delimiter button (*) when you are finished.

4. Enter the category for the piece by selecting the appropriate characters on the digitizingmenu with the A button and press the delimiter button when you are finished.

5. Enter the piece description by selecting the appropriate characters on the digitizing menuwith the A button and press the delimiter button when you are finished.

6. Select Rule Table from the digitizing menu.

7. Enter the name of the grade rule table by selecting the appropriate characters on thedigitizing menu with the A button and press the delimiter button when you are finished.

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To digitize an angled notch using a nested piece

1. Follow the same process for digitizing a nested piece.

2. On the location of the piece where you want to place the angled notch, press the A button onthe digitizing cursor.

3. Enter an optional special point number.

4. Press the B button.

5. Press the C button and enter the notch type.

6. Move the digitizing cursor to the location where you want to end the notch and press the Cbutton.

Note: The angle of the notch is determined by the first point of the line segment, digitized bypressing the A button, and the location of the final C button press. The depth and width of thenotch is determined by the values set for the corresponding notch type in the Notchparameter table. Also, in Piece Verify, an angled notch displays perpendicular to the piece

perimeter, identical to the way all other notch types display.

7. Press the # button on the perimeter point of each size in the nest.

Plotting Angled Notches

Angled notches can be plotted on individual piece plots and on marker plots. Anglednotches transferred to an AM–5 system become standard perpendicular notches.

To digitize internals on your piece

By using the digitizing cursor, you can identify the placement of internals. By assigning aspecific code, referred to as an internal label, AccuMark understands what type of internal you are digitizing on the piece.

If you intend to digitize more than one internal on a piece, be certain to specify the newlabel before digitizing the next internal.

1. Follow the same process for digitizing a basic closed piece or a nested piece.

2. Once you select Close Piece or Mirror Piece from the digitizing menu, DO NOT PRESSTHE DELIMITER BUTTON. Instead, select Internal Label from the digitizing menu followedby the appropriate internal label letter.

Some internal labels are assigned (fixed) by AccuMark, others you can define.

3. Use the following examples to digitize various internals:

Drill Holes — Move the cursor to the location where you want to place the drill hole on thepiece and press the A button (for a non-graded drill hole). If the drill hole should be graded,also press the B button and then enter the grade rule number.

If multiple drill holes should grade the same on the piece, digitize the next drill hole locationwith the A button. If the next drill hole should grade differently, or if you want to digitize a

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Note: You must select End Input before you can retrieve the raw data for digitized pieces in PieceVerify.

To digitize multiple grain lines

Multiple grain lines (grading reference lines) are particularly useful if you are using AccuMark for swimwear, lingerie, or bridal wear.

1. Begin by taping the piece to the digitizing table in the orientation in which it was graded andwith the grain line horizontal. Avoid placing the piece in the dead zone.

2. Select Start Piece from the digitizing menu.

3. Enter the piece name by selecting the appropriate characters on the digitizing menu with the A button and press the delimiter button (*) when you are finished.

4. Enter the category for the piece by selecting the appropriate characters on the digitizingmenu with the A button and press the delimiter button when you are finished.

5. Enter the piece description by selecting the appropriate characters on the digitizing menuwith the A button and press the delimiter button when you are finished.

6. Select Rule Table from the digitizing menu.

7. Enter the name of the grade rule table by selecting the appropriate characters on thedigitizing menu with the A button and press the delimiter button when you are finished.

8. Place the cross hairs of the digitizing cursor over the left side of the piece where you want thefirst grain line to begin and press the A button. This marks the left side of the grain line.

9. Move the cursor to the right side of the piece where you want the grain line to end and pressthe A button. This marks the right side of the grain line.

This first line is considered the primary grain line and is assigned the number 0 (zero).

10. Digitize any additional grain lines by repeating steps 8 and 9. The system assigns eachadditional grain line a number in ascending order beginning with 1.

11. Press the delimiter after you finish digitizing the last grain line.

12. Now, digitize the piece following the same process as you would for a regular closed piece.

13. When you come to a grade point for which you want to reference an alternate grain line,select Alt Grain Line from the digitizing menu.

14. Then, on the digitizing cursor, press the number assigned to the grading reference line youwant to apply.

The system automatically references the primary grain line (0) until an alternate grain line isspecified. Once selected, the alternate grain line remains active until another line isreferenced.

15. Digitize the grade point by pressing A, B, and the grade rule number.

16. Repeat steps 13 through 15 to reference another grain line, including the primary grain line(0). Each grade rule on a piece can be working from a different grading reference line.

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11. Type the number you want to assign to the grade rule.

12. Complete the Comment field beneath the grade rule number with any details you want toinclude about this rule (optional).

13. To add attributes to this grade rule, complete the Point Attribute field (optional).

14. Complete the X and Y fields beneath the grade rule number.

Begin by typing an X and Y grading value for the first size break. If the breaks are the samefor all sizes, you only need to enter the X and Y values on this first line. The system willautomatically complete the grading values for all other sizes.

Enter X and Y values whenever the grading changes between sizes. The system will applythe new grading amounts to the corresponding sizes until you enter another X or Y value.

If you have a rule with zero X or Y growth, leave the field blank. The system willautomatically enter a zero in the field.

15. Use the scroll bar to move the fields to the right to display more of blank fields andcontinue to add grade rules as needed.

16. When you finish adding all the grade rules you need in the rule table, choose the RuleTable tab to return to the first page of the Rule Table Editor.

17. Choose Save to save the rule table with all the information you entered on the Rule Tableand Rule tabs of the Rule Table Editor.

To retrieve and edit a grade rule table1. From the Pattern Processing, Digitizing, PDS page of the GERBER LaunchPad , choose

Grade Rule Editor .

2. From the File Menu on the Rule Table tab, choose File/Open.

3. Select the file you wish to open from the lookup table, and double click to highlight.

4. Choose Open. Information for the selected grade rule table displays on the Rule Table tab,and Rule Tab of the Rule Table Editor.

5. Make changes to the information as needed, or access the Rule tab, and make changes tothe information on that page.

6. Once any editing is complete, choose Save, or Save As to save the changes.

To search for a grade rule1. On the Rule tab of the Rule Table Editor , position the cursor in the Rule Number field of

the grade rule for which you want to locate an exact or approximate match, and highlight

the field.

2. With the right mouse button menu, select search.

The system will prompt you to select the rule to search, and to enter a deviation from 0 to 10percent. The system is asking you to specify exactly how closely you want the rules tomatch.

3. Type 0 to search for an exact match, or type a number from 1 to 10.

The precision of the match becomes less as you go up from 1%.

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4. Press OK.

The system searches through the current rule table and looks for all grade rules with thesame (or nearly the same) X and Y values.

If a match is found, the system prompts: "Match Found" and the cursor moves to the graderule that matches your specifications. Choose Continue to display the next match, if any,or choose Stop to cancel the search request. Choose Restart to cancel the stop searchrequest and continue searching for matches.

If no match is located, the system prompts: "Match Not Found."

To display a specific grade rule1. On the Rules tab of the Rule Table Editor , choose Rule/Go to Rule on the menu bar.

The system will prompt you to enter the rule number.

2. Type the number assigned to the rule you want to display and press OK.

The specified grade rule displays.

Note: If the grade rule does not exist, the system will locate and display the grade ruleclosest to the one you specified.

To display a specific size break1. On the Rules tab the Rule Table Editor , choose Rule/Go To Size on the menu bar.

The system will prompt you to enter the size break.

2. Type the size break you want to display and press Enter .

The specified size break displays.

Note: If the size break does not exist, the system will locate and display the size break closest to the one you specified.

To copy a grade rule1. On page 2 of the Rule Table Editor, use the right arrow key to display the last grade rule in

the current table.

2. Press the right arrow key one more time to display a group of blank fields where you canadd another grade rule.

You will copy the grade rule of your choice into these fields.

Note: You cannot copy a grade rule into the fields of an existing grade rule. To copy a grade

rule, you must be certain the cursor is positioned somewhere within a group of blank grade rule fields. Also, do not type a number in the blank Rule Number field. It must be left blank for the copy feature to work.

3. Choose Copy Rule.

The system will prompt you to "Enter the Source Rule Number."

4. Type the rule number you want to copy and press Enter .

The system will prompt you to "Enter the Destination Rule Number."

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5. Type the number you want to assign to the new grade rule and press Enter .

The system copies the specified grade rule to the blank fields you created in step 2.

To import a grade rule from another rule table1. On page 2 of the Rule Table Editor, use the right arrow key to display the last grade rule in

the current table.


3. You will import the grade rule of your choice into these fields.

4. Position the cursor in the blank Rule Number field and type the number you want to assignto the imported rule.

5. Choose Import Rule.

The system will prompt you to "Enter the Storage Area Name."

Note: Both your current grade rule table and the table from which you are importing a grade

rule must have the same size line and must be in the same storage area.

6. Type the name of the current storage area and press Enter .

The system will prompt you to "Enter the Rule Table Name."

7. Type the name of the grade rule table that contains the grade rule you want to import andpress Enter .

The system will prompt you to "Enter the Rule Number."

8. Type the grade rule number you want to import and press Enter .

The system will import the specified grade rule and display it in the previously blank fields.

To import a grade rule from a piece1. On page 2 of the Rule Table Editor, use the right arrow key to display the last grade rule in

the current table.


You will import the grade rule of your choice into these fields.

3. Position the cursor in the blank Rule Number field and type the number you want to assignto the imported piece rule.

4. Choose Import PC–Rule.

The system will prompt you to "Enter the Storage Area Name."Note: Both your current grade rule table and the piece from which you are importing a rule

must have the same size line or range.

5. Type the name of the current storage area and press Enter .

The system will prompt you to "Enter the Piece Name."

6. Type the name of the piece that contains the grade rule you want to import and press Enter .

Note: If the grade rule you want to import displays in the Piece Verify Editor with an asterisk

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All Piece and Line Modifications can be made in PDS. Refer to the PDS help for moreinformation.

Delete Point


To delete a point

All Piece and Line Modifications can be made in PDS. Refer to the PDS help for moreinformation. See Also

To go to a specific point

To change a point


To display up to the current point for a piece


Insert Internal


Delete an internal


Edit Digitize Screen Field Explanations

The following table explains the fields in the Edit Digitize screen.

FieldName

Explanation

Status Displays a brief explanation of any errors.

Line # Indicates the sequence number of button pushes madewith the digitizing cursor when the piece was digitized.

ButtonPress

Lists each button that was pressed on the digitizing cursor when the piece was digitized.

ButtonType

Indicates the type of information that was entered when thepiece was digitized.

Push Button followed by a character indicates which cursor button was pressed.

Menu followed by one or more characters indicates theitems that were selected from the digitizing menu.

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Hardware Configuration...........................154Hot Links..................................................148How Grading Works in AccuMark............222Import and Export User Settings .............145internals ...............................................80, 81label .........................................................144Label Tool Mapping...................................87LaunchPro Launchpad ..............................39lay limits...................................................120Lay Limits Editor ......................................128Laylimits Editor ..........................................86Laylimits Form ...........................................46Layrule Features........................................89Layrule Features in Order Entry ................89layrule report............................................222Layrule Search ...........................50, 52, 130layrules ..................................88, 93, 94, 167length .......................................................154limitations.................................................152line matching..............................................94

lookups ....................................................150made-to-measure alterations...................169marker..............................................144, 154marker annotation....................................168Marker Creation Editors............................41Marker Creation Editors Page ................126marker cut file ............................................85marker cut plot ...........................................83marker order processing..........................166Marker Order Processing ..........................72marker ordering .........................68, 160, 171Marker Ordering.......................................164Marker Plot Form.................................54, 56

Marker Plot parameter table ....................133Marker Plot Parameter Table ....................58Marker Plot Tab .........................................43marker processing .....................................57marker report ...........................................222Marking Tab...............................................45master........................................................89matching ........................................94, 95, 96Matching Editor........................................128Matching Form...........................................63matching markers ....................................100maximum.................................................154Maximum Data Items Allowed.................152

model .......................................................102Model Editor.............................108, 110, 127Model Form..............................................108model options ..........................................103Model Options..........................................127Model Options Editor .................................64Model Options Form..................................64Models Form............................................108MSDE for AccuMark Storage Areas155, 156multi list....................................................167

Multi Order Editor.................................... 129Naming Layrules....................................... 92Naming Positional Layrules Using Marker

Name..................................................... 92Naming Positional Layrules Using Save

Name..................................................... 92Naming Positional Layrules Using Search

Criteria................................................... 92nested alterations.................................... 169Nested Halfpieces................................... 161Network Plotting...................................... 151Networking.............................................. 150Notch....................................................... 130Notch Editor .............................................. 67Notch Form ............................................... 67Notch Parameter Table............. 86, 114, 115order........................................................ 127Order Entry on the Launch PRO Launch pad

............................................................ 126Order Entry Tab........................................ 41

Order Options ......................................... 165order processing ..................................... 166ordering marker....................................... 171ordering markers....................................... 68Ordering Markers.............................. 16, 160overview.................................................. 177Overview................................................... 16parameter tables.... 111, 112, 129, 130, 133,

134paste pieces............................................ 107Pattern Conversion Wizard..................... 126Pattern Design Tab................................... 40Pattern Processing Digitizing PDS ......... 40

Perform Piece Plots by Model ................ 237Piece Perimeter Report .......................... 222piece plot................................................. 237Piece Plot................ 194, 195, 196, 197, 198Piece Plot Parameter Table... 190, 191, 192,

193, 194piece plots............................................... 130Piece Plotting.......................................... 236piece report ............................................. 221

Plotter Parameter Tables Versus Plotter Settings ............................................... 236

Plotting Bar Codes Using an AJ-510 ...... 168

Piece Verify (Advanced) ........................... 77Piece Verify (Standard)............................. 77Piece Verifying.......................................... 77Piece-To-Fabric Matching Chart............... 99

plot ............................................................ 85Plot Options ............................................ 175plot pieces............................................... 237plot report................................................ 222

plotting ....................130, 131, 133, 151, 168Plotting and Cutting .................................. 43

Plotting Cut Data to Verify Accuracy......... 83

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Point Matching Versus Line Matching .......94position layrules.........................................93Positional Layrules ....................................89

Processing Markers...................................16

Set Up for Using Positional Layrules.........93

splice marks.............................................221

To delete a model option ........................ 106

To go to a specific point.......................... 232

Preparing the Pieces You Want To Cut ....80Printing.....................................................151Process Order............................................72processing cut data ...................................82Processing Marker Orders.........................57

Quick Keys...............................................148reports......................................220, 221, 222Rotary Fields............................................149rule table..................................................226rule tables ........................................170, 171

setting up .................................................169Setting Up a Blocking/Buffering Rule Table

for Cutting...............................................86Setting Up a Lay Limits Table for Cutting..86Setting Up a Notch Parameter Table for

Cutting....................................................86Setting Up Annotation Requirements ......118Setting Up Blocking/Buffering Requirements

.............................................................122Setting up Cutdowns ...............................163Setting Up Halfpiece Sharing ..................161Setting Up Lay Limit Requirements.........120Setting Up Matching Requirements...........94shortcuts ..................................................148Shortcuts..................................................147Shrink and Stretch...................................165shutdown .................................................111Single Piece Report.................................221

Size Code Editor......................................128Size Code Form.........................................73size codes................................................171Sliding Layrules .........................................89

Splice Report ...........................................221standard alterations.................................169Standard Matching ....................................97Standard Matching Versus 5-Star Matching

...............................................................96Static versus Dynamic Blocking/Buffering

.............................................................124Sticky Fields.............................................148

Storage Areas....................................17, 147Store Verifying.........................................238system limitations ....................................152Text Fields ...............................................149To add a line to digitized data..................236To add a model option.............................105To change a point ....................................233To change the grade rule values in a

specific column ....................................230

To Change the grade rule values in aspecific column.................................... 125

To clear all items from the Activity Log... 117To clear the grade rule values in a specific

column................................................. 230To Clear the grade rule values in a specific

column................................................. 125To complete a Cutter Parameter Table .... 81To copy a grade rule............................... 228To copy a model option .......................... 105To create a blocking/buffering rule table 123To create a grade rule table.................... 226To create a lay limits table ...................... 121To create a matching rules table for piece-

to-piece or piece-to-fabric matching..... 99To create a matching rules table for piece-

to-fabric matching.................................. 99To create a model................................... 102To create a Notch Parameter Table ....... 115To create a sliding layrule......................... 90

To create an annotation library............... 119To create an exported cut data file ........... 85To customize the Order Entry toolbar..... 111To delete a line from digitized data......... 236

To delete a point ..................................... 233To delete an internal ............................... 233To display a grade point ......................... 232To display a specific grade rule .............. 228To display a specific size break.............. 228To display an existing model option........ 104To display and use a Lookup Field......... 150To display the next or previous point ...... 232

To display up to the current point for a piece............................................................ 233

To edit a Notch Parameter Table............ 114To edit digitized data............................... 236To edit the grain line for a piece ............. 232To edit the points in a piece.................... 232

To import a grade rule from a piece........ 229To import a grade rule from another rule

table..................................................... 229To insert a point ...................................... 233To order a marker ..................................... 68To order a marker for block fusing.......... 164

To order a marker with cutdowns ........... 163To order a marker with halfpiece sharing 162To order a marker with layrules ................ 93To order a marker with matching............ 100To plot only a marker's annotation.......... 168To process a marker order ..................... 166To process a marker using layrulesl ....... 167To process a marker using load multi list 167To process an AutoMark job list ............. 180To process marker data into cut data ....... 82

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