What’s New for AccuMark February 2020 - Gerber Technology

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AccuMark® Professional Edition

What’s New for AccuMark

February 2020

End-to-End is Just the Beginning Highlights

❖ Image Library

❖ Colorway Functionality

❖ Additional Customized Reporting Features

❖ Barcode/QR codes to Marker header in digital print function

❖ Longer alteration rule names and comment field in alteration editor

❖ Configurable Matrix Menu for Easy Marking

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AccuMark® Professional Edition What’s New for AccuMark February 2020 v13.0.0 ...... 6

Image Library ............................................................................................................... 6 Image Library – Images as AccuMark Data Types ............................................... 6 Defining the Image Library Location (Local or Network) ....................................... 7 Creating New Folders in the Image Library .......................................................... 8 Referenced vs Embedded Images ....................................................................... 8

Migrate Images ..................................................................................................... 9 Identifying Referenced vs Embedded Images .................................................... 11 Adding Images to the Image Library ................................................................... 11 Moving Images in the Image Library ................................................................... 12 Sharing Image Libraries ..................................................................................... 12

AccuMark Explorer .................................................................................................... 13

Zip Files – Drag and Drop .................................................................................. 13

Zip Files – Image Updates and Colorway Support ............................................. 14 Send To Mail ...................................................................................................... 15

Importing a SQL Zip file into Userroot ................................................................ 15 Preview Pane – Model Options .......................................................................... 16

Preview Pane – PDS Colors ............................................................................... 18 SQL Support .............................................................................................................. 19

DSN .................................................................................................................... 19

Model ......................................................................................................................... 19 Show Additional Fields ....................................................................................... 19

Cutter’s Must Updates ........................................................................................ 20 Fabric Table Updates within the Model .............................................................. 21

Alteration Editor ......................................................................................................... 22

Longer Alteration Rule Names............................................................................ 22

Laylimits Editor .......................................................................................................... 23 Per Model Bundling ............................................................................................ 23 Pair Orientation for AccuNest ............................................................................. 23

Order Editor ............................................................................................................... 24 Generating a Marker with Colorways .................................................................. 24

Easy Marking ............................................................................................................. 25 Snap to Geometry .............................................................................................. 25 Configurable Icon Menu Display ......................................................................... 26 Marker Header Available for Digital Printing ....................................................... 28

Cut Generation .......................................................................................................... 29 Cut Ticket Updates ............................................................................................. 29

New Reports Updates ................................................................................................ 29 Filters .................................................................................................................. 29

AccuMark® Professional Edition What’s New Pattern Design 13.0.0 .......................... 34 Image Enhancements ................................................................................................ 34

Image Tab .......................................................................................................... 34

Introduction to Colorways ................................................................................... 34 Creating Colorways ............................................................................................ 35 Viewing Colorways ............................................................................................. 36

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Deleting Colorways ............................................................................................. 37

Modifying Colorways .......................................................................................... 37

Image Panel ....................................................................................................... 38 Label Updated for Colorways ............................................................................. 39

Grade Enhancements ................................................................................................ 39 Delete Grade Point Function .............................................................................. 39

Ease of Use Enhancements ...................................................................................... 40

Extend Line......................................................................................................... 40 Realign Grain Option in Flip/Rotate Piece .......................................................... 41 Select Multi Sizes in Create Graded Nest .......................................................... 41 Clip By Piece ...................................................................................................... 42 Hotkey for Place All Positioned........................................................................... 42

Bookmark Enhancements .......................................................................................... 43

Selecting Pieces for Viewing Point Numbers ...................................................... 43

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AccuMark® Professional Edition What’s New for AccuMark February 2020

v13.0.0

Enhancements since 12.2

Image Library Image Library – Images as AccuMark Data Types AccuMark Feb 2020 integrates a powerful Image Library to organize and maintain all images used within the system. The Image Library displays crucial image info relating to the size and color space of the files while also providing thumbnails to quickly view. It supports the same image formats that were previously available in AccuMark including:

• JPG

• TIF

• PNG

• BMP

• PDF Located in AccuMark Explorer, the Image Library can be found in the navigation pane beneath the AccuMark storage areas. There are 2 steps to setup with the new image workflow when upgrading. We’ll cover this setup and additional functionality in the following pages.

1. Configure Image Library location (local or network) 2. Migrate images from models and/or fabric tables

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Defining the Image Library Location (Local or Network) The image library can be stored locally on the C drive for an individual user, or it can be stored on a network drive where multiple users can access the same images files. This configuration is typically a one-time setup. To Define the Location of the Image Library:

1. Open AccuMark Explorer 2. From the File menu, select Options 3. In the Configuration tab, select drive for the Image Library. Select from:

a. Local = C: b. Network = shared mapped drives

i. The configuration will only display network drives that are currently available.

Selection example where no mapped drives are available

Selection example where mapped drives are available

Once configured a directory is created within userroot to store the Image Library (C:\userroot\ImageLibrary). All maintenance of the Image Library such as creating new folders, adding images or moving images should be done directly in AccuMark Explorer. It is possible to have image libraries configured locally and on a network drive, but only 1 image library can be active at a given time. In this case, to change the active image library use the same Configuration Options defined in the steps above. This setup would allow users to have a shared image library and an individual image library that is unique to that user and cannot be edited or changed by others. Note: the image library currently cannot be stored within SQL.

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Creating New Folders in the Image Library Once the Image Library is configured, there are no folders created by default. The user can categorize and create folders and subfolders as needed to organize all the images utilized in AccuMark. Examples of folder organization could be by product line, season, or color stories. To Create a Folder within the Image Library:

1. Open AccuMark Explorer and locate the Image Library. 2. Right mouse button (RMB) on the Image Library and select New Image Library Folder. 3. Enter a name for the folder. The folder name can be up to 20 characters and follows the same

naming conventions as AccuMark storage areas.

It is possible to create subfolders to further organize images. To create the subfolder, right click on the desired parent folder and select New Image Library Folder. Subfolders deeper than 10 levels are not allowed.

Referenced vs Embedded Images Prior to AccuMark Feb 2020, all placed images became embedded within the piece and model data upon saving. This included all fabric, trim, and edge finish images used with digital prints and 3D models and often resulted in large file sizes. In order to better support multiple images and colorways, all placed images moving forward will be stored as a reference within piece and model file. This means that the placed image file is maintained within the AccuMark Image Library and linked to the assigned piece or model, but the images are NOT stored locally within the file. There are multiple advantages with this new referenced format including:

• Smaller file size

• Easily update image changes

• All required files can be maintained directly in AccuMark When working with images in AccuMark 13.0, there are 2 workflows to consider and understand.

1. New Image Placement – new placed image files in version 13.0 will automatically be referenced to the selected image stored within the AccuMark Image Library.

2. Working with Upgraded Image Piece and Model Files – images will remain embedded in all piece and model data upon upgrading to version 13.0.

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Migrate Images For users upgrading to AccuMark Feb 2020, it will be necessary to migrate all the previously embedded images to the AccuMark image library. In the migration process, the image remains on the piece but the path moves from locally embedded to referenced path in the image library. When images are migrated, they will all initially be placed in the same folder. Users can then move and reorganize the images into different folders if needed. This is typically a one-time setup after upgrading. There are 2 paths to migrate from:

• Models/Pieces (utilized mainly with digit prints/image placements)

• Fabric Tables (utilized mainly with 3D files) To Migrate Images From Models/Pieces:

1. Create or select the folder in the image library to place the migrated images. 2. Right click (RMB) on the selected folder and choose Migrate Images > From Models/Pieces. 3. A Browse for Storage Area dialog will display allowing storage areas to be selected. The user can

select the local, network, or SQL database to migrate all the images at once or select individual storage areas.

a. To select individual storage areas, expand the drive and use the Ctrl key to select the desired storage areas.

b. Use Clear to remove current selection if needed. c. Once all the storage areas are chosen, select OK to migrate.

4. Once completed, a summary will appear with the results of the migration. The images will appear in the folder and are ready to use.

To Migrate Images From Fabric Tables:

1. Create or select the folder in the image library to place the migrated images. 2. Right click (RMB) on the selected folder and choose Migrate Images > From Fabric Table. 3. An Open dialog will display allowing fabric tables to be selected. The default path for AccuMark

default fabric tables is C:\ProgramData\Gerber Technology\Silhouette 2000\Fabrics. However the fabric tables can be stored in any location.

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a. To select fabric tables left click to select. Use the Ctrl or Shift key to select the desired fabric tables.

b. Once all the fabric tables are chosen, select Open to migrate.

4. Once completed, a summary will appear with the results of the migration. The images will appear in the folder and are ready to use.

The same embedded image may be used in multiple models. If this is the case, it is not necessary to create multiple copies of the same image. As the migration processes, a dialog will appear when duplicate images are identified. Choose from the following options:

• Yes – Adds numeric suffix to image to keep separate copies.

• Yes to All – Adds numeric suffix to all the duplicate images found during migration. This is typically not recommended.

• No – only migrates 1 image for the found duplication.

• No to All – only migrates single images when a duplication is found for all during the migration.

• Cancel – cancels the image migration.

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Identifying Referenced vs Embedded Images There are visual cues throughout AccuMark to help identify how an image is stored within the system. Within AccuMark Explorer, fabric images can be identified within the model editor. To Identify the state of a Fabric Image:

1. Locate and select the desired model in AccuMark Explorer. 2. Right Mouse Button (RMB) on the model and select Open With – Model Editor. 3. In the Fabric section, located in the upper right corner of the model editor, the image name will

display in red if the fabric image remains embedded.

Adding Images to the Image Library Images can be added at any point for use within AccuMark. There are 2 methods to add image files to the AccuMark Image Library.

• Lookup

• Drag and Drop To Add an Image using the Lookup Method:

1. Select the desired folder in the image library. 2. Right click (RMB) and select Add Images. 3. An Open dialog will appear and the user can select the directory where the image resides. Use

the Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple images. 4. Press Open.

Similar to when migrating images, there is a possibility when adding images, the selected image(s) may already exist in the Image Library in the selected folder or another folder within the image library. Typically, only 1 instance of the image is needed to be stored. If a duplicate image is found when adding an image, the following dialog will appear.

• Yes – Uses the existing image and does not add a new instance.

• Yes to All – Uses the existing image and does not add a new instance for all duplicate images that are found.

• No – creates a duplicate image.

• No to All – creates a duplicate image for all instances found when adding.

• Cancel – cancels the image addition.

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If you selected Yes or Yes to All, a follow-up dialog will display to allow the user to keep the existing location for the duplicate image or move to the current selected storage area.

To Add an Image using the Drag and Drop Method:

1. Select the desired folder in the image library. 2. Open the Windows directory where the image resides and drag and drop into the AccuMark

Image Library folder.

Moving Images in the Image Library The image location may need to move as new folders are created and organization is adjusted. Note that the image path is automatically updated within the piece so that even if the image is moved, the referenced piece will retain the image placement and update with the new path directly from AccuMark Explorer. To move image to different folders within the image library, the user can drag and drop or cut and paste.

Sharing Image Libraries AccuMark zip files have been enhanced in AccuMark Feb 2020 to support images and colorways. So models can be shared with images included in the zip file. If only the image library needs to be shared, you can open Windows Explorer to select and zip and share. The image library is located within the userroot folder either on the local or network drive, C:\userroot\ImageLibrary.

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AccuMark Explorer Zip Files – Drag and Drop Users can easily drag and drop AccuMark zip files from windows explorer right into AccuMark Explorer.

If you are dragging into a drive, device, or storage area folder that is collapsed, as you drag over to the destination location hover over the + icon in front of the folder and wait for 1 second and it will automatically expand to let you see its components.

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Zip Files – Image Updates and Colorway Support The Export Zip dialog has a new option to support images referenced in AccuMark 13.0 with the Image Library. With the new Image Library, images are no longer embedded in the model data. If the user needs to send the image files with the pattern data, the option Include Images must be selected. Export with Include Images Selected Example

Export without Include Images Selected Example

If the model has saved colorways, the option Only Selected Colorways can be enabled to choose the colorways to include within the zip file. To Export a Model with Colorways:

1. Select the desired model in AccuMark Explorer to export and RMB to select Export Zip. 2. Check the options Include Images and Only Selected Colorways. 3. A separate Export Colorways From Model/Piece dialog will display with all the available

colorway options. Click to select the desired colorway options to include.

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Send To Mail Updates for sending data to mail recipients now include the ability for users to name the zip file being created. The default name for the zip file will depend on the data selected, and will act in the same manner as export zip. For example, when choosing one data item to send to mail, the default zip name is the data name. When choosing multiple data to send to mail, the default zip name is the storage area name. If you select a storage area, the default zip name is the SA name. In the Mail Items - Export To Zip File dialog window a new field called “Name Of Attachment” has been added that will allow the user to change the zip filename

Importing a SQL Zip file into Userroot Since users are now able to create a zip file of an entire storage area, for SQL storage areas that incudes the ability to zip one or all of its subfolders. Previously importing a SQL storage area zip file that contains subfolders into userroot was not supported. Now the users are given choices on what to do with those subfolders on import. Users will be presented with a diaog asking if they would like to create new userroot storage areas for each of the subfolders, or to import all the data in all the subfolders into the one userroot storage area.

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Answering “Yes” to this prompt will proceed to create individual userroot storage areas. The dialog that displays next is similar to the usual Import Summary dialog with an additional textbox that allows the user to name the storage areas with a prefix of their choosing.

Users can accept the default of “Import_” as displayed in the “Imported Storage Areas prefix” text box, or enter anything they like providing the prefix follows the rules for storage area names. Upon completion of the import, the new userroot storage areas will be created accordingly with each new storage area name being comprised of: the prefix + the storage area name + the subfolder name(s).

Preview Pane – Model Options Thanks to your continuous feedback we continue to make improvements to the AccuMark Explorer’s Preview Pane. We are exceptionally glad that you are using the visual data representations in ways that help save time and effort while easily assuring data accuracy. Now users have the ability to show Model Options, and the model option Names. In AccuMark Explorer’s View – Preferences, for Models there are two new selections: Model Options tab: Show Model Options:

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Piece Display tab: Show Option Names:

Example when both are selected:

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Preview Pane – PDS Colors Customers have told us they enjoy having the ability to set colors for their pieces, and especially being able to coordinate the colors being used in other areas of the AccuMark like in PDS and in Easy Marking (for example, through the Model color). A new request came in to have the preview pane use the colors that were set in PDS. PDS has several choices for setting colors on pieces, and those colors will now be shown in the preview pane through the new option called “Use colors set in PDS”

In PDS:

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SQL Support DSN Users would inadvertently select the DSN option in SQL Support when they weren’t using an ODBC connection mostly because of the way the SQL Support dialog was laid out. This would cause errors when trying to connect to the SQL Server or SQL Express. For this reason, we moved the DSN checkbox over to the far right, making it less noticeable and thus, less enticing

Model Show Additional Fields AccuMark has the ability to use some data types as set in the model editor, vs. using those as identified in an order. Previously you would have to set a registry entry to show the ability to select Lay Limits, Block Buffer, Size Code, and Alteration in the model. Now those fields can easily be shown through a new selection in the Edit menu called “Show Additional Fields”

When these fields are filled in, these entries will be used at order processing time, instead of the same entries that are entered in the order.

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Cutter’s Must Updates New information has been added into the Cutter’s Must to show totals for pieces including the total number of unique pieces (Total Unique Pieces), the total number of flips for all the pieces (Total Quantity (Flips) and the total number of flips per piece and fabric (Quantity (Flips) ). Fill in the information for the fabrics and the flip quantities like in this example:

Then with the Model Print Options setup for displaying a Cutter’s Must, click on Print Preview for it to display:

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Fabric Table Updates within the Model Prior to AccuMark 13.0 all fabric surface images/textures where linked directly to the physical material properties within the fabric table. This often caused duplicate table entries simply to accommodate different surface textures. This has been updated in 13.0 to allow for a more efficient workflow. Now the Image column in the Fabric section of the Model Editor is editable where the user can lookup and link an image to the physical properties dynamically. This allows the same material physical properties to be used repeatedly while linking the surface texture at the model level. This eliminates duplicate entries.

The image column remains within the fabric table in the event there is a standard default surface texture that is repeatedly used with specific fabric properties. Once a fabric category is selected, the image column will populate with the default image if available. If the surface texture needs to be changed for the that specific model, the user can select the lookup in the Image column and link an image directly from the Image Library. When reviewing the Fabric Table for the first time after upgrading, a symbol will be displayed next to the images that have not been migrated to the Image Library. It is possible to continue working with the model and fabric table without migrating images, but note any new fabric image added to the default image column must be stored within the AccuMark Image Library. Once the fabric tables images have been migrated to the Image Library, the symbol will be removed to alert the user of the updated status. Before Migrating After Migrating

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Alteration Editor Longer Alteration Rule Names AccuMark users now have the ability to create alteration rule names up to 30 characters. Please note that if you export your alteration table to an AccuMark running a previous version of software that these longer rule names will get truncated down to 10 characters.

Comment Field Added A comment field has also been added to the Alteration Editor in v13.0. Users can now add a comment up to 80 characters long to each alteration rule.

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Laylimits Editor New fields were added into the AccuMark Laylimits Editor that will be triggered during Order Processing.

Per Model Bundling The first addition is new Checkbox labeled “per Model” When this option is selected, the selected bundling will be applied per model. This means that the first bundle in the second model will have the same orientation as the first bundle in the first model. Using this option is very useful to ensure the correct bundle orientation when combining two models, for example a jacket and pant, into one marker for a two-piece suit.

Pair Orientation for AccuNest A new Piece Option selection has been added, which is to allow AccuNest to maintain the pairing of left/right pieces as defined in the Model. As AccuNest automatically makes the most efficient marker possible, if the left or right piece is flipped, this setting will ensure the opposite piece is also flipped to maintain the proper pairing.

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Order Editor Generating a Marker with Colorways A new option has been added to the Order Editor to support the creation of marker with colorway options. Once the Add Colorway option is enabled, the user can add any saved colorway from the selected model. NOTE: Colorway selection is only supported with Order Editor NOT Easy Order. To Order a Marker with Colorways:

1. From the File menu in AccuMark Explorer, select New – Order. 2. Enter the standard information required in the Order tab. 3. On the Model tab, select the desired model with colorways and then check the option Add

Colorway. 4. Once Add Colorway is selected, a new Colorway column will appear in the order. 5. Use the drop down to select from the available colorways for each of the needed sizes. 6. Process Order.

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Easy Marking Improvements have been made to further enhance the user experience and improve the ease of use within Easy Marking.

Snap to Geometry A new option has been added that can be used during functions to ensure the user has actually selected a particular location on a piece in the marker, to ensure accuracy when performing certain tasks that require selection precision. The features that can use this new Snapping feature include Create Annotation, Bump Line/Manual, Split Piece/Manual, and Measure Point to Point. The Snap to Geometry button is displayed in the Marker Info bar.

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Configurable Icon Menu Display Users can now decide how to display the Piece Matrix menu in Easy Marking, within the marking area as it was in prior versions or within its own workspace/window. There are three different display options for the Matrix Menu:

Paged – the default setting which displays the Piece Icons in the Marking Workspace.

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Paged with Splitter – a setting that allows the Piece Icon menu to appear in a new window. Notice the 1/1 display to indicate in this picture there is only one icon page. The color for the Piece Icon Matrix Menu area is set in the Options and Colors dialog box.

Scrolled with Splitter – a setting that in addition to having the Piece Icon Menu in a window, displays all the icons in this resizable space, not on separate pages.

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Marker Header Available for Digital Printing In addition to placing identification labels on pieces for digital printing, it is now possible to generate a marker header for digital print files generated from Easy Marking. The marker header can be customized to include information such as:

• Marker Name

• Length

• Width

• Model/Size /Quantity

• Colorway Name(s) Located in the Advanced tab of Easy Marking under the new Digital Print Output panel, you will find the options to configure the Marker Header. Note that the selected header will not appear within Easy Marking, but will be available once the digital print is generated using the function Save As 1:1 within the File menu.

To Configure the Options for the Digital Print Marker Header:

1. In the Advanced tab, select Marker Header in the Digital Print Output panel. 2. Select from the options below. The Preview will update as new options are selected. 3. Press OK when all options have been selected.

Type – select one from the options:

• Text

• Barcode – not recommended unless limited information is selected. It becomes too long to scan with multiple options selected.

• QR Code Information – select all needed information

• Select from the following options (marker name, marker description, length, width, utilization, model/size/quantity, colorway name, add pc/bundle, date)

Location – select location to place marker header

Text Options – available when Text Type is selected.

• Select from system fonts and sizes

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Cut Generation Cut Ticket Updates Additional information will now be written into the Cut Ticket File during Cut Generation including the Cut File Path and the Material Configuration. No additional information is required from the user for the Cut File path to be added into the Cut Ticket, but the Material Configuration can only be added to the Cut Ticket if the user has completed that field in the Cut Generation form.

New Reports Updates Filters A new tool has been added into the new reports: Filters. Filters in the reports are similar in effect to the filters that are available in Excel: allows you to view specific rows of data while hiding other rows based on various criteria. This gives you the ability to organize the data so it is easier to view and analyze. The filters available will depend on the data that’s in the report. Filters along with the different sorting and grouping capabilities give you the reports that you want to see in the way that you want to see it. Simply right-click on a column and select “Enable Filters” to initiate the filter functionality:

This will add the dropdown and filter controls:

To remove filters, click on the delete filter icon:

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Now let’s explore the kinds of filters that are available. Number Filter:

Symbols display for the function to apply to the filter:

You can perform a sequence of functions:

For example, filter for quantities greater than 0 then click Apply button:

The filter will show in the blank area of the column with the results showing in the subsequent rows:

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Date Filter:

You can use the calendar selector to pick specific dates: You can pick a range of dates:

It will auto-fill in the equivalent:

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Enumeration Filter: Enumeration is based on a list of available selections. Selections like drop down entries in a field. With options to select “Any” or “None” of the matching criteria. Any = those that match the selection(s) below and None = those that don’t match:

The list of selections that are presented are based on the report results, which may or may not have all of the available selections for that field. For example, this report was for models and displaying the model Status Selections shown in the report: Selections available for Model Status in Model editor:

Example: find models that have a model status of “Grading In Progress”: Example: find models that don’t have a status of “Grading In Progress”:

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Text Filter: User types in what to look for into a textbox: You can optionally select to “Use Regular Expressions” to further refine the search: Clicking on “(a)+” will display the list of regular expressions that can be used: Clicking on “Regular Expression Help” at the bottom of the form will bring up a webpage with more info: “Regular Expression Language - Quick Reference”

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AccuMark® Professional Edition What’s New Pattern Design 13.0.0

Enhancements since 12.2

Image Enhancements Image Tab With the introduction of colorways in AccuMark Feb 2020, all the image functions in Pattern Design are now grouped together within a single Images tab. The image workflow has become very robust and having all the functions grouped together allows users to quickly navigate through the creation and editing process of preparing digital print files or 3D simulations. There are panels within the Image tab to accommodate:

• Create

• Edit

• Modify

• Grade

• Colorway

• View It is still possible to create custom toolbars and/or hotkeys to access commonly used functions.

Introduction to Colorways Colorways in AccuMark allow for any of a range of combinations of colors in which a style or model is available. In the past, multiple models had to be created in order to accommodate this request. Now one model can store all the various combinations available for production. Colorway functionality supports all image types including fabrics, trims, and edge finishes. The digital assets must first be created in graphic program and then stored in the AccuMark Image Library. At that point, new colorways can be created and images added to create the unique color combinations. All the same AccuMark digital print properties apply, meaning the color fidelity is maintained and passed to the final print file.

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Creating Colorways It is recommended to place all images as in previous versions to generate the Default Colorway. This would include all image placements for Fabric, Trim, Edge Finishes, and Labels. It is also helpful to grade and scale the images as needed prior to creating additional colorways. The placement, grade, and scale are copied as new colorways are created, eliminating the need for duplicate entry. When creating colorways, it is important to note that AccuMark allows for complete customization. This means some images can remain constant throughout the colorway variations if needed. For example, a company logo could retain the same color, placement, grade/scale for all options. While other images can change color, change size, or even be deleted within a given colorway option. When creating a new colorway there are 2 approaches:

• Use an existing or default colorway and edit images to update

• Start with empty colorway and place new images

Depending on the editing that is required, select the option that will generate the faster results. Note that the Image Reference Line for all image types is available for reference placement if needed. In order to add a new Fabric image to the colorway, the user must select Edit Image Properties to update the display. All the remaining image types can be Placed on the new colorway as needed. To Create a New Colorway:

1. Place/Grade/Scale all the images for the default colorway. 2. From the Image tab, select Create New Colorway in the Colorway panel. 3. The Create Colorway dialog will display. Choose the source for the new colorway and enter a

name. 4. Select OK. 5. Use Place Image to add new trims and edge finishes if needed, or use Edit Image Properties to

change the current image. a. It is also possible to Add New Images to the Image Library when editing a colorway.

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Visual Sample Colorway Workflow

• Place/grade/scale images on default colorway

• Create New Colorway, select Source and Name

• Edit Image Properties to bring in new images or Place Images to add new

• Continue Editing and Placing until all the desired updates are applied

Viewing Colorways The active colorway display can be changed at any time by selecting the colorway name from the Active dropdown list within the Colorway panel of the Image tab. Once the name is changed, the display will automatically update in the Pattern Design work area to show the selected grouping of images. The colorway must be active in order to edit, modify, or delete.

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Default Floral Print

Deleting Colorways If a colorway is no longer needed within a model, it is possible to delete the colorway. This function is also supported with Undo in Pattern Design in the event a Colorway is deleted on accident. To Delete a Colorway:

1. Ensure the desired colorway is set to Active in the Colorway panel of the Image tab. 2. Select Delete Colorway. The colorway will automatically be deleted.

Modifying Colorways It is possible to modify any given image within the active colorway. If the selected image is available in all or multiple colorways, the user needs to identify if the modification should apply to only the active colorway or all colorways. An option has been added within Rotate Image and Delete Image labeled All Colorways. When selected, the modification will apply to that image in all colorways. When deselected, the modification will only apply to the image in the active colorway.

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Image Panel A new tool called the Image Panel is available in Pattern Design 13.0 to help manage all the images within the colorways. To Open the Image Panel:

1. Go to the Image tab, select Image Panel. 2. The Image Panel will open and remain open in the work area until closed. 3. Use the arrows next to each piece to show or hide the available images.

Why use the Image Panel?

• Automatically updates to show images displayed in work area

• Double click on any image type to directly open/review/edit the image properties

• Similar layout to graphic programs for an improved user experience with image placement in Pattern Design

• Delete Images directly from the Image Panel It is color coded to visually distinguish image types:

• Orange = Piece Name

• Blue = Label

• Turquoise = Trim

• Green = Edge Finish

There are 2 tabs to show image types. Since Fabric images are grouped by multiple pieces and defined in the model editor. There is a separate tab to show the available fabric images for the model. All the remaining image types (Trims, Edge Finishes, and Labels) can be unique per piece and are available to view and edit from the Images tab. Images Tab Fabric Tab

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Label Updated for Colorways For identification within the marker, it is critical that the label also contain the colorway name. Once the colorways are created, the label can be added or edited to display this information. As the colorway information is stored within the model, it is necessary only to select the Colorway option. As active display changes, the label will update to display the correct colorway name. To Add the Colorway Name to a Piece Label:

1. Select either Place Image to create a new label or Edit Image Properties to update an existing label.

2. Place a check by the option Colorway. It is possible to have the Colorway Name display as a separate line of text by deselecting the options Make Piece Size and Colorway One Line.

Grade Enhancements Delete Grade Point Function In V13.0 we added a new function to the Grade / Modify menu called Delete Grade Point. The Add Grade Point and Delete Grade Point functions have been put into a single Grade Point function with a drop down where the user can select the Add or Delete option.

If a user selects the Delete Grade Point option, and individual point can be selected, or an entire piece can be selected, or a marquee box can be drawn around the grade points to be deleted. Any grade point selected will then become an end point if the point was already an end point, or an intermediate point if the point was not an end point.

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Within the Delete Grade Point function, the user has the same options that are available in the Add Grade Point function. Any selections made in the function will remain sticky only for the Delete Grade Point function.

Ease of Use Enhancements Extend Line A new feature has been implemented to extend an internal line to the perimeter line or another internal line. Located in the Modify tab in the Line Actions panel, the feature can quickly extend the projected angle of the selected internal line.

To Extend an Internal Line:

1. From the Modify tab, select Extend. 2. Choose from the options Perimeter or Internal to identify the appropriate intersection line. 3. Select the internal line to extend. The internal line will automatically extend and follow the same

projected angle until meeting the defined intersection (perimeter or internal). Internal Line Extend to Perimeter

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Realign Grain Option in Flip/Rotate Piece Traditionally in Pattern Design there were two steps required in order to permanently realign the orientation of a piece. One to flip or rotate and a second to realign the grainline to the new position. In an effort to consolidate the user workflow, a new option has been added to both Flip Piece and Rotate Piece named Realign Grain / Grade Ref. When this option is selected, the piece(s) will automatically realign the grainline to the new position. This is a sticky field and the user should be aware of the option status when orienting the piece as this update will affect the position of piece within the marker.

Select Multi Sizes in Create Graded Nest Previously when using the function Graded Size located in the Create tab of Pattern Design, it was only possible to create 1 new size at a time. If multiple new sizes needed to be pulled out of the nest and created that meant the function had to be repeated for every size needed. In version 13.0, the Create Graded Size feature has been enhanced to allow for multi selection. In order to select multiple sizes, use the Ctrl key to select sizes in a non-sequential order or use the Shift key to select a group of sizes. If the option New Piece Name is selected, the user will be prompted to rename each piece for each size selected automatically.

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Clip By Piece A new option has been created for Clip Line to automatically clip internal lines at the piece perimeters. This allows users to clip multiple lines with a single selection rather than individually selected lines. To Clip All Internal Lines By Piece:

1. From the Modify tab, select Clip Line in the Line Actions panel. 2. Select the option Clip By Piece. Select the additional grading options if needed. 3. Left click within the piece and all the internals will be clipped automatically for the selected piece.

Before Clip by Piece After Clip by Piece

Hotkey for Place All Positioned A new custom hotkey selection has been added for the placement options available in the Piece Icon Menu including features like Place All Tiled and Place All Positioned. This are useful tools that are now even more accessible to quickly place pieces in the work area in a specific layout. To Create a Custom Hotkey for the Placement Options in the Piece Icon Bar:

1. Go to Edit tab and select Customize – Custom Toolbars. 2. In the Keyboard tab, select the Category dropdown and navigate to Icon Bar. 3. Here you will see options for the four placement features. Select the desired hotkey(s) and press

Assign. 4. Once the hotkey is created, it will display when the right mouse button placement options are

shown.

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Bookmark Enhancements

AccuMark now supports the ability to bookmark grading in all grade dimensions. Go to the Grade / View / Show Selected Sizes to select the combined sizes to be bookmarked. Once these selected sizes are visible in the PDS work area, the user can go to the Modify / Bookmark / Define function to create the graded bookmark for each piece.

Selecting Pieces for Viewing Point Numbers

A new option has been added into the View – Point – Numbers functionality to allow you to choose the piece(s) whose point numbers you want to display. Click on the new option “Select Pieces” and then simply click on any of the pieces for point number display.

In earlier software versions point numbers displayed on all the pieces that were in the work area, sometimes making it too cluttered to easily see those numbers. You can still see all the point numbers at once by deselecting the checkbox and clicking on the function in the ribbon.

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