Optitex Implementation Guide2

Optitex Implementation Guide

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Table of Contents Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

About Optitex ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Products .................................................................................................................................................... 4

Pattern Design System (PDS) ................................................................................................................ 4

Mark – Marker Making ......................................................................................................................... 4

Optitex Suite of 3D Tools ...................................................................................................................... 5

Utilities .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Web Services ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Nesting .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Data conversion .................................................................................................................................... 6

Import/export ....................................................................................................................................... 6

3D Online Services .................................................................................................................................... 6

3D virtual cloth simulation .................................................................................................................... 6

3D virtual human model ....................................................................................................................... 6

Reference & Resources ................................................................................................................................. 7

System Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 7

Optitex Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................. 7

Optitex Recommended System Requirements (Minimum, if Running 3D) .............................................. 8

Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................................. 8

Available Installation Types .......................................................................................................................... 8

Optitex Full Installation ............................................................................................................................. 9

Separate Installation Packages ................................................................................................................. 9

Optitex Full Installation Details ................................................................................................................. 9

Before the Installation ........................................................................................................................ 10

Running the Full Installation ............................................................................................................... 10

Settings & User Preferences Location ..................................................................................................... 12

Windows XP Folder Location .............................................................................................................. 12


Windows 7/8 folder location .............................................................................................................. 12

Uninstalling Optitex ................................................................................................................................ 13

Service Pack Installation Guidelines........................................................................................................ 13

Command Line Installation ..................................................................................................................... 14

Before the Installation ........................................................................................................................ 14

Command Line Example ...................................................................................................................... 14

Version 12 Known Issues ........................................................................................................................ 15

Runway Viewer Shows up Blank ......................................................................................................... 15

PGM, Eastman, Konsan - Clt and Mod files do not open with RunWay Viewer as default ................ 16

Problems with MSI Installation ............................................................................................................... 17

Plotting Configuration is not Copied ................................................................................................... 17


Overview This document provides descriptions and details of the whole range of Optitex products, components

and services. It includes information about the different installation packages and installation modes.

This documented is intended for IT personnel, trainers, or for anyone who is interested in Optitex.

About Optitex Optitex is a leading provider of 3D Virtual Prototyping & 2D CAD/CAM software solutions for the

apparel, automotive, aeronautics, industrial fabrics and upholstery industries. Optitex presents these

industries with innovative, open and easy to use products that are designed to facilitate collaboration

among the various partners throughout the manufacturing process. Optitex allows its customers to

significantly lower costs, quicken time to market, and become more competitive.

Since its founding in 1988, Optitex software solutions have been sold and supported around the world

through certified distributors and OEMs. Optitex solutions are available in over 20 languages and

integrate seamlessly into most operating environments.

Products

Optitex offers a number of products that can be used during the various stages of pattern making,

grading, marking, etc.

Pattern Design System (PDS)

Optitex’s powerful Pattern Design System (PDS) allows you to easily create new styles, or use existing

patterns to design your patterns. PDS provides a full suite of features and functions that are designed

with sewing product manufacturers in mind.

Grading: Optitex unique intuitive, automatic, and manual Grading software, combined with

sophisticated features, makes even the most difficult grading task swift and accurate.

Digitizer: Optitex exceptional interactive Digitizer software allows you to see your patterns on

screen while they are being digitized.

Modulate: Modulate is an interactive, parametric, Made-to-Measure engine that allows for product

customization by defining the dimensions designated for alteration. Modulate streamlines your

company’s method of generating Made-To-Measure patterns.

Mark – Marker Making

Optitex’s textile Mark Module is designed to maximize productivity and minimize labor and material

costs. Offering a highly developed and evolved interface, including customizable toolbars, Marker can

save you time and money while cutting down on wasted fabric.


Nest++ 2: Advanced Automatic Nesting. Optimize your materials with Optitex’s Nest++2. Nest++2

Incorporates an intelligent nesting algorithm, for better and faster results.

CutPlan: Optitex’s CutPlan optimizes cutting-room operations by automatically creating a cut order

from input data, and by grouping sizes that should be placed within the same marker and cut

together. The required number of plies is computed to fulfill the order requirements for each

marker.

Match++ : Match++ is a fully automatic Matched Fabric Nesting System for manufacturers of

upholstery, apparel and industrial fabrics who routinely work with striped, plaid, railroaded and

flow-matched fabrics. The extraordinary speed and accuracy of Match++ makes it beneficial for use

in both manual and automated cutting.

Optitex Suite of 3D Tools

3D Creator for PDS: Directly in PDS, you can easily drape your patterns on one of the several models

included in the software or on your own model.

3D Flattener: Optitex’s new technology, enables on-screen transformation of three-dimensional

objects’ surface into two-dimensional patterns that make up the draped object. Use 3D Flattening to

reduce Time-to-Market.

3D Digitizer: This new technology allows the user to digitize in 3D view and see the results on the 2D

pieces.

3D Creator for Modulate: Offers a wide range of highly detailed parametric avatars, including more

than 80 adjustable features.

3D Designer: A tool used for communication between the retailer, subcontractor, designer, pattern

maker, manufacturer and the engineering, merchandising and management departments.

Allows for the visualization of pattern modifications instantly, in full 3D form, based on accurate

CAD patterns and real fabric characteristics.

Simulates all pre-production activities related to fitting, visualization, texture and color

variation.

Utilities

Direct Converters: The Converters read and convert CAD files, such as the Gerber, Lectra,

Investronica and Microdynamics native formats, directly into an Optitex format, while maintaining

piece, model and order data. Direct Converters save precious time by eliminating data transfer

difficulties that can occur while using standard transfer formats, such as DXF and AAMA, even when

used by inexperienced operators.

Import/Export: Ten different file formats are importable, while over twenty formats are exportable.

Whether using automatic cutting machinery, plotting devices, or other software applications,


Optitex will generate a file format acceptable to that system. Supported file formats include: DXF,

AAMA, ASTM, NC, HPGL, HPGL-2, MicroJet and more.

3D Viewer: The Optitex Viewer utility allows anyone to open and view 3D content without the need

to install the full Optitex package. The Viewer works on all Windows environments, namely

Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

2D Viewer: View and plot or cut PDS and marker files.

Services

Web Services

Optitex web services allow anyone to use the advanced functionality on demand.

For more information, see https://ws.optitex.com/OptiTexWebApplication/Pages/Homepage.aspx

Nesting

Use the powerful nesting capabilities to optimize your markers.

Data conversion

Convert common CAD system files directly to Optitex formats.

Import/export

Import and export standard data exchange formats.

3D Online Services

3D virtual cloth simulation

http://3dvirtualclothing.optitex.com/

3D virtual human model

https://ws.optitex.com/optitexwebapplication/demo/snapmodel.aspx

http://3dvirtualclothing.optitex.com/


Reference & Resources The following links offer some helpful and useful resources about Optitex products and services.

Related Links

Optitex website: http://www.optitex.com/

Website Help: http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/index.php/Main_Pagek

Webinars: http://www.optitex.com/en/webinars

Installation Guide: http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/images/8/8d/Optitex_Installation_Guide.pdf

Licensing Guide: http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/images/8/81/Optitex_licensing_guide.pdf

System Requirements The following section describes the system requirements needed in order to run and operate Optitex

properly.

Optitex Minimum System Requirements The following lists the minimum requirements for systems not running 3D. It is best practice to use the

recommended system requirement to achieve better performance. See Optitex Recommended System

Requirements for more information.

1. Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core (or AMD equivalent)

2. Installed Memory (RAM): 1GB

3. Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 3 or later

4. Hard Disk Size: 250GB (installation requires approx. 500MB)

5. VGA Card: Standard

6. Monitor: 19 inch

7. One free USB port (for the license key)

Additional ports for nest ++ 2 key, plotter and/or digitizer, if needed

8. Mouse: Standard

9. Keyboard: Standard

http://www.optitex.com/

http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/index.php/Main_Pagek

http://www.optitex.com/en/webinars

http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/images/8/8d/Optitex_Installation_Guide.pdf

http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/images/8/81/Optitex_licensing_guide.pdf


Optitex Recommended System Requirements (Minimum, if Running 3D) These are the recommended requirements for systems not running 3D. For systems running 3D, these

are the minimum requirements.

1. Processor: Intel Core I5-750 / I7-920 or better

2. Installed memory (RAM): 8GB or better (DDR3 1333Mhz or better)

3. Operating System: Windows 7 64-Bits or better

4. Hard Disk: 500GB / 7200RPM SATA or better. (Installation requires approx. 500MB)

5. Graphic Card: NVIDIA Fermi Architecture GPU (2GB VRAM or better)

a) GeForce GTX 560 (2GB VRAM), GT 640, GTX 660 or better

b) Quadro 2000 or better

c) Click here to update your NVIDIA driver.

6. Monitor: 24 inch or larger

7. Several free USB ports (for the license key, nest ++ 2 key, plotter and/or digitizer if needed)

8. Mouse: Standard

9. Keyboard: Standard

Notes:

System requirements are updated frequently.

Optitex is a native 32 BIT application, compatible with a 64 BIT environment. A full 64 bit version

is expected in the next release.

Supported Operating Systems

For systems not running 3D: Windows XP (SP 3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8

For systems running 3D: Windows 7, Windows 8

Note: Installation must be carried out by a user with administrative permissions.

For more information, see

http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/index.php/Knowledge:OptiTex_Recommended_Requirements

Available Installation Types When installing Optitex, you can either install a full version or a service pack. You should use the full

installations when starting from scratch or when upgrading entire versions, for example from version

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http://www.nvidia.com/object/workstation-solutions.html

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http://www.optitex.com/Help/en/index.php/Knowledge:OptiTex_Recommended_Requirements


11.4 to version 12.0.You should use service packs to apply minor upgrades or fixes, for example from

version 11.2 to version 11.4.

Optitex Full Installation

The Optitex full installation should be used for new main versions, or when installing from scratch.

The installation packages should also be downloaded.

The following components are available when using the full installation: (Some of the components have

individual installation packages; see the section below for more information)

1. PDS: Pattern Design System

2. Marker: Marker making & nesting system

3. Modulate: interactive Made to Measure

4. Direct converters: Covert commonly used CAD system files directly to Optitex format, or export from

Optitex to other formats

5. Data Exchange: Import and export universal data exchange format

6. SDM: Smart Data Manager using SQL server or Access database

7. Optitex 2D Viewer: View and plot 2D files

8. Runway Viewer: View 3D files interactively

9. Utilities

a) License Manager

b) HASP RUS Network license key update utility

c) Select language

d) Remote support utility (using Team Viewer)

e) Shell: batch utility

10. Output utilities: used to configure and manage plotting and cutting

a) Outman

b) OCC

Separate Installation Packages

Nesting Pack: Smart automatic nesting system (requires additional license key)

Cut Planner: Optimize cutting operations (requires additional license key)

Samples pack: Containing a large variety of 2D & 3D samples

Plugins

Optitex Full Installation Details

The full installation package should be executed using the EXE file (and not the MSI file).

The Optitex installation requires the following Microsoft components:


Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile

Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended

Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributable

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable –X86

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 X86 redistributable

If your system is missing one or more of these components, they will be installed prior to the Optitex

package.

Important: The available MSI installation file should only be used in command line

installations. It does not supply the above Microsoft components. Installing the MSI on a system

missing one or more of the prerequisites will result in a non-usable Optitex installation.

Before the Installation

1. Verify that your system specifications are within the recommended system requirements.

2. Download and unzip the installation file and have them ready.

3. Don’t plug-in your license keys before the installation. The installation package contains the license

key drivers.

Note: Older versions may be left intact. You may use them for as long as needed before you

remove them.

Running the Full Installation

The following section describes the main steps needed to fully run the installation. For more specific

information, see Optitex Installation Guide.

Execute the setup file to start the installation process.

1. Run the setup file (e.g. OptiTex12.0.156.0_x86.exe).

a) Missing Microsoft components or redistributables will have to be installed at this stage.

b) If a message appears specifying the missing components, click Install to proceed.

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The Optitex installation will automatically begin.

2. Follow the Optitex InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation:

3. Accept the license agreement.

4. Fill in user details. (Select whether to install for all users or only the current users.)

5. Configure a Smart Data Management database (optional, used mostly only with Modulate).

6. Complete the rest of the wizard and click Finish to exit the installer.


For new installations or new versions, the license key should be activated.

a) Plug the license key into one of the USB ports.

b) Activation is easily done online.

c) See license activation instructions and more licensing information in the detailed Optitex

Licensing Guide.

Settings & User Preferences Location

The location of the user preferences, settings and customizations depends on the operating system and

on the level of the Windows User Account Control (UAC). Some of this information is saved in files, for

example changes made by the user to Tools > Preferences are written to the Optitex[version#].ini file.

Windows XP Folder Location

The preference files in windows XP are located in: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application

Data\ Optitex

Windows 7/8 folder location

The preference files in windows 7 and 8 depend on the level of User Account Control (UAC)

User account control Off User account control On

With UAC turned off

C:\ProgramData\OptiTex

With UAC turned on

C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\ProgramData\OptiTex




Where [Username] is the current windows user

Uninstalling Optitex

If you no longer want Optitex on your computer, you can easily remove it via the Control Panel.

1. Uninstall” to remove a main Optitex version.

2. In the Windows Control panel, go to Programs and Features (or similar, depending on windows).

The Uninstall or Change a Program dialog opens.

3. From the Installed Versions list, select the Optitex version you want to uninstall.

4. On the menu, select Uninstall.

A confirmation message appears.

5. Click Yes to proceed. The program is removed.

Notes:

Alternatively, you can select Uninstall Optitex [Version] in the Optitex group in the Start menu.

Removing one version will not interfere with other installed versions.

Some elements need to be removed manually.

Service Pack Installation Guidelines The Optitex service packs should be used to upgrade minor versions (e.g. 12.0 to 12.1) or to apply

certain fixes to the current version.

The service pack installation package should be downloaded.

Notes:

Service packs can be applied only to existing installations of the same main version number. e.g.,

11.4 to 11.2. A service pack version 12.1 cannot be applied to an existing installation version

11.4.

Applying a service pack is appended to the current installation of the same main version.

As opposed to full versions, different service pack installations cannot be run alongside each

other.

The service pack installation overwrites part of the previous installation.

You cannot uninstall service packs, you can only uninstall the entire main version.


Command Line Installation

This section describes how to install Optitex without user intervention, using the msiexec.exe syntax.

The MSI installation package should be downloaded.

All prerequisites must be available beforehand.

Before the Installation

1. Verify that your system specifications are within the recommended system requirements.

2. Check that all prerequisites are installed.

3. Download and unzip the MSI file and have it ready.

Command Line Example

Msiexec [/i] "[full path of MSI file]" [/qn] [/l*v full path of log file]

Whereas:

/i = Install

/qn = Silent process

/l*v = full log will be generated at the indicated path (optional)

For example:

Msiexec /i "\\alphaserver\setups\OptiTexMS12.0.170.0_X86I.msi" /qn /l*v C:\temp\install.log

Note: Run Msiexec /help for a list of the available parameters and options.


Version 12 Known Issues The following are some known issues that may occur when installing or when operating the Optitex

software.

Runway Viewer Shows up Blank

Problem: After installing a new version (V 12) and uninstalling an older version (11.4), the Runway

Viewer appears blank:

Solution: Make sure the User Account Control (UAC) is OFF when registering the optitex3D.ocx

manually.


If the UAC is ON, it will not work at all.

PGM, Eastman, Konsan - Clt and Mod files do not open with RunWay Viewer as default

Problem: After installing PGM and double clicking on the MOD file or CLT file, the Open With dialog

appears instead of the RunwayViewer:

Solution: Drag the CLT / MOD file into the Runway Viewer dialog.


Problems with MSI Installation Problem: Whenever UAC is On, the MSI Installation should be installed from a Local drive and not from a

network.

Solution: Copy the MSI Installation to your local disk:

For example:

msiexec/i "C:\Users\Roni.Orgad\Desktop\OptitexMSI12.0.234.0_x86I.msi" /qn

Plotting Configuration is not Copied

Problem: After installing version 12 over version 11, the plotting configuration is not copied.

1. Install full version 11 on a clean machine.

2. Open pds/marker and define plotting and OCC from 3.

3. Install full version 12.

4. Open pds/marker.

The plotter data is the default and is not copied from version 11:


Solution: Cancel the UAC.


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