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Optitex Installation Guide

Version Control

Version Date Description

1.0 6/8/2013 Created

1.2 7/8/2014 Added version control

1.3 5/4/2015 Updated: code meter also for nest ++ 2 and offline activation

1.4 4/19/2015 Updated brand and logo

1.5 2/24/16 Merged with Installation Guide + added new section for Installation Files

1.6 4/7/16 15.5 Code Meter installed silently

1.7 4/20/16 Added size of fabrics

Table of Contents Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

About Optitex ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Products .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Pattern Making Suite ............................................................................................................................ 5

Marker Making Suite ............................................................................................................................. 5

3D Production Suite .................................................................................................................................. 6

3D Creator for PDS ................................................................................................................................ 6

3D Flattener .......................................................................................................................................... 6

3D Digitizer ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Cutting Room Optimization Suite ............................................................................................................. 6

CutPlan .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Utilities ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Web Services ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Nesting .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Data conversion .................................................................................................................................... 7

Import/export ....................................................................................................................................... 7

3D Online Services .................................................................................................................................... 7

3D virtual cloth simulation .................................................................................................................... 7

3D virtual human model ....................................................................................................................... 7

System Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 8

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

Installing Optitex ........................................................................................................................................... 9

Available Installation Types ...................................................................................................................... 9

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

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

Optitex Full Installation Details ............................................................................................................... 10

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

Running the Full Installation ............................................................................................................... 11

Advanced Nesting License Keys Installation ............................................................................................... 15

Nest ++ Pro License key Installation, Code Meter .................................................................................. 16

Nest ++ 2 License Key Installation, Sentinel Protection Installer ............................................................ 19

Settings & User Preferences Location ..................................................................................................... 24

Windows XP Folder Location .............................................................................................................. 24

Windows 7/8 folder location .............................................................................................................. 24

Uninstalling Optitex ................................................................................................................................ 24

Service Pack Installation Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 25

Command Line Installation ..................................................................................................................... 26

Before the Installation ........................................................................................................................ 26

Installation Files .......................................................................................................................................... 27

Fabric Files............................................................................................................................................... 27

Shaders .................................................................................................................................................... 30

Props ....................................................................................................................................................... 49

Adding Samples into the PDS .............................................................................................................. 49

Button Shapes ..................................................................................................................................... 51

Bag Handles ......................................................................................................................................... 54

Buttons ................................................................................................................................................ 57

Segment Shapes ...................................................................................................................................... 63

Binding ................................................................................................................................................ 64

Decorations ......................................................................................................................................... 65

Pipes .................................................................................................................................................... 66

Seam Bumps ........................................................................................................................................ 67

Stitch Flat Lock .................................................................................................................................... 68

Stitch Lock ........................................................................................................................................... 69

Stitch Overlock .................................................................................................................................... 70

Welting ................................................................................................................................................ 71

Zippers ................................................................................................................................................. 72

Fur ....................................................................................................................................................... 73

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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. All of the Optitex products are divided into suites:

Pattern Making Suite

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.

Marker Making Suite

Marker

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 algorithm for nesting, thus delivering comparable and better results than those achieved

manually.

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.

3D Production Suite

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

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

Allows the user to digitize in 3D view and see the results on the 2D pieces.

Cutting Room Optimization Suite

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.

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

https://ws.optitex.com/OptiTexWebApplication/Pages/Homepage.aspx

http://3dvirtualclothing.optitex.com/#!

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


System Requirements You must make sure your machine meets the minimum requirements to ensure a clean installation and

better performance.

For more information see, Optitex System Requirements.

Supported Operating Systems

Since new operating systems are released constantly, check this list to see which operating systems are

supported.

For more information, see Supported Operating Systems.

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

http://www.optitex.com/HelpCenter/PDFs/ptitex_System_Requirements.htm

http://www.optitex.com/HelpCenter/Testing/PDFs/Optitex_Supported_Operating_Systems.htm


Installing Optitex

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

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

Optitex to other formats

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

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

6. Runway Viewer: View 3D files interactively

7. Utilities

1. License Manager

2. HASP RUS Network license key update utility

3. Select language

4. Remote support utility (using Team Viewer)

5. Optitex Batch Creator: batch utility

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

1. Outman

2. OCC

Separate Installation Packages

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

Sample Pack: Containing a large variety of 2D & 3D samples (this is separate from the samples that

are included by default.

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.

http://www.optitex.com/HelpCenter/PDFs/ptitex_System_Requirements.htm


Running the Full Installation

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

To install Optitex:

1. Run the extracted full installation package (recommended: right click and select Run as

Administrator).

The Optitex Installshield Wizard opens:

If you are missing any requirements necessary for installation, a message appears specifying the

missing prerequisites, click Install to proceed:

Once you have all requirements, the Optitex installation automatically begins and the Welcome

Screen appears:

2. Click Next.

The License Agreement dialog appears:


3. Read the license agreement, then select the I accept the terms in the license agreement radio

button.

4. Click Next.

The Customer Information dialog appears:

5. Enter your personal information including your name, organization and email.

6. In the Install this application for area, select whether to install the application for anyone who uses

this computer, or for the current user only.

7. Click Next.

The Destination Folder dialog appears:


8. To set the installation folder to another location, click Change and set a different folder.

9. Click Next to accept the default folder location, or to proceed after setting a different folder.

The Custom Setup dialog appears:

10. Select the required components:

1. Optitex Suite: Installs all Optitex Applications.

2. Nesting Pack: Select only if you use advanced nesting.

3. Team Viewer: (recommended) Allows you to get online remote support from Optitex when you

need it.


Note: If you need to add a component later (e.g. nesting pack), you can run the same installation

package again, chose Modify, and select the required component.

11. Click Next.

The Ready to Install the Program dialog appears:

12. Click Install.

The installation process starts:

Once the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Completed message appears:


13. Click Finish.

14. Proceed with one of the two:

If Nesting Pack was not included in your Custom Setup, you are all set. Proceed with activating your

license key (if required). For more information see licensing guide.

a) If Nesting Pack was included in your Custom Setup, the advanced nesting licensing drivers

installation is initiated. Proceed with installing the Code Meter (Nest ++ Pro), or Sentinel

(Nest ++ 2) installations. See the next section for step by step instructions.

Advanced Nesting License Keys Installation If Nesting Pack was included in your Custom Setup, Both Nest ++ pro and Nest ++ 2 license keys

installation are initiated. Install only what you need:

The Code Meter installation is for Nest ++ Pro.

The Sentinel protection installer is for Nest ++ 2.

Install both only if you have both nest ++ pro and nest ++ 2 license keys, otherwise, cancel and close

what you don’t need.

http://www.optitex.com/HelpCenter/PDFs/Optitex_Licensing_Quick_Guide.htm


Nest ++ Pro License key Installation, Code Meter

Note: Starting from O/15.5 you no longer need to install the Code Meter separately; it will be

automatically installed silently if the Nesting Pack has been selected. It will be available several minutes

after the installation completes.

To install the Nest ++ Pro License:

The CodeMeter Runtime Kit is initiated by the Optitex installation:

1. Click Next

The End-User License Agreement dialog appears:


2. Read the license agreement, then select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement radio

button.

3. Click Next

The Installation Scope dialog appears:

4. Chose and select to install for all users or just for the current user and click Next.

The Custom Setup dialog appears:


5. Click Next.

The Ready to install CodeMeter screen appears:

6. Click Install.

The Installation proceeds:


Once the installation is complete:

7. Click Finish.

Your Nest ++ Pro key is ready to use, no activation is needed.

Nest ++ 2 License Key Installation, Sentinel Protection Installer

To install the Nest ++ 2 License:

The Sentinel protection installer is initiated by the Optitex installation:


1. Click Next.

The License Agreement dialog box appears:

2. Read the license agreement, then select the I accept the terms in the License Agreement radio

button.

3. Click Next.

The Setup Type dialog appears:


4. Click Next.

The Ready to Install the Program dialog appears:

5. Click Install.

The Windows Firewall Detected! Note Appears:


6. Click Yes.

The installation proceeds:

Once the installation is complete:


7. Click Finish.

Your Nest ++ 2 key is ready to use, no activation is needed.


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. 15.0 to 15.1) or to apply

certain fixes to the current version.

The service pack installation package should be downloaded.

Notes:

1. 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.

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

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

other.

4. The service pack installation overwrites part of the previous installation.

5. If you want to uninstall (O/15.3 SP1) when upgrading, you will receive an error. Ignore this

error by clicking Ok. The Service Pack will be uninstalled in any case.


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.

You can install Optitex via command line (MSI) when you want to run a "silent" installation. This means

that Optitex will install in the background without any dialogs or messages. Once the installation is

complete desktop icons will appear along with the Optitex installation folder with all the appropriate

files.

To install Optitex via MSI:

1. Open CMD (run CMD as Administrator)

Or

Go to Run

2. To run Optitex enter the following command line:

msiexec /i "path to file" /qn

3. To add the Nesting pack, enter the following command line:

"msiexec /i "path to file" /qn NESTINGPACK_FEATURE=1".

4. To add TeamViewer, enter the following command line:

msiexec /i "path to file" TV_FEATURE=1 /qn

5. To add the Optitex log file, enter the following command line:

/v"/l*v \"path_to_file.log\"

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


Installation Files Once you install Optitex, a main Optitex folder is installed in your C drive (located in Program Files,

depending on the Optitex version you installed):

Optitex 64Bit installation -

C:\Program Files\Optitex 15\

Optitex 32Bit installation -

C:\Program Files (x86)\Optitex 15\

Fabric Files

All of the fabric files available for your 3D model are saved in an FDF file inside the Fabrics folder:

C:\Program Files\Optitex 15\Fabrics


Note: By default you receive an FDF file with the default fabrics. If you want to add you own fabric, you

can do so via the Optitex Fabric Editor, a separate Optitex application. For more information, contact

your Optitex representative.

This folder is set as the location for your fabric files in the 3D Properties dialog under Fabric Parameters:

Fabric List: Defines the location of the FDF file (fabric files).

Select Fabric: Once you define the location of the FDF file, a list of all the files is displayed.


The following fabric files are available as the default fabrics:

Number Description Weight

[OP01] Knit_Interlock (100%Cotton) 220 GSM

[OP02] Knit_Interlock (100%Polyester) 120 GSM

[OP03] Knit_Jersey Double (100%Polyester) 120 GSM

[OP04] Knit_French Terry (100%Cotton) 60 GSM

[OP05] Knit_Jersey Single (100%Polyester) 165 GSM

[OP06] Knit_Jersey Single (Cotton/Lycra) 65 GSM

[OP07] Knit_Lace (100%Polyester) 45 GSM

[OP08] Knit_Lace (Polyester/Spandex) 30 GSM

[OP09] Knit_Lycra (89%Polyester11%Elasten) 220 GSM

[OP10] Knit_Lycra (80%Polyamide20%Elasten) 195 GSM

[OP11] Knit_Mesh (100%Polyester) 115 GSM

[OP12] Knit_Mesh (80% Polyester20%Spandex) 95 GSM

[OP13] Knit_Net (100%Polyester) 90 GSM

[OP14] Knit_Net (74%Polyester26%Elasten) 200 GSM

[OP15] Knit_Pique Double (100% polyester) 205 GSM

[OP16] Knit_Rib 1x1 (100%Cotton) 217 GSM

[OP17] Knit_Rib 2x2 (90%Cotton10%Lycra) 430 GSM

[OP18] Knit_Slub (100%Polyester) 105 GSM

[OP19] Knit_Tulle (100%Nylon) 30 GSM

[OP20] Knit_Velvet Crushed (100%Polyester) 205 GSM

[OP21] Leather_Hard 1200 GSM

[OP22] Leather_Medium 900 GSM

[OP23] Leather_Soft 750 GSM

[OP24] Non Woven_Felt (100%Acrylic) 508 GSM

[OP25] Non Woven_Fleece (100%Polyester) 162 GSM

[OP26] Non Woven_Neoprene (45%Chloroprene15%Carbon40%Other)

1280 GSM

[OP27] Woven_Canvas (100%Cotton) 115 GSM

[OP28] Woven_Chambray Shirting Denim (100%Linen) 120 GSM

[OP29] Woven_Charmeuse (100%Polyester) 80 GSM

[OP30] Woven_Chiffon (100%Silk) 40 GSM

[OP31] Woven_Corduroy (50%Cotton50%Polyester) 95 GSM

[OP32] Woven_Crepe Georgette (100%Polyester) 90 GSM

[OP33] Woven_Denim (100%Cotton) 330 GSM

[OP34] Woven_Denim (95%Cotton5%Spandex) 125 GSM

[OP35] Woven_Denim (50%Cotton45%Polyester5%Spandex) 95 GSM

[OP36] Woven_Micro Fiber (86%Polyester14%Spandex) 95 GSM

[OP37] Woven_Plain (100%Cotton) 15 GSM

[OP38] Woven_Plain (100%Polyester) 165 GSM

[OP39] Woven_Plain (64%Polyester34%Viscose2%Elasten) 70 GSM

[OP40] Woven_Poplin (100%Cotton) 40 GSM

[OP41] Woven_Rip Stop (100%Polyester) 70 GSM

[OP42] Woven_Satin (100%Polyester) 105 GSM

[OP43] Woven_Taffeta (100%Rayon) 95 GSM

[OP44] Woven_Twill (95%Polyester5%Lycra) 80 GSM

[OP45] Woven_Twill (95%cotton5%Lycra) 125 GSM

[OP46] Woven_Voile (100%Cotton) 65 GSM

[OP47] Woven_Wool 235 GSM


[OP48] Knit_Wool (100% wool) 180 GSM

[OP49] Knit_Jersey_Viscose (98%viscose2%elastane) 105 GSM

[OP50] Knit_Rib_Viscose 160 GSM

[OP51] Non_Woven_FeltCashmere(100%cashmere) 400 GSM

[OP52] Leather_StretchPlonge 340 GSM

[OP53] Knit_Interlock(94%ployamide6%elastane) 369 GSM

[OP54] Woven_Twill(89%ployester11%elastane) 320 GSM

[OP55] Woven_Crepe( %98 viscose2%elastane) 217 GSM

[OP56] Woven_Twill(100%Linen) 240 GSM

[OP57] Woven_Nylon Taslon stretch(85%nylon15%spandex) 150 GSM

Shaders

Shaders are used to add texture to your cloth. By default, Optitex offers a variety of default shaders.

The Shaders are stored in the Effects folder:

C:\Program Files\Optitex 15\App\media\effects

They are saved as CGFX files.


You can view the default shaders when in the Shader Manager.

Note: Make sure you are standing on a Variant (not Article)

The following Shaders are available:


Shader Description

Basic_Knit.jpg

Basic Knit_large.jpg

basic_Knit_heavy_rug.jpg


BirdEye Mesh.jpg

Canvas Rough.jpg

Canvas Soft.jpg


Corduroy.jpg

Crepe Chiffon.jpg

Crocodile Skin.jpg


DefaultButton.jpg

DefaultCloth.jpg

DefaultClothBump.jpg


Denim.jpg

Drill.jpg

Felt.jpg


Fleece.jpg

French Terry.jpg

Georgette.jpg


Jersey Knit 90.jpg

Jersey Knit Large.jpg

Jersey Knit.jpg


Leather Coarse.jpg

Leather Snake.jpg

Leather Soft.jpg


Leather Suede.jpg

Leather thin.jpg

Linen.jpg


Lycra.jpg

Mesh Samples.jpg

Microfiber.jpg


Multi Chiffon.jpg

Nylon Weave.jpg

Pique.jpg


Plain Woven.jpg

Poplin.jpg

Rib Large.jpg


Rib.jpg

Rigid Chrome.jpg

Rigid Gold.jpg


Rigid Paint Metalic.jpg

Satin.jpg

Slub.jpg


Suit Fabric.jpg

Taffeta.jpg

Tricot.jpg


Tweed.jpg

Twill.jpg

Velvet.jpg


Voile.jpg

Waffle.jpg

Wool Heavy.jpg


Props

Props can be used when you want to add accessories to your 3D samples.

There are two types of Props:

Button Shapes: Includes buttons, accessories, decorations, etc.

Segment Shapes: Includes pipes, bindings, stitches, zippers, etc.

There are two types of file types available in the categories.

MOD files: These files were created via a 3D software and can be opened in the PDS. These files are

editable: position, color, scaling, etc. All Button Shapes are MOD files.

PDS files: These files were created in the PDS. Not all of the fields are editable. Some Segment

Shapes are PDS files, such as Binding, Pipes, and Welts while the rest are MOD files. You can create

your own PDS files for segments as well.

Adding Samples into the PDS

You can easily add the different samples into the PDS by importing via Preferences > 3D> Stitches:


To view information about any of the samples, open up the Stitch Properties dialog. Here you can

view/edit (depending on the file type), the offset, repeat, etc.


Button Shapes

These samples are MOD files that are imported from a 3D software. They are scalable, can be rotated,

and their offset can be changed. Button Shapes can be imported into the PDS:

Go to Preferences > 3D> Stitches

In the Button Shapes directory, click Load Now to import your samples.


Bag Accessories

This category includes buttons, buckles, rings, etc. and can be added to your bag as different

accessories.

Note: If a button shows up in two colors (textures/shaders) this indicates that the colors can be changed

in the Shader Manager.


Buckles

Number File Name

1 Buckle_plastic.mod

2 Buckle_Strap Slide 01.mod

3 Buckle_Strap Slide 02.mod

4 Buckle_Strap Slide 02_Covered.mod

Locks

Number File Name

5 Lock_Pad.mod

6 Lock_Rectangular.mod

Hooks

Rings

Number File Name

10 Ring_Cylinder.mod

11 Ring_Elipse.mod

12 Ring_Elipse_90.mod

13 Ring_Round.mod

15 Ring_Square.mod

16 Ring_Twist.mod

Leather

Number File Name

17 Leather_Knot.mod

18 Leather_Tassel.mod

19 String_Tassle.mod

Number File Name

7 Hook_01.mod

8 Hook_02.mod

9 Hook_03.mod


Bag Handles

This category includes different types of bag handles.

File Name Image

Handle_Cover24.mod

Gusset_Handle.mod

Handle_Top24.mod


Bows and Ties

There are a few different types of bows and ties: regular or soft, short or long and with or without

straps.

Number File Name

1 Bow_01.mod

2 Bow_01_soft.mod

3 Bow_03.mod

4 Bow_02.mod

5 Bow_02_Soft.mod

6 Bow_2_Straps_Long.mod

7 Bow_02_Straps_Short.mod

8 Tie_Knot.mod

9 Tie_Thin.mod

10 Tie_Wide.mod


Bra Accessories

Includes closures, straps, hook/eye, etc.

Number File Name

1 Closure_hook_and_eye.mod

2 Closure_Slide_Clasp.mod

3 Closure_Slide_with_Hook.mod

4 Strap_Ring_Round.mod

5 Strap_Ring_Square.mod

6 Strap_Slide.mod

7 Strap_Slide_Spaghetti. mod


Buttons

There are a few different types of buttons. 2 holes or 4 holes, stitch, parallel stitch or cross stitch,

concaved or convexed, jean button, button hole, reece, keyhole.

Number File Name

1 Button_18_Full_Cross.mod

2 Button_18_Full_Parallel.mod

3 Button_24_Full_Cross.mod

4 Button_24_Full_Parallel.mod

5 Button_2holes_18L.mod


7 Button_concave_2holes_24L.mod

8 Button_convex_2holes_24L.mod

9 Button_2holes_Stitch.mod




12 Button_4holes_Stitch_Cross.mod

13 Button_4holes_Stitch_Parallel.mod

14 Button_4Holes_30mm.mod

15 Button_4Holes_30mm_Sttich_Cross.mod

16 Button_4Holes_30mm_Sttich_Parallel.mod

17 Button_Hole_18L.mod

18 Button_Hole_24L.mod

19 Button_Hole_Reece.mod

20 Button_Keyhole_1Inch.mod

21 Button_Keyhole_1.5Inch.mod

22 Button_Loop.mod

23 Button_Jeans_30L.mod

24 Button_Square.mod

Decorations

Includes different decorations that can be added to your pattern, beads, sequins, crystal, etc.

Number File Name

1 Button_Rose_flower.mod

2 Button_Tiger_Flower.mod

3 Crystal.mod

4 Gem_Baguette_with_Holes_11mm.mod

5 Gem_Cabochon_Oval_18x25mm.mod

6 Gem_Cabochon_Round_with_Crown_10mm.mod

7 Gem_Cabochon_Untique_10x7.5mm.mod

8 Gem_Oval_7.8x11mm.mod

9 Gem_Pear_13x18mm.mod


10 Gem_Round_10mm.mod



13 Gem_Round_Cut_12mm.mod

14 Gem_Square_with_Holes_6mm.mod

15 Gem_Square_with_Holes_8mm.mod

16 Sequin.mod

17 Bead.mod

18 Label_(40x8mm).mod

19 Three_Knot.mod

Drawstrings

Drawstrings can be added to shirts, sweatshirts, pants, etc.

Number File Name

1 Drawstring_end.mod

2 Drawstring_full.mod

3 Drawstring_knot.mod

4 Drawstring_stopper.mod

5 Hood_Cord Set.mod


Eyelets

Eyelets can be used in shirts, shoes, etc. They can be round or oval, or rope shaped.

Category File Name

1 Eyelet_01.mod

2 Eyelet_02.mod

3 Eyelet_03.mod

4 Eyelet_04.mod

5 Eyelet_oval_01.mod




9 Eyelet_rope.mod


Knobs

The Knobs are according to their size: 9 mm, 12mm, 14mm or 24 mm.

Category File Name

1 Knob_01_9mm.mod

2 Knob_01_9mm_180.mod

3 Knob_02_12mm.mod

4 Knob_02_14mm.mod

5 Knob_02_28mm.mod

Rivets

Rivets can be used for example in jeans. There are three types of rivets: regular, jeans and dome.

Category File Name

1 Rivet_01.mod

2 Rivet_02.mod

3 Rivet_03.mod

4 Rivet_04.mod

5 Rivet_Dome_3mm.mod

6 Rivet_Jeans_01.mod






Zippers

There are a few different types of zippers: standard, rounded and hidden. There are also different parts

of the zipper: head, puller, stopper and/or complete.

Note: The head and puller are separate to allow you control on each part while placing on a cloth.

Number File Name

1 Zipper_Head 01.mod

2 Zipper_Head 02.mod

3 Zipper_Puller 01.mod

4 Zipper_Puller 02.mod

5 Zipper_Head w Puller 01.mod

6 Zipper_Head w Puller 01_Size5.mod

7 Zipper_Head w Puller 01_Size7.mod

8 Zipper_Head w Puller 02.mod

9 Zipper_Head w Puller 03_Hidden.mod

10 Zipper_Head w Rope.mod

11 Zipper_Stopper_Size3.mod




Segment Shapes

The Segment Shapes category includes bindings, decorations, pipes, stitches, etc. Some Segment Shapes

are PDS files, such as Binding, Pipes, and Welts while the rest are MOD files.

You can also create your own PDS files for segments by saving the contour shape as a PDS file and then

import the file into the PDS as follows:

Go to Preferences > 3D> Stitches

In the Segment Shapes directory, click Load Now to import your samples.


Binding

A group of PDS files that are placed on the full segment. The files are labelled according to the thickness

and width.

Number File Name

1 Binding_10x1mm.pds




5 Binding_7x1mm.pds

6 Binding_7x2mm.pds


Decorations

Includes different decorations that can be added to bags, patterns, etc.

Note: You can modify the repeat to change the look of the decoration if required,

Number File Name

1 Braid_10mm.mod

2 Braid_2mm.mod

3 leather_arrow.mod

4 Rivet Dome_3mm.mod


Pipes

Different sized pipes 1mm, 2mm, 3.2mm and 4.8 mm.

Number File Name

1 Pipe_1.0mm.pds

2 Pipe_2.0mm.pds

3 Pipe_3.2mm.pds

4 Pipe_4.8mm.pds


Seam Bumps

PDS files that are face to face, overlapping or seam edging.

Use to emphasize the edge or meeting points between two fabric pieces.

Number File Name

1 Seam 01_F2F.pds

2 Seam 02_Overlap_left.pds

3 Seam 02_Overlap_right.pds

4 Seam 03_Edging.pds


Stitch Flat Lock

MOD files that can be added to jeans, sport clothes, etc. Available in 6mm or 8mm

Number File Name

1 Stitch_flatlock_6mm.mod

2 Stitch_flatlock_8mm.mod


Stitch Lock

MOD files of different stitches. You can change the offset and repeat if required. Some of the stitches

are the same they just have different sizes. The size can be seen from the file name. e.g. 8mm stitch lock

& 12 mm stitch lock.

Number File Name Number File Name

1 Stitch_bartack 1x2mm.mod 8 Stitch_lock 02_Double_5mm.mod

2 Stitch_lock 01_single.mod 9 Stitch_lock 03_Single_1.4mm.mod

3 Stitch_lock 01_double_5mm.mod 10 Stitch_lock 03_Single_1.4mm_180.mod

4 Stitch_lock 01_Double_8mm.mod 11 Stitch_lock 04_single.mod

5 Stitch_lock 01_Double_12mm.mod 12 Stitch_lock 05_single.mod

6 Stitch_lock 02_Single.mod 13 Stitch_lock_zigzag.mod

7 Stitch_lock 02_Single_180.mod


Stitch Overlock

MOD files that are always placed on the edge of the cloth or between two pieces. There are three types

of stitch overlocks, two thread over edge, overlock 4mm or 6mm or chain.

Number File Name

1 Stitch_chain_single.mod

2 Stitch_Overlock_2_Thread_Overedge.mod

3 Stitch_Overlock_4mm.mod

4 Stitch_Overlock_6mm.mod


Welting

PDS files for welting according to height and width.

Number File Name

1 Welting_10x1.3mm.pds


3 Welting_5x7mm.pds



Zippers

MOD files that contain 3 types of zippers: coil, metal and/or plastic.

Number File Name

1 Zipper_coil_3.mod

2 Zipper_coil_3_right.mod

3 Zipper_coil_3_left.mod

4 Zipper_coil_5.mod



7 Zipper_coil_7.mod



10 Zipper_Metal_3.mod

11 Zipper_Metal_3_left.mod

12 Zipper_Metal_3_right.mod


14 Zipper_Metal_5_Left.mod


15 Zipper_Metal_5_Right.mod


17 Zipper_Metal_7_Left.mod

18 Zipper_Metal_7_Right.mod

19 Zipper_Plastic_3.mod

20 Zipper_Plastic_3_Left.mod

21 Zipper_Plastic_3_Right.mod







Fur

MOD files that contain 3 sizes for fur: 1 cm, 2 cm and 3 cm.

Number File Name

1 Fur_1_CM.mod

2 Fur_2_CM.mod

3 Fur_3_CM.mod

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