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Whats New 8.0.7....................................................................................3Grade Checker in AccuMark Explorer...................................................................3Interactive Blocking and Buffering.........................................................................4Insert Rule in the Alteration Editor ........................................................................4Create new Model Options in the Model Editor.....................................................4Support for SQL and MSDE Storage Areas in CSV..............................................4Pattern Conversion Wizard available for PE-MWS ...............................................5New Install License Dialog....................................................................................5Pattern Design 8.0.7........................................................................6Distributing and Combining darts on the same line...............................................6File/Save Duplicate Point Message ......................................................................6V8 Pieces in V7 Model ..........................................................................................7(MK/V8) Tag Added to Some Functions ...............................................................7

AM-GMS...............................................................................................................8Whats New 8.0.5....................................................................................9Documentation..................................................................................................9Install License ...................................................................................................9Editors.................................................................................................................9

Enhanced Annotation ........................................................................................9Expanded Notch Types and limits...................................................................11Rule Table Search...........................................................................................12

MicroMark Conversion Utility.......................................................................12Marker Making ................................................................................................13

Interactive override of Block / Buffer values ....................................................13Add New Bundle/Add New Size ......................................................................14Attach Marker..................................................................................................14Marker Import..................................................................................................14New Tilt Limits.................................................................................................15

Marker Plot Parameter Table ......................................................................15AutoMark ..........................................................................................................15Cut Generation ...............................................................................................16Batch Processing ...........................................................................................16Hardware Configuration Tablet Options ...................................................17

AM-Explorer.....................................................................................................17User Environment Tables................................................................................17Rename Utility .................................................................................................17Backups............................................................................................................17

SQL ...................................................................................................................17Pattern Conversion Wizard - ASTM...........................................................17Pattern Design 8.0.5......................................................................18

Additional Annotation Lines .........................................................................18Conversion between MicroMark and AccuMark ..............................................18

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Support for up to 99 Notch Types ..............................................................19Long Names and Extensions for Plot Files ..............................................19Enhancements to Add Dart with Fullness ................................................19Plotting Multiple Size Codes Stacked........................................................19Long Size Names when converting MK data to AM ...............................20New Message in Copy Model......................................................................20Deleting points in Silhouette Line/Curve ...................................................21New option in Grade Checker.....................................................................21

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AccuMark Professional Edition

Whats New 8.0.7

Grade Checker in AccuMark Explorer

Grade Checker functionality hasbeen added to the AccuMarkExplorer. It can be selected inFile-Export, Send to MailRecipient and when selecting oneor more pieces from Explorer.This provides the capability tovalidate data for backwardscompatibility to V7.

After selecting either Send to MailRecipient or File Export, theGrade Checker option can befound in the dialog box

An enhancement has also been made tothe Grade Checker to support selectingmultiple pieces.

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Interactive Blocking and Buffering

Interactive Block/Buffering was implemented in V8.0.5 with the Block/Buffer

override function in the Piece menu of Marker Making. This required thatBlocking and/or Buffering be defined for the Order for the marker.

Now, the Interactive Block/Buffering can be used for markers that do not haveBlocking and/or Buffering set up in the Order (Lay Limits and Block/Buffer table).In addition, it is possible to change a blocked piece to a buffered piece.

Insert Rule in the Alteration Editor

A new function Insert, has been added to the Rule menu in the Alteration Editorwhich allows a new rule will be added before the rule that is selected.

Create new Model Options in the Model Editor

When adding a new Model Option, you can choose its location amongst existingoptions. The new Model Option is inserted after the currently selected option.

Support for SQL and MSDE Storage Areas in CSV

CSV Tools can now be used withMSDE and SQL devices. IfSQL/MSDE devices are defined, thedestination storage in Import and theSource Storage Area in Reports can bespecified as a SQL/MSDE device.

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Pattern Conversion Wizard available for PE-MWS

The Pattern Conversion Wizard has been added to AccuMark ProfessionalEdition Management Workstations (MWS).

New Install License Dialog

The Install License dialog has been updated with a reminder to verify yoursystems date and time before installing your license file. This will avoid potentialsecurity problems on a system that does not have the date and time set correctly.

A Validate button has been added to perform checks on your license file and key.

Error messages are displayed if it cannot read the key or license file, or if yourlicense file and key do not match.

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Whats New

Pattern Design 8.0.7Changes since 8.0.5

Distributing and Combining darts on the same line

When using Distribute Same Line to distribute a dart, the new darts are nowadded at the same angle as the original dart rather than being addedperpendicular to the open point. In the example below the original dart apex isadjusted so that dart remains balanced; the dart length is maintained and theapex is adjusted so that the dart legs remain equal.

After Distribute Same LineOri inal

When Darts are combined, the angle and length of the dart are maintained. Forexample, in the image above, if the darts on the right piece were combined backinto the original dart, the dart apex readjusts and the piece would look like theoriginal piece, shown above left.

File/Save Duplicate Point Message

The Duplicate point ID message that may display when saving data nowindicates the piece name(s) and point number(s).

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V8 Pieces in V7 ModelIn Previous releases, it was possible to save a V8 piece in a V7 model. Amessage has been added to notify of this situation.

This message appears regardless of whether V8 functionality has actually beenused. The message displays whenever Preferences is switched from V8 to V7,the work area or PDS is closed, or the "save and exit" button is selected whilesaving, if there are ANY pieces retrieved or in the workspace.

(MK/V8) Tag Added to Some FunctionsSome functions are supported by both theMicroMark and V8 of the AccuMark, but arenot supported in V7 AccuMark data.For example, Intersection Notch is onlycompatible for MicroMark data OR AccuMarkV8 data.

These functions have been identified by adding (MK/V8) next to the functionname in the drop down menu. The list includes a few corner types that werepreviously only available for MicroMark data. In earlier versions these functions

had only a (MK) or (AM) next to the function name. These functions include:

Intersection Notch (MK/V8)

Unclipped Perimeter (MK/V8)

Double Miter Corner (MK/V8)

Tab Corner (MK/V8)

Nub/Extension Corner (MK/V8)

Additionally, the function Rename Sizes has had an (AM) placed after thefunction to indicate that this functionality is only available for data saved in the

AccuMark format.

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Improvements to notch and point selection in Copy Grade

Changes have been made for selecting a Target point that is a Standard Notch,where both a notch and a base point exist at the same location. The Target pointselection is based on the source selection. If the source selection is a point, the

system will only allow points to be selected for the target selection. If the sourceselection is a notch, the system will only allow notches to be selected for thetarget selection.

For example, Copy grade rule can now copy the grade rule of the notch basepoint for standard notches. If there is a notch and a notch base point at the samelocation, the system selects whichever one has a grade rule.

AM-GMS

Preferences have been added to the AE-GMS and PE-GMS workstations. Seethe On Line Help for information on each of the settings.

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AccuMark Professional Edition

Whats New 8.0.5

DocumentationAll previous version 8 Whats New changes are now documented in the TrainingDocs folder on the installation CD.

Install LicenseNow displays the key number when the Install License application is started.If no key is attached, or if it cannot read the key, '0' will be displayed in the keytext field.

Editors

Enhanced AnnotationAnnotation in the AccuMark has been enhanced to include 154 line labels thatmay be assigned standardized text in the Annotation editor. This allowsfrequently used annotation to be standardized and quickly assigned to one ormultiple pieces.

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MicroMark annotation file indexes 1-154 will be converted to AccuMark internaltypes 100-254. MicroMark annotation file indices 155-255 will not beconverted. The MicroMark annotation indices must be changed to fall within thevalid range 1-154 before using the Annotation Converter.

Lines have characteristics of Annotation label A (scaling, positioning,mirroring, plotting, etc.)

LBA and LBB can be added in the Annotation editor to add annotation linecharacteristics.

Index 0 is converted to internal label A on pieces converted using theStyle Converter.

The new line labels can also be selected in the piece plot and marker plotparameter tables using drop down selections for labels 100- 254

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Expanded Notch Types and limits

Increased the total number of notches to 99 entries in the notch parametertable. In previous versions, only supported 5 notch types per marker. Nowit supports 99 notch types per marker.

Implemented two new notch types* Notch table has new column - notch typeLeft Check creates a v-type notch angled to the left.

Right Check creates a v-type notch angled to the right.

Added U Notch Support by identifying notches as place holders.Maintains U notch as a notch type between conversions using the ASTMU notch layer.

During ASTM conversions, if a U notch is detected upon import, the notchwill be defined as a U notch type in the notch parameter table. However,the actual notch shape will be a castle notch. The U notch is created as anotch type in the notch parameter table so it can be exported out of the

AccuMark back to ASTM format to maintain the U notches locations thatwere set up on the pieces prior to importing them into the AccuMarksystem.

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Rule Table SearchRule Table search now includes the rule number in the results display.

MicroMark Conversion Utility

New Icon added for the conversion of MicroMark annotation files to AccuMarkAnnotation tables.

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Marker Making

Auto process for Marker Plot and Cut generation is now active inside markermaking. Set the Process Preferences in AM-Explorer to Auto process and

generate a marker plot or cut file directly to the desired location

Interactive override of Block / Buffer valuesAdded functionality for interactive override of Block/Buffer values. The newfunction is found under the Marking drop down menu Piece/Block-Buffer Overrideor by selecting the new toolbar icon.

After selecting the piece to Block-Buffer Override, a Pop Up dialog box willappear. The user should choose the Rule type (either Block or Buffer) and thendefine on which side of the piece the rule will be applied (left, right, top, bottom).

Markers that contain this feature will not be compatible with previous release ofthe software pre-805. A marker that uses this functionality CANNOT be Cut orPlot on earlier versions of AccuMark software.

To improve the quality of the MicroMark marker import function, all block buffersfrom a MicroMark marker are imported using the new override function.

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Add New Bundle/Add New SizeThe new Bundle/Add New Size function allows user to add a size that was notoriginally ordered in the marker. This feature regenerates the marker and has thesame limitations as copy marker - some pieces may unplaced, split pieces will

join.

Attach MarkerThis modified function allows now to attach markers of different widths.

Marker ImportMicroMark marker import will now import up to 99 notch types.

Plot but not CutThere is now an option to leave a piece unplaced in a marker but still PLOT thepiece, but not CUT or calculate it as placed efficiency.

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New Tilt LimitsCustomer now has the ability to set different values for clockwise and counter-clockwise tilt limits in the Laylimits table.

Marker Plot Parameter TableSince Splice annotation is not allowed when the position of the splices is BottomIn/Top In or Inside, the "Annotation Splices" check box is now disabled if a userselects one of these three options.

AutoMark

In AutoMark, it is now possible to have the marker report and the marker layoutprinted on the same page.

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Cut GenerationAdded back missing functionality of exporting cut data to a dos file format 8.3using the - as identifier of the dot. This new cut option has been added in theform of a check box labeled "DOS Format for Export Cut File" in the Cut Options

dialog box. When using this function do NOT check the SAVE box on the cutgeneration form.

When checked, the input marker file name will be converted to a DOS style 8.3filename that will be used to name the cut file. The method used to create thecut file name is identical to the method used in the old System Management.Note that if a DOS Extension is also specified in Cut Options, the new cutfilename will be created and then the specified file extension will replace thenewly created file extension.

Batch Processing

Added the ability to use function key F2 to open the annotation editor, p-marker-plot and p-cutter tables from the Batch parameter table.

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Hardware Configuration Tablet OptionsA new option has been added to Tablet/Menu Position. The choices are nowLower Left, Lower Right, Custom, Center and Float. Custom locks the menu to

an X & Y position where Float orients the menu position to the proximity of thestylus pen.

AM-Explorer

User Environment TablesAdded option in File/New menu to create new user environment tables. Only thename p-user environment table may be used, however, multiple table names canstill be stored. Rename others to the default name to activate.

Rename UtilitySave as with Components now renames the pieces on the options page thatmatch the main page of the model editor.Renaming will only occur if the piece has been renamed on the first page. Anyother pieces in the options will not be affected. For example, if piece ladiesfrontis renamed to womensfront and an option uses ladiesfront and a piece lapel,only the ladiesfront piece would be renamed.

BackupsBackups can now be scheduled to run more than once during the week.Previously you could only schedule the backup to run one day of the week.

Backups will also include the user id information.

SQLThe new User Id history feature has been implemented for SQL/MSDE storageareas. It will use the System User Id of whom you are logged into the system.Example: .

Pattern Conversion Wizard - ASTM

When importing styles with notch types that don't exist in the P-notch table- the conversion will create the notches in the notch parameter tableduring conversion.

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ASTM can now import up to 99 different notch variations.

Whats New

Pattern Design 8.0.5Changes since 8.0.4

Additional Annotation Lines

Annotation in the AccuMark has been enhanced to include 154 line labels thatmay be assigned standardized text in the Annotation editor. This allowsfrequently used annotation that to be standardized and quickly assigned to oneor multiple pieces.

Internal lines may now be assigned labels 100-254 in Pattern Design. The linesbehave like A Annotation lines in the AccuMark and the Annotation table nowsupports labels 100-254. Please see the AccuMark section of the Whats Newfor additional details.

Conversion between MicroMark and AccuMarkA new stand-alone utility has been created to convert MicroMark annotation filesinto AccuMark Annotation tables.

When MicroMark styles are saved as AccuMark data using either Pattern Designor the Style Converter utility, MicroMark annotation lines with indices 1-154 are

converted to AccuMark internal line types 101-254. MicroMark annotation lineswith indices 155-255 are converted to internal line type A. MicroMark annotationlines with an index of 0 are converted to an A line, allowing basic annotationinformation and locations to be transferred. When AccuMark data is saved asMicroMark data, the internal line types 100-254 are converted to MicroMarkannotation lines with indices 0-154. This allows the annotation to be preservedfor conversion in both directions.

AccuMark and MicroMark have different annotation capabilities. Whenconverting between data types, the following should be kept in mind:

MicroMark supports up to 64 annotation lines per piece. If greater than 64

lines exist on AccuMark data that will be converted to MicroMark, theexcess lines should be removed to avoid errors.

MicroMark indices 155-255 are not supported in AccuMark and will beconverted to internal line type A.

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Support for up to 99 Notch Types

AccuMark Notch tables now support up to ninety-nine (99) different notcheswhich may now be assigned in Pattern Design. When data with Notch types

greater than 5 are opened in Classic AccuMark, 2.0.x series, or versions of 8.0prior to 8.0.5, the notches will become notch type 5.

Long Names and Extensions for Plot Files

Support for long file names has been added when plotting to a file from PatternDesign. In addition, Piece Plot and Plotting from Pattern Design will nowautomatically add the extension .plt for HPGL files and .gen for Generic plot files.In previous releases plot files were assigned numbered extensions such as.001.

Enhancements to Add Dart with Fullness

Add Dart with Fullness has been updated to give a result that is closer totraditional patternmaking techniques and also more accurate. In previousreleases, the pieces would pivot around the new dart tip. This often resulted indistortion in the area being slashed. The function now pivots at the slashlocation. If the slash location is also selected as the hold point, both sides of thepiece will be moved so that the dart may be added balanced rather than to oneside. Additionally, a specific dart length and apex may now be selected in thisfunction.

Plotting Multiple Size Codes Stacked

It is now possible to select multiple sizes from the size code table in the functionsCreate Altered Size, Plot Altered, and Show Actual Sizes + Alterations. Thisallows multiples sizes to be shown and plotted stacked for easy comparison. Forexample, multiple inseam alterations for a pant leg may be stacked and viewedor plotted for easy comparison. This is similar to the MicroMark functionality ofselecting a range of Variation sizes to display

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Long Size Names when converting MK data to AM

A new message has been added when a Style being saved as AccuMark hasnon-base sizes longer than the six character permitted in AccuMark.

When converting Styles to Models using the Style Converter utility, the utility willreport an error message that the size names are too long and will not save thedata. In such cases, the sizes should be renamed in the appropriate MicroMarktables.

When converting single styles by retrieving and saving in Pattern Design, thefollowing steps are recommended:

1. Retrieve Style2. Save As Model (System will prompt that size names are too long)3. Place all pieces into the workarea and select Grade\Edit Size

Line\Rename Size4. Select All pieces in the workarea and rename sizes as needed so that all

sizes are six characters or less.5. Save the Style as an AccuMark Model

Note: rename cannot be used on MicroMark data until after you haveattempted to save it as AccuMark. This is to maintain the integrity of theMicroMark data.

New Message in Copy Model

A new message has been added to Copy Model. If any of the destination piecenames still match any the source piece names when Ok is pressed, the followingmessage will display.

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