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StyleCAD 8.0 brings unprecedented level of sophistication to PDS/Grading/Marking. With the introduction of version 8, we have set the new standard for all other CAD systems. Here we introduce some of the highlights.

Grading Tools

1. Customization of Grading Increment Amount.

This user can define custom grading increment values (4 additional settings). This can improve grading speed for frequently used grading amounts such as 3/8, 3/16 etc.

2. Grading Size Filter.

The user can enable a subset of size list for grading. Drag the size column to select the sizes. Click on the base size to reset. Only those enabled sizes are graded with a grading operation.

3. Blending of Grading Data for Internals such as drill holes, buttons etc.

This new feature works with buttons/drill holes spread over multiple pieces as illustrated here.

5. Intermediate Grading Based on 2 Reference Points.

This new feature is a generic method that performs intermediate grading on a grading point by selecting 2 reference grading points.

6. Scale Grading of Notations.
This new tool in V8 allows grading notations using scale method. Design elements such as text, drawings can be imported from font file, illustrator etc and may be grouped as internal lines and then converted to a notation. The advantage of doing so is that unlike internal lines, notation can be handled as a single entity. It can be graded as 1 object making it easier to manipulate.

7. Grading Sleeve Cap Curve.
This new tool adjusts the grading amount while maintaining the desirable sleeve cap shape. And the result is shown below. Please compare the original shape shown in dotted gray line to the final result .

8. Spiral Grading.
A special variation of the perimeter grading tool is the spiral grading method. The grading method used is same as irregular parallel line where the offset is gradually increased along the spiral. Enter the desired perimeter length for each size and the tool does the rest .

9. Radial Grading with Irregular Offset.
If 2 end points are already graded with different offsets and Lock Grading is set for both, the offset for intermediate points are adjusted so that the offset amount is gradually applied .

PDS Tools

1. Seam Corner Matching.
One complaint that V7 users had was that after matching seam corners, the Seam/Sew Separate flag is set and can not make simple changes to the seam such as adding notches. This limitation has been removed in V8. Matching seam corner does not set the Seam/Sew Separate flag any more. Therefore, the dynamic seam operation such as adding notches, changing corner type etc. can still be carried out after corner matching

2. Seam Copy and Paste.
Type control-C to copy the seam. Select the destination area with the shift key down. Type control-V to paste the seam. If Control-Shift-V is used, the seam is pasted in reverse order and is useful for a section that is the mirror image of the copied seam .

3. Quick Seam Corner Type Reviewing.
View Corner Type button has been added to the View Filter window and it displays the seam corner type information next to each seam corner for quick reviewing.

4. F7 and Bezier Blending.
If F7 perimeter display is on and Bezier blending is started, the curve length is displayed next to the section start point to avoid overlapping with the original section.

4. Pleat tool.
Up to 100 pleats can be added at once. The limit in V7 was 20.

5. Custom Angle for Outnotch and V-Notch type.
Outnotches and V-notches can have custom notch angle.

6. Dual Language Feature.
Pattern names, description, pattern annotations etc. are supported in 2 languages. StyleCAD displays the language that matches the Regional Setting. An Excel file is exported, traslated and then imported to enter translation. The system maintains the dictionary of all translated names and phrases for future translation from dictionary. A sample excel file used for translation from English to Korean is shown below. Click for video

7. Lead-In/Lead-Out Control for Cutting Machine Users.
The V7 version supports only one lead in cut line on patterns. V8 supports both lead in and out cut lines. Lead-in/out cut lines allow cleaner cut at the cut starting/ending point. For bidirectional cut, a pattern can have 2 lead in cut lines and 2 lead out cut lines.

8. Lectra MDL Import/Export Feature.
There is an option to import the nude pattern (sewing line as the outline) and the outline as original pattern. Export options include include/exclude grading data export, curve point grading data export and seam line export.

9. Dark Background
The user may choose dark background as opposed to the default white background.

10. Copy and Paste Piece Between 2 PDS Programs.
When multiple PDS programs are open, copying and pasting is allowed between 2 programs. In order to differentiate between normal copy and paste, Conrol + Shift + C/V sequence must be used to copy between 2 StyleCAD PDS programs.

11. Drag and Drop to All Picture Windows.
All image windows in StyleCAD windows are now enabled for Drag and Drop and Copy and Paste operation. Double Clicking the image window brings up a popup window that provides larger view with scanning feature.

Marking Tools

1. Autonesting Option For Lowering Pattern.
When pieces are lowered from the upper rack, the pieces can be automatically nested.

7. Inserting Gap In Marker.
The user can separate a marker at a designated location and insert a specified gap. The gap location can be selected using a vertical line, a horizontal line or a custom (user defined) polyline.

2. Autonesting Option In Standard Marking Program.
In V8, the standard marking program provides the user to automatically nest pieces. This standard feature provides the first solution and does not improve the solution. This feature is not intended to replace the optional automarking module.

3. Autonesting By Name In Standard Marking Program.
This is another standard feature that allows sectional marking by pattern name. Optionally the user can add end of marker lines between sections. If the Shake Pieces In option is checked, each piece is slid automatically to try to minimize the marker length.

4. Plaid/Stripe Lines At Angle.

5. Measurement Tools in Marking.
A Ruler tool which is similar to the PDS Ruler tool has been added to the marking module. The ruler tool has an added feature that determines the gap distance between 2 pieces. Press the Shift key down and left click 2 pieces in succession. The gap distance is displayed on the cursor readout area in the bottom status bar.

6. Damaged Fabric Area Control.

8. Exporting Mini Marker in Excel Spreadsheet.
Mini Markers can be exported to an Excel file. Both portrait and landscape formats are supported.

AutoMarking

1. 2500 Piece Limit.
V8 Automarker allows up to 2500 pieces. The previous limit was 1500.

2. Horizontal Seciton Marking
V8 Automarker allows creating sectional marker that is sectioned by horizontal dividing lines. This could be useful if the fabric quality is uneven and the marker should be divided along the length of the fabric. An example is illustrated below.

3. Submitting Multiple Marker Ratios.
This new feature allows creating multiple markers for each marker group very quickly. Each marker can have unique marker width and size ratio.

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