AccuMark Advanced Edition

Software Release Notice

8.3.1

1.

RELEASE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 2

2.

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 3

3.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 3

4.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 7

5.

USING STANDARD ACCUMARK AE TEST DATA FOR SYSTEM ............................................. 11

6.

COORDINATION OF ACCUMARK HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ......................................... 12

7. NESTERSERVER UPDATE FOR ACCUMARK V8.3 ................................................................... 13

8. SOFTWARE STATUS UPDATE........................................................................................................... 14
9. REFERENCE MATERIALS .................................................................................................................. 14
10. KNOWN LIMITATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 14
ACCUMARK 8.3.1 ...................................................................................................................................... 15
ACCUMARK 8.3.0 ...................................................................................................................................... 19
PATTERN DESIGN 8.3.1 ........................................................................................................................... 26
PATTERN DESIGN 8.3.0 ........................................................................................................................... 30

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AccuMark Advanced Edition

Software Release Notice
8.3.1

1. Release Contents
This release contains

One AccuMark CDROM

One paper document identified as:

Installation document for the AccuMark Advanced Edition Release 8.3.1

Electronic documents: AccuMark AE Software Release Notice for 8.3.1, AccuMark AE

Configuration Notes and AccuMark AE Whats New

For New Installations and possibly for Upgrades (depending on the version)
One software security license file
One hardware security dongle

The CD contains the full set of executable files and the installation program for the AccuMark
Advanced Edition System and is marked as:
AccuMark Family
V 8.3.1
September 2008

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2. Introduction
Welcome to the AccuMark Family software. AccuMark software is the standard for pattern
design, grading and marker making/nesting in the apparel, transportation interiors, furniture and
industrial fabrics industries. It is used by thousands of companies worldwide in more than 20
languages.
We offer two versions of AccuMark - Advanced Edition, to satisfy the needs of first-time
automaters, and Professional Edition, for the seasoned CAD user. For more information, please
visit www.gerbertechnology.com

3. System Requirements

Adjust the power switch on the back of the computer in accordance to the local power
settings (either 115 VAC or 220 VAC).
All systems require a mouse or compatible pointing device and a standard keyboard.
A CD-ROM drive is needed for installing software unless you have downloaded the
installation from the GT software download website.
System settings for Colors must be set higher than 256 Colors.
Parallel or USB port for workstation security for the security dongle (key). Network connection
for Concurrent or Networked security.
o Note: USB to Parallel port devices do not generally work with parallel security
dongles. It is recommended to request a Gerber USB security dongle replacement or
to use a PCMCIA card.

You must be logged on as an administrator to properly install the software. You may
not be fully able to uninstall an application under Windows if you are not logged on with the
same privileges that you had when you installed the application. For further details please
refer to the Configuration Notes for Windows.

Latest Service Packs: AccuMark version 8.0.5 and later installations require that you have
the latest windows service packs installed before proceeding with the installation of
AccuMark software. Before starting the installation use the Test for Minimum Requirements
to check your system.

Windows Professional Updates: It is highly recommended to keep your systems up to date

with the latest Microsoft Windows XP and Vista critical updates. Windows Updates can be
downloaded from Microsofts website. From the Start Menu, select All Programs followed by
Windows Update. Note this requires an Internet connection.

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 must be installed. The Microsoft .NET Framework V2.0 is
available on the Supplemental Components V2 03 December 2005 CD or may be
automatically installed through the Problem an Enhancement Report Utility.

Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 (available on any Supplemental Components CD).

Internet Explorer 7.0 also supported for use starting with AccuMark V8.2.2

Microsoft Manager Console (MMC) is needed for AccuMark Backups.

Install Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the documentation. Additional training materials may
require Micrsoft Office Word or Power Point applications or viewers.

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Refer to the Release Notes for compatible optional equipment (plotters, digitizers, networks,
etc.).

The use of disk compression utilities is not recommended.

3.1. Auto-Uninstall of Previous AccuMark software

If you run the installation of AccuMark version 8.0.5 or later and have a previous version of
AccuMark V8 software, the installation will first remove the previous version. If your system does
not meet the minimum operating system requirements, you will not be able to proceed with the
installation. You may return to a previous version by re-installing that software.
3.2. Required User Permissions
There are many permutations and combinations of user permissions that an administrator can
implement. The AccuMark installation does not override security permissions (does not take
ownership). Since an administrator can create registry keys at most levels, it is required that a
user with administrator privileges perform all setups. You may want to check the permissions of
AccuMark Family data and application areas if users are having problems with data or programs.
Installation on AccuMark Professional or Advanced edition runs a security permission program at
the end of the install that sets administrator privileges for the Users group to AccuMark data
(storage areas), its program directories and registry entries. Setting Permissions provides the
ability for non-administrator users to access Gerber data and applications. For complete details,
see Setting Permissions.
To see a list of folders and registry values that are created by the AccuMark installation and
require the appropriate security settings to run the applications, please follow the System
Requirements link from the main installation html page for Setting Manual Permissions.

3.3. Windows XP Professional Requirements

Hardware
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Video Adapter /
Monitor
Hard Disk Capacity
Memory

Suggested Minimum
Pentium III
1.2 GHz
Super VGA video
adapter
230 MB free space
256 MB

Best Recommended
Pentium IV
3.0+ GHz or higher
Ultra VGA 1280 X
1024
230 MB free space
1 GB

Service Packs

SP 2 & Critical
Updates

SP2 & Critical

Updates

In order for you to effectively use AccuMark software, the Best requirements in the above table
are recommended.

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Additional Requirements

Microsoft Critical Updates which can be found by clicking the Start, All Programs, Windows
Update on your XP or Vista System. Note that this requires an Internet connection.

In XP, turn off Fast User Switching when creating new users. If this is turned on, it will result
in configuration errors. Fast User Switching is not supported in Vista.

Turn off Simple File Sharing through the Tools, Folder Options in Windows Explorer or
Control Panel.

Notes:
If you are trying to install the software as a non-administrator, you may be prompted to
Install Program as Other User. DO NOT continue, even if you know the password to an
administrator account. The software must be installed as an administrator (the installation
will check at the beginning of the installation for such privileges).

The 64-bit version of XP is not supported in AccuMark V8.2.2

3.3.1. Windows Firewall with Windows XP SP2

Note with XP SP2 that a newer, more capable Windows Firewall is installed and many services
and capabilities are automatically turned off or disabled for security reasons. If you are having
any problems running AccuMark Family software, please contact your Gerber customer support
representative or use the Gerber Firewall Assistant which is available from the GERBERnet
software download website.

3.4. Windows Vista Business, Enterprise or Ultimate Requirements

Hardware
Processor Speed

Suggested
Minimum
2 GHz 32-bit (x86)

Hard Disk Capacity

Memory

15 GB free space
1 GB

Best
Recommended
3 GHz 32-bit (x86)
or 1.7 GHz dual
core
20 GB free space
2 GB

In order for you to effectively use AccuMark software, the Best requirements in the above table
are recommended.
Additional Requirements

Microsoft Critical Updates which can be found by clicking the Tools, Windows Update from
the Internet Explorer. Note that this requires an Internet connection.

Notes:
It is always best to use the latest service packs and critical updates

3.5. Vista Known Limitations

8.3.0 versions of AccuNest EE, AccuNest PK and GERBERplanner are not supported on a Vista
operating system.

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3.6. Unsupported Operating Systems

The following operating systems are not supported for AccuMark Family software. While you may
be able to install this software, it is possible you will experience technical problems.
Windows ME
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows 95 and Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows Vista Home Premium or Home Basic
Note: AccuMark V8.2.2 and earlier releases are not compatible with Windows Vista. AccuMark
V8.3 will be provided for use on Windows Vista Business, Enterprise or Ultimate editions
providing the system meets the minimum requirements for Vista as listed above.

Windows 2000* - running PDS AccuMark V8.3 software on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 (and
any Microsoft updates) may produce this error:

This gdiplus.dll is part of Microsoft Windows GDI+ class-based API for C/C++ programmers. It
enables applications to use graphics and formatted text on both the video display and the printer.
GDI+ is new technology that is included with operating systems like Windows XP, Windows
Server 2003 and Windows Vista, but not on older operating systems like Windows 2000.
GDI+ is available as a redistributable for Windows NT 4.0 SP6, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and
Windows Me. To download the latest redistributable, see
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=6A63AB9C-DF12-4D41-933CBE590FEAA05A&displaylang=en

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4. Software Installation Instructions

The Installation procedure for Release 8.2 will automatically install the following software
on the AccuMark system:
Pattern Design
ASTM Pattern Conversion Wizard
DXF Converter (DXF Import)
Lconvert (Lectra to AccuMark)
Additional applications such as Winplot are included with the software license but must
be installed separately.
IMPORTANT!
Clock Date and Time
It is extremely important to check the date and time BEFORE proceeding with the
installation of the software. Turning back the clock once the software has been installed
and running is strongly discouraged!
4.1. Installing the AccuMark Advanced Edition Release 8.2.2
IMPORTANT: Close any open programs before installing the software.
No Previous Version of AccuMark installed
Simply follow the Steps to Install below.
Previous Version of AccuMark 8.x installed
If a previous version of AccuMark 8.x is installed, it will automatically be uninstalled prior
to installing this software. A dialog box is displayed informing the user when the
installation is started.
Previous Version of AccuMark 7.6.x installed
If you have AccuMark version 7 software on your system, you must uninstall it first. Use
the Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel to removed this software.
Important! If you uninstall AccuMark V7 with previous V8 already installed:
When AccuMark V7 and V8 are installed on the same PC, AccuMark V8 must be
reinstalled if AccuMark V7 is uninstalled. Reinstalling V8 will restore the software
environment so that V8 will continue to run properly.
Important! If you have MicroMark 1.4.x installed:
If AccuMark version 8.0.4 or, earlier is installed, when you install V8.0.5, the MicroMark
.bin files will be overwritten. The 8.0.5 and higher, installations have been updated to not
overwrite these files in the \ADS and subdirectories if 8.0.5 or higher is currently installed.
If you are installing over MicroMark software it is recommended to make copies of your
.bin files before proceeding with this installation. You can then copy the saved files back
to keep your previous MicroMark settings.

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Procedure to backup the MicroMark .bin files:

Back up both the C:\ADS\idop.bin and C:\ADS\options.bin files prior to installing
AccuMark V8 on a PC with MicroMark software. Copy these files to another location.
In the event that the AccuMark V8 release has already been installed and the above
condition(s) are discovered, copy C:\ADS\idop.bin and/or C:\ADS\options.bin files from
the backup or a working MicroMark workstation. You will need to reset the MicroMark
operator's initials afterward. Next, check the validity of the option settings for use on the
current MicroMark workstation.
Steps to Install
1. Insert the CD of AccuMark Professional release into the CDROM drive, or locate the
Setup folder if the software was downloaded and saved to disk.
2. On most Windows systems setup will automatically start the installation when the CD
is loaded. If AutoPlay is not enabled on your system,
a) From the Start menu, select Run
b) Type e:\setup (where e: is the letter of your CDROM drive)
c) Select OK
3. Check your system requirements by running the Test for minimum requirements on
the start page. Install any system updates as indicated by the test results.
4. Install Acrobat Reader and view the documentation.
5. Click Install AccuMark.
6. You may select an alternate destination directory when prompted, or simply accept
the default folder.
7. For a standard installation select Typical. Selecting the Typical Setup type will
assure all required applications and files are installed.
8. You may be prompted to choose to overwrite only the Sample storage areas that are
installed with AE installations. Selecting Yes will remove any existing data in those
storage areas only, and re-copy the sample data. Selecting No will leave the current
data intact. The sample storage areas are GTBASICS, DATA70 and SIL2000.
Overwriting these storage areas will not affect any other user created storage areas.
9. If you desire to use the Send To option available in the AccuMark Explorer, you must
select one of the Email Options when prompted. This option will work with the Email
system that is installed on your PC. For instance, if you are using Microsoft Outlook,
select Microsoft Mail/Lotus cc:Mail option.
10. The installation will also launch a subsequent install for the Problem Report Utility for
new installations or if updates have been made to these applications. The Problem
Report Utility provides the ability to send electronic reports to GT.
11. The installation will also launch a subsequent install for the new GTLM Security for
new installations or if updates have been made to these applications. GTLM installs
Sentinel drivers and services that will be used for the V8 keys and license files.
12. On new installations a license agreement is displayed. Read and accept the terms of
the agreement.

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13. An informational dialog box will display instructing the user how to install your license
file. This is only needed for New installations or purchased Upgrades (for example,
8.0 to 8.1). Free updates do not require re-installing your license file (for example,
8.0.2 to 8.0.3). Refer to section 5 Software Security for details.
14. The security permission program is started at the end of the install to set
administrator privileges for the Users group to AccuMark data (storage areas) and
program directories. Setting Permissions provides the ability for non-administrator
users to access Gerber data and applications.
15. You can optionally view the Readme document at the end of the installation that will
open the Release Notes using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
16. When the installation has completed, select Yes to restart your computer, if
prompted.
License Agreement
When you run the AccuMark system for the first time after installing the software an
approval of the licensing agreement is necessary. Once the affirmative response has
been entered, the licensing agreement will not display again
Directory Structure
The installation creates the C:\USERROOT directory structure, which contains the data,
required by the system. The default program files are located in the subdirectories under
c:\program files\Gerber Technology, unless a different destination is chosen during the
installation.
4.2. Hardware and Security
AccuMark Products use a combination of software based security technology and a
hardware security key (dongle) to license and protect the software. Version 8 software
will not run on a system that does not have access to the white key and license file.
4.2.1.Workstation Security
If you are using a workstation system with its own local security key and license file,
attach the security key (dongle) to the parallel port of the PC or workstation. A Security
License File is unique to each security key (dongle). The combination of key and license
file will allow activation of the AccuMark Family software as stated in the software
subscription contract.
If you are using a workstation or a server that will be using concurrent licensing, please
see the document Concurrent Licensing that is in the Training Docs folder on the
AccuMark CD for information.

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4.2.2. Retrieving your License File

The security license file name is a combination of the product and key number with the
file extension of .lic, for example accumark123.lic. Copy the appropriate license file onto
the system with the matching key number.
If the license file was received through Email, save the attached file to a location on your
hard drive or on the desktop (for example, c:\program files\common files\gerber
technology\gt license manager). If the license file was received on a floppy, it may be
installed directly from the floppy and/or copied to your hard drive.
Important! Version 8.2.0 or higher will require a license upgrade from previous 8.1 or 8.0
software. If an 8.0.x or 8.1.x version of software is currently in use and will be upgraded
to 8.2.x, the license file must also be upgraded. Please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
4.2.3. Software Security License Install License program
The AccuMark Family Product CD installs an Install License program that easily copies
your license file into the proper destination for use by AccuMark applications. Use the
Install License icon on the Desktop, or from the LaunchPad on the "AccuMark
Explorer/Utilities" page, or use the AccuMark V8 folder, select "AccuMark
Explorer/Utilities" and then "Install License".
A dialog box displays allowing you to choose the Product and source location for the
license file (use the ellipses () button to locate your license file). Note the key number
in the dialog box and match to the right license file. Run the program once for each
Product. The program, by default, looks for files of type .lic . It will prompt you to
overwrite the existing license file if one already exists.
The Install License application will automatically verify if your key and license file match,
and then display the license components allowing you to easily see the applications as
specified by your license entitlement.
4.3. Starting AccuMark Advanced Edition Components
Start the AccuMark applications from the following locations:
1. From the Start menu select the Gerber LaunchPad G icon or, from the Desktop,
double click on the G icon if LaunchPad is not displayed. The AccuMark Advanced
Edition LaunchPad menu contains the selections for Pattern Processing, Digitizing
and Pattern Design, Marker Creation, Editors, Plotting, Cutting, AccuMark Explorer
and Utilities and documentation.
2. In addition, from the Start menu, applications can be accessed from the associated
program folders in AccuMark V8. Shortcuts to the desktop can also be created
from this location.
4.4. Support/Problem Reporting Procedure
Customer Service support hours are from 8am until 7pm Eastern Standard Time. If you
have a question or encounter a problem, please contact GTs Customer Service
Department. Our toll free number 1-800-321-2448 can be called during support hours
from anywhere in North America. International customers please contact your local
Gerber Office or Agent and Distributor for assistance.

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5. Using Standard AccuMark AE Test Data for System

This section describes the procedures for checking the AccuMark Professional Edition
system by using the standard version 7 test data which is installed in the DATA70 and
GTBASICS storage areas. The DATA70 and GTBASICS storage areas will automatically
be installed during a typical installation if no other storage area by that name exists, and
may be optionally overwritten if the storage area already exists.
It is recommended for users to create their own storage areas to contain their data (do
not use storage area name DATA70). These areas should only be used for training or
testing purposes.
5.1
DISPLAY A PIECE
From the LaunchPad menu select AccuMark Explorer
1. Select LADIES-BLOUSE-BK and open it in Pattern Design.
2. Bring piece into the work area and select View/Grades sizes.
3. Press right mouse button or cancel functions.
4. Exit Pattern Design.
5.2
ORDER A MARKER
From the LaunchPad menu select the Marker Creation, Editors page and
click on the Order Icon or, open AccuMark Explorer.
1. From the Order form select File Open and select TESTMARKER.
2. Press the green arrow key or select File - PROCESS.
3. The message "Processing order: TESTMARKER" should now display on the screen.
When the order has finished processing, the message "Processed Successfully
should display.
5.3
RETRIEVING A MARKER
From the LaunchPad menu select the Marker Creation, Editors page and
click on the Marker Making Icon or, open AccuMark Explorer.
1. From the File Menu select Open.
2. Two marker names will be displayed:
TESTMARKER an unmade marker (created by ORDER A MARKER above)
LADIES-BLOUSE a made marker
3. To select a marker from the list, highlight the marker name using the mouse, and
select Open.
5.4
SELECTING AND SLIDING PIECES IN MARKER MAKING
1. Move the mouse cursor over the numbers below the pieces in the icon menu. The
piece count will highlight and the associated piece name and size will display in the
status bar.
2. Select using the left mouse button.
3. When a piece is selected, the perimeter will become dotted and the piece will attach
to the mouse cursor.
4. To slide the piece into the marker, press and hold the left mouse button and draw a
vector in the direction desired. Release the mouse button.
5. The piece will move in the direction of the slide vector. If the piece fits into the area
where it was slid, it will place.

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5.5

PLOTTING A MARKER

Use the Hardware Configuration icon to configure a plotter. Then from the LaunchPad
menu select the Plotting and Cutting page or, open AccuMark Explorer.
1. From the LaunchPad options select the MARKER PLOT icon.
2. Select the location as Data70. In the marker name field select LADIES-BLOUSE.
3. From AccuMark Explorer, right-click on the marker LADIES-BLOUSE and select
Send To Plotter.
4. Press the green arrow or select PROCESS ALL from the File drop down menu.
Note: AutoProcess is turned off by default enabling the plot form to display. If the plot
form does not appear, check the Plot Options.
5. If the plotter is online and properly configured it will begin plotting.

6. Coordination of AccuMark Hardware and Software

Supported Software
The following table shows version compatibility between releases of AccuMark and other related
software. Software versions listed are the earliest releases that are known to work with specific
AccuMark versions. A more recent version may exist.

AccuMark Release

7.6

8.0

8.1

8.2

8.3

Foreign Language
National Language Support
CSV Tools for Windows
AccuMark Database
Programming Software Toolkit
AAMACVT for Windows
Pattern Conversion Wizard ASTM
MCONVERT for Windows
AccuMark Batch Processing
AutoMark
Booster Pak
MTM
Pattern Design 2000
DXF to AccuMark Piece
Converter
Ultra Queue
WinPlot
Infinity User Interface
Lconvert for Windows *

--1.2.4
7.6.5
7.6.5

8.0
8.0

8.1
8.1

8.2
8.2

8.3

4.3.4
---

---8.0*

---8.1*

---8.2*

8.0*
8.0*

8.1*
8.1*

8.2*
8.2*

8.3

8.0
8.0**
8.0*

8.1
8.1**
8.1*

8.0
8.2*
8.2*

8.3

8.0**

8.1**

8.2**

8.3
1.4.3

8.0.2
*
8.0.7

8.1*

8.2*

8.1

8.2

8.1

8.2
8.2
6.1

8.3
8.3
6.1

5.1

5.2

AccuMarkV-Stitcher by
Browzwear
AccuNest PE
AccuNest EE
NESTERserver
Cutworks
WebPDM

4.1.1
7.7.0
--7.3.1
3.0.1
2.0.3
1.0.1
1.3
3.0.1
1.3.2

4.0

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5.1

6.0

* 8.0 Releases that are part of the AccuMark Professional software.

** 8.0 Releases that are also available as stand-alone.
Lconvert component A2L
Lconvert for Windows is included in the 8.03 release or later. The AccuMark to Lectra
software component of Lconvert 8.0 is included on the CD but available for an additional
charge to new users. It also requires an additional software license code.

7. NESTERserver Update for AccuMark V8.3

NESTERserver 6.1.2 will need to be updated in order to operate it in the AccuMark
V8.23environment.
The NESTERserver Update for AccuMark 8.2 must be installed on all systems that will submit to
the AccuMark V8.2 Nester queue.

Job Submission will allow AccuMark workstations to submit jobs through UltraQueue for
nesting.

The full installation will install NESERserver and UltraQueue updates for the nesting server.

Supported Plotters
The following plotters are supported on the AccuMark system:
AccuJet 510/520
Accuplot 100
Accuplot 300/310/320
Accuplot 350
Accuplot 700
Accuplot 700-CXS
Accuplot 700-VPS
APC-L800 (Zund-L800)
APC-XL800 (Zund-XL800)
APC-L1200 (Zund-L1200)
Gerber Infinity (Infinity)
Gerber Infinity II (inf-II)
HP DesignJet 600
HP DesignJet 700
HP Windows device driver
(hpwdev)
HP7440
HP7475A
HP7595 (generic)
HP7595 (hp7595)
Investronica P2000(inv_p2000)
Investronica Partner (INV_PART)

Lectra FlyPen(Lectra)
MicroJet 20/30
MicroJet 30W
MicroJet 60/85
MicroJet 60W/85W
Misomex
Mutoh AC-1650 (mutoh-ac)
SM-1000-1.5 (sample15)
SM-1000-2.0 (sample20)
SM-1000-2.5(sample25)
SM-1000-3.0x2 (samp30x2)
SP-100
SP-120
SP-150
SP-200
WildTA10
WildTA10b
WildTA10BL
WildTA40
WildTA400
WildTA500
Windows device driver(windev)

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8. Software Status Update

Refer to the Configuration Notes and Whats New with AccuMark in the AccuMark documentation
folder of the Launchpad for further up-to-date information relating to your software and
installation.

9. Reference Materials
Reference materials and documentation can be found on the AccuMark Family CD under the
AccuMark installation section AccuMark Manuals. Please refer to these documents for updated
information regarding the latest release.

10. Known Limitations

Online Help
Due to a limitation in Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7, double-clicking a link to a popup window
in the Online Help files included with this software may present an error message. Closing the
error message, and single clicking on the link will open the appropriate popup
window.

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AccuMark 8.3.1
Software Changes and Enhancements
Enhancement changes are documented in the Whats New document in the AccuMark
Launch Pad and the program folder.

AccuMark 8.3.1
Changes since 8.3.0
ASTM/AAMA
11493
Corrected notch type results. Previously, they were different between DCU and PDS/Import.
9885

Corrected the issue that the notches shape were wrong after imported AAMA/ASTM DXF
file by DCU/PDS/PCW.

11253
Previously when importing some AAMA/ASTM files it would fail with an error message
"External component has thrown an exception." If the data was imported as digitized
data, it would not have a category. This problem has been resolved.
CSV Tools
10469
Corrected the problem of can't import item to subfolder in CSV. Now, item can be
imported to subfolder in CSV.
Cut Generation
8937

A correction has been made to cut data generated from markers with split pieces. Prior to
this fix, if marker making detected an overlap from the split pieces, and corrections were
made to remove the overlaps, the cut files still had the overlaps. Now, markers with
overlap corrections will generate the cutdata without overlaps.

10956
Corrected the problem when change the exported cut file name and then highlight the
row.Previously,the changes were gone.Now,they can be kept.
Cut Parameter Table
10586
Previously, when changing the Notation in Preferences, all the drill sizes of the CutGen
Parameter Table were set to zero. This only happened the first time changes were made.
This issue has been corrected.

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Data Conversion Utility

11486
The tolerance fields will now accept the comma as a decimal separator. In addition,
previous issues with tolerance values prevented the data from populating the data fields
correctly. This has been resolved.
9820
Corrected the problem for importing and exporting matching line with 2 digits
label.Previously,the line label couldn't be maintained. Now, it is fixed.
10622
Corrected the problem for line label with number 100-32000.Previously, after import
AAMA or ASTM file,label number was changed.Now, it can be maintained.
10392
Corrected the issue that Grading wrong when imported the AAMA dxf <TEST 2007-1003.dxf> by DCU/PDS .
10618
Corrected an issue with export graded nest incorrectly displaying an error message,
ERROR: [148]: Number of points differ between base size and graded nest sizes"".
Now, it can be successfully exported.
10616
Corrected the problem for importing ASTM file by DCU/PDS Open.Previously,error
message "Piece perimeter is not closed" appearred for some files.Now,import conversion
is successful.
10202
Improved notch detection during the import of standard DXF files. Now, with proper notch
dimensions in the AccuMark notch table, dxf notch data will become system generated
notches in the AccuMark system. Previously, some notches did not convert to system
generated notches. This is now resolved.
10892
Corrected problems with some regional language settings that caused the DCU Options
to stop working.
8823

Previously, exporting some models to a graded nest dxf file and then importing back to
AccuMark would display the error message "Number of points differ between base size
and graded nest sizes". Now, these models can be exported and imported correctly.

DXF Converter
9847
Enhanced the ability to convert Standard dxf file circles to AccuMark drills and notches
after setting proper Import Unit, specified Notch Type and Drill Diameter.
11259
Changed the tolerances in DXF Import to improve detection of notches on perimeter and
internal lines as well as drill holes and circles. If the notch dimensions in the dxf file
match the notch values defined in the AccuMark P-Notch table, the notch dimensions will
convert to AccuMark system generated notches. In addition, drills and circles convert
correctly with the different option settings and broader range of tolerances on the Drill
Conversion Tab on import.

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Installation
8618

Removed files that have become obsolete in the Utility/Tools folder on the AccuMark
Family CD.

Lectra
10565
Corrected problems found when converting Lectra plx files to AccuMark markers.
Previously, the AccuMark marker changed some of the larger sized pieces to different
sizes.
Marker Plot
10196

Marker plot and cut output didn't show positive angled slit and T notches on internal lines,
seams or sew lines. This issue has been corrected.

Marker Plot Parameter Table

10941
Marker Plot Parameter tables were not maintaining the value after the decimal for scale
in the X and Y direction. This issue has been corrected. Now, marker plot parameter
tables with a decimal value in the scale will no longer lose the value after the decimal
when the tables are saved.
Marking
10649
Corrected the issue for marker print. Previously, when opening the next marker to print
marker information, it did not print.
11374
Corrected the intersection issue when added large block to some pieces. Now, the
marker with high block value can be correctly plot and cut.
11174
Corrected the issue generating Marker would show the error message in the activity log
file: "Unable to write the cartoon header to disk successfully for piece
Model
10980

In AE model, if the column Dynamic Split was hidden and then Show All was used, the
column of Dynamic Split no longer appeared. This has been resolved.

11123
Previously, copy list from Excel to model editor only pasted the first row. Now, copying a
list from Excel to the model editor will paste all selected items correctly.

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Order Processing
10022
Previously, after combining one parent and two paste pieces, the notch was deleted. If a
parent piece whos notch and 2 paste pieces are combined at the same point and the
notch point is equal to combined point, the notch is deleted in MED. Now, it is fixed.
Piece Plot
11120
Previously, copying multiple pieces from the model editor to piece plot would use the
same piece name. Now, copying multiple pieces from the model editor to piece plot will
use the correct piece name.
9991

Previously, piece plot with two paste pieces would produce an error message. Now it is
fixed.

Rule Table
8494
Corrected the problem of inserting a new smallest size. Previously the grading of other
sizes would change.Now it is resolved. Insert smallest size, other grading will remain
correct.
11200
Restored the ability to copy and paste from Excel to the Rule Table.
Translation
10826
Some Traditional Chinese characters were changed to different characters, or became a
question mark"?" when entering them as Piece Name, Category, etc. in PDS in a
Traditional Chinese Windows system. Now this issue has been corrected.
11276
Enlarged dialog fields to provide additional space for translation purposes.

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AccuMark 8.3.0
Software Changes and Enhancements
Enhancement changes are documented in the Whats New document in the AccuMark
LaunchPad and the program folder.

AccuMark 8.3.0
Changes since 8.2.2
Assyst
7677

Corrected problem opening markers when the ordered size did not match what was
defined for the pieces. This would happen if the pieces did not have any grading.

Cut Generation
9140

Corrected plot and cut output that contained mirrored pieces with notches on internal
lines. Previously, the plot and cut output did not include the notches that were generated
in the marker data for these types of pieces.

Digitizing
6710

7849

9408

The digitizer icon on the system tray will no longer be removed when the digitizer window
is closed.
Previously, when edited in EditDigitize and closed the window,there was no save prompt
message.Now,the SaveAs dialog will appear and allow to choose save type.
The issue that digitizing several pieces without using the END INPUT button does not
show all digitized pieces is now resolved.

Explorer
2063

6142

6502

7647

Import ZIP and Export ZIP function in AM-Explorer will not change the date information of
AccuMark data any more, it will keep their Last Modifided Date, Created Date and
Previous Modified Date now.
Corrected the prompt message to overwrite when copying data to from one storage area
to another storage area. The previous copy/paste overwrite message was reversed.
When Rename multi pieces in AccuMark Explorer and enter multi-byte character as the
20th character, the piece names could be truncated to 20 characters and keep an invalid
character in the 20th position.
"Append Count" option now can be used together with "Use Last Dash As Separator" in
Plot Options.

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8152

8154

8309

In previous version, there was a locked storage area on the source drive after moving,
now it has been fixed, storage area can be moved between all kinds drive correctly.
In previous version, SAVE AS could only save the item to the parent folder. Now it is
possible to SAVE AS to the desired SQL subfolder.
Save As with components in AccuMark Explorer with a Model will now have the correct
storage area name filled in on the Save Model page. It will be the storage area that the
Save As was launched from.

8387

In previous version, export V8 to V7 would close the program. This has been corrected.

8424

Removed the right mouse button option "New-Subfolder" from local storage areas.

Find
9315

Find will now search subfolders as well as the parent folder.

Hardware Configuration
7224

Corrected problems when changing plotter settings in Hardware Configuration.

Previously, OK and Apply created problems restarting the plotter program.

Installation

The installations and uninstalls for AccuMark and AccuNest are now compatible with
each other and will no longer uninstall files that are common between the products.

Lectra
8730

8975

Corrected problem of piece category exceeding when importing a Lectra marker.

Previously, each size generated a new model. Now, all sizes are created in one model.
Corrected problems with flipped pieces in Lectra imported markers. Previously, pieces
were not oriented correctly when converted from the Lectra marker to AccuMark marker.

Marker Plot
7281

8266

Fixed the problem of unable to plot some Markers if there are too many marker
annotation characters.
Corrected the problem for the overwrite prompt message. Now,the message is appearing
for the correct directory rather than the previously set DOS location.

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8268

9040

Corrected problems with marker plot output in dxf format. Previously, the marker header
annotation was overwritten on the fourth line. This has been resolved.
In previous version Piece annotation did not plot when using the P-Marker-Plot Option:
Plot unplaced pieces. This is fixed now, and unplaced pieces will now plot with
Annotation.

Marker Making
8051

8666

9124

The save dialog box for markers has been enhanced to include the number of pieces
unplaced and number of pieces in the menu/matrix.
Cut Generation in marker making has been corrected if selecting a piece that is
overlapping the border of the marker.
Pieces with Block/Buffer by Segment with Attributes B/Q defined on at least one segment
of line, caused a "Loop in Perimeter Detected" error when opening a marker in Marker
Making. This issue has been corrected.

MicroMark to AccuMark
2247

3637

5098

MicroMark markers are correctly maintaining the flipped orientation after converting to
AccuMark markers. Previously, the layrules saved from converted markers were
displaying the wrong flips before when applying to new markers.
MicroMark markers imported into AccuMark will now receive a Made or Partial status
instead of the previous Needs Approval status. Markers can be imported by either Open
in MED or through the batch program MmImport.
Converting the MM style to AccuMark using the StyleConverter or PDS will now maintain
the flip orientation of the pieces so the AccuMark marker will be the same as they were in
the MicroMark marker.

6609

7265

7991

MicroMark markers are correctly maintaining the flipped orientation after converting to
AccuMark markers. The layrules saved from converted markers were displaying the
wrong flips when applying to new markers.
In previous versions, the MicroMark convert added a split point for pieces with two line
segments. This split point had a zero-growth grade rule. Now the new split point will have
the right grading.
MicroMark markers are now importing into AccuMark with the same internal label
assigned to internals as PDS does. The 'IL' line will becom the 'W' in AccuMark instead
of the 'O' and the lines that were converted to 'I' will now get 'H'.

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8060

8108

8142

8166

8353

9219

9474

9526

Imported MicroMark markers are now generating splices in Accumark the same as were
in the MicroMark.
A Style converter problem with specific data is solved now. Before the missmatch was
not displayed in style converter but the grading in AccuMark was wrong.
Special Character like quotes in MicroMark Piece Names caused Style Converter to stop
responding. This problem has been fixed.
Previously, the lines needed for the grade like intersection grading were not found by the
Accumark. The reading of the style by the Accumark has been corrected. It now
recognizes this case and adds these missing lines to the piece.
Style Convert is no longer incorrectly placing a delta graded notch from a line extension
onto the resulting piece perimeter.
MicroMark marker import is no longer allowing invalid characters in internal fields such as
the Order Number.
There was a problem with opposite grading while importing MicroMark Styles into
AccuMark using specific data. This problem is resolved.
Previously, when using the Style Converter to convert specific style: GK07-03B, piece BSLLST1 had intersection errors. This has been resolved. Now, the piece can be
converted correctly.

Model
8844

8526

Corrected problems with model related reports and quick view. Previously, pieces with
seam extensions caused the model to fail.
In previous version, when open the attached models which is large and has a lot of
pieces, piece information will not available.Now it is fixed, open the model can get all
piece information.

10138
In previous version, it takes much time to open the attached model incluing 661 model
options. Now it only needs 34 seconds to open it.
Order Process
7735

9118

Look up filter in Order Process did not work correctly in previous versions. This has been
resolved.
Marker Images of very long markers (70 yds) is no longer wrapping back over itself in the
image that is created for WebPDM.

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Pattern Conversion Wizard

7494

7522

7557

7607

7942

7952

8226

8360

8375

8376

8405

8426

8821

9813

Pattern Conversion Wizard is no longer reporting model name and path from a previous
process in the Conversion Log when Import Rule Table is performed.
Pattern Conversion Wizard will now give the correct error message of File not found
when importing a rule table name that does not exist.
Corrected the problem for imported pieces if the 20th character was Chinese. Previously,
if the double byte character created an invalid symbol. Invalid symbols will now be
ignored if it does not fit into the 20 character limit.
Corrected the problem of piece annotation size in converted dxf files. Previously, it was
different between PCW Import and PDS File Open.
Pattern Conversion Wizard now applies the unit of conversion to rule tables during Import
Rules.
Corrected the problem for converting Investronica DXF files. Previously, the grading was
different between PCW and PDS. This has been corrected by both DCU and PDS.
Corrected AAMA/ASTM dxf file, Piece Description information. Previously, an error
"invalid character in Piece Description" would appear. Now, invalid characters imported
on an English operating system will be changed to a dash.
Import Style and Import Rule will remove the first character of the style name, piece
name or rule table name if it is invalid.
Corrected process errors when EXPORT and IMPORT subdirectories did not exist.
These are created automatically if not found when processing.
Corrected a grading issue that displayed the wrong sizes after converting AAMA/ASTM
files using the Pattern Conversion Wizard. This has been resolved in PDS import and the
Data Conversion Utility.
Corrected errors that occurred when exporting to a long destination file name.
Corrected problems importing or exporting data from a Japanese named folder.
Corrected problems converting data with invalid characters in the text fields. Previously,
PCW included these invalid characters in the digitized data on Import AAMA or ASTM
Style. This has been corrected by replacing the invalid characters with dashes (-).
Corrected an issue on piece shape distortion after converting AAMA/ASTM files using the
Pattern Conversion Wizard. This has been resolved in PDS import and the Data
Conversion Utility.

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Piece Plot
2439

Corrected problem with Piece Plot function "Plot as Single" when selecting all sizes to
process to image. Previously, it only created one image file of the last size. This has
been fixed. The size name will be appended to the image name.

6651

Corrected frequent delay issues with the Infinity plotter when using a 1 inch bite length.
Previously, plotting to the Infinity plotters with 1 inch bites, created frequent delays.
Plot Queue Management
8409

When the queue is changed in the Infinity panel (communications tab) while the panel
reloads the plotter parameters, the user interface will now be disabled during that time.

Reports
4251

9487

The marker Splice Report has 2 new fields "end from left" and "end from right".
Marker Splice Report is now using the option for display of the length of the splices to be
decimal Yards/meters. 3 choices are now available, total inches/cm, Yds/M and In/Cm,
or Decimal yards/Meters.

System
9200

Corrected the problem on saving AccuMark data. Previously, invalid characters were
allowed. Now they are checked when saving.

Translation
10287
Updates have been made for Dutch translations to fix the dialogs that did not display
correctly.
8153
Corrected the translation for the print window.In previous version, the Print function in
rule table displayed in English after the desired language was installed.
8600
In previous version, Japanese marker information was displaying invalid characters when
printing the marker. This has been resolved.
View / Quick View
8351

Resolved resolution issues in zoom mode for View Cut and View Plot. The zoom
allowance is now limited to prevent the data from appearing to be overlapped.

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Winplot
6781

8351

8391

8545

8546

8799

9222

Corrected communication problems with the Infinity Interface and Multiple Plotter
Support.
Resolved resolution issues in zoom mode for View Cut and View Plot. The zoom
allowance is now limited to prevent the data from appearing to be overlapped.
Winplot can now change the number of copies for the plot file request.
Corrected unsupported operation messages when double-clicking on a plot file to open
the properties.
Preview in WinPlot has been corrected. Previously, it was not working properly.
WinPlot will now issue an error and stop processing a plot file that has the wrong
extension. Except for DXF - the extension has to be DXF or it will still send a blank file.
Incremented extensions will also not work for DXF.
Corrected the problem to add plot files in WinPlot. Previously, one plot file couldn't be
added if Chinese name file existed. Now, all plot files can be added to WinPlot.

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Pattern Design 8.3.1

Software Changes and Enhancements
Enhancement changes are documented in the Whats New document in the AccuMark
Launch Pad and the program folder.

Pattern Design 8.3.1

Changes since 8.3.0
Assyst
15326

Previously, the notches were missing or displayed at the end points after
importing the Assyst data. This problem has been resolved.

ASTM/AAMA
11430
Corrected pieces that were imported with a grade rule table where the original size line
and grading were not being applied. Now, the imported pieces will grade according to the
original size line when the DXF & RUL files are imported in PDS or by DCU. Previously,
the imported pieces were converted but they were assigned a system generated rule
table name and a size "1" with no grading.
15706

When importing certain DXF files, some grade rule values were incorrect. This
problem has been resolved.

When importing some AAMA/ASTM files, 1 point line labels could be incorrect.
This problem has been resolved.

Previously, 'ERROR: [148]: Number of points differ between base size and
graded nest sizes.' displayed in the Process Log if Export Model '1628-241' as
AAMA or ASTM with nest for pieces '1628-241TE-3I','1628-241TE-20', and
'1628-241FO-20'. This problem has been resolved.

Importing some AAMA/ASTM data would cause some notches to be dropped or

change types. This problem has been resolved.

Importing some AAMA/ASTM data would cause some notches to be dropped or

change types. This problem has been resolved.

15711
15612

14595
15740

Costing Marker
14889
When using regional settings with a comma as the decimal separator, the
resulting marker width was incorrect. This problem has been resolved.
Data
15368
On a specific piece that was traced from a piece with a dart, when the piece was
saved an unexpected drill was displayed. This issue has been corrected.
15554
A rectangle created V7 became a triangle when opened in V8.3.0. This problem
has been resolved.

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DXF
13423

DXF data was being imported with multiple 1 point internals at the same location
for a drill. This problem has been resolved.

In the DXF options dialog box, millimeters and centimeters was spelled
incorrectly. This spelling has been corrected.

Corrected a problem found on previous versions of PDS File Export for Standard
DXF Options and for IGES Options . Previously, when selecting File Export as
Standard DXF file type, the Options displayed the DXF Standard Options in
error. This has been corrected so the IGES Export Options will display when the
IGES file type is selected and the DXF Standard options will display when the
DXF Standard file type is selected.

Previously Filter options in the Edit Info window were not sticky when the dialog
was reopened. This problem has been corrected, and the filter options will
remain active upon reopening.

Previously, different scenarios were causing seam information to be lost on

pieces. This issue has been corrected.

Follow-on pieces that were created using V7 software lost the notch information
on internals when they were brought into V8 software and saved via PDS. This
problem has been fixed.

Previously when use Copy Model, if the source model was not from the Default
Storage Area, it would display a word "Static" instead of the whole rename piece
window. Now this problem has been fixed.

A performance change had been made to intersection routines whick caused

some intersection errors. The intersection errors have been corrected.

Previously, Grading distorted if Flip Piece and Realign Grain Line was used on a
specific piece with seam corners. This problem is now fixed.

15854
15166

Edit
15423

File
15796
15476

15469

Grade
15670
15453
Grade Checker
15631
Grade Checker was displaying a piece incorrectly causing a mismatch. This
problem has been resolved.
Line
15440
Previously after use Offset Even to replace a line with the option "perpendicular
notch position", and then using Undo, would cause PDS to stop responding. Now
this problem has been fixed.
15669
If the Minimun Point value was set to 1 when using Bezier smoothing mode, the
system would stop responding if Digitize Line with RMB menu 2 Pt Curve was
used. This problem has been resolved.
15884
Move Line was not dragging internals as a dotted line pattern. This problem has
been corrected.

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Notch
15814

On certain data, notches on seam internals were missing. This problem has
been resolved.

Pieces updated from AccuMark version 7 to 8.3.0 would sometimes have

additional reference notches and/or the notches would display on the wrong
position. This issue has been addressed.

Pieces updated from AccuMark version 7 to 8.3.0 would sometimes the notches
of Squared Corner would be on the wrong position. This issue has been
corrected.

Previously ,the position of the Extension notch was not correct when adding
seam corners, and the Perpendicular notch for Mirrored Corner was also
incorrect. Now they have been fixed.

Pieces updated from AccuMark version 7 to 8.3.0 would sometimes have some
regular notches become reference notches and the new references notches
would be on the wrong position. This issue has been corrected.

A mirrored piece with multiple grade reference lines could not be unfolded, folded
and unfolded again. An error message would display. This problem has been
resolved.

Unfolding a specific mirrored piece would cause the system to stop responding.
This problem has been resolved.

Previously adding Squated Corner/Slant Step Corner/Bisect Step Corner to

some pieces and then saving, when the piece was reopened an error message
was displayed. This problem has been fixed.

Corrected a problem with follow-on pieces where if an addtional internal line was
added an error was received.

Corrected problem with zip files being created for the Problem and Enhancement
Report Utility- PERU. Previously PDS did not create attachment of the *.rpt log
files in the zip file need for the PERU report. This problem is now resolved.

Previously a notch could not be selected on a rotated piece and it would cause
PDS stop responding. This problem has been fixed.

Previously using Reduce Points on some special data caused the system stop
responding. Now it has been fixed.

Previously, some Match Corners had a 1* grade rule that could distort the
grading. This problem has been resolved.

Corrected an issue with TIIP conversion to allow creation of one graded piece.

15403

15776

15369

15643

Piece
15609

15878
15858

15844
PERU
14005

Point
15746
14032
Seam
15622
TIIP
15378

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User Interface
15413
Previously importing some user settings would cause PDS to stop responding.
Now this problem has been fixed.
Wizard
15689
Previously, playing a script with a step to add a Turnback Corner on the previous
line of a mirrored line on a mirrored piece would cause the system to stop
responding. This problem has been resolved.
15691
When recording a script, the calculator button was not available in the Modify
Length function. This problem has been resolved.
14936
Playing a script with Copy Line would create an extra line. This problem has
been resolved.
15003
Previously when recording a script, if a measurement with a space folloing the
text existed was used in the calculator, PDS would stop responding. This
problem has been corrected.
15694
When recording a script, when in the calculator the Beg and End arrows that
display in the work area when in Value mode were not displayed. This problem
has been resolved.
15925
Some measure charts used with scripts provided with the software had size
names that were more than 6 characters. This caused an error when the created
pieces were saved. The charts have been edited to limit the size names to 6
characters or less.

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Pattern Design 8.3.0

Software Changes and Enhancements
Enhancement changes are documented in the Whats New document in the AccuMark
Launch Pad and the program folder.

Pattern Design 8.3.0

Changes since 8.2.2
AM/MM Integration
5325

When using the Unfold Mirror function, the notch on the unfolded side would not look the
same as the original side on specific data. This issue is fixed now.

Assyst
13611
Previously, the internal lines, the drill and internal cutout, showed the wrong labels for
assyst files. This problem has been resolved.
12965
Some points were graded incorrectly after importing specific Assyst data. This problem
has been resolved.
12909
No pieces were displayed when specific Assyst data was opened. This problem has
been resolved.
ASTM/AAMA
13746
Previously, some graded pieces were displayed incorrectly when opened in PDS. Now,
these pieces can be displayed correctly.
12703
Corrected a problem of importing specific AAMA/ASTM file into PDS. Previously, some
model information was missing. Now, the result is the same as PCW import.
13321
Open ASTM/AAMA data was grading internals incorrectly if only one end point had a
grade rule. This problem has been resolved.
13286
Open ASTM/AAMA will now renumber invalid numbered rules in the rule tables that are
imported as part of the model import.
12996
Opening an ASTM/ASTM model into PDS with a regional setting of French is no longer
causing jagged piece outlines.
13377
When a dxf file does not have a rule table name included in the file, the message
displayed is misleading. The message has been clarified.

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13747
The perimeter lines of specific pieces from certain DXF would not grade after importing.
This problem has been resolved.
13484
A specific AAMA file would cause PDS to stop responding when the file was opened.
This problem has been resolved.
13060
The original line type was not maintained after importing AAMA DXF file. This problem
has been resolved.

When importing ASTM DXF file into PDS, many intermediate points were missing and
the shapes were changed. This issue has been corrected. (AM-9587)

13009
In a previous version, PDS changed a line'label I to label X after opening the piece
with ASTM/AAMA. This problem has been resolved.
13427
Notch information on import now appends to the next available open notch type in the
specified notch table.
Costing Marker
11233
The OK button is now disabled until a size name is entered.
12900
Costing markers can now be processed for data from SQL storage areas.
Darts
9582
Previously, when Fold/Close Dart End was used in a dart with seam corners, it was
causing an error message or bad result. This has been resolved. Now, the seam corners
will be removed from the dart when it is folded. A warning message notifies of the change
to the data.
Data
12517
Previously, specific data would cause the system to stop responding when selecting the
pieces in the piece menu. This problem is now resolved.
14599
Certain pieces (such as F07-40551-25S) created in older V8 releases was not possible
to be opened in V8.2.x. This problem has been resolved; the piece can now be opened.
Documentation
14156
Corrected an issue with the Help button within function dialogs no longer working. This
occurred in Preferences > Graphics, Piece > Seam > Square Corner/Match Square
Corner/Match Seam Corner, Edit Line Info, File > Open > Measure Chart, File >Style
Description, File > Style/Piece Manager. Now help goes directly to the help page
referencing the function.
Edit
14045
Previously, when the Filter page in the Tracking Information Box was selected and Snap
to Geometry was ON, the cursor was in a selection mode but would not select any
geometry object (point, line or piece). This has been resolved.

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3570
Corrected an issue that filter selections were not sticky on Tracking>Filter page. It has
been updated so that the selected options can remain selected the next time the function
is used.
14639
In previous versions, deselecting a piece in Edit Piece Info and then selecting a second
piece, the piece information would not update. This has been resolved.
File
13969
The response time of File/open has been improved.
10324
On specific data and error message piece must have a minimum of 4 points in order to
be retrieved. would be displayed when the file was opened and then the system would
stop responding. This problem has been resolved.
12641
In previous versions, selecting multiple pieces when adding pieces to a Model caused
PDS to shut down. This has been resolved.
Grade
12431
In earlier versions, the Function Grade/Export Rules into a MM Grade Rule table would
not give a message that the grade rule table had reached the limit. Now the system will
give a message, Rule Table is full. Export rules to a new rule table.
9832

Previously, Grade measure functions would cause the system to stop responding if
pieceswith different size lines were selected. Now an error is displayed.

13742
Previously, Edit Break size made the added first size the last when editing alpha size
lines. This problem has been resolved.
12292
The sizes did not display completely when printing Edit Delta on piece with non-break
sizes. Now all break sizes display on the print result of Edit Delta.
14814
On specific data, PDS would stop responding if measuring from a notch to the center of a
dart. This problem has been resolved.
User Interface
13490
In previous versions, it was not possible to remove a red dot displayed on the screen.
This is fixed now.

12795
In Edit Break Sizes entering alpha characters when in numeric mode has been
disabled.
12788
In previous versions, when inserting a new size break before the smallest size, it

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was added as the column header. This problem has been resolved.

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Lectra
12750
Previously, the seam corners were on the incorrect location after MDL conversation. Now
the seam corners are kept on the right locations.
13636
When importing some Lectra MDL files, some reference notches were missing on all
Pieces. This problem has been resolved.
13369
When importing some Lectra MDL files, some pieces would become draft pieces. This
problem has been resolved.
12970
When importing some Lectra MDL files, if a piece had point number in the
counterclockwise direction and uneven seam, the uneven seam would change. This
problem has been resolved.

13951

PDS Lectra import now supports Lectra Void corners.

Line
14282
Line/replace would cause the system to stop responding on specific data. This Problem
is now resolved.
8534

4153

9273

Previously in Oval Focus, when entering the length of major axis, the Dist field was blank.
This problem has been resolved.
Previously in Oval Focus value mode could not be used to specify the focus point. This
function has been added, and user can use value mode to select focus in Oval focus
function.
The Function Combine/Merge Line caused the notch to be removed when using the
function for internal lines. This problem is solved.

12991
Previously, the Angle field was not consistently enabled in Oval Orient function. This
problem has been resolved.
12775
Previously, Dist between Pts option in Circle and Oval functions did not create the correct
shape. This problem has been resolved.
12173
Corrected an issue with Line/Replace Line where replacing an internal line with a
perimeter line would cause the PDS session to stop responding. This problem has been
resolved.

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Measure
13090
The speed of Measure>Area & Perimeter has been increased now after improvements to
the calculation method.
10615
Measure 2pt/Along Piece with the measure chart would cause PDS to stop responding if
the cursor was clicked in space for the second point. This problem has been resolved.
Notch
14021
In certain circumstances, tangent notches could create a distorted perimeter and
incorrect angle on some sizes. This problem has been resolved.
11502
Previously, the Reference Point was wrong for notches on seam lines. This problem has
been resolved.
Piece
4509

5215

7453

In previous versions, the Split Piece function with the option "Distance from Point" was
not taking decimal values. This has been resolved.
Improved default values in Create Oval fields and increased maximum value limits.
When using the Add Piece to Model/Style" option in Create Circle, the function would not
add the new piece into a newly created model if there was no model in work area. This
issue has been resoved.

11021
Now the Piece/Scale function will scale the pieces as they are placed on the work area.
In previous version, the scale function would scale the pieces related to the Grain/grade
reference line.
11744
Copy Piece No Seam would make reference notches on seam lines move if the
reference point was not an endpoint. This problem has been resolved.
13604
Previously the Piece/Split Piece functions kept the internals in both halves of the same
piece. It should have placed one of the halves in the other piece. This problem is
resolved.
13665
Previously, a piece rotated with F-Rotation would rotate the piece annotation correctly.
This problem has been resolved.

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Point
13132
In previous versions, PDS stopped responding after using the function Point/Modify
Points/Move Point Line/Slide with unclipped lines. This issue is now fixed.
9545

Previously, if non-consecutive points were selected in Move Smooth, the thumbtacks

surrounded one point. The function has been corrected and now also displays a
message if non-consecutive points are selected.

13441
Previously, when Move Smooth line was selected, system used to default to First line
option, but not options were available to change. This has been resolved. The function
will default to "closest line" which will allow you to move points in either direction, first or
second line.
14443
Previously a piece with intersection errors would cause the system to stop responding.
This problem has been resolved.
TIIP
13758
TIIP DXF files can be imported into separate sizes correctly if the option "One piece per
size" in Options is selected.
13783
Now when opening TIIP DXF files in PDS, horizontal grain lines created by the TORAY
system will be imported directly. The first non-horizontal grain line will be converted to
an "I" line and any extra grain line will be converted to "X" lines, then one horizontal grain
line will be added to the piece.
13780
In previous release, specific TIIP DXF data would have incorrect grading after importing
to PDS. This problem has been resolved.
View
10711
In previous versions, Show Regular/Break Sizes on pieces with different size lines did
not work properly. Either the system would stop responding or it would only display the
size line of the first piece selected. This problem has been resolved
Wizard
13052
In this version the right mouse button option Along Tangent for the Add Point function is
enhanced now the system will record also the cursor mode entries.
12797
Previously, when selecting Record or Edit function from the Wizard menu or from an icon
tool bar, such window won't display in its entire size, only the title bar would; now, when
selecting either function from the drop down menu or icon bars, the Record or Edit
window will display properly.

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12124
The name of the measurement chart now displays in the title bar of the Wizard
Measurement Chart.
12040
Previously, Undo could not be used in the Measure Chart. It is now enabled.
13148
When editing a script, changing between Cursor and Value mode in Add Dart would
cause the system to stop responding. This problem has been resolved.
13215
Previously script with Arm/Sleeve Cap caused PDS to stop responding. This has been
resolved.
13092
When using Create Edit Model/Add Pieces while creating a script, if the piece was not
highlighted when selected, PDS would stop responding. This problem has been
resolved.
13075
Wizard--Edit--Click Record on Action Menu, did not work. This problem has been
resolved.
13008
Split Piece with RMB options were not recording in the script file. This problem has been
resolved.
12559
Measure 2 Notch did not work in the Expression Calculator when defining the value for
the script. Now it has been fixed.
12543
The error, "measurement already exists, would display if a row was selected multiple
times in the Wizard Measurement Chart. This problem has been resolved.
14111
In previous version the Function Point/Add Points right mouse button option Multiple in
Pattern Wizard would cause PDS to stop responding. This problem has been resolved.
12924
When editing an existing script, using Split Line caused PDS to stop responding. This
problem has been resolved.

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