Gerber AccuMark Lecturer Sheet PDF

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(Computer Aided Design).
Gerber Accumark V9 Lecturer Sheet

Created by: Engr. Md Ali Nadim, BSc & MBA
Gerber Accumark v9.

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COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) FOR PATTERN MAKING

-Using Gerber AccuMark Explorer and Pattern Design System-
. Introduction: AccuMark and Pattern Design System (with PDS 2000/Silhouette 2000)
This introduces you to the workspace of Computer Aided pattern design program with
AccuMark PDS 2000 (developed by Gerber Technology, Inc.). You will learn to use the following tools:
• AccuMark: System Management for user environment and AccuMark Explorer

to import/export pattern files
• PDS 2000/ Silhouette 2000
• Save Models, Draft, and Measure
1 Hardware
The hardware required for PDS 2000/Silhouette 2000 includes:
• Computer/ Monitor/ Printer/ Mouse/ Keyboard
• Plotter (optional)
• Security Device
• Digitizer (grading/system)
• Silhouette Table (optional) - Used to input and modify patterns generally with a pen.
The table is adjustable by height and angle. There is a 2” to 3.5” dead zone around the table
perimeter. The clear vinyl surface is for use with push pins. Placement of the menu area is
changeable depending on cursor location.
• Pen/Stylus (optional) - Used with the Silhouette Table.
2 Software program
The software programs and information include:
• AccuMark Explorer - Displays the Explorer application, which allows you to
manage,
Create, and Import/Export data.
• AccuMark Find - Displays the Find application, which lets you search for specific
data items.

• Marker Making - Displays the marker making application, which is used to

make markers.
• System Management - Displays the System Management C:>
application, which is used to setup parameter tables; editors; order
and process markers; generate reports; and manage data.
• Utilities - Displays the utility application.
• Hardware Configuration - Lets you set up peripherals (digitizer,
table, plotter).
• Configuration noted - Displays Help regarding configurations.
. AccuMark Explorer and Utilities

System Management to create a Storage Area and User Environment
1 To create a new storage area

AccuMark Explorer. In the folders section (left pane) of the
AccuMark Explorer, select the disk drive on which you want to
create the new storage area <
go to the File menu-> New -> Choose Storage Area
your last name or initial to the new storage area. Then, OK
.

2 To create a new User Environment

Open your name file (SHIN). Click the default user environment (PUSER-ENVIRON).
2) Fill the following information in P-User-Environ. ChooseImperial. Go to Filemenu->Save.

3 To import a file using AccuMark Explorer

Stay in your folder. In the AccuMark Explorer window, go to Filemenu -> Import.
Select the zipped file <Basic_Blocks.zip>and click Open.
) To import all of the items listed, click K. When finished importing, the system prompts:
Process Completed." Click OK .
. Pattern Design System (PDS)

.1 To get into the pattern design
attern Design 2000.l
) Click on the Pattern Design icon on the Desktop.
) Double click on the Pattern Design 2000 icon on the Pattern Design menu.
) n the Pattern Design 2000 ain menu, click iew menu -> Preferences/Options -> Path->
AccuMark Storage Area (e.g. SHIN) ->Apply.
OTE : You must verify that the storage area is set to “Your Name” EVERY TIME that you get
into ANY of the Gerber programs. If you do not do this, you will very likely lose your work!!!
OTE : You CANNOT create storage area in the pattern design 2000. If you need a new storage
area, then first you must go to AccuMark Explorer (If old version, go to System Management).

Go to Display Perimeter mode: Clipped Internal pattern: a

Dashed s
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) Go toeneral. Check V8 [Enable V8 Functionality]. Click pply -> OK
.2 Open files
) Go to File menu-> Open. Select your name folder. Find the basic pieces that you imported.
) elect all pieces withhift ey. Then, click K.
) Click each pattern in the con bar. Drag to the screen.

) To separate pieces in the work area and zoom to view all, go to the View menu-> Zoom ->
Separate Pieces (=press 2). Go to View menu -> Zoom in (F4) / Zoom out (F8) / Full screen
F3)


3 3.3 To View points

1)Go to View menu-> Point-> Intermediate points. Select pieces to see points .
2)To see all points and information, go to View menu-> Point -> All points. Select pieces.
View menu ->Point -> Intermediate Points
View menu ->Point -> Point Numbers
View menu ->Point -> Grade Rules to see grade rule numbers on a piece.
View menu ->Point ->Notch Points
View menu ->Point -> Point Types/Attributes
View menu ->Point ->Total Piece points to display the total number of points.
3)To see/ or edit point information, click RM-> Edit point -> Look-up Tracking Information .
Select a point with LM button.
1. N (Non-Smoothing): This creates a straight line at a point.

2. S (Smoothing): This creates a curved line at a point.
3. F (Facing): Two facing points are required on the piece in order to define the facing
line (orientation line) of the piece.
4. E (Entry): This assigns a cut entry attribute to a point to tell the cutter exactly where
to start cutting.
5. Z (Stacking point): This makes a point all sizes in a graded nest.

Title bar buttons Window control buttons
Screen layout Screen layout can be modified, if you want. Go to view Screen layout
Menu bar
Icon bar
Tool bar
Status/ Prompt user
bars Input
Info Bar
• Menu Bar: Dropdown menu bar includes file, Edit, View, Point, Line, Grade,
Measure, Draft, Window, Help.
• Tool Bar: Tool bar buttons provide a quick way to access commands without
going through the menus.
• Info Bar: The Info bar provides information about the current piece information,
settings and pieces in the work area, such as name, size, perimeter type, and measurement
type.
• Icon Menu: The Icon menu displays all pieces of every model or style currently open in
the current work area.
• User Input Box: User input box shows interactive communication (giving you
instruction s you select a command) while you are working on pieces. You can type any
value or
choose cursor mode in the user input box.
• Prompt Bar: The Prompt bar can be used. This horizontal bar can be positioned above or
below the work area.

ote: The User Input Box performs the same function.

• Status Bar: The status bar shows window status of your command (i.e. ready).
• Rulers: Rulers assist in locating and positioning piece geometry in the work area.
Displaying the rulers helps you keep the sizes of the pieces in perspective while
working on them. The unit of measurement depends upon the user environment defined
in the AccuMark user environment.
.5 Cursor shape change
The cursor shape change helps you know what to do next.
Normal mode
Selected line, point, pieces, or thumbtack can be moved.
Object closest to the cursor is selected.
command is active.
A command has additional options (RM to see Options Pop-Up menu)
Zoom In
.6 Piece geometry
Lines, locations on lines, and points are often referred to as piece geometry.
<To see example: Go to View menu-> All Points>

1. Perimeter line
2. internal line
3. Grain/grade reference line
4. Orientation symbol
5. Drill hole (internal line)
6. Graded end of line
7. Notch point
8. Curve point (Non-smoothing point)
9. Mark point
10. End of line point
11. Grade point
12. Smoothing points
.7 Important Line type and Label

1. Draft Line: Temporary line used while working with pieces.
2. Grain Line: Horizontal reference line that parallel to the selvage of the fabric.
Internal line: Line inside the boundary of a piece.
3. Split Line: one of two lines generated when a single line is split.
4. Grade Ref Line: reference line used to determine the horizontal position of the piece when
digitized.
Label: (Grain Line), (Seam), I(User defined internal line), D (Drill hole), (mirror line
when the piece is mirrored), etc.
.8 Color changes
You can change color change options to tell the status of pieces.
Examples: Black = saved existing pieces
Red = selected pieces
Green = modified but not saved yet.

.9 Tracking information
Tracking information is to display
and edit information of points,
lines, and pieces.
1. ClickRM(to see Look-Up
menu) -> Select Edit Piece Info ->
Tracking Information-> Select a
piece with M(Left Mouse).
. Manipulating garment components

Garment components can be designed and manipulated using the computer in a number of ways.
• Scratch: A component (Bodice, Sleeve, Skirt, pant, etc.) can be drawn from ‘scratch’
starting from a basic rectangle, adding points and lines, and moving points and lines
to get the desired shape, with the desired measurement.
• Draft: A component can be drafted ‘from scratch’ into the computer using the Silhouette
table and the stylus pen.
• Draw: A component can be drawn from an existing pattern into the computer using
the Silhouette table and the stylus pen.
• Digitize: A component can be digitized into the computer using the Digitizing table,
the stylus pen, and an existing pattern.
. Creating Patterns using Menu Functions (Worksheet 6: T shirts)

This introduces you to the menu functions in the pattern design system program (AccuMark PDS
2000). You will learn to use the following menu functions by creating T-shirts and Sleeve.
Worksheet 6:
• T-Shirts Length = 10”
• Shirt Width (1/2)=25”
• Sleeve Length = 8.5”
• Sleeve Width(1/2)= 9.56”

.1. Create pieces by drawing rectangle

1. Go to File menu-> New . Go to View menu -> Preferences. Go toPathsand
select your
storage area.
) Go to Piece menu -> Create piece -> Rectangular.Or Click (shift+F6).
) If you see Cursor mode, choose Value mode. Select Add Piece to Model/Style . Then,
click work area.
) Enter values: Width is to equal the length of garment from highest point of the shoulder to
hem. Height is to equal ¼ of the total circumference measurement. Type X and Y Values.
When you type in each value you will see +- direction signs.
Widt value: 25”
h= (63cm);
Height= value: 10” (25cm).
Enter piece name. alue= TBack
Enter New Model/Style name: (Tshirts)
)Click theOKutton to validate. Click K.

OTE: Definitions of Style/Model

• A Style for Micro Mark) is a collection of all Micro Mark pieces required to create a single garment.
This includes all the pieces of material group needed to complete the garment.
• A Model(for AccuMark data) consists of all the pieces of a garment that are cut out of the same
fabric. (Example: a one-piece dress with two different fabrics such as the outside fabric and an inner
lining. You can have two separate model for each type of fabric used.)We will discuss about this later in
the marker/plot/cut process.
.2 Add reference points

) Go to Point menu -> Add Point (Alt+F4).Select point (No smoothing point).
Click Right mouse (RM) button to see Look up menu. Choose Dist From Point.
Select origin point on the bottom segment (center back).
Enter distance (from the selected point) into Value input: 1 inch: Back neck depth.
If you don’t see the point, go to View menu->Point > Intermediate points.
) Go to Point menu -> Add Point (Alt+F4).Select point (No smoothing point).
Click RM button to see Look up menu. Choose Dist From Point.
Select origin point on the right side of the segment (shoulder).
Enter distance (from the selected point) into alue input : -3.25 inch: Back neck width.
) o tooint menu -> Add Point (Alt+F4). Select point (No smoothing point).
Click RM button to see Look up menu. Choose Dist From Point.
Select origin point on the right side of the segment (side seam). Enter distance (from the selected
point) into alue input : -10 inch: Armhole depth.
NOTE:
Rectangular is drawn in Clockwise direction. If your desire distance from origin point is
opposite direction of the clockwise, then the value will be minus (-). If same direction, it is then
(+).

OTE: About M-> Look Upmenu options.

id point:To add a point halfway a line.
Multiple-> Distance on Line: To add multiple
points a specific distance apart on a line.
-> Distance in Space: To add multiple points a
specific distance apart.
-> Proportional on Line: To add multiple
points spaced proportaionally on a line.
-> Proportional in Space: To add multiple points spaced proportionally.
Intersection- To add appoint where two lines intersect.
-> long perpendicular : To add a point perpendicular to the selected point.
-> long Tangent : To add a point that is tangent to the selected point.
-> Distance From Point: To add a point a specific measurement from the selected point.
) f you need to delete point, use Selete Point (Alt+F1)
.3 Split line
) Select Line tool-> Modify line-> Splitor Ctrl+F10)
)Click each selected points. Then, K

.4 Align neck points

) Select Point tool -> Modify Points-> Move Single Point,orAlt+F12)
) Select Move Both Joined End points Select urs or mode. Select neck point and drag in
the center point between neck depth and neck width (neckline creation) to create a 90 angle.
) To align neck width point, go to Point menu-> Modify Points- Align 2 points .
Select Horizontal. Position thumbtacks to define range. Then, select reference point. OK.
) Go to int menu- Modify Points > Align 2 points

) . Select point to align Vertical. Position
humbtacks to define range. Then, select reference point. Then, OK.

.5 Draw the shoulder

) Go to theinemenu-> Modify Lines -> Adjust length.
Select valuemode. Select the shoulder line. Select the end shoulder point to change.
In Value mode, enter the value in the dialog box: Dist.= 1.2 inch.
Shoulder length should be 5.5 inch.
) go to Pointmenu Modify points- Modify Single Point.Select the shoulder end point.
Enter value : -1 inch.
.6 Line Merge
) o to theinemenu -> Modify Lines -> Line Combine/Merge (Ctrl+F9)
) Select 2 lines in the Neckline. Then, OK.
.7 Curve neckline and armhole

) Select the Point-> Add Points. Click RM Look Up menu-> Multiple- Proportion on
ine. Select the armhole segment. When you see popup menu, select one. alueinput: 2.

) Go to the Point menu Modify Points > Move Smooth Click and hold the points on
the armhole segment, drag to desired armhole shape.
(Or, Go to the Line menu-> Modify Lines->Move Range.)
Go to the Point menu -> Modify Points- Move Smooth (Alt+F11) . Select the neckline and
drag the line to make curve shape.
)Go toinemenu -> Modify-> Smooth.Smooth factor= 0.005 Click armhole and neckline.
hen finished, click Cancel. (Not Ok
button).

.8 Creation of front
) Go to Piece menu- Create Piece->Copy.

Drag the piece (paste). In the User Input box, select Add piece to
Model/Style. n the Value
Input, type “Tfront”.
) Go to Piece menu- Modify piece Flip (front piece).
) o toinemenu-> odify lines Adjust Length . Select alue mode. Select the center
front line on the copied piece (Tfront). Enter the value: Dist=-3 inch.

) Select the point on the neckline. Click right mouse, and edit the point info. The Point attribute
from “N” to “ S ” (Smoothing). If you don’t see any change, select System Smoothing in the
bottom of window screen.
) Go to Point menu Modify points >Move Single Point

. Select the Curve mode in the user input box.
Select the point on the neckline, and drag the point to make a desire neck curve line.

.9 Measure the across chest

) o toinemenu-> erp Line - erp On Line .
)Click RM->Look upmenu-> Dist from point.

Select point (center back neck point). Enter Dist= 5 inch. (If front piece, Enter Dist= -1 inch)
Choose alue mode in the User Input box. Enter Dist=8.25 inch (Front piece, Dist= -8.25 inch)
Then, you will see a line that connects from the center back point to the armhole line.
) Go toeasure menu -> Line Length . Select the across center back line (8.25 inch).
Go to Measure menu-> istance 2pt/Measure finished . Measure the armhole line to the center
back line (e.g. 8.74 inch).
) Go toinemenu-> odify line - ove Range . Choose Value ode in the User Input
box. Select the armhole line. Enter the line move amount value: Dist = the differences (e.g. Y = -
0.49 inch) to make new chest length: 8.25 inch.
)Repeat the above steps 1) ~ 4) to create front across chest.

NOTE: About Measure

Measuring distances between points or lines on your pieces
is useful to make precise patterns. It is easy to measure
using the Measure menu. Measure menu is for only
pieces not for graded ones. If you want to have
measurements for the graded pattern pieces, go to Grade
Menu -> Measure.
.10 Completed T Shirt (Front and Back)

) Delete across chest segment on front and back.
) o tootch menu- Add notch . Select the point in armhole and add notches. In the
User Input box, Notch type =2
) Go toile menu-> Save. In the User Input box, select ave Pieces. Select all pieces. Then,
K and OK.
) o toile menu-> Save.In the User Input box, select ave Models/Styles.When
you see the
Pop-up menu, choose your model. Then, Ok.
) o send pieces to the menu bar, clickRM mouse-> ookUP menu-> iece to menu.

OTE: Piece to Menu Use to send a piece from the work area to the icon bar. This function
does not save the piece. To save your pieces, you must save model/style or pieces in the right
path!
. Creating T shirt sleeve

.1 Creating a sleeve by drawing rectangular
) Go to Piece menu- Create Piece ->Rectangular: Sleeve length in Width:
X= 8.5 inch. Total armhole divided by 2 in height: Y= 9.6 inch.
Go create the sleeve head, Go to Point menu->Modify points-> Move Single Point
. Select a point of the top segment, and type in X value= -2.5 inch.

) Go to Point menu-> dd multiple->Add points Line.

Select the sleeve head. Define position with thumbtacks.
In the User Input box, select Notch type=2. Click K.
Enter number of points between and start to divide a segment: alue input= 3.
) Go to the Length menu-> Modify Lines-> Adjust Length to adjust the sleeve opening
measurement to 7.2 inch. Select the end point. Type the Value differences: Dist = –2.45.

) Go to Point menu- Modify points-> Align two pointsvertically.

Select the first point on center sleeve and the third point on side seam.
Reference point
) Click RM->LookUp menu- Edit point info . Edit these two points: “ S”points.
) o toinemenu -> Modify Lines-> Smooth. Select Armhole cap line. Use thumbtacks to
define range to make smooth line. In the user input box, Smooth Factor= 0.05

) Go to Piece menu-> Mirror piece . Select the center line. In the User Input box, select
Notches(AM) single end. Notch type=2.
) Go toile menu-> Save . Save pieces. Save Model. Send piece to menu.
0) Bring all pieces to the screen. Then, press 3 . Go to File menu-> Print.
Print out this Worksheet 6 and hand-in to me. DO NOT forget write your name!!!

. Save Pieces and Style/Model

.1 To save created pieces
)When ever you choose Create pieces menu (copy, tracing, shapes, etc.), select the option dd
o style/model in the ser Input Box .
) hen, you will see popup menu to save. Select right path/folder.
) Save the piece to your style/model. If you do not have style/model, type your new style/model
name in the file name box.
OTE: Be aware of this! Whenever you create your pieces, add to “your” style/model file. This
will be easy way to open all your pieces for one garment set reference. Even if you give a name
to your piece, it dose not mean that your work has been saved. Click Savebutton into the right
path/folder.
.2 To create Model (AccuMark)
) ake sure if pieces are saved in your storage (View >Preferences->Path ). Example:
Open a Model (C: Advanced/Sloper) -> Bring all pieces in the work area. -> Change path to
my storage area (C:Shin)-> Save all pieces.
) o to theilemenu-> Create/Edit Model.
)Select Add pieces. t this time, if you do not
have a model, enter a model name.
Example: Select my path (C: SHIN)->Type
(Basic_Sloper). Click OK.
) Select all pieces that you want to add to the
model.
OTE: Once you create a model/style, you can retrieve the model/style, instead of retrieving
pieces.
OTE:If the system tells you that the piece already exists and you know that you never have
aved this one before, select NOto overwrite and go back and change the piece name in some
way. BE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT OVERWRITE SOMEONE ELSE’S FILE!!!

Practices:
1. Create your storage area. Give a storage name: 06 your first name
2. In real, when you

work at your company you need to import/ export your pattern files to
Correct patterns (such as piece style information, alteration, grade rule, problems etc.) or
order the cut fabrics to the other manufacturers.
1. Go to File menu ->Import.
2. Open the folder that contains thezipped file.
) Select the zipped file (.zip) and click Open.
) To import all of the items listed, click K. Or, to import specific items, select just the ones
you want and then click K. When finished importing, the system prompts: "Process
ompleted." Click K.
3. Measure all perimeters of the imported file inInchunit,

NOT cm.

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Created by: Engr.

Md Ali Nadim, BSc & MBA

Welcome to Apparel CAD System

Gerber Accumark V9 Lecturer Sheet

Gerber Accumark v9.

Apparel CAD Pattern & Marker Software: Available in the market...

Gerber Accumark V9 Lecturer Sheet

Direction of pattern editing & modification point, line & curve...

Gerber Accumark V9 Lecturer Sheet

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) FOR PATTERN MAKING

• AccuMark: System Management for user environment and AccuMark Explorer

Gerber Accumark V9 Lecturer Sheet

• Marker Making - Displays the marker making application, which is used to

. AccuMark Explorer and Utilities

1 To create a new storage area

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2 To create a new User Environment

2) Fill the following information in P-User-Environ. ChooseImperial. Go to Filemenu->Save.

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3 To import a file using AccuMark Explorer

. Pattern Design System (PDS)

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Go to Display Perimeter mode: Clipped Internal pattern: a

) Go toeneral. Check V8 [Enable V8 Functionality]. Click pply -> OK

) elect all pieces withhift ey. Then, click K.

) Click each pattern in the con bar. Drag to the screen.

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3 3.3 To View points

1. N (Non-Smoothing): This creates a straight line at a point.

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Title bar buttons Window control buttons

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ote: The User Input Box performs the same function.

Selected line, point, pieces, or thumbtack can be moved.

Object closest to the cursor is selected.

A command has additional options (RM to see Options Pop-Up menu)

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.7 Important Line type and Label

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. Manipulating garment components

. Creating Patterns using Menu Functions (Worksheet 6: T shirts)

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.1. Create pieces by drawing rectangle

) Go to Piece menu -> Create piece -> Rectangular.Or Click (shift+F6).

)Click theOKutton to validate. Click K.

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OTE: Definitions of Style/Model

.2 Add reference points

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OTE: About M-> Look Upmenu options.

) f you need to delete point, use Selete Point (Alt+F1)

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.4 Align neck points

) Go to int menu- Modify Points > Align 2 points

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.5 Draw the shoulder

.7 Curve neckline and armhole

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) Go to Piece menu- Create Piece->Copy.

) Go to Piece menu- Modify piece Flip (front piece).

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