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Introduction

General information

What is CAD in the fashion industry?​

Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the use of computer technology for the process of design development / collection development:​ fashion sketches, flat drawing, 2D pattern making development, ​3D visualization of the fit accuracy, marker planning​. 


Links to clothing CAD systems​:

 

Advantages of CAD systems in the fashion industry​

  • High degree of functionality and flexibility​
  • ​Accuracy​
  • High memory capabilities​
  • Fast data transfer​
  • High productivity: obtaining a rich variety of models in clothing​
  • ​The possibilities for experiments in performing specific tasks are significantly increased
  • The use of scripts allows to reduce the routine work at the expense of stimulating creativity​
  • ​Shortens the long phase of design, presentation, discussion and approval of entire clothing collections​
  • ​The communication between the designer, the client and the production company is improved​
  • ​Graphic apparel systems support multilanguage and offer convertor modules that ensure data compatibility with other CAD / CAM / SAE solutions in the garment industry​

Data management​. Data types​

Pieces




  • Front​
  • Back​
  • Sleeve​
  • Collar​
  • Band​

Model​

A group of geometric objects that are needed for a garment​:

 
 

Order

Marker definition table:

 



Marker

Optimally arranged pieces on a fabric with a given width:

Geometry of the piece. Line types


Dialog mode of operation



Menus and functions

Overview of the Create Menu

Use functions in this menu to create geometrical objects: points, notches, lines, pieces, text, bookmarks, images.

Overview of the Edit Menu

Use functions in this menu to assist you while you are making edits to pieces. You can select pieces and then lines or points to edit. You can also delete pieces from the active work area.

Overview of the Modify Menu

Use functions in this menu to modify geometrical objects: move, rotate, replace, split, merge, mirror, flip.

Overview of the Advanced Menu

Use functions in this menu to shrink/stretch pieces, to work with seams, darts, gathered elements (fullness, pleats).

Overview of the Verify Menu

Use functions in this menu to check pieces, folding and to measure line length, distance, area, angle, perimeter.

Overview of the Grade Menu

Use functions in this menu to create/ edit grading, view, modify and measure grading .

Overview of the View Menu

Use functions in this menu to zoom, to view info about points, notches, lines, pieces and to use calculator.