Whats New 8.0.7 ....................................................................................3 Grade Checker in AccuMark Explorer...................................................................3 Interactive Blocking and Buffering.........................................................................

4 Insert Rule in the Alteration Editor ........................................................................4 Create new Model Options in the Model Editor.....................................................4 Support for SQL and MSDE Storage Areas in CSV..............................................4 Pattern Conversion Wizard available for PE-MWS ...............................................5 New Install License Dialog....................................................................................5 Pattern Design 8.0.7........................................................................6
Distributing and Combining darts on the same line...............................................6 File/Save Duplicate Point Message ......................................................................6 V8 Pieces in V7 Model..........................................................................................7 (MK/V8) Tag Added to Some Functions ...............................................................7 AM-GMS ...............................................................................................................8

Whats New 8.0.5 ....................................................................................9

Documentation ..................................................................................................9 Install License ...................................................................................................9 Editors .................................................................................................................9
Enhanced Annotation ........................................................................................9 Expanded Notch Types and limits ...................................................................11 Rule Table Search...........................................................................................12 MicroMark Conversion Utility .......................................................................12 Marker Making ................................................................................................13 Interactive override of Block / Buffer values ....................................................13 Add New Bundle/Add New Size ......................................................................14 Attach Marker ..................................................................................................14 Marker Import ..................................................................................................14 New Tilt Limits .................................................................................................15 Marker Plot Parameter Table ......................................................................15 AutoMark ..........................................................................................................15 Cut Generation ...............................................................................................16 Batch Processing ...........................................................................................16 Hardware Configuration Tablet Options ...................................................17 AM-Explorer.....................................................................................................17 User Environment Tables ................................................................................17 Rename Utility .................................................................................................17 Backups ............................................................................................................17 SQL ...................................................................................................................17 Pattern Conversion Wizard - ASTM ...........................................................17

Pattern Design 8.0.5......................................................................18

Additional Annotation Lines .........................................................................18
Conversion between MicroMark and AccuMark ..............................................18 Page 1 of 21 4/28/2004

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

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AccuMark Professional Edition Whats New 8.0.7

Grade Checker in AccuMark Explorer Grade Checker functionality has been added to the AccuMark Explorer. It can be selected in File-Export, Send to Mail Recipient and when selecting one or more pieces from Explorer. This provides the capability to validate data for backwards compatibility to V7. After selecting either Send to Mail Recipient or File Export, the Grade Checker option can be found in the dialog box

An enhancement has also been made to the Grade Checker to support selecting multiple pieces.

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Interactive Blocking and Buffering Interactive Block/Buffering was implemented in V8.0.5 with the Block/Buffer override function in the Piece menu of Marker Making. This required that Blocking and/or Buffering be defined for the Order for the marker. Now, the Interactive Block/Buffering can be used for markers that do not have Blocking and/or Buffering set up in the Order (Lay Limits and Block/Buffer table). In addition, it is possible to change a blocked piece to a buffered piece. Insert Rule in the Alteration Editor A new function Insert, has been added to the Rule menu in the Alteration Editor which allows a new rule will be added before the rule that is selected. Create new Model Options in the Model Editor When adding a new Model Option, you can choose its location amongst existing options. The new Model Option is inserted after the currently selected option. Support for SQL and MSDE Storage Areas in CSV CSV Tools can now be used with MSDE and SQL devices. If SQL/MSDE devices are defined, the destination storage in Import and the Source Storage Area in Reports can be specified as a SQL/MSDE device.

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Pattern Conversion Wizard available for PE-MWS The Pattern Conversion Wizard has been added to AccuMark Professional Edition Management Workstations (MWS). New Install License Dialog The Install License dialog has been updated with a reminder to verify your systems date and time before installing your license file. This will avoid potential security problems on a system that does not have the date and time set correctly.

A Validate button has been added to perform checks on your license file and key. Error messages are displayed if it cannot read the key or license file, or if your license file and key do not match.

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Whats New Pattern Design 8.0.7

Changes since 8.0.5
Distributing and Combining darts on the same line When using Distribute Same Line to distribute a dart, the new darts are now added at the same angle as the original dart rather than being added perpendicular to the open point. In the example below the original dart apex is adjusted so that dart remains balanced; the dart length is maintained and the apex is adjusted so that the dart legs remain equal.

Original

After Distribute Same Line

When Darts are combined, the angle and length of the dart are maintained. For example, in the image above, if the darts on the right piece were combined back into the original dart, the dart apex readjusts and the piece would look like the original piece, shown above left. File/Save Duplicate Point Message The Duplicate point ID message that may display when saving data now indicates the piece name(s) and point number(s).

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V8 Pieces in V7 Model In Previous releases, it was possible to save a V8 piece in a V7 model. A message has been added to notify of this situation.

This message appears regardless of whether V8 functionality has actually been used. The message displays whenever Preferences is switched from V8 to V7, the work area or PDS is closed, or the "save and exit" button is selected while saving, if there are ANY pieces retrieved or in the workspace. (MK/V8) Tag Added to Some Functions Some functions are supported by both the MicroMark and V8 of the AccuMark, but are not supported in V7 AccuMark data. For example, Intersection Notch is only compatible for MicroMark data OR AccuMark V8 data. These functions have been identified by adding (MK/V8) next to the function name in the drop down menu. The list includes a few corner types that were previously only available for MicroMark data. In earlier versions these functions had only a (MK) or (AM) next to the function name. These functions include: Intersection Notch (MK/V8) Unclipped Perimeter (MK/V8) Double Miter Corner (MK/V8) Tab Corner (MK/V8) Nub/Extension Corner (MK/V8)

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

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Improvements to notch and point selection in Copy Grade Changes have been made for selecting a Target point that is a Standard Notch, where both a notch and a base point exist at the same location. The Target point selection is based on the source selection. If the source selection is a point, the system will only allow points to be selected for the target selection. If the source selection is a notch, the system will only allow notches to be selected for the target selection. For example, Copy grade rule can now copy the grade rule of the notch base point for standard notches. If there is a notch and a notch base point at the same location, the system selects whichever one has a grade rule. AM-GMS Preferences have been added to the AE-GMS and PE-GMS workstations. See the On Line Help for information on each of the settings.

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AccuMark Professional Edition Whats New 8.0.5

Documentation
All previous version 8 Whats New changes are now documented in the Training Docs folder on the installation CD.

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

Editors Enhanced Annotation

Annotation in the AccuMark has been enhanced to include 154 line labels that may be assigned standardized text in the Annotation editor. This allows frequently used annotation to be standardized and quickly assigned to one or multiple pieces.

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MicroMark annotation file indexes 1-154 will be converted to AccuMark internal types 100-254. MicroMark annotation file indices 155-255 will not be converted. The MicroMark annotation indices must be changed to fall within the valid range 1-154 before using the Annotation Converter. Lines have characteristics of Annotation label A (scaling, positioning, mirroring, plotting, etc.) LBA and LBB can be added in the Annotation editor to add annotation line characteristics. Index 0 is converted to internal label A on pieces converted using the Style Converter. The new line labels can also be selected in the piece plot and marker plot parameter tables using drop down selections for labels 100- 254

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Expanded Notch Types and limits

Increased the total number of notches to 99 entries in the notch parameter table. In previous versions, only supported 5 notch types per marker. Now it supports 99 notch types per marker. Implemented two new notch types * Notch table has new column - notch type Left Check creates a v-type notch angled to the left. Right Check creates a v-type notch angled to the right. Added U Notch Support by identifying notches as place holders. Maintains U notch as a notch type between conversions using the ASTM U notch layer. During ASTM conversions, if a U notch is detected upon import, the notch will be defined as a U notch type in the notch parameter table. However, the actual notch shape will be a castle notch. The U notch is created as a notch type in the notch parameter table so it can be exported out of the AccuMark back to ASTM format to maintain the U notches locations that were set up on the pieces prior to importing them into the AccuMark system.

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Rule Table Search

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

MicroMark Conversion Utility

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

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Marker Making
Auto process for Marker Plot and Cut generation is now active inside marker making. Set the Process Preferences in AM-Explorer to Auto process and generate a marker plot or cut file directly to the desired location

Interactive override of Block / Buffer values

Added functionality for interactive override of Block/Buffer values. The new function is found under the Marking drop down menu Piece/Block-Buffer Override or by selecting the new toolbar icon. After selecting the piece to Block-Buffer Override, a Pop Up dialog box will appear. The user should choose the Rule type (either Block or Buffer) and then define on which side of the piece the rule will be applied (left, right, top, bottom). Markers that contain this feature will not be compatible with previous release of the software pre-805. A marker that uses this functionality CANNOT be Cut or Plot on earlier versions of AccuMark software. To improve the quality of the MicroMark marker import function, all block buffers from a MicroMark marker are imported using the new override function.

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Add New Bundle/Add New Size

The new Bundle/Add New Size function allows user to add a size that was not originally ordered in the marker. This feature regenerates the marker and has the same limitations as copy marker - some pieces may unplaced, split pieces will join.

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

Marker Import
MicroMark marker import will now import up to 99 notch types.

Plot but not Cut

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

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New Tilt Limits

Customer now has the ability to set different values for clockwise and counterclockwise tilt limits in the Laylimits table.

Marker Plot Parameter Table

Since Splice annotation is not allowed when the position of the splices is Bottom In/Top In or Inside, the "Annotation Splices" check box is now disabled if a user selects one of these three options.

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

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Cut Generation
Added back missing functionality of exporting cut data to a dos file format 8.3 using the - as identifier of the dot. This new cut option has been added in the form of a check box labeled "DOS Format for Export Cut File" in the Cut Options dialog box. When using this function do NOT check the SAVE box on the cut generation form. When checked, the input marker file name will be converted to a DOS style 8.3 filename that will be used to name the cut file. The method used to create the cut file name is identical to the method used in the old System Management. Note that if a DOS Extension is also specified in Cut Options, the new cut filename will be created and then the specified file extension will replace the newly created file extension.

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

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Hardware Configuration Tablet Options

A new option has been added to Tablet/Menu Position. The choices are now Lower Left, Lower Right, Custom, Center and Float. Custom locks the menu to an X & Y position where Float orients the menu position to the proximity of the stylus pen.

AM-Explorer User Environment Tables

Added option in File/New menu to create new user environment tables. Only the name p-user environment table may be used, however, multiple table names can still be stored. Rename others to the default name to activate.

Rename Utility
Save as with Components now renames the pieces on the options page that match the main page of the model editor. Renaming will only occur if the piece has been renamed on the first page. Any other pieces in the options will not be affected. For example, if piece ladiesfront is renamed to womensfront and an option uses ladiesfront and a piece lapel, only the ladiesfront piece would be renamed.

Backups
Backups can now be scheduled to run more than once during the week. Previously you could only schedule the backup to run one day of the week. Backups will also include the user id information.

SQL
The new User Id history feature has been implemented for SQL/MSDE storage areas. It will use the System User Id of whom you are logged into the system. Example: <ccc\username>.

Pattern Conversion Wizard - ASTM

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

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ASTM can now import up to 99 different notch variations.

Whats New Pattern Design 8.0.5

Changes since 8.0.4 Additional Annotation Lines
Annotation in the AccuMark has been enhanced to include 154 line labels that may be assigned standardized text in the Annotation editor. This allows frequently used annotation that to be standardized and quickly assigned to one or multiple pieces. Internal lines may now be assigned labels 100-254 in Pattern Design. The lines behave like A Annotation lines in the AccuMark and the Annotation table now supports labels 100-254. Please see the AccuMark section of the Whats New for additional details.

Conversion between MicroMark and AccuMark

A new stand-alone utility has been created to convert MicroMark annotation files into AccuMark Annotation tables. When MicroMark styles are saved as AccuMark data using either Pattern Design or the Style Converter utility, MicroMark annotation lines with indices 1-154 are converted to AccuMark internal line types 101-254. MicroMark annotation lines with indices 155-255 are converted to internal line type A. MicroMark annotation lines with an index of 0 are converted to an A line, allowing basic annotation information and locations to be transferred. When AccuMark data is saved as MicroMark data, the internal line types 100-254 are converted to MicroMark annotation lines with indices 0-154. This allows the annotation to be preserved for conversion in both directions. AccuMark and MicroMark have different annotation capabilities. When converting between data types, the following should be kept in mind: MicroMark supports up to 64 annotation lines per piece. If greater than 64 lines exist on AccuMark data that will be converted to MicroMark, the excess lines should be removed to avoid errors. MicroMark indices 155-255 are not supported in AccuMark and will be converted to internal line type A.

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Support for up to 99 Notch Types

AccuMark Notch tables now support up to ninety-nine (99) different notches which may now be assigned in Pattern Design. When data with Notch types greater than 5 are opened in Classic AccuMark, 2.0.x series, or versions of 8.0 prior to 8.0.5, the notches will become notch type 5.

Long Names and Extensions for Plot Files

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

Enhancements to Add Dart with Fullness

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

Plotting Multiple Size Codes Stacked

It is now possible to select multiple sizes from the size code table in the functions Create Altered Size, Plot Altered, and Show Actual Sizes + Alterations. This allows multiples sizes to be shown and plotted stacked for easy comparison. For example, multiple inseam alterations for a pant leg may be stacked and viewed or plotted for easy comparison. This is similar to the MicroMark functionality of selecting a range of Variation sizes to display

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Long Size Names when converting MK data to AM

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

When converting Styles to Models using the Style Converter utility, the utility will report an error message that the size names are too long and will not save the data. In such cases, the sizes should be renamed in the appropriate MicroMark tables. When converting single styles by retrieving and saving in Pattern Design, the following steps are recommended: 1. Retrieve Style 2. Save As Model (System will prompt that size names are too long) 3. Place all pieces into the workarea and select Grade\Edit Size Line\Rename Size 4. Select All pieces in the workarea and rename sizes as needed so that all sizes are six characters or less. 5. Save the Style as an AccuMark Model Note: rename cannot be used on MicroMark data until after you have attempted to save it as AccuMark. This is to maintain the integrity of the MicroMark data.

New Message in Copy Model

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

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If Yes is selected, then the Copy Model function will continue. If No is selected, then you will return to the rename dialog and the destination pieces that have not been renamed will be highlighted and may be edited.

This new message prevents users from accidentally changing the model name without changing the piece names and helps to make sure that the same piece is not referenced by multiple models unless the user specifically intends to do that.

Deleting points in Silhouette Line/Curve

In the functions Line/Curve, Sketch and Note/Illustrate, the E (Erase) button has been moved from the bottom right corner of the work area to the right mouse button menu. To delete a point or line, just press the right mouse button and select Erase.

New option in Grade Checker

A new option has been added to GradeChecker. The option, Ignore Seam Corner Notches is a checkbox that can be turned ON or OFF. When V7 piece data is checked, some pieces may have notches at seam corners that are placed at the incorrect location. These notches are positioned at the correct locations in version 8.0. When the option is OFF, the system will not report mismatches for these pieces.

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