Can I scan existing patterns into the computer? It is not a substitute for pattern making skill. PatternMaker will not do this sort of thing automatically. If you’re a skilled pattern maker, you can do this about the same way you would via pencil and paper. You’ll need a drawing or painting program to do sketches.Ĭan I take pictures from magazines and turn them into patterns? You can do simple line drawings with PatternMaker, but that’s all. Can I use PatternMaker to produce design sketches? Another option is to use CAD digitizing, but in order to do that you will need the PatternMaker Grading Studio or PatternMaker Marker Studio. Scanners don’t work directly with PatternMaker, but digitizing tablets do. There are several ways to get patterns into PatternMaker. To convert between different AutoCAD™ DXF versions you can use the excellent inexpensive program called “DeltaCAD” (How can I import a file that is not in DXF format? PatternMaker currently does not support DXF AAMA or DXF ASTM which is used by cutting machines. DXF is a universally recognized format commonly used with other CAD programs. PatternMaker has its own proprietary file format, but PatternMaker Professional Studio and higher can also import/export files in AutoCAD™ DXF 9 format. PatternMaker has its own proprietary file format, but it can also import/export files in DXF 9 (AutoCAD tm), a universally recognized format commonly used with cutting machines and other CAD programs.Ĭan I import my patterns from/to other programs using the DXF format?
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