Adding Style Files

This is the first step in the process of creating a cut order. In this step, you can add a style file, which is your input file, to your cut order. You can define sizes, style sets, and setup the input and output directories.

Note: Before you add a style file, make sure you assign a fabric to your style file and/or style sets via the PDS. CutPlan cannot work with files without assigned fabrics.

To add a style file:

  1. Open CutPlan.

  2. From the main menu, go to CutPlan > Create New.

The Style Files dialog appears:

  1. Click Add Style.

  2. Select the PDS file you are adding.

Note: If the PDS file does not have a fabric type defined, you will receive an error message.

  1. Click Add Style to add more files.

  2. Repeat this step for all files you are adding.

The style file is according to how it was defined in the PDS, this includes grading and style sets.

Note: If you created a style set and it does not have material assigned to it, you will receive an error message. For more information about style sets, see Style Set.

  1. To change the number of sizes defined per style, click inside the Sizes column.

The Sizes Selector dialog appears:

  1. Select the checkboxes of the sizes you want to be included, and click OK when done.

  2. To change the output directory, first select the Use Style Directory checkbox.

The browse button is enabled.

  1. In the Output Directory field, browse to the desired location.

  2. Click Next when you are done.