Converter Questions

This section covers questions related to the different converters that work with Optitex.

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Gerber

ClosedHow come when I attempt to convert a zip file, I do not see the model name in the Models tab. I only have a list of pieces?

Click the Models tab to see the model. If there is no model listed, the source file does not contain a model, only pieces.

ClosedInternal text was not converted from gerber to pds? what am I doing wrong?

This is a known issue. Converter1 does not support conversions on internal text tables form Gerber. We hope to include this feature soon.

ClosedWhy did I receive the wrong notch type after converting from Gerber?

You did not set the correct Notch settings before converting.

From the left hand corner you have a Notch Settings button. Open this dialog window and change the notch setting to the required size.

 

Lectra

ClosedI am getting strange internal lines all over the converted PDS files - what can I do to remove them?

The lines might be ‘flat pattern’ map lines which were used to create the piece.
To not have them converted, clear both options under Convert Flat Pattern in the Settings dialog in the Lectra Converter.

ClosedI am converting a PLX file, but I received an empty marker file. Why is this?

The MDL file is missing. To convert PLX successfully, the MDL file must be available and saved in the same location as the PLX file.

ClosedWhy did I receive the wrong notch type after converting from Lectra?

Set the notching settings before converting.

  1. Open the Settings window (Click theSettingsbutton in left hand right corner).

  2. In theNotchessection, select theUse Notch Settingscheckbox.

  3. Select the Notch type and notch parameters (Depth and Width).