PDS Questions

This section covers questions related to the PDS (Pattern Design Software).

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ClosedMy computer crashed while working on a pattern, how do I open the automatically saved file?

Go to File >File Utilities > Open Backup. This automatically opens the last file you worked on.

You can change the location this file is saved in the Preferences box. Go to Preferences > Save > AutoSave Backup File>File name.

Note: You can also find older backup files in this location if required.

ClosedMy buttons show up as circles, not plus signs. Why is this?

This depends on the command attributed to the buttons. To change this, go to the button properties: Internal Properties > Plotting and Cutting Attributes > Command and change the command to Draw.

You can also set the default command for new buttons: Preferences > Internal and Text > Internal > Internal Command > Button.

 

ClosedI used to get a message asking me about a location of points, but I no longer get it. How can I bring this message back?

You are no longer seeing this message, because this dialog was disabled. To have this dialog displayed permanently, go toPreferences > Main > Confirmation and Warningand thenselect theOpen the Move Point/ Point Attributes Dialogcheckbox.

Note:You can have this box appear only when needed by pressing the ALTbutton before clicking.

ClosedHow can I select all the pieces at once?

In theEditmenu clickSelect All.

Or

Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl +A.

ClosedCan I save reports in Word or Google Docs?

Currently you can only open reports via Microsoft Excel.

ClosedWhy are points hidden when I open a file?

If the file includes a large amount of points, PDS will hide them in order to allow the file to open quickly. After the file opens, go toView and Selectionand select the checkboxes next to the Grading points and Non-Grading points if desired.

You also need to "allow" the points to be visible in the Optitex .ini parameters. The following values are only suggestions. You may change the values to any number to view all your points. All of the below should be put in  both the [OptiTex PDS] and [OptiTex PDS XX] sections of your .ini file.

INMaxContForSnapInt=100
MaxAllContForSnapInt=300
MaxAllIntPointDraw=1000
MaxAllExtPointDraw=1000
MaxAllGradeIntPointDraw=500
MaxAllGradeExtPointDraw=500

ClosedCan I move an entire dart?

Yes, you can move a dart using the toolbox.

Go toToolBox > Movement > move fixed segment. Select the dart opening on the outline and drag to move it.