Optitex Shell Overview

Optitex Shell, is an independent separate application that allows you to perform various operations on your Marker and/or PDS file without having to open them in their respective software. With Optitex Shell, you can create marker orders, nest, plot, and more, all within the confines of one application. You can easily import files of other CAD formats, as well as export Optitex formats to other CAD formats to be used in other CAD applications.

With Optitex Shell you also have the option to create a batch file, allowing you to save a text file with all your commands. You can edit the file via any text editor, add commands directly in Optitex Shell, and then easily run the batch file once you are ready.

Optitex Shell is automatically included in the Optitex Installation Package and has its own icon:

In this section you will learn the basics of Optitex Shell, including navigating the interface, how to add Optitex files, and how to use the various commands.