Setting Up the Plotter

Once your pattern is finalized and you are satisfied with your results, you can now use the PDS to plot your pieces.

To setup the plotter:

  1. From the PDS main toolbar, go to File > Plotter.

  2. Define the settings of the plotter. For more information about the settings, see Plotter/Cutter Setup.

  3. Click Ok.

    The Plot dialog is displayed.

  1. Define all the properties of the Plotter. For more information, see The Plot Dialog.

  2. Make sure you select the Set Port View to Image Size checkbox. This is to make sure that the Plotter is defined correctly for a fabric pattern:

  3. Frames will not include the gaps area (frame equal to the image size only)

  4. Only frames with pieces in them will be plotted.

  5. Page will start at (0,0) of the frame.

  6. Each frame will be plotted in a separate page.

  7. Image boundaries (not including gap) will be marked (“corner” sign). corner size will be 5% of image size.