The invention of computer aided design (CAD) has revolutionised pattern cutting for clothing. Lectra’s Modaris pattern cutting software is a key tool in pattern production. Using a practical approach and clear examples throughout, Pattern cutting for clothing using CAD is an essential guide for all users of Lectra Modaris.
Beginning with an overview of the role of patterns in clothing manufacture, the key documents and tools of the trade are discussed before the keyboard, mouse and screen layout in Lectra Modaris are introduced. Title blocks and all aspects of digitising a clothing pattern are examined in clear, concise steps, followed by a thorough guide to the Lectra Modaris toolbox and the upper and lower toolbar menus. Creating size ranges and the importance of measurements and size charts are discussed, before the book concludes with an indispensable ‘How do I?’ guide to the Lectra Modaris functions and menus, indexed by required action.
Drawing on a wealth of practical experience, Pattern cutting for clothing using CAD is an indispensable, practical and user-friendly guide to making the most of Lectra’s Modaris software for both students and professionals in textiles and fashion.
1. Chapter 2: Introduction to the keyboard mouse and screen layout in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 6 2. Chapter 3: Title blocks in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 13 3. Chapter 4: Digitising a clothing pattern on Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 23 4. Chapter 5: Plotting using JustPrint - p. 37 5. Chapter 6: A guide to the toolbox in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software: F1–F3 - p. 52 6. Chapter 7: A guide to the toolbox in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software: F4–F8 - p. 68 7. Chapter 8: The upper tool bar in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 83 8. Chapter 9: The lower tool bar menus and keyboard commands in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 99 9. Chapter 10: Converting files using the Lectra interoperability function - p. 104 10. Chapter 11: Creating size ranges in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 114 11. Chapter 12: The importance of measurements size charts for pattern cutting - p. 122 12. Chapter 13: How do I? The functions and menus that you need to know in Lectra Modaris indexed by the required action - p. 132 13. Appendix 1: Pattern numbering - p. 138 14. Appendix 2: Recommended abbreviations for naming pattern pieces in Lectra Modaris - p. 139 15. Appendix 3: Keyboard commands by alphabet - p. 144 16. Appendix 4: Lectra Modaris terminology glossary - p. 146 17. Index - p. 149
The invention of computer aided design (CAD) has revolutionised pattern cutting for clothing. Lectra’s Modaris pattern cutting software is a key tool in pattern production. Using a practical approach and clear examples throughout, Pattern cutting for clothing using CAD is an essential guide for all users of Lectra Modaris.
Beginning with an overview of the role of patterns in clothing manufacture, the key documents and tools of the trade are discussed before the keyboard, mouse and screen layout in Lectra Modaris are introduced. Title blocks and all aspects of digitising a clothing pattern are examined in clear, concise steps, followed by a thorough guide to the Lectra Modaris toolbox and the upper and lower toolbar menus. Creating size ranges and the importance of measurements and size charts are discussed, before the book concludes with an indispensable ‘How do I?’ guide to the Lectra Modaris functions and menus, indexed by required action.
Drawing on a wealth of practical experience, Pattern cutting for clothing using CAD is an indispensable, practical and user-friendly guide to making the most of Lectra’s Modaris software for both students and professionals in textiles and fashion.
1. Chapter 2: Introduction to the keyboard mouse and screen layout in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 6 2. Chapter 3: Title blocks in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 13 3. Chapter 4: Digitising a clothing pattern on Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 23 4. Chapter 5: Plotting using JustPrint - p. 37 5. Chapter 6: A guide to the toolbox in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software: F1–F3 - p. 52 6. Chapter 7: A guide to the toolbox in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software: F4–F8 - p. 68 7. Chapter 8: The upper tool bar in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 83 8. Chapter 9: The lower tool bar menus and keyboard commands in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 99 9. Chapter 10: Converting files using the Lectra interoperability function - p. 104 10. Chapter 11: Creating size ranges in Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software - p. 114 11. Chapter 12: The importance of measurements size charts for pattern cutting - p. 122 12. Chapter 13: How do I? The functions and menus that you need to know in Lectra Modaris indexed by the required action - p. 132 13. Appendix 1: Pattern numbering - p. 138 14. Appendix 2: Recommended abbreviations for naming pattern pieces in Lectra Modaris - p. 139 15. Appendix 3: Keyboard commands by alphabet - p. 144 16. Appendix 4: Lectra Modaris terminology glossary - p. 146 17. Index - p. 149
