Step by Step to 'Pattern-12'

A pattern project with one pattern and the desired settings is created.

1: To create a project-related lined shape, select the Shapes tab in the tool window.

2: Open the context menu with RMB and select Create New Shape of Size M... .

The New Lined Shape tool window is opened.


Shape Name	Name for the shape element
Comment	Information about the shape

Input Format
Stitch		Entry in the table of the lined shape Height by stitches (stitch rows) Width by stitches (wales) : The stepping is converted based on the specification.
Steps		Entry in the table of the lined shape Height of step by stitches (stitch rows) Width of step by stitches (wales)
Hand-Knitting (Courses)		Entry in the table of the lined shape Height by courses (1 course corresponds 2 stitch rows) Width by stitches (wales)
		Rules for widening with hand knitting
			Knitting before widening following the start
			Widening before knitting following the start (default setting)
Create Shape from Image			No images will be used
			Use image as template

3: Make the desired entries:

Shape Name : Any
Input Format : Stitch

4: Confirm with the OK key.

The new lined shape (basic shape) is graphically displayed in the Shapes tab and in a new document window New shape xx [size x] as rectangle.

: Default attributes are used for the shape edges of the lined shape.
Menu File -> Options -> Lined Shape -> Options for New Lined Shape

5: Open the docked line table by LMB in the New shape xx [size x] document window.

- or -
Use the graphic displayed in the New shape xx [size x] document window.

The table Lined Shape with the values of the rectangular shape appears.

: The method (table or graphic) to create a project-related lined shape is freely eligible, since the views are always updated simultaneously.

6: Insert new shape lines in the table and enter the desired values for the basic shape.

Example: Lined shape for Pattern-12

Basic Shape: Front

Row 5	Steps for 'Multi-step Narrowing' (Fair Isle) : With ‘multi-step narrowing’, narrowings (e.g. 20 stitches per step) are carried out one after the other, evenly distributed in a row.
Row 7	Stepping for Multi-step Widening : With ‘multi-step widening’, widenings (e.g. 16 stitches per step) are carried out one after the other, evenly distributed in a row.
End line	End line of the basic shape (green) : No assignment of attributes by default

Rules for creating a shape for the knitting mode SJ:

Example Front:

Shape Attributes	Rules / possible settings
Knitting Mode:	Single Jersey
Step width of widening	1 needle (stitch) per knitting row
Step height of widening	As desired
Quantity of rows without shape modification	As desired
Step width when narrowing	1 - 3 needles (stitches)
Step height when narrowing	As desired
Fading-out Width	As desired
Knitting mode for fading-out	Front Stitch with Transfer
Binding-off width:	Stepping > 3 stitches
Binding-off methods	Binding-off, Structure, Single Jersey Binding-off, Structure, Single Jersey Binding-off, SJ, 01 > Binding-off, SJ, 01 Binding-off, SJ, 02


1	Display of the available shape elements Basic Shape (exists always) Adding a new symmetric or asymmetric shape element Neckline Filled Neckline Gore Hole Dart Within Shape
2		Mirror Stepping		Creating a symmetric shape of shape element : The line tables of the left and right are identical.
			Mirror Attributes	Attribute changes carried out in the line table at the left and right.
			Do not mirror attributes	Attribute changes are carried out in the line table at the left or at the right.
		Do not mirror stepping		Creating an asymmetric shape / shape element : The line table can be edited differently at the left and at the right.
3		Show All Properties
		Show Sub-rows
		Hide Sub-rows
4	Display color for main lines and sublines of a selected line in the Line View
5		Curve Type		Display of the main line with the selected curve type Modification of the curve type
6	Columns for entering the values for the lines of the lined shape in the input format Stitches Height by Stitches Width in stitches Steps Height in steps Width in steps : From the entered values and based on the curve type, the value factor, height of rest and width of rest is calculated.
7	Columns for the input of line attributes : The entry in the Function column is automatically determined based on the values for one line.
8	Specification for working with PTS (NPJ) for one line (shape edge) Value for the front and / or rear needle bed Width by Wales

Insert shape line in a shape element:

: The shape lines are inserted symmetrically with both methods by default.

In the Line Table:
Entry of a positive value: Widening and upwards
Entry of a negative value: Narrowing and down

Enter the desired values in the last table line with the * symbol. When confirming the input with the Enter key a new table line is inserted.
Select a row -> open the context menu with RMB -> select Add Main Row.
Select a row -> open the context menu with RMB -> select Add Table Row Above.
- or -
Select Add Table Row Below.

: Only in the line table it is possible to create an asymmetrical line shape by deactivating Mirror Stepping.

In the document window

Position the cursor on a line of the displayed graphic -> open the context menu with RMB and select -> Insert Shape Line .

Changing line properties of a shape line

Global project-related setting of the line properties via Configuration / All Shapes tab
In the shape regarding a shape line

In the Line Table
In the document window

Changing Line Properties:

In the Line Table

Direct change of a line property in the corresponding column of the table
Select a line in the table, open the tool window with the Line Properties button and make the desired entries.

In the document window

Position the cursor on a line of the displayed graphic, select the context menu Line Properties and make the desired entries in the tool window.

	1		Modification of the curve type
	2		Modification of the function of a shape line Without Function Narrowing Widening etc.
	3		Modifications for the shape line with the Narrowing function
	4		Modifications of the Fading-out attribute for a shape line
	5		Specification for a shape line for working with PTS in the shape edge
	6	Display of the markings that are assigned to a shape line.
Apply Markings to Mirrored Line	Applies the line-bound markings of the selected line to the line on the opposite. : Perhaps existing markings of the opposite shape line are removed.

Changing curve type:

In the Line Table

In the Curve Type column open the context menu with the RMB and select the desired curve type.
Select the line, open the Line Properties with the Line Properties button and select the desired curve type at Stepping Kind.

In the document window

Position the cursor on a line of the displayed graphic -> open the context menu with RMB and select -> Adjust Stepping Kind....

Select the desired Stepping Kind in the selection menu.
When selecting the curve type Steady with Remainder via·Modify Stepping, specify the desired values for Height and Width of the steps.
: The window for entering specifications is displayed according to the selected curve type.
Transfer the entry to the shape line with the Recalculate button.
: The shape line is displayed in the graphic and in the line table as well.

7: Allocate the desired attributes to the new shape lines:

Function: Function content + Function width
Fade-out: Fade-out content + Fade-out width
Line 3:

Function: Binding-off (at the external edge of the shape)
Function content: desired bind-off method

Binding-off of the external edges of the shape

The shape lines for binding-off at the external edge of the shape are at the same height in the line table.
During the technical processing these shape lines are moved regarding the height according to the carriage direction.
: The knitting sequence when binding-off depends on the carriage stroke!

The height (quantity of knitting rows) until binding-off is arbitrary

The height (quantity of knitting rows) until binding-off is an even number Binding-off right before left
The height (quantity of knitting rows) until binding-off is an odd number Binding-off left before right

Line 5:

In column Curve: Select Fair Isle stepping kind.
Function: 'Multi-step Narrowing'
Function content: Fair Isle + Doubling, Stitch v
: The narrowing markings are calculated automatically and displayed in the pending shape of the Design Pattern.

Options with the Fair Isle curve type Fair Isle
: Watch out: The selected stepping kind determines the corresponding options!

1	Stepping Kind		Selecting the desired curve type : The options in the pop-up window correspond to this selection.
2	Variant		Options of processing Fair Isle (multi-step narrowing)
			Default		Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view
			Trapeze		Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern
					Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view
			Saw Teeth		Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern
					Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view
			Pleat		Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern
Modify Stepping
: The options in the pop-up window correspond to the selection at Variant
3	Stepping in the Height		Specification of the row in which the narrowing should be carried out.
4	Min. Height at the End of Line		Quantity of rows at the end of the line (remaining height) : The value will be subtracted from the total height of the line. The steps are calculated from the remaining height.
5	Specification to calculate the shape line with Fair Isle stepping kind
		Steps	Quantity of steps to calculate the narrowing
		Markings	Quantity of markings per step (narrowing) : Corresponds to the value of the 'Width Steps' column of the line table
6	Function		Specifies the directory of the Knit Explorer to be used for the function (type) of shape lines
Multi-step Narrowing
7	Content		Selection of the desired module for Narrowing, multi-step from Knit Explorer
8	Mode		Selection of the calculation mode for the steps of Fair Isle
				Automatic Calculation of Steppings based on the settings.
				User Defined -> Open the table by the Distances and Look... button in order to change the narrowings manually.
9	Look		Selecting the desired look of narrowing Default Setting: underneath The loop of the narrowed stitch is behind of the stitch of the basic pattern.
10	Cover Width:		Specification of how many stitches should cover each other Default Setting: 1 Stitch This corresponds to a racking by one needle
11	Move the position of the narrowing marking in relation to the pattern
		Do Not Move	Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and freely placed.
		Move to right stitch	Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and placed on Front Stitch only.
		Move to left stitch	Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and placed on Rear Stitch only.

Line 7:

Function: Multi-step Widening
Function content: Widening, multi-step, Stitch v, Closing
: The widening markings are calculated automatically and displayed in the pending shape of the Design Pattern.

End line of basic shape:

Function: Binding-off
Function content: Binding-off, Basic Shape, End, with Draw Thread

8: Open the graphic of the basic shape in the xx document window.

9: Click the Shape Editing button under Parameter in the Knitting Ranges ribbon.

The Knitting Ranges tool window appears.


1	Colors	Display color of the knitting range in the lined shape
2	Description	Definition of a knitting range
3	Yarn Color	Allocation of: Yarn Color / Magazine Color / Yarn Carrier Color / Plating Colors / Multiple System Colors
4	Filling Element	Selection of a knitting element / needle action / structure / pattern element to fill the knitting range
5	Quantity	Height of the knitting range by stitch rows
6	Stitches	Display of the total height by stitches
7	cm	Display of the total height by cm : Calculated by the stitch density in use from the Stitch Density table
8		Assignment of a stitch density from the stitch density tool window
9	Color Arrangement	Assignment of Color Arrangements
10		Assignment of a stitch length for the front needle bed
		Assignation of a stitch length for the rear needle bed
		Assignment of a take-down value
		Assignment of a auxiliary take-down value
		Assignment of a machine speed
11	List of the shapes (fabric pieces), where the selected knitting range is in use. : Knitting ranges can be removed from the corresponding pattern by the button.

10: Create the desired knitting range in the Knitting Ranges tool window.

Example:

Description: Collar
Filling Element: 2x2 Rib
Number: 28 (rows high)
+ columns: Allocate new stitch lengths

11: Select the desired shape point by the LMB to which you want to assign the knitting range.

12: Call up the Assign Knitting Range context menu.

List of the knitting ranges appears to select one.

13: Select the desired knitting range.

The knitting range appears in the assigned color at the the shape line point of the lined shape.

14: Move the inserted knitting range by 2 pattern rows to the top.
: The position of the widening markings should be in a SJ pattern row.

Enter the created knitting ranges into the shape and position it:

Shape is created as lined shape.
The knitting ranges are available in the Knitting Ranges tool window.
Lined shape is opened in the xx document window.

1: Select the desired shape point by the LMB to which you want to assign the knitting range.

2: Open the context menu and select Assign Knitting Range.

List of the knitting ranges appears to select one.
Multiple selection is possible.

3: Select the desired knitting range.

The knitting range appears in the assigned color at the the shape line point of the lined shape.

	Enable the view of the knitting ranges in the xx document window
	Disable the view of the knitting ranges in the xx document window
	Display of the knitting ranges in the xx document window by yarn colors

4: Position the inserted knitting range.


1	Selecting knitting ranges to replace the inserted knitting range.
2	Specify the Distance in Stitches in relation to the shape line point
3	Insert Knitting Range Downwards
		Knitting range will be inserted above the shape line point
		Knitting range will be inserted below the shape line point

15: In the Shapes tool window select the created shape with LMB.

16: Open the context menu -> Position Shape -> select Pattern name.

The shape is floating in the selected basic pattern.
: Very helpful here to position the Jacquard pattern element correctly in relation to the base pattern and shape.

17: Open Knit Explorer.

18: Open the Pattern Elements -> Pattern Elements, All Needles -> Pattern Elements, Jacquard directory in the Knitting Element Depot.

19: Open the Pattern Elements tool window.

20: Copy the Jacquard PE 19 pattern element from the Knit Explorer into the pattern project.
Example: H 39 x W 32

21: Modify the height of the pattern element in order to draw the pattern element into the the stepping of Fair Isle (height).

Original Pattern Element	Modified Pattern Element

H 39 x W 32	H 36 x W 32

22: Draw the pattern element using any 2 yarn colors from the center of the basic pattern to the left and right in relation to the Fair Isle shape lines in the basic pattern.

Pro Step:

2 rows of Front Stitch
1 modified pattern element
2 rows of Front Stitch

23: Select the rows of the Jacquard areas additively via the Pattern Row control column by the CTRL key.

24: Positioning the cursor in the pattern area.

25: Call-up the Selection / Create Jacquard... context menu.

The Create Jacquard [New Pattern] dialog box appears.

Description to the dialog box


1	Display of the active document window Design Pattern, for which the dialog box is valid.
2	Color Sequence and Stitch Length
		Display or edit box for the stitch length per color / rear system : Depends on the selection under Stitch Length ((4)).
		Display of the used colors in the selection in the color sequence from the left
		Display or edit box for the stitch length per color / front system : Depends on the selection under Stitch Length ((4)).
	Second Color Sequence
			Default setting The color sequence is the same as in the first pattern row
			Definition of the color sequence for the second pattern row is possible. : Input panel for the color sequence of the second pattern row
3	Jacquard Module
		Displays the selected Jacquard module. : Position the cursor in the display, to use the LMB to open the Knit Explorer.
		Display of the path of the selected directory in the Knit Explorer
		Selection list for selecting the desired Jacquard module in the specified directory
Jacquards
4	Colors		Selection list for the knitting sequence of the colors Continuously Minimum per row Minimum per row and column (yarn bridges)
5	Stitch Length		Selection list for the stitch length Of the pattern Used by the module User Defined Make presettings at and / or .
6	Picture side		Selecting the desired face of picture of Jacquard Jv: Picture at the Front J^: Picture at the Rear Jv^: Picture at the Front and Rear : Not with all Jacquard modules available
Jacquard Back
7	Smaller width by		Specification in case of Jacquard with yarn bridges, by how many needles the back side is to be narrower then the face of picture
8	Move horizontally by		Specification in needles for shifting the Jacquard horizontally
9	Create Jacquard		The changes made in the dialog box will be applied to the pattern.

Changing the default settings for Block Jacquard:

: A module for net pick-up and net ending are assigned by default to each area with Block Jacquard in the Pattern Project.

Possibilities for changing the module allocation:

In Configuration -> Jacquard tab -> Block-Jacquard section
: Changes will apply to all patterns of the Pattern Project .
Select Jacquards in the ribbon.
: Individual changes regarding the desired Jacquard area
Select the context menu -> Open Jacquards...
: Individual changes regarding the desired Jacquard area

26: Make the desired presets in the Create Jacquard [New Pattern] dialog box.

Colors: Continuously
Stitch length: Used by the module
Jacquard Module: Jacquard, Cross-tubular, Picture Jv, J^, Jv^

27: Apply the settings to the pattern with the Create Jacquard button.

28: Continue:
Create the next row selection for a new Jacquard area.
- or –
Exit working in the dialog box by Close.

Jacquard is displayed with the correspondent symbol in the pattern and is listed in the Jacquards tool window for another editing.

29: Allocate the following attributes to the shape line 5 of the Fair Isle curve type in the line table:

Fade-out width: Set value to 0, since the different Jacquard areas are not to be hidden with Stitch v, with Transfer.

Fade-out content: Stitch v, with transfer (will not be used)

: To fade-out with patterns with Jacquards, a corresponding Fade-out, Jacquard, Float, Net module is used.

30: In the New Shape xx [Size x] document window, select the desired shape line 5 with the graphic shape presentation.

31: Position cursor on the selected shape line.

32: Select LMB -> Line Properties context menu.

33: The Line Properties tool window is opened for the selected shape line.

34: Make the following entries under the for Jacquards (float / net) section:

Content: Select Fade-out, Jacquard, Float, Net Fade-out Module.
: The fade-out module knits only at the front.
Width: specify the desired fade-out width.

Default Setting: 2 Needles wide
Attention : The fade-out width is also executed in the rows of the net pick-up and the net ending.

35: Close the tool window.

The fade-out module appears in the Design Pattern document window.

36: If necessary, position the shape in the document window with the button.

37: Check , attributes of the shape lines and, if desired, make corrections.

38: Changing markings of shape lines with the functions:

Function Multi-step Narrowing‘ (Fair-Isle): Modify the position of the narrowing marking
Function Multi-step Widening: Modify the position of the widening marking

The following function was allocated to a shape line when creating the shape:

Multi-step Narrowing
Multi-step Widening

The markings are automatically calculated based on the settings (values) in the line table, displayed in the Distances of the Line table and entered into the shape as shape markings.

Options to modify the narrowing and widening markings:

In the table: Change the values and apply them to the shape
In the pending shape: Re-position the markings manually

Modify the Markings for Narrowing in the Table:

A shape with shape lines of the Multi-step Narrowing (Fair-Isle) function is created.
The shape leis pending in the Design Pattern
The document window with graphic of the shape is open.

1: Position cursor on the shape line e.g. no. 5 (multi-step narrowing).

2: Open the context menu with RMB and select Line Properties.

The Line Properties tool window is opened.

Options with the Fair Isle curve type Fair Isle
: Watch out: The selected stepping kind determines the corresponding options!

1	Stepping Kind		Selecting the desired curve type : The options in the pop-up window correspond to this selection.
2	Variant		Options of processing Fair Isle (multi-step narrowing)
			Default		Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view
			Trapeze		Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern
					Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view
			Saw Teeth		Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern
					Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view
			Pleat		Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern
Modify Stepping
: The options in the pop-up window correspond to the selection at Variant
3	Stepping in the Height		Specification of the row in which the narrowing should be carried out.
4	Min. Height at the End of Line		Quantity of rows at the end of the line (remaining height) : The value will be subtracted from the total height of the line. The steps are calculated from the remaining height.
5	Specification to calculate the shape line with Fair Isle stepping kind
		Steps	Quantity of steps to calculate the narrowing
		Markings	Quantity of markings per step (narrowing) : Corresponds to the value of the 'Width Steps' column of the line table
6	Function		Specifies the directory of the Knit Explorer to be used for the function (type) of shape lines
Multi-step Narrowing
7	Content		Selection of the desired module for Narrowing, multi-step from Knit Explorer
8	Mode		Selection of the calculation mode for the steps of Fair Isle
				Automatic Calculation of Steppings based on the settings.
				User Defined -> Distances and Look... Button to change the narrowings manually in the Distances of the Line dialog box.
9	Look		Selecting the desired look of narrowing Default Setting: underneath The loop of the narrowed stitch is behind of the stitch of the basic pattern.
10	Cover Width:		Specification of how many stitches should cover each other Default Setting: 1 Stitch This corresponds to a racking by one needle
11	Move the position of the narrowing marking in relation to the pattern
		Do Not Move	Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and freely placed.
		Move to right stitch	Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and placed on Front Stitch only.
		Move to left stitch	Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and placed on Rear Stitch only.

1: Select the User Defined mode in the tool window under Multi-step Narrowing.

2: Open the table with Distances and Look... .

The Distances of the Line dialog box appears.

: The table displays all steps of a shape line with the automatically calculated values based on the specifications of the Line Properties tool window.

Preset
1	Look	List box to select the method of narrowing
2	Cover Width:	List box to specify the quantity of stitches to cover each other
3	Initialize Positions of All Steps	Applies the changes of look and of the cover width

4	Lines at Left	Table with narrowing markings and their positions
	Label indicating the size	Size of the selected shape
	Quantity of Steppings	Total number of steps of the selected shape line
	Necessary Paddings	Quantity of stitches (step width) that should be narrowed

5	Lines at Right	Table with narrowing markings and their positions
	Label indicating the size	Size of the selected shape
	Quantity of Steppings	Total number of steps of the selected shape line
	Necessary Paddings	Quantity of stitches (step width) that should be narrowed

6	Arrow keys	To copy the manually changed values of the table from Lines at Left column to the Lines at Right column or vice versa. : If you make manual changes, the remaining markings will not be recalculated! You must also adjust all other markings manually.

1: Make a different selection in the dialog box below Preset.
- or -
Change the values for both shape lines (left and right) manually in the table.

2: Close the dialog box with the OK button.

The narrowing markings are applied to the shape and displayed.

: Using the same procedure, the widening markings in the Distances... table can also be changed.

Modify Shape Markings of Pending Shape Manually:

: The user himself is responsible for the correct result!

A shape with shape lines of the Multi-step Narrowing (Fair-Isle) function is created.
The shape leis pending in the Design Pattern

1: Select Finishing Layer in the Cursor Attributes + Editing Layers tool windows.

2: Select the Transparency of Pending Shape icon to delete the narrowing markings.

3: Delete the desired markings in the shape.

4: Set the cursor on a narrowing marking and pick this attribute with the F8 key in order to re-position it.
- or -
Select the Fair Isle + Doubling, Stitch v technical module in the Modules tab.

5: Insert markings manually at the new positions.
: Watch out:
The quantity of narrowing markings must correspond to the narrowing steps (width)! Otherwise the stitches cannot be transferred.

: The changes within the Finishing Layer cannot be saved.
Meaning, the pending shape must not be removed from the design pattern.

6: In order to save the changes, set the cursor in the pending shape and call-up Convert Shape to Raster-Shape of the context menu.

The shape appears as Raster Shape.
: Modification within the Finishing Layer will be discarded when converting.

7: Then call-up Create New Shape from Raster-Shape context menu again.

The created lined shape is displayed in the Shapes tab.

: Using the same procedure, the widening markings of the pending shape can be changed manually as well.

39: Click the Home button under Preview in the Yarn Carriers ribbon.

The New Pattern xx document window is opened as view and the Yarn Carriers ribbon appears.

40: Open the dialog box via Show Yarn Carriers.

41: If necessary, make the desired settings for allocating yarn carriers.

42: Start the Technical Processing:
Show symbol view after technical processing.

43: Generate Sintral.

44: Start the Sintral Check.

45: Extract the knitting program.

A program for the knitting machine will be created: CMS530.Pattern-12.zip.
Load knitting program into the machine.

: The extracted file CMS530.Pattern-12.zip can be loaded onto the machine with an USB stick or via Ethernet.

Step by Step to 'Pattern-12'

Explanation tool window 'New Lined Shape'

Rules for a shape in Single Jersey knitting mode

Rules for creating a shape for the knitting mode SJ:

Working with the line table or the document window (graphic)

About the Line Table

Insert new shape line in a shape element

Insert shape line in a shape element:

Change line properties of a shape line in line table or document window

Changing line properties of a shape line

Changing Line Properties:

Change curve type of a shape line in line table or document window

Changing curve type:

Information for binding-off of the external edges of the shape

Tool Window: Options with the Fair Isle curve type

Explanation of the 'Knitting Ranges' Tool Window

Enter and Position Created Knitting Ranges in the Shape

Enter the created knitting ranges into the shape and position it:

About the 'Create Jacquard' dialog box

Description to the dialog box

Changing the default settings for Block Jacquard:

Modify Markings for Narrowing or Widening

Modifying Narrowing Markings in the Table

Modify the Markings for Narrowing in the Table:

Tool Window: Options with the Fair Isle curve type

Explanation of 'Distances of the Line' Dialog Box

Modify Narrowing Markings of Pending Shape Manually

Modify Shape Markings of Pending Shape Manually:

All steps to create 'Pattern-12'