Step by Step to 'Pattern-12'

  1. A pattern project with one pattern and the desired settings is created.
    1
    To create a project-related lined shape, select the Tagli tab in the tool window.
    2
    Open the context menu with RMB and select Crea nuovo taglio nella taglia M… .
  1. The Nuovo taglio lineare tool window is opened.

Nome del taglio

Name for the shape element

Commento

Information about the shape

Input Format

Maglia

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.

Gradi

Entry in the table of the lined shape

  • Height of step by stitches (stitch rows)
  • Width of step by stitches (wales)

Lavorazione a mano (giri)

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)

Crea taglio da immagine

No images will be used

Use image as template

    3
    Make the desired entries:
    4
    Confirm with the OK key.
  1. The new lined shape (basic shape) is graphically displayed in the Tagli 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 -> Opzioni -> Taglio lineare -> Opzioni per un nuovo taglio lineare

    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.
  1. The table Taglio lineare 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

Maglia davanti con trasporto

Binding-off width:

Stepping > 3 stitches

Binding-off methods

Binding-off, Structure, Single Jersey Rimagliatura, Struttura, Maglia rasata

  • Rimagliatura, RL, 01 > Rimagliatura, RL, 01
  • Rimagliatura, RL, 02

1

  • Display of the available shape elements
    • Taglio base (exists always)
  • Adding a new symmetric or asymmetric shape element
    • Scollatura
    • Scollatura riempita
    • Tassello
    • Foro
    • Pince
    • All'interno della forma

2

Specchia scalatura

Creating a symmetric shape of shape element

: The line tables of the left and right are identical.

Specchia attributi

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

Mostra tutte le proprietà

Mostra righe secondarie

Nascondi righe secondarie

4

Display color for main lines and sublines of a selected line in the Vista linee

5

Tipo di curva

  • 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

  • Maglie
    • Height by Stitches
    • Width in stitches
  • Gradi
    • 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 Aggiungi riga principale.
    • Select a row -> open the context menu with RMB -> select Aggiungi riga prima.
      - or -
      Select Aggiungi dopo riga.

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

  • In the document window
    • Position the cursor on a line of the displayed graphic -> open the context menu with RMB and select -> Inserisci linea di taglio .

Changing line properties of a shape line

  • Global project-related setting of the line properties via Configurazione / Tutti i tagli 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 Proprietà della linea button and make the desired entries.
  • In the document window
    • Position the cursor on a line of the displayed graphic, select the context menu Proprietà della linea and make the desired entries in the tool window.

1

Modification of the curve type

2

Modification of the function of a shape line

  • Senza funzione
  • Diminuzione
  • Aumento
  • etc.

3

Modifications for the shape line with the Diminuzione function

4

Modifications of the Dissolvenza 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.

Applica marcature per linea riflessa

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 Tipo di curva column open the context menu with the RMB and select the desired curve type.
    • Select the line, open the Proprietà della linea with the Proprietà della linea button and select the desired curve type at Andamento della scalatura.
  • In the document window
    • Position the cursor on a line of the displayed graphic -> open the context menu with RMB and select -> Adatta andamento della scalatura....
  1. Select the desired Andamento della scalatura in the selection menu.
  2. When selecting the curve type uniforme con avanzo via·Adegua scalatura, specify the desired values for Height and Width of the steps.
  3. : The window for entering specifications is displayed according to the selected curve type.
  4. Transfer the entry to the shape line with the Ricalcola button.
  5. : 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:

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

Options with the Fair Isle curve type Fair Isle

: Watch out:
The selected stepping kind determines the corresponding options!

1

Andamento della scalatura

Selecting the desired curve type

: The options in the pop-up window correspond to this selection.

2

Variante

Options of processing Fair Isle (multi-step narrowing)

Impostazione predefinita

Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view

Trapezio

Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern

Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view

Dente di sega

Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern

Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view

Piega

Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern

Modify Stepping

: The options in the pop-up window correspond to the selection at Variante

3

Scalatura verticale

Specification of the row in which the narrowing should be carried out.

4

Altezza min sull'estremità della linea

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

Gradi

Quantity of steps to calculate the narrowing

Marcature

Quantity of markings per step (narrowing)

: Corresponds to the value of the 'Width Steps' column of the line table

6

Funzione

Specifies the directory of the Knit Explorer to be used for the function (type) of shape lines

Multi-step Narrowing

7

Contenuto

Selection of the desired module for Diminuzione, Parecchi stadi from Knit Explorer

8

Modalità operativa

Selection of the calculation mode for the steps of Fair Isle

Calcolo automatico dei passi based on the settings.

Personalizzato -> Open the table by the Distanze ed effetto ottico... button in order to change the narrowings manually.

9

Aspetto

Selecting the desired look of narrowing

Default Setting:

  • sottostante
    The loop of the narrowed stitch is behind of the stitch of the basic pattern.

10

Ampiezza di copertura:

Specification of how many stitches should cover each other

Default Setting:

  • 1 maglia
    This corresponds to a racking by one needle

11

Move the position of the narrowing marking in relation to the pattern

Non spostare

Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and freely placed.

Sposta su maglia destra

Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and placed on Maglia davanti only.

Sposta su maglia sinistra

Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and placed on Maglia dietro only.

    8
    Open the graphic of the basic shape in the xx document window.
    9
    Click the Elaborazione del taglio button under Parametri in the Zone di lavoro ribbon.
  1. The Zone di lavoro tool window appears.

1

Colors

Display color of the knitting range in the lined shape

2

Descrizione

Definition of a knitting range

3

 Colore del filato

Allocation of:
Colore del filato / Colore del magazzino / Colore del guidafilo / Colori vanisé / Colori a più cadute

4

Elemento di riempimento

Selection of a knitting element / needle action / structure / pattern element to fill the knitting range

5

Numero

Height of the knitting range by stitch rows

6

Maglie

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 Densità delle maglie 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 Zone di lavoro tool window.
    11
    Select the desired shape point by the LMB to which you want to assign the knitting range.
    12
    Call up the Assegna zona di lavoro context menu.
  1. List of the knitting ranges appears to select one.
  2. 13
    Select the desired knitting range.
  3. The knitting range appears in the assigned color at the the shape line point of the lined shape.
  4. 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:

  1. Shape is created as lined shape.
  2. The knitting ranges are available in the Zone di lavoro tool window.
  3. 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 Assegna zona di lavoro.
  1. List of the knitting ranges appears to select one.
    Multiple selection is possible.
  2. 3
    Select the desired knitting range.
  3. 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 Distanza in Maglie in relation to the shape line point

3

Inserisci zona di lavoro in basso

Knitting range will be inserted above the shape line point

Knitting range will be inserted below the shape line point

    15
    In the Tagli tool window select the created shape with LMB.
    16
    Open the context menu -> Posiziona taglio -> select Pattern name.
  1. 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.
  2. 17
    Open Knit Explorer.
    18
    Open the Parti di disegno -> Parti di disegno, Tutti gli aghi -> Parti di disegno, Jacquard directory in the Deposito elementi di lavoro.
    19
    Open the Parti di disegno tool window.
    20
    Copy the Jacquard PD 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 Maglia davanti
  • 1 modified pattern element
  • 2 rows of Maglia davanti

    23
    Select the rows of the Jacquard areas additively via the Rango del disegno control column by the CTRL key.
    24
    Positioning the cursor in the pattern area.
    25
    Call-up the Selezione / Crea Jacquard... context menu.
  1. The Crea Jacquard [Nuovo disegno] dialog box appears.

Description to the dialog box

1

Display of the active document window Disegno design, for which the dialog box is valid.

2

Sequenza di colori e lunghezza della maglia

Display or edit box for the stitch length per color / rear system

: Depends on the selection under Lunghezza della maglia ((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 Lunghezza della maglia ((4)).

Seconda sequenza di colori

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

Modulo Jacquard

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

Jacquard

4

Colori

Selection list for the knitting sequence of the colors

  • sempre uguale
  • minimo per rango
  • minimo per rango e colonna (ponti filato)

5

Lunghezza della maglia

Selection list for the stitch length

  • Utilizza da disegno
  • Utilizza da modulo
  • Personalizzato
    Make presettings at and / or .

6

Lato del disegno

Selecting the desired face of picture of Jacquard

  • Jv: Lato immagine davanti
  • J^: Lato immagine dietro
  • Jv^: Lato immagine davanti e dietro
    : Not with all Jacquard modules available

Dorso Jacquard

7

Più stretto a sinistra

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

spostamento orizzontale del punto di taglio

Specification in needles for shifting the Jacquard horizontally

9

Crea 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 Progetto per disegni.

Possibilities for changing the module allocation:

  • In Configurazione -> Jacquard tab -> Block-Jacquard section
    : Changes will apply to all patterns of the Progetto per disegni .
  • Select Jacquard in the ribbon.
    : Individual changes regarding the desired Jacquard area
  • Select the context menu -> Apri Jacquard...
    : Individual changes regarding the desired Jacquard area
    26
    Make the desired presets in the Crea Jacquard [Nuovo disegno] dialog box.
    27
    Apply the settings to the pattern with the Crea Jacquard button.
    28
    Continue:
    Create the next row selection for a new Jacquard area.
    - or –
    Exit working in the dialog box by Chiudi.
  1. Jacquard is displayed with the correspondent symbol in the pattern and is listed in the Jacquard tool window for another editing.
  2. 29
    Allocate the following attributes to the shape line 5 of the Fair Isle curve type in the line table:

: To fade-out with patterns with Jacquards, a corresponding Dissolvenza, Jacquard, Flottante, Rete 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 -> Proprietà della linea context menu.
    33
    The Proprietà della linea tool window is opened for the selected shape line.
    34
    Make the following entries under the Per Jacquard (flottante / rete) section:
    35
    Close the tool window.
  1. The fade-out module appears in the Disegno design document window.
  2. 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:

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

  • Diminuzione a parecchi stadi
  • Aumento a più gradini

The markings are automatically calculated based on the settings (values) in the line table, displayed in the Distanze della linea 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:

  1. A shape with shape lines of the Diminuzione a parecchi stadi (Fair-Isle) function is created.
  2. The shape leis pending in the Disegno design
  3. 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 Proprietà della linea.
  1. The Proprietà della linea tool window is opened.

Options with the Fair Isle curve type Fair Isle

: Watch out:
The selected stepping kind determines the corresponding options!

1

Andamento della scalatura

Selecting the desired curve type

: The options in the pop-up window correspond to this selection.

2

Variante

Options of processing Fair Isle (multi-step narrowing)

Impostazione predefinita

Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view

Trapezio

Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern

Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view

Dente di sega

Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern

Display of the lined shape in the rasterized view

Piega

Display of the pending lined shape in the basic pattern

Modify Stepping

: The options in the pop-up window correspond to the selection at Variante

3

Scalatura verticale

Specification of the row in which the narrowing should be carried out.

4

Altezza min sull'estremità della linea

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

Gradi

Quantity of steps to calculate the narrowing

Marcature

Quantity of markings per step (narrowing)

: Corresponds to the value of the 'Width Steps' column of the line table

6

Funzione

Specifies the directory of the Knit Explorer to be used for the function (type) of shape lines

Multi-step Narrowing

7

Contenuto

Selection of the desired module for Diminuzione, Parecchi stadi from Knit Explorer

8

Modalità operativa

Selection of the calculation mode for the steps of Fair Isle

Calcolo automatico dei passi based on the settings.

Personalizzato -> Distanze ed effetto ottico...

Button to change the narrowings manually in the Distanze della linea dialog box.

9

Aspetto

Selecting the desired look of narrowing

Default Setting:

  • sottostante
    The loop of the narrowed stitch is behind of the stitch of the basic pattern.

10

Ampiezza di copertura:

Specification of how many stitches should cover each other

Default Setting:

  • 1 maglia
    This corresponds to a racking by one needle

11

Move the position of the narrowing marking in relation to the pattern

Non spostare

Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and freely placed.

Sposta su maglia destra

Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and placed on Maglia davanti only.

Sposta su maglia sinistra

Position of the narrowing marking is calculated and placed on Maglia dietro only.

    1
    Select the Personalizzato mode in the tool window under Diminuzione a parecchi stadi.
    2
    Open the table with Distanze ed effetto ottico... .
  1. The Distanze della linea dialog box appears.

: The table displays all steps of a shape line with the automatically calculated values ​​based on the specifications of the Proprietà della linea tool window.

Preset

1

Aspetto

List box to select the method of narrowing

2

Ampiezza di copertura:

List box to specify the quantity of stitches to cover each other

3

Inizializza posizioni di tutti gli stadi

Applies the changes of look and of the cover width

4

Linee a sinistra

Table with narrowing markings and their positions

Label indicating the size

Size of the selected shape

Numero di scalature

Total number of steps of the selected shape line

Distanze necessarie

Quantity of stitches (step width) that should be narrowed

5

Linee a destra

Table with narrowing markings and their positions

Label indicating the size

Size of the selected shape

Numero di scalature

Total number of steps of the selected shape line

Distanze necessarie

Quantity of stitches (step width) that should be narrowed

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Arrow keys


To copy the manually changed values of the table from Linee a sinistra column to the Linee a destra 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 Assegnazioni.
    - or -
    Change the values for both shape lines (left and right) manually in the table.
    2
    Close the dialog box with the OK button.
  1. The narrowing markings are applied to the shape and displayed.

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

Modify Shape Markings of Pending Shape Manually:

: The user himself is responsible for the correct result!

  1. A shape with shape lines of the Diminuzione a parecchi stadi (Fair-Isle) function is created.
  2. The shape leis pending in the Disegno design
    1
    Select Livello della rifinitura in the Cursor Attributes + Editing Layers tool windows.
    2
    Select the Trasparenza del taglio mobile 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+Binaggio, Maglia v technical module in the Moduli 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 Livello della rifinitura 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 Converti taglio in forma a griglia of the context menu.
  1. The shape appears as Raster Shape.
    : Modification within the Livello della rifinitura will be discarded when converting.
  2. 7
    Then call-up Crea nuovo taglio da forma a griglia... context menu again.
  1. The created lined shape is displayed in the Tagli tab.

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

    39
    Click the Avvio button under Anteprima in the Guidafili ribbon.
  1. The New Pattern xx document window is opened as view and the Guidafili ribbon appears.
  2. 40
    Open the dialog box via Mostra guidafilo.
    41
    If necessary, make the desired settings for allocating yarn carriers.
    42
    Start the Elaborazione tecnica:
    Show symbol view after technical processing.
    43
    Generate Sintral.
    44
    Start the Controllo Sintral.
    45
    Estrazione the knitting program.
  3. A program for the knitting machine will be created: CMS530.Pattern-12.zip.
  4. 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.