Fabric Pieces

The tab is structured according to each fabric piece type of the current shape file.

Left column

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  • Name
    Enter the name of the fabric piece.
  • Input Format
    Shows the current input format.
  • Gauge

    Select the gauge of the machine.
    For information only!
  • Stitch Density

    Select a defined index of stitch density for the basic pattern.
  • Fill

    Select a basic needle action for the pattern.
  • Pattern Color

    Select a basic color for the pattern.
  • Basic Type
  • Quantity

    Specify the quantity of fabric piece within the article.
    E.g. A quantity of 2 for the left and right sleeve.

Distance of Shape Halves

  • Odd Distance
    Select this option to get an odd distance of the shape halves.
    E.g. for preparing the V-neck
  • Distance
    Specify the quantity of needles for the area outside shape between the shape halves.
    E.g. Front of a cardigan

Start

Stitch Density

Select a defined index of stitch density for the start

Knitting Element for the Start

Select knitting element for the start.
Depending on the selected knitting element there will appear further options.

Quantity of Systems

Specify the number of systems for the fabric start.

Elastic Thread

Specify with or without elastic thread and the insertion of the elastic thread.

Protection Thread

Specify with or without protection thread.

Transition

Specify the type of transition between the fabrics.

Doubling

Select the knitting element for widening the start.

The widening of the fabric results from the stitch density and the start module.