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Structure

Add Block

Set Options

Easily and quickly create different variations through previously saved garment blocks within CLO.

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Structure

By default, the Modular Library is organized by Group, Category and Style. 

This is where all of your blocks will be to mix and match different styles and blocks, here you can also create and save groups, categories, styles and blocks.

Group and Category

Both of these sections are Folder based; meaning you can bring in folders from anywhere you have access and also create folders anywhere you have access too. 

Both of these sections are Folder based; meaning you can bring in folders from anywhere you have access and also create folders anywhere you have access too. 

1. Click Add button to add your folder to a Group.
     
2. Double-click the Group folder to navigate into the Category.
     
3. in Category stage, click Add button and enter the name to add a new category. 
   

✨Tip: You can copy the path or delete by right-clicking on a Group or Category folder. 

Style

The style is the what all your blocks will be linked to.

It is best to think of the different styles as a type of fit so that all your blocks can easily fit together when mixing and matching different blocks. 
 

1. Double-click the Category folder to navigate into the Style.
    
2. Click Add button and set the name and thumbnail.
   * If there is a garment in the 3D window, the thumbnail for that garment is automatically registered.

✨Tip: You can edit the name and thumbnail, or delete the Style by right-clicking on it.

Block

These are the different pattern pieces that make up one full style.
You can add in multiple patterns for one block, they will be what you will use to mix and create different variations of a style. 
 

1. Double-click the Style to navigate into the Block.
   
   
2. Click Add button and click Add Block Type option. 
    
3. After setting the information below, and click OK button.
   

   Menu	Description
   Type	Set the block type.
   Tag	Enter the block tag. If you need to add 2 or more of the same type, categorize them through tags. When the types and tags are added in the same status, the existing block type will be overwritten.

Line (Optional Stage between Category and Style)

Add a Line tier between Category and Style to create a more precise and detailed structure.

1. Click Add button in the Style stage and click Group Style by Line option. 
    
2. In Add Line window, set the name and thumbnail and click OK button.
   → It becomes the upper level above Style in the hierarchy. This allows multiple styles to be grouped under a Line.
    
3. Click Add button on the right side of the Line to add another Line.
   ✨Tip: When clicking Add Line with Same Style option, all Styles and Blocks within the selected Line are duplicated and added as a new Line. This can be useful when you want to reuse the same structure but make slight changes to some Styles or Blocks.
    
4. Right-click on the Line thumbnail to delete the selected Line or, change its thumbnail and name.
   

Add Block

Auto Modular Labeling

Auto Modular Labeling is based on the results learned from

numerous pattern data and analyzes which part of the pattern it is based on only the shape of the pattern.

1. Click Auto Modular Labeling button at the top right of the Style stage.
   → The automatically recognized blocks are highlighted in colors corresponding to each block type.
   
   
    
2. Check all that all patterns in the 2D window are properly assigned to the correct block types using the Modular Creator. 
     
   2-1. If any patterns are not recognized correctly, you can manually adjust or relabel them by clikcing Edit Block button in the Modular Creator. 
   
   2-2. In the 2D window, select the patterns that match the block type you chose and then press the Enter key.
          * You can select multiple patterns by holding the Shift key.
   
   2-3. In Add Block File window, set the name and thumbnail and click OK button. 
          * The Block thumbnail will automatically be added based on 3D window.
       
3. Click Save Block button to set thumbnail image and file name, then click OK button.
   → The Check mark will then be activated to signal that this block is ready.
     
4. Click Add button. 
    
5. After checking whether the block pattern is sewn well with other block patterns, click OK button.
   * If you need to reset the sewing line, click the Cancel button to correct the sewing line and try again.

📝 Note:  If you are adding a new block based on an existing block file,
you can add it directly without going through the Modular Creator by clicking Add button within each Block section, such as Front Body or Sleeves. 

Additional Options

1. Right-click on the block thumbnail.
   
   
2. Click the option if needed.
   

   Option	Description
   Delete Selected Block	Delete selected block.
   Share Selected Block	Share the selected block with other styles. Any changes made to the block will apply to all shared instances.
   Change Thumbnail	Change the thumbnail.
   Replace with New Block	Replace the existing block with a new one.

Set Options 

You can configure Modular options.

1. Click Settings » User Settings » Other in the top menu.
    
2. Configure Modular options if needed.
   

   Option	Description
   Modular Access	Protect Modular Library to Restrict Editing	Restrict all editing in the Modular Library to protect its original configuration.
   	Prevent Blocks Mix and Match across Different Styles	To protect the users from apply different block fits together turn on the option Prevent Mix and Match. Watch Video When Prevent Mix and Match is active a Warning pop up will appear when a block from one style is being applied to a separate style.
   Notch Sewing	To save out a specific sewing relationship activate the Notching Sewing option. The Modular sewing tags will then follow the notch placements for sewing relationships. Watch Video