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Plot Patterns (Above ver4.2.0)

Erica
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Plot Patterns

Recommended Plotter Specifications

 

Objective

Plot 2D Patterns to manufacture real garments.


Location

Main Menu ▶ File  ▶ Plotter


Operation

Plot Patterns

  1. Click the tool/ menu indicated in Location.
    → The Plotter window appears as the mode is switched to the Print Layout Mode to arrange Patterns based on the paper size.  

  2. Select types of segments and information that will be plotted. 

    Option Description
    Cut on Outline Patterns are cut based on the outlines or seam allowances.
    ※ Note: Notches are cut when they exist on Patterns.
    Show Lines  Select types of lines that would appear on the prints.
    Show Add'l Information  Select information that would appear on prints.
       
  3. Click Plot.
    →  Patterns are plotted according to the setting.

※ Note:  

  • Select the plotter or network plotter to be integrated with CLO in the Other setting.

  • To save as a .plt file, please follow below paths:
    Main Menu ▶ File ▶ Plotter ▶ Save from the dialogue (Usable only in Window) 
    Main Menu ▶ File ▶ Export ▶ Plotter (PLT)

Recommended Plotter Specifications 

Recommended Model: Model: Graphtec CE-6000AP
OS: Windows Only
Port: RS-232C
Language: HP-GL 

 

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Comments

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  • virjny

    Hi,
    I am trying the beta version and can't plot. Driver are not recognize by clo. it works with other applications like photoshop or A-Illustrator.

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  • pg248

    hi,
    i have 2 questions for plotting.
    -how can i get it to print the size that it is plotting on each piece?
    -how can i plot all sizes at one time un-nested

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  • ozman

    Hi,
    Could the same or similar process be used for direct to fabric digital printing of exported patterns with embedded/saved images ?

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  • shakeia13

    hello,
    how do i un-nest my graded pattern to make a marker like layout?

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  • celestedabril

    CUAL ES EL MENÚ QUE DEBO ELEGIR PARA TRAZAR SOBRE EL AVATAR LA PRENDA?

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  • b77clo

    how to setup connection between plotter and the clo software?

    plotter is connected but it's not visible in clo settings also when I command to plot pattern there's only send to one note option indicated in plotter box

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  • TU VO MINH

    Hi,
    -for Main Menu ▶ File ▶ Plotter: I can't find the option "Plotter" in "File"
    -I only found: Main Menu ▶ File ▶ Export ▶ Plotter (PLT)
    -therefore, I can't find the option of "Cut on Outline" to export for Cutter Plotter.
    Please advise ASAP!!! Thank you

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