Chapter 4

Digitising a clothing pattern on Lectra Modaris pattern cutting software

Abstract:

Digitising is a way to transfer a paper pattern into the computer. This chapter will explain the hardware, how to use it and how to avoid problems. The options regarding the preparation of the paper pattern are also discussed, followed by a step-by-step guide to the process of digitisation.

Key words

digitising

handset button notes

paper pattern preparation

pattern numbering

piece names

Lectra Modaris

4.1 Introduction: digitising hardware

Digitising is a way of taking a paper pattern and transferring it to the computer system, in other words making it digital. This requires an interactive digitising table or board (Fig. 4.1) activated by the use ...

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