Basic Training

Pattern Design Screen

1. Pattern Design Interface – Core Menus and Functions

In this training video, the pattern design interface of the DesignCad software is explained in detail. The menus, tools, and core functions that make up the user interface are presented in a clear and simplified manner, along with how and for what purpose they are used within the pattern design workflow.
Throughout the video, essential knowledge is provided step by step to help you quickly adapt to the design interface.

2. Piece Management and Grid Usage in the Pattern Design Interface

In this training video, the core operations related to piece management within the DesignCad pattern design interface are explained in detail. In addition to saving, printing, and importing pieces, functions that directly impact the production workflow—such as restoring deleted pieces and adding a grid to the workspace—are demonstrated in a clear and practical manner.
The video provides essential knowledge to help you develop a structured and controlled workflow in pattern design.

3. Right-Click Menu Operations in the Pattern Design Interface

In this training video, the context menu accessed via right-click within the DesignCad pattern design interface is explained in detail. All functions available in this menu, which allows quick and practical operations on pattern pieces, are presented step by step along with their purposes, working logic, and contributions to the design process.
The video covers essential information for improving speed, control, and efficiency in pattern design.

4. Creating New Pattern Pieces – Methods and Techniques

In this training video, the process of creating new pattern pieces—one of the fundamental steps in the DesignCad pattern design workflow—is explained in detail. Creating pieces using different drawing methods, defining piece orientation, and setting basic properties are demonstrated through practical examples in a clear and structured manner.
The video aims to help you develop flexible and controlled piece creation skills in pattern design.

5. Point Operations in the Pattern Design Interface

In this training video, all core operations related to point management in the DesignCad 4.7 pattern design interface are explained in detail. The use of different point types, adding corner and curve points, and methods for creating measured and evenly spaced points are demonstrated in practice. Additionally, moving points, multi and proportional transformations, deleting and reducing points, as well as changing point types and alignment operations are explained step by step.
The video provides comprehensive knowledge to help you control and refine pattern geometry accurately.

6. Measurement Tools – Straight and Curved Line Applications

In this training video, the measurement tools used within the DesignCad pattern design interface are explained in detail. Measuring straight and curved lines, switching between different measurement types, and transferring measurements into technical documentation are demonstrated through practical examples.
The video provides essential knowledge for managing pattern measurements accurately, consistently, and in compliance with technical standards.

7. Seam and Seam Corner Operations in Pattern Design

In this training video, seam definition and editing processes within the DesignCad 4.7 pattern design interface are explained in detail. Adding seams to pieces, modifying or deleting existing seams, and adjusting fold and corner types at seam intersections are demonstrated step by step.
The video aims to help you create production-ready and technically accurate seam definitions in pattern design.

8. Plotting and Printing Pattern Pieces

In this training video, the plotting and printing processes of pattern pieces prepared in the DesignCad 4.7 pattern design interface are explained. Sending selected pieces to plotting, using print settings, and managing output processes are demonstrated in a structured and production-oriented workflow.
The video provides essential knowledge to help you manage pattern plotting and printing operations accurately and efficiently.

9. Cutting and Copying Pattern Pieces

In this training video, cutting and copying operations—frequently used in model development within the DesignCad pattern design interface—are explained in detail. Different methods such as direct cutting, cutting along internal lines, and parallel cutting are demonstrated step by step, along with duplication options.
The video provides essential knowledge to help you make controlled modifications and manage the model development process more efficiently.

10. Dart Operations – Adding, Editing and Opening

In this training video, dart operations within the DesignCad pattern design interface are explained in detail. Adding darts to pieces, modifying dart values, moving dart points, deleting unnecessary darts, and applying dart opening and closing techniques are demonstrated step by step.
The video provides essential knowledge to help you control garment form accurately and improve model development workflows.

11. Proportional and Non-Proportional Grading Applications

In this training video, proportional and non-proportional grading processes—forming the foundation of grading in DesignCad—are explained in detail. Defining size increments, applying grading logic, and managing adjustments through non-proportional grading tables are demonstrated step by step.
The video provides essential knowledge to help you manage grading processes in a controlled, consistent, and production-ready manner.

12. DXF Import and Export Operations

In this training video, exporting model files created in DesignCad 4.7 as DXF format and importing DXF files from other CAD systems into DesignCad are explained step by step. Key settings, data compatibility options, and important considerations during file exchange are demonstrated in practice.
The video aims to help you manage design and production workflows more efficiently by ensuring seamless data exchange between different systems.

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