Avis clients sur PatternSmith

Great User Interface

Commentaires : The software has helped our fashion and design company in nesting more efficiently. We have been able to make varying and attracting iterations with ease.

Avantages :

1.The software is user friendly. It helps you in organizing files and executing cuts easily. 2.Its new version (Version 8) has a very intriguing look. It provides a current windows program as compared to previous versions which were outdated 3.Efficient while performing huge programming requiring multiple formats.

Inconvénients :

1.The software crashes quite often 2.It has been difficult to execute simple commands like extensions and trimming while using PatternSmith. 3.Not compatible with AutoCAD

PatternSmith is a powerful CAD program that is flexible to work with a variety of cutting machines.

Commentaires : Ease of use. Flexible.

Avantages :

PatternSmith is very easy to use. It has powerful tools in the editor mode that can be easily set up for your own specifications. We also export all of programs as .nc files that can be used for a variety of cutting machines. It also incorporates a material library much like other more expensive software platforms. When used in conjunction with AutoMetrix cutting tables the result is smooth, fast cutting with the ability to change the nesting area as needed for specialty fabrics and recuts. I would recommend Patternsmith to anyone who does high volume programming with multiple machine formats.

Inconvénients :

I would like to see some dimensioning capabilities in future releases. There are also problems associated with the back button and the software locking up. This usually occurs when there are a lot of radiuses or complex math equations working in the background. Saving to polylines often results in broken pieces such as a square having only three sides after saving it, At this time users are not able to set up a que for programs. They need to load each program individually for cutting.

Purpose-built software with some bizarre bugs. (patternsmith 7.6-7.7)

Commentaires : We're running and Autometrix table, and Patternsmith is the best tool that integrates seamlessly. When it works, it's very efficient. Once you get accustomed to the workarounds and establish a workflow, custom work can be drawn up very quickly. Customer service is outstanding.

Avantages :

The integration between the pattern editing and nesting is seamless. When it's dialed, it's very efficient. It runs on old computers because, well, it's pretty old. Customer service is awesome if you have a service contract.

Inconvénients :

Crashes frequently. No autosave function. When nesting a table, executing the undo command repeatedly explodes all the parts to random parts of the table you're working on, and sometimes replaces them with other random parts that weren't even in the table.... let's just say it has a revisionist approach to history. In 7.6, the labels for different nests magically trade places and generally pull random words from other nests, sometimes from other files altogether.

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Commentaires : It has been good. Like all programs it takes a while to get good at it. I do not run the cutting machine, but the people that do have given me very good feedback on what sort of ways I should do the designs. What we should write in the seam allowances and that sort of thing.

Avantages :

THe way it interfaces with te cutting machine.. The way you can use measure poly lines.

Inconvénients :

I Also design with Solid works, so when I use both I get a very powerfull combination. yet patternsmith can do things in 2D that solid works can not, and of course we can unfold products in solid works, and export the DXF files. I really have no complaints except that it has taken me a long time to learn how to use both. Years ago, if I was on the road, and I needed to work on patternsmith, the program would not let me use it because it would recognize a different IP adress or something like that. We went bac to 2005, 7.6 and everything worked out fine. We continue to use 2005 7.6 today.

Good product, easier to use in new version, but no language choice

Avantages :

new design easier to understand, user friendly

Inconvénients :

parametric files don't exist, can't use a part in many markers and then change one and auto updates on next open in another marker. also not possible to put software in french.

Improvement and suggestion

Commentaires : Software get crash most of the time, it need to be saved every steps and this is a difficult to use continuously. Zoom function is not good, both drawing interface and pattern nesting interface. Snap function need to improve lot. Measurement tool need to be improved. “Start of perimeter “function is not good and it need to be improved.

Avantages :

Mostly I like this software is for pattern nesting

Inconvénients :

Pattern drawing options are very poor , support to draw and measurement it weak.

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Commentaires : Overall I would say good

Avantages :

It seems to be easier to use than other products on the market

Inconvénients :

Low level functionality. It is good for cutting premade dxf files but bad at making changes to those files. Also there seems to be an issue with layers even after much discussion with autometrix on the correct ways to set those up and import/export

Happy with the overall experience but would love more features, shortcuts, & customization.

Commentaires : The company I am currently with has been using this software for quite a while and I understand that it is a very important piece to our business. I am happy to see a new update is coming out and would love to see the what's new.

Avantages :

I enjoy the short learning curve and ease of use the most.I have taught others on how to use it and they quickly picked it up. The manual is also very informative, and the tool tips are a good touch.

Inconvénients :

I would like it more if there were more ways to customize and set automatized features. It would also be great if the user can upload a photo and has it be seen through the "pattern window".

Patternsmith

Commentaires : It has, and continues to be functional enough to produce our designs, but basic enough to use easily.

Avantages :

It's basic functionality, ease of use, the fact we are not forced to pay for un-necessary upgrades when the software does everything we need it to. We enjoyed being part of the bug reporting users back when it was released, and was impressed with the speed of bug fixing. As sail and cover makers, the basic 2D design capabilities have served our needs for nearly 20 years, and continue to do so.

Inconvénients :

The fact that every time we bought a new computer, we had to ask for a .tlf code. (Not a big hassle really, but thought I should write something!)

This product has sped up our production and made the process easy and simple to use.

Commentaires : The benefit of being able to quickly and easily make new tarp drawings and repeat the tarps that already have been made.

Avantages :

The operators in the back have all pick this up quickly and it has been easy to train them on. It has improved our quality and made the process much more consistent.

Inconvénients :

The thing that we dislike about PatternSmith is we continuously have to go through there website to get new unlock codes for the software. It is easy to do this, but it does happen more than we would like.

Wish we had auto-nest function. Seems awkward to use. Hate scroll to zoom. Need help index.

Commentaires : Need it to operate the cutting machine.

Avantages :

Seems pretty reliable in general. Rarely gives us trouble and Autometrix is good about remote help, but wish there was more on-line tutorials or training available. Very possible that we don't know all the functionality and proper use of commands.

Inconvénients :

Wish we had auto-nest function. Seems awkward to use. Hate scroll to zoom. Need help index. wish there was more on-line tutorials or training available. Very possible that we don't know all the functionality and proper use of commands.

View of PatternSmith

Avantages :

Dark/Light modes are nice. One key commands are nice. For running the cutting table this is a great program once you get used to its quirks.

Inconvénients :

The tools and workflow are both non-intuitive and enough unlike other CAD packages that it is difficult to learn to draw with whether one has CAD experience or not. Because of this, all our patterns are drawn in other programs that are easier to work with, and imported into PatternSmith as DXFs. Additionally it is disappointing that even basic tools like auto nesting are paid add-ons.

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Avantages :

I like that this software is easy to use. You don't need to know a lot about computers or software to effectively use it. - At least for us. I suppose we don't use all of it's capabilities, but the functions we do use are easy to grasp and easy to teach.

Inconvénients :

This software has locked up before, during production hours, negatively impacting productivity for that day. It is easy to fix, but it cost the time it took to get a key.

We utilize the software for womenswear design and overall we like it.

Commentaires : Creates efficiency with making of product

Avantages :

I like that it works with the fashion CAD system but overall the usability is not as user friendly as I would like.

Inconvénients :

We have a hard time with the software recognizing pleats/darts and notches it creates more work for me, having to go back and edit it.

I've used Accumark for many years and transitioning to PatternSmith was fairly easy.

Commentaires : It is easy to use.

Avantages :

What I like most is how easy it is to use. Having already used competitor's programs at other employers I found transitioning to PatternSmith was fairly easy to learn. The system is clean and straight to the point.

Inconvénients :

There are a few glitches but the one I dislike the most is the seam end tool is not consistent. If you need the cut edges to mirror each other it is best to convert the seams to elements.

Making Aircraft Products

Commentaires : I have had to learn new products with and without help I found it satisfying learning the product. It is much easier than any of the products out there. My previous work place had one of the competitions and watching them struggle with learning program was horrifying. They had someone out for two weeks or more and we only had someone out 1day. I would pick Autometrix over any of the other brands out there.

Avantages :

It was semi easy, I had to have Autometrix walk me through some of the parts but after they did that I was good to go

Inconvénients :

Having to learn a new product, I am not computer literate sometimes

Progress?

Commentaires : We have largely seen no benefit and frustrated the users who were accustomed to the earlier software

Avantages :

We reluctantly use this product only because the earlier Plotter Pilot has become unsupported

Inconvénients :

The downtime due to the software losing it's registration/unlock info at inopportune times

Friendly and Easy to use

Commentaires : Our Industry has grown up tremendously with this Software

Avantages :

I like the tools to create patterns , tools helps to have precise shapes, also importing files from other softwares works perfect.

Inconvénients :

For Pattern Smith software I would like to add user short-cuts creation, every user have their own way to work and own of shortcuts.

Patternsmith

Commentaires : It has been an effective design tool along with providing efficient use of materials

Avantages :

Fully Integrated to our Fabric cutting system

Inconvénients :

Struggling to think of cons with so many benefits attached to the software

The new version is great.

Avantages :

PatternSmith 8.2 so way easier to use than the old version. Easy to create or import patterns.

Inconvénients :

Still a little buggy and crashes sometimes but recovers well without any loss of data.

Essential Tool

Avantages :

The software is very simple to use and packed with automated features to make pattern cutting easy. Highly recommended

Inconvénients :

Originally it was the right click function and different way of doing things, now its second nature.

PatternSmith

Commentaires : runs our manufacturing

Avantages :

Works great, very intuitive. Incredible tech support.

Inconvénients :

Can't think of anything. We have been using it since 1993 and all of the updates were great.

Patternsmith Allowed us to Grow

Avantages :

Ease of use and the ability to have multiple people in our learn how to use and operate. I really like that talks directly to the cutter and there is not an in-between software.

Inconvénients :

There are some features that I wish were in that I was used to in other CAD software.

Easy to Use

Commentaires : The software was very easy to use and the technical support was amazing as well.

Avantages :

Very easy to use, user-friendly. Great Help documents.

Inconvénients :

I don't have anything negative to say about this software.

The new upgrade has added some nice labor saving features

Avantages :

Costs. It lays are the parts very efficient Help over the phone if we are having issues. Downloading files to it.

Inconvénients :

The time it takes to get a software upgrade to fix issues. The ease to use once you start suing it.