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Contents
1. 2D pattern making enriched by 3D simulation to optimize model fine tuning (for Modaris Pro and
Modaris Expert) ................................................................................................................................
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1.1

Positioning the prototype on the body ................................................................


........................................................ 6

1.2

Managing the mechanical properties of seams ................................................................


......................................... 6

1.3

Managing different garment layers................................................................


layers
............................................................. 6

1.4

Advanced control of fit (ease, perpendicularity, grain line, etc.) ................................................


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7

1.5

Interactive garment modifications in 2D and 3D ................................................................


........................................ 8

1.6

Two-way communication between 2D pattern designs and 3D prototypes ............................ 9

2. Advanced management of the visual elements of the virtual model (for


(for Modaris Pro and Modaris
Expert)................................................................
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............................................................. 11

3.

4.

5.

6.

2.1

Compatibility with Lectras Kaledo Print, Knit & Weave ...........................................................


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11

2.2

Compatibility with Adobe et Pantone color palettes .............................................................


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11

2.3

Advanced management of the position of logos, embroidery or screen prints on the 3D


prototype ................................................................................................
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.................................................................. 11

2.4

Accommodation of the process for managing fabrics with motifs ............................................


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12

2.5

Visualizing seams and stitching on the 3D prototype ..............................................................


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12

New 2D construction tools ................................................................................................


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.................................................... 13
3.1

New option for creating ovals ................................................................................................


................................... 13

3.2

New bitangent arc creation tool................................................................


tool
................................................................ 13

3.3

New options for dividing sequences ................................................................


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3.4

Adding text to curved lines (pieces and/or flat pattern) ............................................................


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14

Additional industrialization capabilities ................................................................


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4.1

New mitered corner ................................................................................................


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.................................................. 15

4.2

New fillet corner................................


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4.3

New turn-up corner ................................................................................................


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Enhanced control of pattern designs ................................................................................................


................................... 16
5.1

New notch superimposition control ................................................................


.......................................................... 16

5.2

Annotation of prototypes in 2D and 3D (for Modaris Pro and Modaris Expert) ....................... 16

5.3

Full JustPrint integration for plotting/printing


plotting/
................................................................
............................................ 17

Usability improvements ................................................................................................


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......................................................... 18
6.1

Ease of access to files when opening a model ................................................................


........................................ 18

6.2

Improved management of removable menus ................................................................


.......................................... 18

6.3

New displays possible in multi-sheet


multi
selection ................................................................
........................................ 18

6.4

Improved view of pieces with shrinkage ................................................................


.................................................. 19

6.5

Easier naming of pieces and/or flat patterns ................................................................


............................................ 20

6.6

More complete variant information ................................................................


........................................................... 20

6.7

Improved management of the display in the variant graphical zone................................


zone........................................ 20

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6.8

Better management of concurrent editing of models ...............................................................


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6.9

Improved plan usability ................................................................................................


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6.10

New selective viewing criterion ................................................................


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Industry-specific
specific reference content ................................................................................................
..................................... 23
7.1

3D mannequin libraries (for Modaris Pro and Modaris Expert) ................................................


................................
23

7.2

A library of 140 materials with their mechanical characteristics


characteristics (for Modaris Pro and Modaris
Expert) ................................................................................................................................
................................
...................................... 23

7.3

Color libraries (for Modaris Pro and Modaris Expert)................................


Expert)............................................................... 24

7.4

Sample 2D pattern designs ................................................................................................


...................................... 24

7.5

Sample 3D simulations (for Modaris Pro and Modaris Expert) ................................................


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7.6

Usage rights ................................................................................................


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INTRODUCTION

Each new Modaris release is the result of the close partnership Lectra has established with its
customers and improves the performance of your design department.

Training
With Lectra's training packages, you will make optimal use of your software or Lectra equipment and will
gain knowledge in record time. With more than 120 instructors, this training can be provided on-site
on
with
customized programs or at Lectra's training centers throughout the world. Select the training modules
best suited to your needs and combine them to create your own customized training program.

Software Evolution
Software Evolution is a subscription which gives you access to the latest releases of Lectra's solutions,
allowing you to continually improve your technical performances and to optimize your
you design
environment with each technological innovation. Software Evolution secures your investment over the
long term. It provides substantial savings while enabling you to maintain state-of
state of-the-art technology.

Remote Expertise
Remote Expertise offers global access to our experts and technical specialists via Lectras International
Call centers in Atlanta, USA (for North America); Bordeaux, France (for Europe); Madrid, Spain; Milan,
Italy; and Shanghai, China (for Asia). Your software and hardware can be
be accessed remotely by
Lectra's teams to provide real--time
time IT support for software problems, production needs and workflow
processes.

Consulting
Lectra's consulting services will help you identify difficulties associated with your business and define
areas for change in order to boost the creation of your products and reduce their time to market. Our
teams of specialists will help you define priorities in terms of investments and prepare an action plan to
speed up time to market, reduce costs, eliminate useless
useless tasks and improve communication flows. On
average, our specialists have more than 10 years of experience in your industry and in technology,
which enables them to operate in each area of the consulting process, from audit to project
implementation.

Modaris and Kaledo are registered trademarks of Lectra. Other trademarks mentioned in this
document are the property of their respective owners.

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INTRODUCTION

Modaris V7R1 offers new time-saving


time saving opportunities to apparel professionals and significantly improves
the productivity of the design department.

With Modaris V7R1, you benefit from:


3D prototyping to cover all development and finalization activities for new models
All collection creation phases are now covered thanks to the integration
integrat
of 3D prototyping
to complement Modaris 2D pattern design and grading tools. You can develop your
models and validate their fit and therefore reduce the time needed to refine the final
content of collections.
Improved management of the models visual elements thanks to the integration of virtual
prototyping with Lectras textile design tools
You can very quickly validate the best color combinations as well as all of your models
visual characteristics through the contribution of 3D and its complete integration
int
with

Lectras Kaledo textile suite or color libraries from the markets leading suppliers.
Additional tools to accelerate the construction of new models
New tools enhance the range of pattern making and grading functions dedicated to model
creation.
ion. You can also add additional information about your constructions, and therefore
make it easier for third parties (such as subcontractors) to understand them, which will later
encourage their reutilization.
More complete and effective industrialization tools
Benefit from new corner tools and new opportunities to pre-configure
pre configure the seam values of
models to accelerate the industrialization of your collections.
Improved user comfort for better productivity and reduced risk of errors
Modaris offers you ergonomic
ergonomic improvements at several key steps in the work process such
as modifications, working with plans, adding comments to pieces and/or flat patterns or
variant management to gain efficiency, improve control and hence reduce the risk of errors.
Reference content to facilitate integration of the solution
Modaris includes standard content representative of best practices, enabling you to
measure the benefits possible from full and optimum utilization in your design department.

1. 2D PATTERN MAKING ENRICHED


EN
BY 3D SIMULATION TO OPTIMIZE
OPT
MODEL
FINE TUNING (FOR MODARIS
MOD
PRO AND MODARIS EXPERT)
After assembling the 2D pattern, you can quickly obtain a realistic simulation of your model in three
dimensions on a 3D mannequin, taking the materials mechanical properties into account.

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1.1 Positioning the prototype on the body


As with a physical prototype, you can ensure the virtual prototype is in the correct position on the
mannequin using virtual pins, which let you fix certain parts of the garment to better visualize
others.

For example: correctly position the shoulders for better placement of the sides and/or neck

1.2 Managing the mechanical properties of seams


Juggle with the different finishes available and save time making decisions about your models final
fin
look.

1.3 Managing different garment layers


Quickly obtain a realistic simulation through management of the interaction between different
garment layers.

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1.4 Advanced control of fit (ease, perpendicularity,, grain line, etc.)


Benefit from the flexibility of 3D prototyping to visualize and measure defects in your models more
quickly and save time perfecting your collections.
1.4.1 Characterization of proportions
Benefit from 3D technology when characterizing your models proportions.

1.4.2 Ease, perpendicularity & deformation


In an instant, you can see the distribution of the ease as well as the tension zones on the
prototype, enabling you to adjust the pattern design as effectively as possible without going straight
to a physical prototype.

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1.4.3 Drawing lines on the garment


Like on a physical prototype, you can draw your style and/or modification lines directly on the 3D
garment to save time during the alteration process.

1.4.4 Measurements
At any time, characterize precisely the dimensions of your prototype and/or your alterations through
the flexibility of measurements in virtual prototyping.

1.5 Interactive garment modifications in 2D and 3D


You can test your modifications in 3D before applying them to the original 2D pattern design, either
by directly pinning the prototype,
prototype, or by making quick modifications to the pattern design in the 3D
environment before transferring them to the Modaris 2D environment.
1.5.1 Interactive 3D modification tools
Draw your modifications on the 3D prototype and make the alteration using the added lines.

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1.5.2 Modaris 2D view pattern design modification tools


With the modification tools included, you can instantly make your modifications in 3D and find the
information on the 2D view of your model.

1.6

Two-way communication between 2D pattern designs and 3D prototypes


Immediately find the information collected in 3D on your production pattern design or modify your
2D pattern design and view the change in 3D, through
Two-way communication between the
Modaris 2D and 3D environments.

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1.6.1 Sending 3D modifications to the original 2D pattern design

1.6.2 Updating the 3D prototype after modifying the original 2D pattern


You can also make changes on the Modaris 2D desktop and instantly transfer them to the 3D
prototype.

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2. ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF THE VISUAL ELEMENTS


TS OF THE VIRTUAL
MODEL (FOR MODARIS PRO
P
AND MODARIS EXPERT)
2.1 Compatibility with Lectras Kaledo Print, Knit & Weave
The textiles and their color variants defined in Lectras Kaledo Print, Kaledo Knit and Kaledo
Weave are applied directly to the 3D prototype.

2.2 Compatibility with Adobe et Pantone color palettes


You can also reuse your Pantone or Adobe palettes directly on the 3D prototype in Modaris and
thus guarantee color consistency throughout the development
development of your collections.

2.3 Advanced management of the position of logos, embroidery or screen prints


on the 3D prototype
Perfect models with logos, embroidery or screen prints in 3D, in terms of position as well as in
terms of measurements or orientation.
orientation. Also benefit from the complete integration of the Modaris 3D
and 2D environments to find the information on your original pattern design.

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2.4 Accommodation of the process for managing fabrics with motifs


The only supplier offering a comprehensive, integrated solution for managing motifs, Lectra goes
further with 3D. You can check the position of your repeat motifs directly on the virtual prototype
and then adjust the links as a result.

2.5 Visualizing seams and stitching on the 3D prototype


Try your prototypes with different finishes to accelerate decision making about your models final
look.

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3. NEW 2D CONSTRUCTION TOOLS


3.1 New option for creating ovals
You can save time on the creation and management of oval pieces using the new length
parameter.

3.2 New bitangent arc creation tool


You can accelerate the construction of rounded edges on pockets, collars, jacket turn-ups, etc.,
using the new tool for creating bitangent arcs without or without dependence.

3.3 New options for dividing sequences


Enjoy more flexibility when dividing sequences by choosing the most appropriate option: number of
divisions or distance between each division.

For example: Division into 5 equal parts OR into x parts of 30 mm each


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3.4 Adding text to curved lines (pieces and/or flat pattern)


p
You can go further when adding information to your models for your subcontractors, through new
text on curves.

You can also use this function on your flat patterns to capitalize more effectively on your existing
constructions and models.

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4. ADDITIONAL
DDITIONAL INDUSTRIALIZATION
INDUSTRIAL
CAPABILITIES
Accelerate your industrialization phases with new corner tools (miters, turn-ups,
s, fillets, etc.) and all their
possible options.

4.1 New mitered corner


The new mitered corner and its advanced fold options cater for cutting
cutting and production constraints.

4.2 New fillet corner


The new fillet corner gives a rounded finish and avoids additional constructions.

4.3 New turn-up corner


This new tool lets you obtain specific finishes for turn-ups more quickly.

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5. ENHANCED CONTROL OF PATTERN DESIGNS


5.1 New notch superimposition control
This new automated control lets you check the quality of piece contours before creating markers
and/or production plots.

5.2 Annotation of prototypes in 2D and 3D (for Modaris Pro and Modaris Expert)
Annotate your 2D and/or 3D models to ensure better tracking of modifications to be made, either at
the end of fitting sessions or during development of your models.

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5.3 Full JustPrint integration for plotting/printing


Benefit directly in Modaris from the user-friendliness
user friendliness of the JustPrint driver for printing and plotting.

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6. USABILITY IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMEN
6.1 Ease of access to files when opening a model
Through a new option to keep the model opening folder in Modaris, you can now assemble the
different components for your new styles without losing time looking for them on your workstation.

6.2 Improved management of removable menus


You can now manage the display of removable menus in Modaris without interrupting your work: a
keyboard shortcut lets you show/hide them on demand.

6.3 New displays possible in multi-sheet


multi
selection
Accelerate model development by activating frequently used functions on a multi-sheet
multi
selection:

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6.3.1 Print

6.3.2 Symmetrical objects

6.3.3 Handles

6.4 Improved
oved view of pieces with shrinkage
At a glance, you can check the pieces that contain a shrinkage applied in the title block.

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6.5 Easier naming of pieces and/or flat patterns


Benefit from greater flexibility in the naming/renaming of your models: you can add a prefix to your
model or flat pattern sheets and Modaris automatically replicates the modification on all linked
pieces.

6.6 More complete variant information


Benefit from
om a variant enriched with useful information for calculating material estimates (such as
the total number of pieces to be produced or the total number of pieces to be cut).

6.7 Improved management of the display in the variant graphical zone


Check the content of your production variants more easily with a new option that lets you update
the display of your piece articles when you change your selection in the variant table.

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6.8 Better management of concurrent editing of models


Modaris keeps you informed
informed of the status of the model being developed to avoid loss of data when
you are working from the same model libraries. The information can be accessed directly in the
application banner.

6.9 Improved plan usability


6.9.1 Insertion of objects between plans
Enjoy greater
ter efficiency when transferring lines and all the points they contain (curve points,
characteristic points, etc.) to reduce the risk of error and optimize your work process when you are
using plans.

6.9.2 Duplication of objects between separate plans


Accelerate
te the reutilization of components when you use plans by duplicating lines/points directly in
the destination plan.

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6.10

New selective viewing criterion

Find elements more easily with the new selective viewing option, using the piece analytical code.

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7. INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC
SPECIFIC REFERENCE CONTENT
C
7.1 3D mannequin libraries (for Modaris Pro and Modaris Expert)
7.1.1 Parametric mannequins
Developed using the latest standard measurements, the 10 configurable 3D mannequins in
Modaris come with a set of postures specially designed
designed for evaluating garment fit.
2 standard adults
2 large adults
6 children (aged 4, 8 and 12)

All these 3D mannequins can be adjusted in terms of both measurements and specific
morphological points (such as the curve of the back, the position of the shoulders, etc.).
7.1.2 Market standard 3D mannequins
To simulate your garments in 3D, you can also use market standard wooden mannequins (whose
measurements cannot be adjusted, unlike Lectras parametric mannequins).

7.2 A library of 140 materials with their mechanical characteristics (for Modaris
Pro and Modaris Expert)
The fabrics in Modaris have been chosen in line with the latest fabric trends and are characterized
extremely accurately using the Kawabata protocol. You can also enter your own fabric
measurements
easurements into the 3D prototyping environment if they come from the results of Kawabata or
Fast measurement protocols.

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100

100% soie

Toile

31

0,15

101

Actate

Faonn

140

0,31

102

62 % coton 38% viscose

Velours

274

0,88

103

100% polyester

Maille Polaire

405

4,76

104

15% laine 50% viscose


10% acrylique 25 %
polyamide

Chevron

412

1,85

7.3 Color libraries (for Modaris Pro and Modaris Expert)


Through various partnerships Lectra has developed with the big names in color, you
y
have
privileged access to a set of standard libraries and can therefore guarantee color consistency
throughout the development of your collections.
7.3.1 Textile colors
Pantone for Fashion & Home

Color Solution International


7.3.2 Colors
Pantone

NCS

Munsell

ISCC NBS
NRF Color Codes

7.4 Sample 2D pattern designs


Modaris includes a mini collection consisting of basic models for men, women and children (most
are graded and parametric, meaning that they can be modified directly from the measurement
table).

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7.5 Sample 3D simulations (for Modaris Pro and Modaris Expert)


Modaris includes a mini collection of 3D prototypes of basic models for men, women and children,
so that you can discover the benefits of virtual prototyping.

7.6 Usage rights


7.6.1 Product data
Customers are informed that Modaris includes a number of sample products (drawings, 2D pattern
designs, parametric mannequins, materials, 3D simulations, etc.). The product data for these is
supplied for illustrative purposes only and must not be
be used for production purposes. Customers
are responsible for checking the intended use of the data, as stated in the product documentation,
prior to any use, and for complying with this.
Lectra accepts no responsibility in the event of usage that is inappropriate
inappropriate or contrary to the
conditions governing the use of this product data, and the customer undertakes to safeguard Lectra
from the harmful consequences of such use.

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7.6.2 Industry-specific
specific data libraries
The customer is informed that Modaris contains industry-specific
indus specific data libraries that may be used for
production purposes, consisting of color libraries and market standard 3D mannequins. The
customer is responsible for checking the intended use of these industry-specific
industry specific data libraries, as
stated in the product
duct documentation, prior to any use, and for complying with this.
Lectra accepts no responsibility in the event of usage that is inappropriate or contrary to the
conditions governing the use of these industry-specific
industry specific data libraries, and the customer undertakes
und
to safeguard Lectra from the harmful consequences of such use.
Furthermore, if the use of all or part of these industry-specific
industry specific data libraries requires the customer
to register with a third party organization or publisher and/or to pay a license fee,
f
the customer
undertakes to complete these formalities itself.

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