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The 3D process builds on the basic foundation of the pattern marking process, with the additional functionality required to complete a 3D rendering.  A basic foundation of Pattern Design and AccuMark Explorer is required to utilize the 3D program. 

 

 

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Welcome

Welcome to the world of 3D simulations! We are excited about your interest in this area. In this section we will review the basics of getting started with 3D, including the information you will need to get started through to where to get extra help during implementation.

 

Introduction

 

Before you start your journey with 3D, it’s a good idea to consider your goals and expectations first. There are a variety of uses for 3D simulations for apparel development including pattern development and validation, fit, graphic design and image development and collaboration and style design. In addition, once the 3D assets are created, they can be shared with partners or customers as sales and marketing tools.

 

For AccuMark 3D, the target user is a pattern maker. AccuMark 3D is part of AccuMark PDS, so it’s an easy transition for an AccuMark pattern maker to adopt AccuMark 3D. In order to get successful simulations there are several types of input needed, including the patterns, representation of the body (avatar), fabric information, and images. See below for more details on each of these subjects.

 

Patterns

 

AccuMark model and pattern and model data is used by AccuMark 3D to create simulations. It’s important that the sew lines of the pieces are saved as the piece perimeter. In general, your production patterns can be used for the 3D simulations. Occasionally a small change is required in order to accommodate simulations.

 

Avatars

Avatars are a critical part of successful simulations. The avatar represents your fit model. Just as you wouldn’t pull a random person off the street for a fitting, you don’t want to use just any old avatar.

 

There are a variety of options for avatars when using AccuMark 3D. There are avatars provided with the system, scans can be imported and converted to AccuMark avatars, Alvanon avatars can be used, measurements of existing avatars can be edited, or 3rd party applications such as Daz Studio Pro can be used to create avatars.

 

Avatars Provided with AccuMark 3D

There are a variety of avatars that come with the system, including graded sets for men and woman based on ASTM standards. There are also a couple of stylized female avatars (Jane, Jennifer) that can be used for presentation purposes. These avatars come with short and long hair options. The ASTM male and female avatars have several poses available including the A-pose, a casual ‘contra’ pose and a driving pose.

 

Edit Avatar

Measurements of existing avatars can be modified using the AccuMark 3D Avatar Editor application. Existing measurements can be modified or new point of measurement locations can be added.

 

Alvanon

AccuMark 3D V13 supports the Alvanon body platform, https://abp.alvanon.com/. Please contact your local Alvanon sales representative about acquiring Alvanon avatars.

 

Body Scanning and 3rd Party tools

In addition to the above options, output from body scanners can be imported into AccuMark 3D and converted to an AccuMark avatar. The import data should be in a ‘watertight’ obj format.

 

Fabrics

Fabric information is also an important part of 3D simulation. There are 2 types of information: physical properties and optical properties. The physical properties include the information that effects how fabric drapes. The optical properties effect how the surface of the fabric looks and how it reflects light.

 

There is a default library of physical fabric properties provided with AccuMark 3D based on the book, Fabric for Fashion, The Swatch Book. The book can be purchased at most fashion school bookstores and is available on Amazon.

This book includes physical fabric swatches that you can touch and feel, ensuring that you are selecting something representative of your in-house fabric.

 

Gerber also offers limited fabric testing as a service. Please discuss with your local sales representative.

 

It is also possible to use industry standard fabric testing equipment to test your own fabrics. We have a user manual available that covers these procedures.

 

Images and 3D objects

Images that represent fabric designs, prints, appliques, logos, stitching or other details can be added to the patterns for increased realism. In addition, digital print files can be generated by creating an AccuMark marker with patterns that have images added. For images, AccuMark supports a variety of formats including .jpg, .tif, .png .bmp, and .PDF. In addition, the color profile for the image data is preserved in AccuMark to ensure color matching when the digital print file is created.

 

For added detail, three-dimensional objects such as buttons can be added to simulations. These objects should be in .obj format.

 

Rendering, Images and Turntables

Once 3D simulations are created, there are a variety of ways the results can be shared with partners. Two-dimensional images can be saved in .jpg, .tif, .png .bmp, PDF or .psd format. In addition, 360 degree turntables can be generated.

 

Images can be created with a default look or a hi-quality rendering. For pattern development and validation the default look is acceptable. When sharing images with designers or customers the hi-quality renderings are often preferred. The hi-quality renderings provide greater surface texture appearance and shadowing that makes the simulation look near photorealistic.

 

For the highest level of realism, leveraging additional optical properties is necessary. AccuMark 3D supports the optical properties generated by fabric scanners such as the Vizoo xTex, or the x-Rite TAC7. These scanners scan fabrics and generate additional image files that simulate texture and how light is reflected on the surface of the fabric.