Nester

PatternSmith includes tools for nesting patterns manually, but if you're looking to save even more time, choose Nester, the most advanced, fully automatic nesting software available. Nester automatically nests your patterns in seconds. Saves you time, material, and money. Never cut without it!

Select the patterns you want to nest, indicate the required number of copies for each pattern, set allowable angles of rotation, and click Nest. Even with complex patterns, Nester will match and usually improve on the efficiency you can achieve by hand, in a fraction of the time!

Timed trials of Nester are available--contact us details.

CadShot

CadShot allows you to quickly and accurately convert physical patterns or digital photos into digital CAD files. CadShot software can be used with a desktop scanner for small pattern conversion or with our Autometrix Vision Module for larger patterns.

The entire process takes as few as 30 seconds and recognizes the outside perimeter, interior perimeter (cutouts) along with any notches. You can quickly add part numbers, notations or other alignment marks as well. Download a trial version

HideShot

HideShot works with the Autometrix Vision Module to capture a full color digital picture of a hide then draws a vector line around the perimeter. The captured image shows any marked flaws or special grading areas so that you can nest your patterns exactly where you want them. In less than 5 minutes your nested hide can be ready for cutting.

scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2010.

Tailormade

If you need to customize patterns for specific dimensions, life just got easier. TailorMade helps you customize the fit for all of the patterns of a specific style. It accommodates any geometric patterns, including covers of all kinds.

You relate all of the dimensions for each pattern to a few measurements, using algebraic formulas, similar to a spreadsheet. Change the measurements, and all of your pattern's dimensions will be adjusted automatically. Download a trial version

Pipes 3D

Want all your pipe and tube intersections to fit perfectly every time? You need Pipes 3D. This 3D pipe modeling tool lets you compute the patterns needed for complex intersections of cylinders and cones.

As you assemble your pipes, the 3D images are displayed on the screen. When you've finished creating and editing a configuration of pipes, Pipes 3D turns your 3D display into 2D patterns in PatternSmith, ready for plotting and cutting! Your intersections will fit perfectly the first time, every time.

Slicer

Are your patterns larger than your material? Slicer is the answer! Slicer lets you slice large patterns into manageable panels that fit your material, giving you complete flexibility in the slice line placement.

This tool is invaluable in industries that deal with large objects, such as pool covers or tension structures.

Grader

Since 'one size' doesn't fit all, you need Grader. Grading is the process of creating larger and smaller sizes from an initial base size. A Grade Rule Library holds the information necessary to change a base size into any other size according to parameters you specify.

Revolver

Need to create objects of revolution? Revolver makes it simple. The Revolver tool lets you create 2D gore patterns required to produce any 3D object of revolution. Revolver is invaluable for objects like balloons, donuts, and certain tents.

Encryption

Worried about security? Encryption keeps your patterns 'vault safe' by allowing your PatternSmith files to only be read on computers you have unlocked. This prevents other PatternSmith users, even users with access to your files, from being able to read your files. With Encryption, you'll have the security of knowing that no one else can ever use your company's patterns.