Utilities:Lectra Converter 3

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Use this converter in order to Convert native Lectra files into OptiTex file format. The Lectra Converter, Converter 3, can convert Styles, and Grading. Lectra Marker plot files can be imported.
Note that if you have MDL files you will need to convert only those file. If you have VET and IBA, then you must convert only the VET (i.e. you cannot convert the IBA by themselves).

Contents 1 Location 2 Operation 3 Dialog Explanation 3.1 Lectra File Types 3.1.1 MDL File Format 3.2 Notch Settings 4 Related Subjects

[edit] Location

• Start >Programs >Optitex10 >Converters > Converter3

[edit] Operation

1. Invoke the Converter.
2. Browse () the 'Lectra Input Files'.
3. Select the folder that contains the files - all Styles, Pieces, and Grading contained in the folder will appear under the appropriate tab.
4. Browse the 'OptiTex Output' and choose a folder to store the converted Files.
5. Select The correct Tab (i.e. MDL or VET) to convert a Style
6. Click on the Style.
   1. Use Shift to select more than 1 style.
7. Click on the 'Load' button.

[edit] Dialog Explanation

[edit] Lectra File Types

The most current file type is Model file with MDL extension. Older format are both VET and IBA

VET

This is the 'cutters must' of the file.

IBA 

Holds the info of all the pieces.

[edit] MDL File Format

Elements converted from MDL include:

• Piece Geometry.
• Piece information.
• Grading
• Variation Grading - All Variations
• Style sets.

[edit] Notch Settings

Set the properties of the converted notches.

[edit] Related Subjects

• CAD File Extension - Lectra File Types
• Exporting A DSN File Into Gerber Lectra Format
• Convert Sew Internals To Seam