Introduction

Audaces Digiflash is a software package that captures and scans patterns by way
of photos taken with a digital camera. Users may photograph their patterns, and the
software will scan them automatically. Besides that, users may manipulate patterns after
scanning.
The software interface has been designed so as to streamline user-software
interaction by means of communication tools.
This digital manual contains information about the features available in Audaces
Digiflash, providing helpful explanations, illustrated examples and tips about the
application tools.
In this guide, you may read about the basics for handling a digital camera and may
obtain helpful technical information on how to use the software and its features.
Digiflash
Audaces Digiflash scans pattern outlines using photos taken with a digital camera.
This version cannot detect internal notches or outline notches, only Digiflash Plus.
Digiflash Plus
Audaces Digiflash Plus scans pattern outlines using photos taken with a digital
camera. Some of its highlight features are the insertion of Internal Marking in the patterns
and the detection of Notches on the outline. This version comes with a magnetic kit.
Important: all registered trademarks mentioned in this document are property of their
respective manufacturers.

Recommended Requirements
Recommended configuration for the optimal use of the application:

Windows Vista, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8;

Dual Core processor
1 GB of free hard disk space;
2 GB of RAM;
CD-ROM driver for software installation;
USB 2.0 port

Further Information:
Audaces Support
Phone: (48) 2107-3777
E-mail: support.system@audaces.com

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Audaces Digiflash Frame

The patterns should be hung on the frame for later capturing the images that will be
scanned by the application. It serves as a template to guide the reading of pattern
measurements by means of precise semicircles.
The frame scanning area is 1.30m by 0.72m, and its total area is of approximately
1.46m by 0.9m.

Hanging the frame on the wall

Hang the frame on the wall using all nuts and bolts provided (three for the top and
three for the bottom of the frame). Screwing the frame on the wall prevents the frame from
bulging.
The frame should be hung on a flat wall in a well-lit place. Do not use sellotape or
materials alike to hang the frame on the wall since visual pollution may prevent the
software from reading the image adequately and images may become unusable for
scanning. See below a list of examples of how the frame may poorly handled:

Brick wall, tiles, glazed tiles:

may tamper with image detection.

Using sellotape to glue the frame:

This may tamper with detections.

You will see below how to hang the frame adequately on a flat wall where they will
be no tampering with detection:

Hanging patterns on the wall adequately with all screws and on a flat background.

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How to hang patterns

Detection of pattern outlines will only be efficient and accurate if the pattern fits
snugly into the frame. For that reason, patterns should be hung with as many magnets as
necessary so that they are placed adequately on the frame surface. There is no need to
use too many magnets. In most cases, placing one magnet every 10cm should suffice.
To avoid tampering with the detection of the pattern edges, keep the magnets at
least 1cm from the pattern edges.

Patterns hung with sellotape, pins, glue and others.

The following figure illustrates the three most common mistakes made when
hanging patterns:

Superposing the pattern onto the frame edge or using up the space between two
template semicircles;

Pattern superposing;

When patterns are too close to each other. Keep patterns at least 1cm from each
other.

Three mistakes that cannot be made when hanging patterns on the frame.
1- hanging patterns on the frame covering the semicircles; 2- superposing patterns; 3- keeping patterns less than 1cm
between each other (if too close, two or more patterns may be detected as one pattern)

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How to hang markers

This option is only available in Audaces Digiflash Plus.
Markers are responsible for scanning internal notches and the thread direction.
Each marker has its own arrow whose tip shows precisely where the notch will be marked
or where the pattern thread begins. It is very important to place the marker in the correct
position as the following image shows:

Zooming the image in: Thread direction

How to take a photo

After placing the patterns correctly, you should photograph the frame with a digital
camera. The photo should be taken so as to capture the frame fully, as the figure below
shows.

Photographing the frame adequately, capturing the template fully.

Tip: It is inadvisable to use mobile phone cameras to scan patterns.

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Never photograph the frame in a way that the template does not appear or appears
partially, as shown below:

Poorly placed photo: cut frame.

Highly slanted photos taken from a long distance demand a lot more work from the
application. That interferes with the final precision of scanned patterns , which may be
noticeably damaged, whereas more straightened photos taken from a shorter distance are
much less troublesome. In this way, it is inadvisable to replicate such conditions, especially
those in which the photos have been taken from a long distance. Bearing that in mind, it is
essential that photos have as few disruptive elements as possible, as mentioned earlier
and as shown in the following figure.

Poor use of image pixels when scanning. Capture of external elements.

After photographing patterns, download the files to your computer to scan patterns
later. This will be dealt with later in this manual.
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Tip: check if any parts of the pattern have been folded or raised after hanging them
because that would tamper with the detection of patterns and would even make their
scanning unusable. You may use additional magnets to hang patterns, but you must not
use any other materials for such purpose (e.g. sellotapes, pins, glue, etc). That could
damage the frame as well as cause further problems when scanning patterns.

Camera Settings
The purpose of this part of the manual is to show the digital camera's necessary
requirements for a good performance of the software.

Camera Requirements
The camera minimum resolution should be 5 megapixels for Digiflash and 7
megapixels for Digiflash Plus, however, it is advisable to use 12 megapixels so that
measurements are as precise and coherent with real-life measurements as possible.

It must have flash.

There is no need to use optical zoom, and, besides that, it is inadvisable to use
digital zoom.
It is necessary to adjust the following camera settings: ISO Sensitivity and Control
of Exposure Compensation.

How to Use the Camera

Nowadays the good quality digital cameras available in the market come with an
automatic operation mode. That means that the camera itself will set the focus, shutter
speed, aperture, white balance and other settings. For that reason, it is advisable that
users select the camera's automatic mode as a first step.
On the other hand, while attempting to choose optimum settings for the shot, the
camera may capture images without much light, sharpness or even elements that may
damage or even hinder the use of the camera. For that reason, with a view towards
obtaining better photos, some manual adjustments may be necessary. The adjustments
are shown as follows.

Setting the Control of Exposure Compensation (EV)

In low light conditions, it may be necessary to adjust this feature of the digital
camera.
Only positive values should be used in those conditions. For most cameras, those
values vary from +0 EV. to +2.0 EV. One should be careful when using high compensation
values, such as +2.0 EV, as in some cameras they may result in a poor contrast between
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the object and the background. Should that happen, the image may be read incorrectly by
the application which will result in deformities in the detected patterns.
See samples of photos taken with and without the control of exposure
compensation in the following figures:

Photo taken with reduced exposure compensation: Insufficient lighting.

Photo taken with no compensation: poor lighting.

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Photo taken with reduced additional compensation: adequate lighting.

Tip: With a few limited exceptions, it is advisable to always adjust your camera's exposure
compensation. In general, +1.0 EV brings good results in terms of lighting and contrast
between the frame and the patterns when the image is well-lit. Run tests with your digital
camera and try to find the best value applicable to local lighting and the camera.

Setting the ISO Sensitivity

As mentioned earlier, your digital camera may choose automatic settings when
trying to capture an adequate photograph, however, should the camera fail to capture
enough light or should there be moving objects, the camera may take low quality photos.
By setting the ISO sensitivity, the camera will choose high values, such as 200, 300, 400
or higher. In case that happens, you should set your camera manually so that it may
choose low ISO values, such as: 50, 100.
See samples of photos taken with low and high ISO sensitivity in the following
figures.

Photo taken with high ISO sensitivity: image with high granularity.

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Photo taken with low ISO sensitivity: smooth image.

Close-up Setting (Macro)

The Macro feature of your digital camera should be deactivated.

Flash Settings
Always photograph using the flash regardless of the local lighting conditions.

Optical zoom
Set your camera's optical zoom to 1.1 - 1.2x. For most cameras, these zoom
settings may be obtained by tapping the zoom button once or twice. You should keep 30
cm away from the object without zooming.
This setting only applies to digital cameras with optical zoom. Do not confuse this
with the digital zoom feature available for some cameras with non-removable lens, which
should not be used as advised in the Digiflash manual.

Remaining Feature Settings (Manual mode for photographing)

It is advisable that only proficient photographers should use manual settings. Hightech cameras often choose precise settings that suffice for the purposes of the application
and there is no need for the user to interfere.
Should the user be willing to adjust the camera settings manually, it is advisable to:

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Exposure Time or Shutter Speed: use the lowest possible to avoid obtaining
blurry images (1/40 or lower);
Factor of the Shutter Speed: the factor value changes according to focal length
and the maximum aperture diameter of the lens. Use low factor values (F3. 6, F2.8);
White Balance: set the white balance according to the lighting conditions that is
more similar to the one being photographed;
ISO Sensitivity: use a low ISO (100 or lower) to avoid granularity;
Exposure Compensation: always additional (+1.0 EV);
Flash: always on.

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Interface

Save
It saves the
scanning and its
alterations in .ads
format

Selection
It deactivates
the use of tools
and allows the
direct
manipulation of
patterns

Notches
It inserts notches on the
patterns
Thread
It shows the thread direction of
the pattern

Draw
It creates points and
segments and
transforms them into
patterns. It inserts
internal lines in the
patterns

Text
It inserts text in the file
Ruler
It allows you to measure the distance from one point
to another in the pattern or between other points in
the photo

Open
It opens the
computer's
existing
images in a
new tab on
the Desktop

Properties
It shows the
properties of
pattern or of the
selected element

Tabs
It allows you
to alternate
between
open images

Inconsistencies
It shows
inconsistencies in
the patterns

Navigation
It shows a
thumbnail image
that stands for
zoom and makes
moving
visualization easier

Zoom all
It shows full image

Zoom in
Zoom out
It zooms the image It zooms the
in
image out

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1:1 Zoom
It shows patterns in
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Properties area
It shows the properties of the pattern or of the selected element. With this tool, you
may consult important information about the elements as well as manipulate and edit
them.
To make it easier to use the tools, when clicking on the links available throughout
the text, the document will be redirected to one of the tool use cases.
Selection on the Pattern
It allows you to assign a Name and a Description to the
pattern. They remain linked to the pattern after opening it
on Audaces Apparel Patterns;
It allows you to view the pattern total Perimeter (cm) and
its Area (cm2).
It allows you to assign Marker properties while still
scanning. These properties helps to mark pieces in
Audaces Apparel Advanced-Marker.

Selection of the Thread Direction

It allows you to set the Thread direction in which the
pattern will be cut by hiding and showing the arrows in its
extremities. Check the image on the work area to confirm
whether you have obtained the desired outcome.
It allows you to set the pattern Rotation and the Rotation
range when selecting the Rotation option: 180
degrees +- range.
Selection on the Segment (straight or arched)
It allows you to view the Perimeter (cm) of the selected
segment;
It allows you to view and edit the Number of points in the
segment, by typing in the number of desired points or by
using the arrows to increase or reduce
the number of points;
It shows the distance of the segment from the image of
the scanned patterns. This piece of information is
modified when scrolling the Smoothness bar;
It reduces the number of segment curve points and
resets them so as to obtain optimum results making
curves smoother. This option can be found in the
Smoothness bar.
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Selection on the Point (curve point or control point)

It allows you to modify the Type of point by selecting curve
point or control point;

Selection on the internal Notch (internal mark)

It allows you to modify the Type of Internal Notch by
selecting Notch X or Notch +;
It allows you to edit the Width (cm) and Height (cm) of
the notch. The size of the internal notch may be preset on
the Preferences window, in the Edit Menu.
Selection of the Notch on the outline
It allows you to modify the Type of point that goes with
the Notch, which can be either control point or curve point;
It allows you to modify the Type of notch, which can be
either I Notch, V Notch or T Notch;
It allows you to edit the Angle (), Length (cm) and Width
(cm) of the notch. The size of the internal notch may be
preset on the Preferences window in the Edit Menu.
Selection on the Text
It allows you to type the desired Text and set the Angle ()
and Font size of the text.

How to use the Ruler

It allows you to view where the image points are located in
the image or pattern by means of the X and Y coordinates;
It allows you to view the Distance (cm) between the
indicated points. When indicating two points on the outline
of the same pattern, it shows the perimeter that
corresponds to the selection and the perimeter of the
remainder of the pattern.

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Work area
It shows the image to be scanned. After processing the image, it shows the scanned
patterns in vector shape.
On the work area, the following processes will be performed: scanned pattern
checking and patternmaking improvement as well as setting the Thread direction,
inserting Internal notch and Internal line, amongst others.

Navigation area
It shows a thumbnail image open on the work area and icons for zoom setting.
It provides a frame that shows the area of the image that is being magnified by the
zoom. You may use the frame to move visualization more easily. By clicking on it and
keeping the mouse button pressed, you may drag it as you wish.

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Basic Use
This chapter provides more detailed information about how to use application, scan
patterns automatically, use the zoom to check pattern detection and save the scanned file.
To facilitate the use of the software, you can follow the basic steps below for using
the system and getting the first scanned patterns.

1. Open photos
To open the photos downloaded from the camera onto Audaces Digiflash, just click
Open and select the photos you need to scan.
You may open multiple photos that belong to the same file in case a garment has
many patterns and in case it has not been possible to photograph the frame in one go, or
you may open multiple photos in case each photo refers to a different garment.
Selected images from non-related files:

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Should the Open as composed document option be ticked, multiple selected images will
open as Composed Document. These images belong to the same garment and will be
referenced by tabs with different icons:

2. Photos Limit
When the application identifies a maximum number of pictures taken, all the tools
are disabled, preventing the capture of new images, and a warning message appears on
the screen.
This is intended to prevent the computer or the image processing from crashing.

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3. Process
With just one click, you can detect the outline of patterns on paper and transform
them into elements in the computer.

4. Inconsistencies Area
It shows inconsistencies in the patterns, such as: patterns without thread direction,
unnamed patterns or open patterns.
Click on the inconsistency to fix the indicated pattern on the work area.
The Inconsistencies area also organizes inconsistencies on compound documents
in tabs. This streamlines the user's workflow.

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5. Zoom Tools
Zoom is used whenever there is the need to zoom in the preview of a part of a
pattern or to view the set of patterns as a whole. This is important when checking detection
or when you need to improve the scanning of a pattern.
Zoom all
It shows the image fully as well as all patterns in it.
Zoom in
It zooms the image in.
Zoom out
It zooms the image out.
1:1 Zoom
It simulates the image's real-life size. It may present variations according to the
configurations of each monitor

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6. Save scanned file

It saves the scanning and its modifications in the Audaces Apparel Patterns (.ads)
format. You must select the location where the files should be saved.
When dealing with safety issues, use the Password field of the Save file window.

It is worth stressing that for compound documents, simply save one tab in order to
save automatically all the other tabs belonging to the same group.

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Automatic Detections
Audaces Digiflash identifies automatically the elements used in patternmaking
markings, such as thread and notch.
The following chapter shows the elements that can be detected automatically by the
software and the necessary tools for obtaining better results with automatic detection.

1. Thread Direction
The thread on the pattern is extremely important for the fitting and cutting stages. It
sets how the pattern will be cut on the fabric. In general, companies use arrows to indicate
that direction on patternmaking.
You may set the thread direction on the pattern. In case you cannot rotate the
pattern, leave the arrow only on one of the ends of the thread. That can be easily edited by
selected the desired thread and modifying the thread direction marking in the Properties
Area.
When inserting the thread manually, the software helps marking the thread
accurately by 45 and 90 based on the reference element.
Digiflash
Audaces Digiflash detects automatically only the pattern outline overlooking the
notches on the outline. Even so, you may insert notches manually.
Digiflash Plus
To detect the pattern thread automatically, the thread should be indicated by the
markers (magnets). It is important to remember that the threads may be set in Edit option
> Preferences > Markers Tab.
To ensure the appropriate detection of thread on patterns, the minimum length for
threads should be of 5 cm. Threads shorter than 5 cm will not be detected automatically
which means that the user should insert them manually.

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Important: The patterns enter Audaces Pattern Advanced following the thread horizontally.

2. Notches on pattern outlines

The Notch on the outline of patterns is used to set the meeting points between
pieces or patterns. Many benefits can be observed while sewing. Audaces Digiflash has a
specific tool for notch insertion.
Digiflash
Audaces Digiflash detects automatically only the pattern outline overlooking the
notches on the outline. However, you may insert notches manually.

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Digiflash Plus
The software identifies V and I notches automatically. To be detected, notches on
the outline of patterns should be up to 10 mm large and up to 15 mm long.
Notches that have not been cut during patternmaking should be fully marked with
black-ink marker pen and follow the recommended dimensions mentioned earlier.

To edit the Type of notch, select the notch you wish to modify and select V or I in
the Properties Area.
Notches on the outline may be easily removed from the patternmaking by selecting
the notch you wish to remove and clicking the keyboard key 'Delete'.

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3. Internal notches (internal marks)

Digiflash
Audaces Digiflash detects automatically only the pattern outline overlooking internal
notches and the ones on the outline. However, you may insert notches manually.
Digiflash Plus
Internal notches or internal marks will be detected automatically in patternmaking.
To detect internal notches automatically, the markers should be placed exactly where you
wish to mark notches.
To detect X and + marks automatically, set the Edit option > Preferences > Markers
Tab.

An Internal notch may be easily removed from the patternmaking by selecting the
notch you wish to remove and pressing the keyboard key 'Delete'.

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4. Internal lines
An Internal line may be used in patternmaking for different purposes, amongst
them indicating where pockets should be located, cuts and folds on the pattern.
To insert internal lines manually, use the Draw tool and just follow the outline
specified in the pattern.
To remove internal lines, just select the line you wish to remove and press the
keyboard key 'Delete'.

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Custom Use
To refine scanned patterns, you may use other tools available in the application.
This chapter provides detailed information about improving scanned patterns,
inserting notches, thread direction and making good use of image information to register
detailed information in the pattern.

1. Assigning Names
You may assign a Name while scanning. Names help differentiate the different
patterns of a piece, and they normally specify the corresponding part of the piece (pocket,
lapel etc) or where it is located (front, back etc).

2. Internal Notches and Outline Notches - Manually

Internal notches (internal marks) help guide other manufacturing sectors, such as
sewing and cutting as well as guide pattern makers. They may used to specify where
pockets, pleats, buttons, applications, darts, amongst others.

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3. Drawing of Segments
It creates points and segments transforming them in patterns and allows you to
insert internal lines and notches in the patterns.
Auxiliary lines help guide other manufacturing sectors, such as sewing and cutting.
They may be used to specify the location pockets, pleats etc.

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It allows you to create patterns that compose the image manually or close open
patterns.

Tip: By keeping the Ctrl key pressed, you may draw curves.

4. Thread Direction - Manually

The Thread Direction on the pattern is extremely important for the fitting and
cutting stages. It sets how the pattern will be cut on the fabric.
You may use 90 and 45 angles when inserting the Thread Direction on the
pattern. In those cases, the first end of the thread should come from one of the pattern
segments as opposed from its center.

6. Smoothness of Curves
The Smoothness bar is in the Properties area and becomes enables every time a
Segment (one of the sides of the pattern) is selected. This tool allows the user to make
curves smoother and reduce the number of point curves of the segment by reposing so as
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to obtain optimum results in relation to the image.

That is particularly necessary when external elements pollute the image to the point
that they increase the number of curve points or when patterns cut with scissors are not
straight.
The distance between the segment and the image is shown in this area. You may
set the distance between the segment and the image manually. When scrolling the
Smoothness bar, this information is modified.

7. Pattern Manipulation
The selection tool allows you to select and manipulate patterns. This all-in-one
combination of tools streamlines the workflow.
Manipulate the segments as much as needed to polish up scanned patterns or edit
small details in the pattern.

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You may delete elements easily by selecting a set of elements.

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8. Measurement and Perimeter

It shows the distance between two points specified on the work area. When
specifying two points on the outline of the same pattern, this tool also shows the perimeter
of the selected segment.

9. Text
This option allows you to insert texts in the file which will be saved in the Audaces
Apparel Patterns (.ads) format. The texts are not directly linked to a pattern and, thus, may
serve as reference for the garment or file as a whole.

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10. Undo and Redo

It undoes the last operations performed in the software after processing the image.
It redoes the last operations that had been undone in the software.

11. Exporters
Audaces Digiflash exports the following file types and extensions:

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AAMA Standard (.dxf)

HPGL (.plt)

AAMA Pad System (.dxf)

VET IBA (.vet)

AAMA Gerber (.dxf)

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Other Settings
It shows some settings that can be changed in the Preferences window and
provides more information in the Photography properties window.

Preferences
It sets the user preferences for scanning. It sets shortcuts to make using the
software easier.
You may configure options, such as: Pattern Names, Automatic detection,
Measurement Units, and other properties of notch detection.
You may also set shortcuts to facilitate the software use by clicking on the currently
assigned shortcut and typing in the desired shortcut.
General Tab

Show shows the welcome screen;

Patterns name provides options to specify the moment when the pattern will have
names assigned automatically, which can be after the photo processing or when
saving the file;

Automatic detection enables you to select what will be automatically detected in

the patterns (internal lines and notches);

Measurement Units provides options for selecting the unit of measurement you
wish to work with;

Precision shows the measurements of segments in more detail;

Backup in this field, you should specify the folder in which the backup files should
be saved.

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Tip: set a Backup folder to ensure your files have backup copies.
Notches Tab

Notch type this option allows you to set which notches will be detected based on a
specific format or to set all V or I notches to be detected

Point type by ticking this option, a control point is inserted during notch detection;

Use default size on outline notches sets the height and width of outline notches.
Each time images are processed, the notches with the specified measurements will
be detected;

Use default size on internal notches sets the height and width of internal notches.
Each time images are processed, the notches with the specified measurements will
be detected;

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The Marks Tab

In this tab, you may set the function for each marker. There are options for three
markers, which are thread direction, notch X and notch +.

The Shortcuts Tab

Action indicates which action will be assigned a shortcut;

Shortcut the designated location to receive and inform the command;

Search - searches the tool or action to receive or edit the shortcut.

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Scanning Large Patterns

In case the pattern to be scanned is larger than the frame, do not superpose it onto
the frame template, as shown in the figure below:

If the pattern does not fit into the area designated by the gray borders of the frame, do not try to superpose it onto the
template.

1. Fold the pattern in half or as many times as necessary so as to make the pattern fit

into the area demarcated by the semicircles;

2. Should the parts by asymmetrical, use a piece of black card stock between them to
cover the other parts;
3. Photograph and scan it as a Compound Document;
4. Open Audaces Apparel Patterns and join the parts using the Join Patterns tool.
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Illustration showing the insertion of a black card stock between the two parts that resulted from folding a pattern larger
than the frame.

Pattern larger than the frame, folded in half where one of the parts of the pattern is covered by the card stock.

Important: To scan large patterns, you should also use Audaces Pattern Advanced to join
the parts.

Maintenance Of Digiflash Frame

The Digiflash frame, as any other physical object, requires special care:

Do not wet the frame;

Do not submit it to high pressure conditions;
Do not submit it to high temperature conditions;
Do not drop it;
Do not use solvents or any abrading agent when cleaning the frame. Just use a
water-damp cloth;

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Do not fold or smash the frame;

Do not cut the frame;
Do not use glue or sellotape to hang patterns on the frame;
Do not detach the aluminum rulers.

Storing the frame:

The frame should be rolled up on its larger side using the aluminum rulers attached
to the horizontal edges as a point of reference;
Spread the non-woven (or TNT) on the back of the frame;
Roll up the frame with the black part (usable one) facing inside;
Fasten the frame with Velcro;
Having rolled up and fastened the frame, put in it the storage tube.

Frequently Asked Questions

There may always occur problems related to photo quality, and, for that reason:

The frame should not be fully framed in the photo. Take another photo and focus
onto the entire image;
Visual pollution around the frame: may be caused by the overwhelming presence of
noticeable objectives near the frame. Remember not to hang the frame on the wall
using sellotape. Hang it preferably on a flat wall with no special decoration, exposed
bricks, glazed tiles nor ornamental tiles, amongst others. Place the frame in a
suitable position.
In case the patterns are too close to the frame template superposing onto the
demarcated area, organize the patterns so that they are placed towards the center
of the frame.
In case the photo or place where the photo has been taken has low-light conditions,
thus, requiring you to adjust the camera settings: check your digital camera settings
for exposure compensation and white balance; check whether the camera flash has
been activated. In case you have adjusted your camera settings manually, the
shutter speed of the digital camera might be too slow (e.g.: 1/500).
Granularity in the image: this may happen due to an increase of ISO sensitivity;
check whether the camera has ISO settings higher than 100, and, if so, adjust your
camera settings once again and take another photo.
The image is out of focus: images with no sharpness will not be processed by the
software or may result in lack of precision. Check your digital camera settings and
take another photo.
Even though the number of patterns does not affect the software operation, one of
the patterns might be hampering with the detection of the template. In that case,
reduce the number of patterns on the frame and try again.

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The software has detected fault on the frame and the patterns have
been deformed during automatic scanning.

The frame might be unclean. In that case: use a water-damp cloth to clean the
frame. Do not use solvents or any abrading agent. Those agents may damage the
frame permanently.
In case the patterns have been attached to the frame with sellotape or pins, remove
them as they may damage pattern detection.
The patterns may not adhere to the frame, in case the patterns or part of them are
far from the frame. After scanning, they may be deformed, and, for that reason, the
patterns must be placed adequately so that they adhere well to the frame.
The patterns might be further away from the frame template than the minimum
allowed distance superposing onto the demarcated area.
The distance between the magnets and the edge of the patterns might be shorter
than the minimum required distance.
The camera exposure compensation might be too high, which will make the image
fall short of contrast between the patterns and the frame and will deform the
patterns.
The image might be out of focus: blurry images will not be recognized by the
application and might damage the detection of pattern outlines. Check your digital
camera settings and take another photo. Consult the manufacturer manual of your
digital camera.
The frame might have been damaged: the frame, like any other physical object,
needs to be carefully handled, therefore, do not drop it abruptly or submit it to high
pressure or high temperature conditions. In case your frame has been damaged,
contact Audaces Support.

How to understand why photograph properties have been declined

by the software even after following the instructions for the digital
camera use.

Check the image's sharpness: go to the folder where the photos to be scanned
have been saved and find the faulty one. Use any image editor software, such as
MS-Paint (available in any Windows version) or image viewer alike, and magnify the
image. Try to check whether the pattern outlines and frame template are sharp
enough.
The photos you have taken can also be verified by Audaces Digiflash. Every time
the application detects some inadequate property, it will ask you whether you wish
to keep using that photo or whether you prefer to check your camera settings and
take another photo.
In case the quality of the patterns is unsatisfactory, check the image sharpness
using the software zoom tools. Magnify the image so that you can see whether the
pattern outlines are sharp. In case the photo is not as sharp as expected, review
your camera settings and try again.

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Help Menu
Manual
It allows you consult the software documentation in digital format. This documentation
describes how to use the tools and shows examples of use.

About
It provides information about the software version and Audaces contact details.

Read the license agreement

It shows Audaces Digiflash software license. Users should read the product licensing to
use it with caution.

Basic Concepts
Mouse
The mouse is an essential tool when using Audaces Digiflash. Most of the software
operations are performed using it.

Left button of the mouse: selects, indicates, clicks and activates elements by
confirming operations;
Right button of the mouse: concludes tasks and cancels operations.
The Scroll Wheel button performs the following functions:
o

o
o

Zoom in / zoom out

By scrolling the mouse wheel upwards or downwards, it respectively enlarges or
reduces the work area visualization;
Horizontal scrolling
Scroll the mouse wheel while pressing the 'H' key to move the work area horizontally.
Vertical scrolling
Scroll the mouse wheel while pressing the 'C' key to move the work area vertically.

Note: all shortcuts may be set in Edit > Preferences > Shortcuts tab.
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The Cartesian coordinate system is used to locate a point on a plane by means of
two coordinates: the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) coordinates.

X = all values to the right of the Y straight line are positive, and those to its left are
negative;
Y = all values above the X straight line are positive, and those below it are negative.

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Angle corresponds to the measurement (in degrees) of the endpoint of a straight
line and a horizontal line, whereas distance corresponds to the distance measured
between two points.

Main Angles:

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Index
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................1
Recommended Requirements..........................................................................................................1
Further Information:........................................................................................................................1
Audaces Digiflash Frame.....................................................................................................................2
Hanging the frame on the wall.........................................................................................................2
How to hang patterns ......................................................................................................................3
How to hang markers.......................................................................................................................4
How to take a photo.........................................................................................................................4
Camera Settings....................................................................................................................................6
Camera Requirements......................................................................................................................6
How to Use the Camera...................................................................................................................6
Interface..............................................................................................................................................11
Properties area................................................................................................................................12
Selection on the Pattern..........................................................................................................12
Selection of the Thread Direction..................................................................................................12
Selection on the Segment (straight or arched)...............................................................................12
Selection on the Point (curve point or control point).....................................................................13
Selection on the internal Notch (internal mark).............................................................................13
Selection of the Notch on the outline.............................................................................................13
Selection on the Text......................................................................................................................13
work area........................................................................................................................................14
Navigation area..............................................................................................................................14
Basic use.............................................................................................................................................15
Automatic Detections.........................................................................................................................20
2. Notches on pattern outlines........................................................................................................21
3. Internal notches (internal marks)...............................................................................................23
4. Internal lines..............................................................................................................................24
Custom Use........................................................................................................................................25
Other Settings.....................................................................................................................................32
Preferences.....................................................................................................................................32
Scanning Large Patterns.....................................................................................................................35
Maintenance of Digiflash frame.........................................................................................................36
Frequently Asked Questions...............................................................................................................37
Help Menu..........................................................................................................................................38
Basic concepts....................................................................................................................................40
Mouse.............................................................................................................................................40
Cartesian Coordinate System.........................................................................................................41
Angle and Distance........................................................................................................................42

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