The garment can be modified to change the fit or even the design on the 3D form. The system allows pattern makers to select patterns from AccuMark™ Pattern Design and instantly view them assembled on a 3D dress form. Gerber Technology’s apparel CAD system, 62, 63 AccuMark APDS-3D, is a product acquired from Asahi Chemical Industry Co.
L Hunter, J Fan, in Clothing Appearance and Fit, 2004 7.8.1 Gerber system Current 3D software provides the pattern technologist and designer with a toolset to review the design and construction of their garments ( Figs 7.2 to 7.6). The system also allows integration of fabric images from Artworks, another of the family of software solutions offered by Gerber Technology, virtual fabric swatches can be ‘dragged and dropped’ onto the virtual garment, and stitch types, buttons and trims can be changed. Mechanical properties such as stretch, shear, weight and bending resistance can be defined, applied and stored within the fabric database. A cloth physical properties module within V Stitcher has the capabilities to store, change and simulate to enhance the virtual model. Modifications in either 2D mode or 3D mode take immediate effect with results displayed. The avatars can be replicated exactly to a given size specification, both the viewing and lighting angles of images are user defined, and the horizontal and vertical cross-sections of the mannequin can be viewed offering the pattern technologist the ability to verify fit and ease allowance. This process requires a thorough understanding of garment sewing procedures and is carried out with the seam allowances removed from the 2D pattern. Two-dimensional pattern input from Gerber’s AccuMark PDS software allows pattern models to be established once imported each pattern line segment can be associated and virtually sewn together. A selection of male, female and children’s avatars can be developed to address a specific company’s size charts, or personalised body measurements entered manually or via a body scanner. The virtual body can be modified for a wide variety of human body shapes, hair colour and style can be changed, also shoulder slope and posture. The avatar enables customisation through a wide variety of parameters for alteration. These new developments possess CAD capabilities such as moving and dragging points and curves which provide a user-friendly interface.
The 3D viewer is a true to life adjustable, representation of the human body offering parametrically adjustable body parts. This technology enables pattern technologists to view 2D garments assembled and draped on an avatar. Gerber Technology now offers commercially ‘V Stitcher’, a virtual garment draping system, developed by Browzwear and now fully integrated into Gerber’s 2D CAD system V Stitcher specialises in real-time 3D representation of clothing products, based on a personalised avatar (a virtual mannequin). Bond, in Advances in Apparel Production, 2008 7.7.1 Gerber Technology
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