GRAFIS is a software for pattern construction, grading and layplanning running on standard Personal Computers using Windows 95 and above. It contains an extensive range of functions for pattern cutting and modification and is available at a very competitive price. Therefore, GRAFIS is in use in industry as well as in trade and education.

Options for Application

GRAFIS works with the construction principle as a standard procedure. Body measurement charts are used to draft basic blocks which are then, modified into styles and production patterns. These measurement charts can represent standard sizes and / or individual persons.

GRAFIS also allows for pattern development and grading with increments. The basis are digitized, imported or other available patterns. The size range is generated through grading with grade rules. Here, also pattern modification ensues according to the construction principle without the necessity of re-processing the increments.

Basic Blocks

Basic blocks are generated on the basis of measurement charts and construction instructions. The measurement charts contain either body measurements for standard sizes or the measurements for individual persons.

The basic blocks for bodice, trousers, skirt, sleeve, collar, pockets and others, delivered with GRAFIS contain all drafting instructions required for the creation of patterns based on body measurements.

Digitizing and increment grading

Paper or card patterns can be digitized into GRAFIS. A grade rule pattern is created with grade points and corresponding grade rules. After having digitized the pattern in the base size each grade point is assigned the required grade rule.

Styling

Basis for style development is a prepared basic block or a grade rule pattern. During the styling process GRAFIS internally creates a record of the modification steps, basically continuing the drafting instructions of the basic blocks.

Pattern Output

The finished pattern pieces, scaled to any size, can be plotted on all modern plotters and printers. Full size pattern pieces may also be printed on economical A4 printers. A grid is superimposed onto the pattern.

Layplanning

For industry, trade, pattern cutting services and education a powerful marker making system is supplied with GRAFIS. Markers can be created from different styles.