Optitex is a leading provider of 3D Virtual Prototyping & 2D CAD/CAM software solutions for the apparel, automotive, aeronautics, industrial fabrics and upholstery industries. Optitex presents these industries with innovative, open and easy to use products that are designed to facilitate collaboration among the various partners throughout the manufacturing process. Optitex develops 3D virtual prototyping and 2D CAD/CAM pattern and fashion design software that is innovative and easy-to-use.

What's New in Optitex?

Here at EFI-Optitex we are constantly updating our software to make improvements, introduce new features and enhancements and more. We highly recommend you install our latest versions, to make sure your software is always up-to-date.
In our latest Optitex version: O/19, we have introduced a variety of new features and enhancements in the following products:

PDS-3D Updates

Check out the latest new features and enhancements that were introduced in 3D, in our latest version: O/19.
Click on a link to view more information about each feature.

Avatar Editor
The new Avatar Editor UI provides an easy-to-use, all-in-one interface with expanded capabilities. You can customize an avatar to meet your needs by creating sizes, adjusting morphs/accessories, editing shaders, etc. - and then save the file as an MOD file for use in the PDS.

Mating Lines

You can now create mating lines directly on a 3D model within the Optitex Avatar Editor. You can create lines, create symmetry, edit lines, and more.

Alvanon

Support for the new Alvanon licensing mechanism is now available in our all-in-one Avatar Editor. Optitex now supports encrypted Alvanon avatars in our EFI-Optitex content-creation products (AvatarEditor, PDS).

3D Multi Stitch Tool
A new tool that allows you to save time and prevent stitching errors. You can use the 3D Multi Stitch tool when you need to stitch multiple pieces of different lengths together, and want to maintain a proportional division between all stitches.

Custom View
A new tool located in the Camera toolbar that allows you to save different views of your 3D sample, so you can get the same view (zoom, rotation, etc.) each time. You can share custom views by exporting them to a CAM file, which can then be shared with other users via import.

Cross Size Simulation
Allows you to easily simulate and manage your pattern in different sizes on all sized avatars and final poses - in one place. This allows you to see how your pattern looks on all sizes, so you can evaluate fit, positioning, etc.

Mass Rendering in Different Views and Colorways
Allows you to create a mass number of images according to a specific rendering engine, orientation and/or zoom of the 3D model, colorways - either via a local machine or remote rendering server (for an offline process).

Magic Glove Improvements
The Magic Glove has been enhanced. Simulation now begins automatically, the tool include a radius when pulling the vertex, and new keyboard shortcuts were added. This allows for quick adjustments when finalizing a 3D sample - creating an enhanced experience and better performance.

Initial Positioning
Initial positioning is now according to the avatar's rig; therefore when changing the avatar size/pose after pieces are positioned, the positioning will remain the same.
In addition, new/modified positions/locations have been added to the 3D Properties dialog.

Enhanced Fabric Library
The fabric library was enhanced and now contains over 150 different fabric types.

3D Revu Updates
New 3D Revu capabilities are available, including the ability to show/hide grids and X/Y/Z axes, and paste images from the clipboard.

PDS-2D Updates

Check out the latest new features and enhancements that were introduced in 2D, in our latest version: O/19.
Click on a link to view more information about each feature.

Gusset Tool
A new tool that can be used for bags, backpacks, pockets, etc. - allowing you to create a gusset automatically according to two segments on the back and front pieces.

Match Segment
A new tool that allows you to create a grading rule on a selected point in the X/Y direction that matches the segment length of the selected segments.

Marker Updates

Check out the latest new features and enhancements that were introduced in the Marker, in our latest version: O/19.
Click on a link to view more information about each feature.

Print & Cut
Allows you to print pieces on a blank roll and then cut printed pieces, rather than print an entire roll and then cut piece geometry. Print & Cut is optimal for small and mixed orders, and enables print-on-demand of custom graphics or logos. It works in conjunction with PDS, Marker, Adobe Illustrator, and fabric printers/cutters.

Buffer Enhancements
Easy-to-use buffer definition flows now provide you with various piece buffer definition options. You can use the Edit Piece option to edit your piece's geometry - including rotating, flipping, folding and cutting the selected piece; and the Edit Piece Buffer option to define buffers around either an entire piece's geometry or its part.

Note: Starting from Version 0/19, RTX hardware will be supported. For additional information, see Desktop Product System Requirements.

O/19 SP1 Bug Fixes

The following bugs were fixed in the latest version O/19 SP1.
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3DDI

Defect ID	Summary	Status	Version
AI3D-64	Crash after closing the 3DDI window, followed by closing Adobe Illustrator.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-63	Cannot see saved PNG files in the 3DDI window.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-60	Opening files that were created before in Adobe and 3DDI that don't have these linked files will cause Adobe to crash.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-62	Adobe Illustrator crashes when opening a new design and an existing one.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-59	Unable to export design.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-42	Cannot open the 'Add Design' feature.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-17	Cannot double-click on a saved design.	Fixed	0/19SP1
AI3D-33	Icon missing + 3D model non-centered, on Microsoft Surface PRO 5.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-34	Optitex 3DDI window in AI - impossible to use it.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-35	Entering the Optitex 3DDI product key window - field is cut and cannot be changed.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-36	Cannot "Open Design Pack" - on MAC.	Fixed	O/19SP1
AI3D-12	Missing area/ piece too small and doesn't fit.	Fixed	O/19SP1

PDS-3D

Defect ID	Summary	Status	Version
TD-11518	3DDI - PDS O18/O19 does not place PNG files correctly for non-mirrored sleeves.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-11517	3DDI - Set Mirrored Pieces in 3DDI do not appear correctly.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-11520	3DDI - 1.72.0.0 & 1.75.0.0\DAE Texture Issue.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-11521	3DDI - Issue with exported DAE for 3DDI 1.73.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-11784	Version 10 dsn files crash when opening.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-11851	Avatar appears in rendered image when hidden prior to saved image.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-10661	Artwork renders at different lighting in HQR when applied to the Article level.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-11913	Avatar Editor - model is distorted after morphing and switching poses.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-11517	Set Mirrored Pieces in 3DDI do not appear correctly.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-9944	Cannot see logo in HQR mode, if place two different logos on a pair piece.	Fixed	O/19SP1
TD-11532	Missing sleeve in 3D when piece set to higher resolution.	Fixed	0/19SP1