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# Optitex - PDS

Use the importer for Optitex PDS (Pattern Design Software)

## Using the Optitex PDS importer

## 1. Prepare the files using Optitex PDS

### Exporting a file with a single size

* Prepare the pieces for which the weight will be calculated with the related sections defined and possibly graded.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ce97b4d0d798816414e32a3b2721446190707175%2Foptitex-desktop-1.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">
* On the **Zones** sheet select the *Menu* button and choose **Column Settings**.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-84796cd6056fd0243dab076e7e915e8a13f8512b%2Foptitex-desktop-3.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">
* In the **Piece Zones Column Settings** window keep only **Name** and **Area** selected in the order shown.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-96ee28ab857b210468298f845d14c13c4d0cddaa%2Foptitex-desktop-4.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">
* Using **Trace Zones** or **Build Zones**, detect the padded areas starting from the bottom and, if there are side by side sections, from left to right.
* The area values are displayed in the dedicated window in the order they were detected.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ca60e88a7cd9e39e1b23a1765e85aca9f669146d%2Foptitex-desktop-6.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">
* On the **Zones** sheet select the *Menu* button and choose **Excel Report**.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-406ba476d12c58c8a10b388578216cbd967426f8%2Foptitex-desktop-7.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">
* In the next window set the file save path, check **Add report to existing file** and in **Sheet Name** enter the active size name then confirm.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d8434c8fc0e3a3fed54b9133b28fded5cb6fd0f2%2Foptitex-desktop-8.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">

The file is now ready to be imported into **Pesipiuma**.

### Exporting a file with multiple sizes

If the model is graded and you need to export files for all the sizes:

<div align="left"><img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b42cb060dad08749c5ad237e50f673998eba015e%2Foptitex-desktop-2.jpeg?alt=media" alt=""></div>

1. On the CAD detect and export to Excel the areas for the Base Size (e.g. **M**) using the procedure described above.
2. From the CAD menu bar select **Grading** then **Size Table**.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-92720c0a7df88c8f64939617aab3117060eae774%2Foptitex-desktop-9.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">
3. Move the base size from M to S: the area data are automatically updated.
4. On the **Zones** sheet select the *Menu* button then **Excel Report** and in **Sheet Name** enter the new size **S** ensuring that **Add report to existing file** is checked, then confirm.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-60d1df34e7806be9d61126fef792d128da6f9f33%2Foptitex-desktop-12.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">
5. Repeat steps **1, 2 and 3** for every required size.

At the end of the process the Excel file will contain as many sheets as the exported sizes.\ <img src="https://1466117825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkPY8JSef9JxWbQFz10MA%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-513cb0bea25f93ee57f753400c57358dd588a7fd%2Foptitex-desktop-11.jpeg?alt=media" alt="" data-size="original">

Proceed with the next step: **Import the files generated by Optitex PDS**

## 2. Import the files generated by Optitex PDS into Pesipiuma

{% hint style="info" %}
The active importers in the workspace are the ones included in the subscribed plan. If you need to add **Optitex**, contact support; for Business or Enterprise plans, contact your system administrator.
{% endhint %}

1. Open the project [Editor](/en/using-pesipiuma/introduction/report-editor.md).
2. Click **Import Excel** for an empty project, or **Replace Excel** for an existing Excel project.
3. In the **Excel files** area, select **Optitex v1** from the importer menu.
4. Drop the Optitex workbook into the upload area or click to select it.
5. Optionally add a report image in the **Image** area.
6. Click **Preview**.
7. In the **Excel Preview**, check the size preview and select the base size.
8. Click **Confirm** in the preview.
9. Click **Import**.

The Optitex importer expects one workbook. Supported formats are **.xls** and **.xlsx**. Each populated workbook sheet is imported as one size.

After import, Pesipiuma creates the sizes, pieces, and sections in the editor. The default coefficient is `100`, quantities are read from the piece names when present, and rounding defaults to the tenth of a gram.

At this point you can [edit](/en/using-pesipiuma/preliminary-operations/manage-pieces.md#edit-a-piece) quantities, coefficients, section notes, and rounding if needed.

For Excel reports, add or replace the [report image](/en/using-pesipiuma/create-a-report/upload-an-image.md) and [position the labels](/en/using-pesipiuma/create-a-report/place-report-labels.md) before opening the report.

### Update the area values

To update the area values for an existing Optitex Excel project, use **Replace Excel** and import the updated workbook.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Replacing Excel data rebuilds the sizes, pieces, sections, and initial label positions from the new workbook. Check the report image and label positions before opening the report.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
An Excel project cannot be switched to DXF import. Create a new project if you need to use DXF/RUL files instead.
{% endhint %}