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Table of Contents

1 Steps of Pattern Programming ...................................................................... 9

2 Getting started with the M1plus ..................................................................... 13

2.1 Adapt the M1plus user interface ....................................................................................... 15

3 Keypad .......................................................................................................... 17

4 Structure Pattern ........................................................................................... 21

4.1 Create Pattern .................................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Draw the structure ............................................................................................................ 23
4.3 Draw color ........................................................................................................................ 24
4.4 Expand pattern ................................................................................................................. 25
4.5 Complete, save and knit the pattern ................................................................................. 27

5 Data structure and storage media ................................................................. 29

5.1 File system ....................................................................................................................... 30

6 Setup2 ........................................................................................................... 35

7 Modify the pattern parameters of the structured pattern .............................. 37

7.1 The Control Columns........................................................................................................ 38
7.1.1 Icons of the Control Columns ..................................................................................... 38
7.2 Change the default settings for the stitch length .............................................................. 41
7.2.1 Working with the stitch length table ............................................................................ 42
7.3 Change the default settings for the fabric take-down ....................................................... 45
7.3.1 Working with the Fabric Take-down Table ................................................................. 46
7.4 Set the specifications for the auxiliary take-down............................................................. 48
7.4.1 Working with the Auxiliary Take-down Table .............................................................. 49
7.5 Change the default settings of the carriage speed ........................................................... 50
7.5.1 Working with the Carriage Speed Table ..................................................................... 51
7.6 Make settings for racking corrections ............................................................................... 52
7.6.1 Working with the Racking Correction Table................................................................ 53

8 Modifying the 'Global Pattern Parameters' File ............................................. 55

9 Structure pattern with changed transfer settings ........................................... 59

9.1 The Transfer tab of the Configuration Dialog Box ............................................................ 59
9.2 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 63

10 Use of yarn colors.......................................................................................... 65

10.1 Create Pattern .................................................................................................................. 65

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 10.2 Draw structure with yarn colors ........................................................................................ 66
10.3 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 74

11 Use of yarn carrier colors .............................................................................. 75

11.1 Create Pattern .................................................................................................................. 75
11.2 Draw structure with yarn carrier colors ............................................................................. 76
11.3 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 79

12 Possibilities in the Yarn field allocation dialog box ........................................ 81

12.1 Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box .................................................... 81
12.1.1 Selecting in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box ........................................................ 83
12.2 Change the Direction of Knitting-in and out...................................................................... 84
12.3 Change the Module for Knitting-in and Knitting-out:......................................................... 85
12.4 Change Binding or Knot at Start or End: .......................................................................... 85
12.5 Apply the Yarn Carrier Specifications for Several Yarn Fields: ........................................ 85
12.6 Group yarn fields .............................................................................................................. 86
12.7 Add a New Yarn Carrier: .................................................................................................. 86
12.8 Generate New Yarn Field ................................................................................................. 87

13 PTS - Different Stitch Lengths in a Single Technical Row............................. 89

13.1 Create and draw a pattern ................................................................................................ 89
13.2 Change stitch lengths ....................................................................................................... 92
13.3 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 95
13.4 Power Tension Setting - PTS ........................................................................................... 95

14 Change Machine Type / Replace Start.......................................................... 97

14.1 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 99

15 Colored jacquards with different reverse sides.............................................. 101

15.1 Create Pattern .................................................................................................................. 102
15.2 Draw color jacquard with different reverse sides .............................................................. 103
15.3 Modifications within Color Jacquard Areas....................................................................... 106
15.4 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 107

16 Structure with color jacquard ......................................................................... 109

16.1 Create Pattern .................................................................................................................. 110
16.2 Drawing the Structure and the Jacquard Bordering ......................................................... 110
16.3 Module Arrangement Editor.............................................................................................. 112
16.4 Generate a Module Arrangement ..................................................................................... 113
16.5 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 118

17 Pattern elements, Modules and Co. .............................................................. 119

17.1 Pattern element ................................................................................................................ 119
17.2 Modules ............................................................................................................................ 120

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 17.3 Pattern Rows in the Module ............................................................................................. 124
17.4 Behavior when Inserting Pattern Elements or Modules.................................................... 125

18 Length control with cycles ............................................................................. 127

18.1 Create and draw a pattern ................................................................................................ 128
18.2 Define cycles for length control ........................................................................................ 128
18.3 Length adjustment with switchable cycles ........................................................................ 130
18.4 Length adjustment with multiple switchable cycles .......................................................... 132
18.5 Settings for Cycles............................................................................................................ 133
18.6 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 134

19 Regulation of the width with cycles................................................................ 135

19.1 Define cycles for different widths (Sizes).......................................................................... 135

20 Combine width and length control ................................................................. 141

20.1 Combine cycles for length and width: ............................................................................... 141

21 Intarsia pattern............................................................................................... 143

21.1 Global settings in configuration: ....................................................................................... 144
21.2 Create and expand intarsia pattern .................................................................................. 147
21.3 Pattern related settings in the configuration ..................................................................... 149
21.4 Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box .................................................... 150
21.4.1 Selecting in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box ........................................................ 153
21.5 Pattern related settings in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box ....................................... 154
21.5.1 Influence the Knitting-in Direction of a Yarn Carrier ................................................... 155
21.5.2 Change the Starting Direction of a Yarn Field ............................................................ 155
21.5.3 Change the Settings for Knitting-in and Knitting-out ................................................... 156
21.5.4 Change Binding and Knot at the Start or End of a Yarn Field .................................... 156
21.5.5 Change the Settings for the Border Processing Feeding or Reducing ....................... 157
21.5.6 Set the Allowed Stepping for Border Processing ........................................................ 158
21.5.7 Further Options ........................................................................................................... 158
21.6 Pattern Related Settings in the Control Columns ............................................................. 159
21.7 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 162

22 Intarsia with ladder back................................................................................ 163

22.1 Create Intarsia Pattern ..................................................................................................... 164
22.2 Insert Jacquard Back and Make Further Settings ............................................................ 164
22.3 Border Processing Jacquard / Net-end ............................................................................ 166
22.4 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 170

23 Drawing tool Argyle ....................................................................................... 173

23.1 Exchange Colors of the Rhombuses ................................................................................ 179

24 Intarsia with yarn bridges............................................................................... 181

24.1 Create Intarsia Pattern ..................................................................................................... 182

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 24.2 Possible settings in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box ................................................. 183
24.3 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 183
24.4 Evaluation of Braking Values for Intarsia Yarn Carriers ................................................... 184
24.5 Correct Intarsia Yarn Carriers with YCI ............................................................................ 184

25 Combine Yarn Carriers and Set the Order .................................................... 187

25.1 Configuration dialog: Combine the yarn carriers automatically ........................................ 187
25.2 Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine all the yarn carriers automatically ................. 188
25.3 Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine selected yarn carriers ................................... 188
25.4 Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine Yarn Carriers and Set the Order:.................. 189

26 The Module Explorers of the M1plus............................................................. 191

26.1 The Module Explorer of Database .................................................................................... 192
26.2 The Module Explorer of Pattern........................................................................................ 193

27 Multi Gauge ................................................................................................... 195

27.1 Create a pattern with multi gauge modules ...................................................................... 195
27.2 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 197

28 M1plus Machine Explorer .............................................................................. 199

29 Petinet and Split Technique with Empty Rows .............................................. 203

29.1 Create and draw a pattern ................................................................................................ 204
29.2 Complete the Pattern........................................................................................................ 207

30 Multi-Piece Knitting........................................................................................ 209

30.1 Multi-piece knitting on machines with comb ..................................................................... 209
30.2 Multi-piece knitting on machines without comb ................................................................ 210
30.3 Multi-piece knitting with CMS 822 .................................................................................... 212

31 Module Explorer of Pattern: Modify the inserted start ................................... 217

32 Module Explorer of Database: Modify the Stoll start ..................................... 219

32.1 Copy and Rename a Stoll Start: ....................................................................................... 219
32.2 Rename and allocate the modules and elements: ........................................................... 220
32.3 Modify the Knitting Procedure of the Start ........................................................................ 220

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 M1plus Handling and Programming

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 Steps of Pattern Programming 1

1 Steps of Pattern Programming

Setting Meaning
Design Pattern Pattern programming on the M1plus with the new
functions
Technical Pattern Pattern editing on the M1plus similar to the M1

Steps of Pattern Programming

Pattern without shape Fully Fashion pattern

Generate new pattern: Generate new pattern:

w Machine w Machine
w Type of pattern: Basic w Type of pattern: Shaped
pattern Pattern
w Design Pattern (Design w Design Pattern (Design
Mode) Mode)
Basic Pattern and Start w Basic Pattern and Start
w Shape

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1 Steps of Pattern Programming

Pattern without shape Fully Fashion pattern

Drawing the Pattern (Ba- Drawing the Pattern (Basic)

sic) in the Design Mode with the shape laid on in the
Design Mode

w Drawing Tools
w Yarn Color or Yarn w Drawing Tools
Carrier Color w Yarn Color or Yarn Carrier
w Module Arrangements Color

w Module Arrangements

w Color Arrangements w Color Arrangements

w Pattern Parameters w Pattern Parameters
w Yarn Field Allocation w Yarn Field Allocation

Menu "Shape" / "Open and

Position Shape..."

Edit shape in the Symbol View [Basic].

Cut-out shape

Shaped Pattern will be saved as

Expand pattern

Expanded Pattern will be saved as or as

Start the technical processing

Processed Pattern will be saved as or as

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 Steps of Pattern Programming 1

Pattern without shape Fully Fashion pattern

Generate MC Program
Sintral
Jacquard
Setup1 or Setup2

Run the Sintral Check

Save the knitting program and load data into the machine

You can pass over steps of processing.

If a step of processing is skipped, the corresponding pattern state will not be
saved.

Set a Blocking notice !

Pattern changes will get lost, when returning to a previous processing step.
With a blocking notice it is possible to point out the performed modification.

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 Getting started with the M1plus 2

2 Getting started with the M1plus

Start the M1plus program and generate a new pattern:

1. Click the icon on the desktop.

2. Select the "File" / "New" menu.
- or -
Click the icon.
u The "New Pattern" dialog box appears.
3. Enter the desired name at Pattern name.

4. Under Machine use to open the "Select machine" dialog box:

5. Select the tab "Stoll machines" or "My machines".
6. Make the desired settings:
n Machine type
n Gauge / Needle hook gauge
n Setup Type
– Setup1
Use for ST 711-811, ST 168-468, OKC machines.
– Setup2
Use for OKC machines starting with the operating system
V_OKC_002.001.000_STOLL.
n With tandem operating mode: Enter the specifications under "Settings for Tandem mode"
7. Select Basic pattern (pattern without shape) and "Design Pattern".

8. Define the pattern size and the basic knitting mode.

Selection options:

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n "Front Stitch with Transfer"

n "Rear Stitch with Transfer"
n "Front stitch – Rear stitch."
n "No needle action"
n "1x1 Stitch v with Transfer"
n "1x1 Stitch ^ with Transfer"
n "MG_Stitch v with transfer"
n "MG Stitch ^ with Transfer"
n "Tubular"
n "1x1 tubular"

You can add modules from the Module Explorer or from the "Modules" toolbar
to the picklist by drag-and-drop.

9. Select a start.

Selection options:
n " Stoll with protection yarn"
n "Stoll coarse gauge with protection yarn"
n "Private"

Module Support

Get information and pictures about the selected start by the icon.

10.Confirm the dialog box with the "Generate Design Pattern" button.
u The new pattern appears in the symbol view.

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Adapt the M1plus user interface

2.1 Adapt the M1plus user interface

You can arrange the displayed windows as desired and hide or display the desired toolbars
via the "View" / "Toolbars" menu.

Save settings:
n Via the "View" / "Toolbars" / "Save arrangement" menu you can save the arrangement of
the toolbars.
n Save the changes via the context menu selecting "Save Settings"
– Display of the windows: Control columns, zoom level, cursor setting, etc.
– Window positions

Load settings:
1. Load the saved arrangement of the toolbars and the window positions via the "View" /
"Toolbars" / "Load arrangement" menu.

You can create different M1plus profiles.

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Adapt the M1plus user interface

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 Keypad 3

3 Keypad

Use the Stoll default assignment:

\DVD_M1plus_5.5.033\5.5.033_MAIN_BL001\util\Keypad
Stoll default key assignment:

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3 Keypad

Key combinations Function Key combination of the keyboard

at the keypad
M key G key
"M1" "G1" "ESC" "ESC"
"G2" Display shape symbols and shape "F2"
edges
"G3" Module / Module Explorer of Data- "F3"
base
"G4" Open the "Yarn Field View" dialog "F4"
box
"G5" Steps of processing / Load basic "Ctrl"+"↑"+"F10"
pattern
"G6" Steps of Processing / Expanding "F9"
entire pattern
"G7" Steps of Processing / Start Tech- "F10"
nical Processing
"G8" Selection / Cancel Selection "Ctrl"+"D"
"G9" Module / Module Explorer of Pat- "Ctrl"+"F3"
tern
"G10" Toolbar Drawing Tools / Apply "F5"
module
"G11" Toolbar Drawing Tools / Apply "F6"
color
"G12" Drawing Tools toolbar / Apply "F7"
shape attributes
"G13" Paste "Insert"
"G14" Remove "Del"
"G15" Shift ("↑") "↑"
"G16" "Alt" key "Alt"
"G17" Copy "Ctrl"+"C"
"G18" Display Module Limits "Ctrl"+"Alt"+"M"
"G19" Return ↲ "↲"
"G20" "Ctrl" (key) "Ctrl"
"G21" Multi Copy "C"
"G22" Zoom to Overview "Z"
"G23" Update control view "E"
"G24" Synchronize the views. "X"
: Does not affect divided win-
dows of the same view.

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Key combinations Function Key combination of the keyboard

at the keypad
Press File / Save "Ctrl"+"S"
"G25" (
"Joy-
stick")
down
"G26" ( Large zoom step "+" (keypad)
"Joy-
stick")
↑
"G27" ( Smaller zoom step "-" (keypad)
"Joy-
stick")
↓
"G28" ( Hide Control Columns "/" (keypad)
"Joy-
stick")
←
"G29" ( Show Control Columns "*" (keypad)
"Joy-
stick")
→

Key combinations Function Key combination of the keyboard

at the keypad
M key G key

"M2" "G1" Setup2... "Ctrl"+"2"

"G2" Pattern Parameters / Fabric Take- "Ctrl"+"W"
Down...
"G3" Pattern Parameters / Carriage "Ctrl"+"Alt"+"V"
Speed...
"G4" Pattern Parameters / Stitch "Ctrl"+"L"
Length...
"G5" Pattern Parameters / Cycle... "Ctrl"+"R"
"G6" Pattern Parameters / Technical "Ctrl"+"F9"
Row Data
"G7" Pattern Parameters / Configura- "Shift"+"F9"
tion
"G8" Shape / Shape editor (Generate/ "Shift"+"F11"
edit shapes)...
"G9" Shape / Open and Position Shape "Alt"+"F2"
"G10" Shape Attributes --
"G11" Shape / Edit Shape --

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Key combinations Function Key combination of the keyboard

at the keypad
"G12" Reload Shape (local modules) --
"G13" Reload Shape (modules of data- --
base)
"G14" Find & replace "Ctrl"+"H"
"G15" Edit / Generate or edit Jacquard "Ctrl"+"F4"
"G16" Generate MC Program. "F11"
Sintral, Jacquard, Setup
"G17" MC Program / Run the Sintral "Ctrl"+"F11"
Check
"G18" MC Program / Import MC Setup / "Alt"+"F12"
Setup File...
"G19" Sintral / Show Sintral "Alt"+"F10"
"G20" View / Open New Technical View "Ctrl"+"T"
"G21" Change the view "Ctrl"+"Tab"
"G22" Zoom to Overview "Z"
"G23" Update control view "E"
"G24" Synchronize the views. "X"
: Does not affect divided win-
dows of the same view.
Press File / Save "Ctrl"+"S"
"G25" (
"Joy-
stick")
down
"G25" ( Large zoom step "+" (keypad)
"Joy-
stick")
↑
"G26" ( Smaller zoom step "-" (keypad)
"Joy-
stick")
↓
"G27" ( Hide Control Columns "/" (keypad)
"Joy-
stick")
←
"G25" ( Show Control Columns "*" (keypad)
"Joy-
stick")
→

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 Structure Pattern 4

Create Pattern

4 Structure Pattern

Pattern name 01_Struktur.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 100 200
Height: 100 200
Machine type w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 1X1 Rib
Basic Pattern Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique Structure pattern with
w Single jersey structure
w Cable 3x3
w Colored Stripe

4.1 Create Pattern

Create a new pattern:

1. Select the "File" / "New" menu.
- or -
Click the icon.
u The "New Pattern" dialog box appears.
2. Enter a Pattern name.
3. Select the Machine type and the desired Setup type.

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Create Pattern

4. Select Basic pattern (pattern without shape) and "Design Pattern".

5. Define the pattern size and the basic knitting mode.

6. Adjust the desired settings under Start.

You can insert the start after drawing the basic pattern as well.

7. Confirm the settings with "Generate Design Pattern".

u The pattern will be opened in the Symbol View [Basic].

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Draw the structure

4.2 Draw the structure

Draw a single jersey structure and a cable:

1. Select the "Yarn or Yarn Carrier Color as Background" in the "Pattern Presentations"
toolbar.

- or -
The "Module color as Background" setting.
2. Draw the motif for example with the following drawing tools.

n Pencil

n Line

n Rectangle / Square
3. Select the desired needle action in the "Needle Actions" toolbar and draw it in the pattern.

Needle actions in use

Basic pattern:

Front stitch with Rear stitch with

transfer transfer
Structured single jer-
sey

4. Select the "Cable 3X3<" module from the "Module bar" and draw it in.

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Draw color

Module in use
Cable 3x3<

Result:

The transfer actions of the modules with a "Design Pattern" will not be
displayed in the "Symbol View" at first.

4.3 Draw color

Draw-in colored stripes:

1. Set the "Yarn or Yarn Carrier Color as Background" in the "Pattern Presentations"
toolbar.

u The yarn colors are displayed.

2. Select the desired yarn color in the "Pattern Colors" toolbar.

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Expand pattern

3. Enter the color for the colored stripe via the "Pattern row" control column of the "Symbol
View".

A new yarn carrier is defined for each color drawn-in.

If possible, draw-in an even number of rows of one color into the pattern.

4.4 Expand pattern

I. Make settings before expanding:

1. Specify the racking priority of the modules via the "Module" / "Insert Modules (Settings)"
menu.
n Large before Small Racking
n Small before Large Racking
n Left before Right Racking
n Right before Left Racking

The settings will be displayed after expanding.

II. How to expand

Selection Meaning
"Steps of Processing" toolbar
"Complete expanding" The entire pattern will be expanded and the technical
processing may follow then.
"Control Views" toolbar
" Visible detail (control The area shown in the Symbol View will be expan-
view)" ded in the entire width of pattern as preview.

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Expand pattern

Selection Meaning
" Selection (control)" The selection of the Symbol View will be expanded in
the entire width of pattern as preview.
" Pattern (control)" The entire pattern will be expanded as preview.

The Control View can be displayed as Symbol, Fabric or Technical View.

Make the desired setting under "Tools" / "Program Settings…" in the "Load"
tab.
Control Views are write-protected!

Processing Step: Complete expanding

1. Get the entire pattern expanded for further processing with of the "Steps of
Processing" toolbar.

State of pat- Presentation Description

tern
Basic pattern Before expanding:
Only knitting rows will be dis-
played in the symbol view.

Expanded After the expanding:

Pattern The knitting rows and the trans-
fer rows will be displayed in the
symbol view.
The data contained in the mod-
ules such as racking instruc-
tions, fabric take-down, car-
riage direction, etc. will be
entered in the corresponding
control columns.

Presentation options of the Control View

Presentation in the Control View

Modules, Color Arrangements and Module Arrangements only will be
displayed in expanded mode in the control view.
You cannot see information of Configuration and Yarn Field Allocation! No
technical rule will be processed.

n Visible detail (control view)

1. Set the zoom to match the desired part of the pattern in the Symbol View [Basic].

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Complete, save and knit the pattern

2. Expand the visible detail with in "Control Views" toolbar in order to check it.
u The expanded detail will be displayed with the corresponding specifications in the
"Symbol View [Control View]".
3. Close the preview with .
n Selection (control)
1. Select the desired pattern rows.
2. Expand the selection with in "Control Views" toolbar in order to check it.
u The expanded selection will be displayed with the corresponding specifications in the
"Symbol View [Control View]".
3. Close the preview with .
n Pattern (control)
1. Expand the entire pattern with in "Control Views" toolbar in order to check it.
u The entire pattern will be displayed with the corresponding specifications in the "Symbol
View [Control View]".
2. Close the preview with .

Changes in the Basic Pattern

Control View will not be updated automatically after changes in the basic
pattern!
(Marked by red font of the window title).
Press the "E" key to get the Control View updated. The font of the window title
will change to green then.

4.5 Complete, save and knit the pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing via the "Steps of Processing" toolbar with the button.
u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".
u The "Save pattern as" dialog box appears.
3. Enter the "File name" and specify the path.
4. Close the dialog box with "Save".

5. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

- or -
Call-up "Sintral Check" via the "MC Program / Conduct Sintral Check..." menu.

6. Call up the Sintral Check with the button.

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Complete, save and knit the pattern

7. Save the pattern to the USB Memory Stick.

- or -
Save the pattern to the floppy disk via the "MC Program" / "Save MC Program" / "Floppy
Disk…" menu.

8. Knit the pattern on the machine.

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5 Data structure and storage media

Data structure of the M1plus
mdv file 1)

Extract

Save MC Program 2) Extract MC Program... 3) Load MC program in

w Cardimag... w USB machine… 4)

w KMC… w Hard disk w Online

w Floppy disk... w Network – via Selan

– via Ethernet

MC Program elements:
Sintral (.sin)
Jacquard (.jaq)
Setup1 (.set)
- or -
Setup 2 (setx)

The MC program lies The MC program lies on The MC program lies on

on the selected stor- the selected file system the pattern memory of the
age medium selected machine
(may be as img-file)

1) The mdv file:

All pattern relevant data will be saved in the mdv file (pattern file):
n modules used in the pattern (local modules)
n Pattern Parameters
n Machine attributes
n pattern related settings in the "Configuration" dialog box
n after generating the MC Program also the sin / jac / set (setx) files

You cannot transfer a mdv file to the machine.

The MC Program (sin/jac/set) must be extracted from the mdv file.

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File system

2) Save MC Program
The MC Program elements will be extracted and saved to the selected storage medium.
n Cardimag
n KMC (Knit Memory Card)
n Disk

3) Extract MC Program...
The MC Program elements will be extracted and saved to the selected file system:
n Hard disk
n USB
n Network

4) Load MC program in machine…

The MC Program elements will be extracted and transferred via the online connection to the
machine.

5.1 File system

I. Save the data to the USB Memory Stick:

1. Call up the "Extract jac/sin/set files…" dialog box via the "MC Program" / "Extract MC
Program…" menu.

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File system

No. Entry Meaning

1 Setup1 The Setup type 1 was selected when generating
the program.
Under Setup data transfer select the data to be ex-
tracted which are to be saved in the setup file.
Result: The data will be extracted to sin / jac / set
files and saved.
Setup2 The Setup type 2 was selected when generating
the program.
: No selection possible under Setup transfer.
Result: The data will be extracted to sin / jac / setx
files and saved as a zip file.

2. Select "Target Directory 2".

3. With the "…" button, specify the drive and the path, to which the USB Memory Stick is
connected in the file system.
4. Activate the checkbox for the files to be extracted:
"Jacquard"
"Sintral"
"Setup1" or "Setup2"
5. Under "Setup data transfer:"
n Pattern with Setup1: Select the data to be extracted
n Pattern with Setup2: no selection possible
6. Close the dialog box with "OK".
u The Sin/Jac/Set files or the zip file will be generated and saved to the USB Memory Stick.

II. Save data to the hard disk:

1. Call up the "Extract jac/sin/set files…" dialog box via the "MC Program" / "Extract MC
Program…" menu.

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File system

2. Select "Target Directory 1".

D:/Stoll/M1plus/<Version>/Extract is the default setting for this target directory

3. If necessary, change the drive and path with the "..." button.
Example: D:/Stoll/M1/KnitLan.

If a network exists between the OKC machine and the M1plus Pattern
Workstation, the KnitLan folder is automatically shared for data transfer.

4. Close the dialog box with "OK".

u The Sin/Jac/Set files or the zip file will be generated and saved in the specified folder.

III. Save the data to the mdv directory:

1. Call up the "Extract jac/sin/set files…" dialog box via the "MC Program" / "Extract MC
Program…" menu.

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File system

2. Select the "mdv directory".

The path of the mdv file (pattern) appears as default.

3. Close the dialog box with "OK".

u The Sin/Jac/Set or the zip file will be generated and saved in the same folder with the
mdv file.

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File system

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 Setup2 6

6 Setup2
SETUP2 (*.setx)

For OKC machines starting with the operating system

V_OKC_002.001.000_STOLL.

Data of Setup2 Command

Stitch Length NP
NPS
PNP
Fabric take-down menu WMF
Staggering the yarn carriers at the fabric selvedge YD
Machine speed MSEC
Configuration of the Measuring Wheels
Additionally in SETUP2
Auxiliary Take-down W+F
Indirect staggerings of the yarn carriers YDI
Corrections of yarn carriers YCI
Correction value for loop sinking depth depending on NCC
yarn carrier
Cycle Counters RS
Racking corrections VCI
Stitch length corrections NPK,
NPR
Yarn length control at the right and left side YLC
Comments

Setup2
Fabric take-down functions (WMF) 50 fabric take-down functions (WMF)
50 Auxiliary take-down functions (W+F)
Switching auxiliary take-down on and off (W
+1, W+0)
Tab for WM% and WMK%
Yarn carrier staggering YD 20 staggerings
(YD, YDI1-YDI20)
Yarn carrier corrections 20 indirect corrections
(YCI1-YCI20)

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Setup2

:
Some corrections for all 32 yarn carriers can
be defined with each function.
All normal and intarsia yarn carrier correc-
tions are contained in the YCI tab
with tandem mode:
the correction values for the right carriage
are part of the Y:Oa-b tab
Specifications for the stitch cam posi- 100 specifications available
tions (NP)
Specifications for the carriage speed 20 specifications available
(MSEC)
Correction value for clamping depth de- One correction value per yarn carrier is pos-
pending on the yarn carrier (NCC) sible
Yarn length Indications for yarn length control on the
right and left
Cycle Counters 39 cycle counters
Racking Corrections 50 Indices for racking corrections (VCI)
Comments for each indication possible
Correction of the stitch length for the possible
right carriage with tandem mode (NPR)
Additional information w Machine Number
w Online Number
w Host Name
File Extension .setx (XML file)
File extensions for extracted patterns Files compressed in one folder *.zip:

w *.sin
w *.jac
w *.setx

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structured pattern

Pattern name 01_Struktur.mdv

Start 1x1
Basic Pattern Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique Structure pattern with
w Single jersey structure
w Cable 3x3
w Colored Stripe

Modify the following pattern parameters:

n Stitch Length
– The stitch length settings are already shown before the expanding.
– You can modify them already before expanding.
– The stitch lengths are system-related data.
n Fabric Take-down
n Auxiliary Take-down
n Carriage Speed
– The fabric take-down and the carriage speed is changed before expanding.
– The data regarding the carriage strokes will be calculated during the technical
processing.
– Fabric take-down and carriage speed is stroke related data.
n Racking Correction
n Change the default settings for the fabric take-down [) 45]
n Change the default settings of the carriage speed [) 50]

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The Control Columns

7.1 The Control Columns

The display of the control columns can be shown or hidden in the different views and it can
be saved for each view via the context menu "Save settings".

Selection menu of the control columns

g Position the cursor in the header of the control columns and press the right mouse button.
u The selection menu appears.
g Select the desired control columns in the pick list of the menu.
Further Possibilities:

Meaning
Click the column to hide with the right mouse button.
Hide column
Show All Columns According to the selected machine, all control columns will be dis-
played
Select Columns... The "Select Columns" dialog box appears in order to select several
control columns.

7.1.1 Icons of the Control Columns

Symbols Designation Function

Technical row Display the consecutive numbering of the
technical rows.
Pattern Row Display the consecutive numbering of the pat-
tern rows. If a pattern row consists of several
technical rows, the pattern row number is vis-
ible multiple times.
Jacquard Display the Jacquard line number.
: Available after generating Sintral /
Jacquard / Setup.
Stroke Specifications for defining the carriage stroke

Knitting Layer Specification on the knitting layer with k&w

(only active in the k&w mode)
Carriage Direction Specifications for the carriage direction

System Specifications for the knitting systems

Fabric Take-down Settings for the fabric take-down, main take-

down, auxiliary take-down, fabric sensor
Auxiliary Take-down

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The Control Columns

Symbols Designation Function

Open/close main take-
down
Fabric sensor

Belt take-down Specifications for belt take-down (machines

with belt take-down only)
Comb Settings for the comb

Control of collecting
area
Carriage Speed Specifications for the carriage speed

Machine Slow

Machine Stop

Yarn LengthControl Settings for Ascon

Instructions Settings for the PRINT command

Function Call Settings for function calls and additional com-

mands
Transfer surrounding Settings for transferring in defined areas
Multi-system Transfer-
ring
Combine casting-off /
transfer
Transfer - distribute de-
pending on layer
(only active in the k&w
mode)
Sorting of technical
rows
Holding-down at Front Settings for the holding-down jacks
(only TC4 + TCR)
Holding-down at Rear
Stitch length at the Settings for the stitch length
front
Stitch length at the rear
Cycles Specifications for cycles for length control

Border Fixation Block the border fixation by areas (switch-off)

Yarn Carriers Specifications for yarn carriers

Yarn carrier correction Settings for yarn carrier corrections

(YCI) (only Setup2)

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The Control Columns

Symbols Designation Function

Yarn Carrier Distance Settings for yarn carrier staggering processes
to Fabric Selvedge on the fabric selvedge
(YDI) (only Setup2)
Rear Jacquard Selec- Specifications for jacquard selection at the
tion rear needle bed
Color Arrangement Color entry for Color Arrangements in use

Module Arrangement Color entry for Module Arrangements in use

Swiveling Yarn Carriers Settings for the behavior of the intarsia yarn
carriers
Intarsia Binding Settings for the binding with intarsia / gore

No knitting-out Settings for knitting-out the yarn carriers

Racking Correction Settings for racking corrections

(VCI)
Front additional needle Specification of the racking step for the front
bed racking additional bed
(with divided additional beds)
Front racking Specification of the racking step and the rack-
ing type for the front needle bed (only TC4)
: Additional beds without racking
Rear racking Specification of the racking step and the rack-
ing type for the rear needle bed (all the CMS)
Racking rear additional Specification of the racking step for the rear
beds additional bed
(with divided additional beds)
Additional needle bed Specification of the racking step for the front
racking and rear additional bed (only TC-R and 530T)
front + back
Selection Control column for generating a row selection

Additional control columns of CMS 730 S

Presser foot Activating and deactivating the presser foot

Stitch Length Specification for the 2nd stitch tension (stitch

(second stitch ten- length) of the front needle bed
sion) in front
Stitch Length Specification for the 2nd stitch tension (stitch
(second stitch ten- length) of the rear needle bed
sion) at rear
Reclaiming in front Specifications for reclaiming at the front
needle bed
Reclaiming at rear Specifications for reclaiming at the rear
needle bed

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Change the default settings for the stitch length

Symbols Designation Function

Additional control columns of CMS 5xxHP B, ADF-3 B
Belt take-down Specifications for switching on or off the belt
take-down

7.2 Change the default settings for the stitch length

Change the specifications for the stitch lengths in the pattern:

ü See and modify specifications for the stitch lengths in the Basic Pattern pattern
state.
1. Open the existing pattern and save it with a new name via the "File" / "Save as…" menu.
- or -
Generate a new pattern.

2. Place the cursor on the control column for the front or rear stitch length in the
"Symbol View [Basic]" and press the right mouse button.
- or -
Call up the context menu with in the "Needle Actions - Stitch Lengths"
toolbar.
u The Stitch lengths context menu appears.

n The stitch lengths used in the pattern will be displayed.

n The entries selected and used as favorites in the "Stitch length table" are displayed.
n An allocated stitch length can be set to "Undefined".
3. Select the desired stitch length in the display and enter it in the control column.
- or -
Fill a selection.

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Change the default settings for the stitch length

7.2.1 Working with the stitch length table

I. Call up the stitch length table and change the entry:

ü Pattern is loaded into the Basic Pattern state of pattern.

1. Place the cursor on the control column for the front or rear stitch length in the
"Symbol View" and press the right mouse button.
- or -
Open the Stitch Length context menu with next to or in the "Needle Actions -
Stitch Lengths" toolbar.
u The Stitch Lengths context menu with the stitch lengths in use and the favorites appears.
2. Place the cursor on the changed entry and press the right mouse button.
3. Click "Edit entry" in the context menu.
- or -
Click "Additional Values..." in the stitch length context menu.
u The "Stitch length table" appears.

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Change the default settings for the stitch length

You can call up the "Stitch length table" via "Pattern Parameters / Stitch
Lengths…" as well.

Designations in the stitch length table

Column Display
No. Consecutive numbering of the entries
Color Color of the entry in the control columns
NP Display of the index for the indirect / direct stitch
length allocation

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Column Display
PTS Specification for NPJ or PTS (Power Tension Set-
ting).
Stitch tension Stitch tension value in use depending on the ma-
value for gauge chine gauge
E
Description Comments for the entry
Group (Grp) The grouping of stitch tension values will be dis-
played.
Status columns Display the status of the entry

The status columns

Column Designation Use

F Favorites The selected entries will be displayed in the
selection dialog of the control column.
U Used (Used) The entries marked with an x are used in the
pattern.
M Modified The entries marked with an x have been
changed in relation to the global pattern data.
Entries newly added or set to favorites will
also be marked with an X. This can be reset
with the "Reset modified status" function in
the context menu of the table.
S Sintral A x appears here if the value has been
copied from the Sintral function.
Setup2 The entries marked with an x will be applied
to the file (.setx).
Example:
Generating a sequence in which only one
setup2 file is used for all the sequence ele-
ments.
E Global An x appears here when the value has been
applied from the global stitch length table.

II. Specify favorites in the stitch length table:

1. Call up the "Stitch length table".
2. Click the desired entry in the status column "F".
3. Close the table with .
u The selected entry will be displayed in the selection menu and can be inserted in the
pattern.

In the process, the entry is automatically set to "Modified".

The status can be reset in the context menu of the "Stitch length table" with
"Reset modified status".

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Change the default settings for the fabric take-down

III. Add a new entry in the stitch length table:

1. Call up the "Stitch length table".
2. Open the context menu.
3. Select "Insert new entry" in the context menu.
u A new entry will be added at the end of the table.
4. Define specifications in the columns of the new entry.
5. Close the table with .
u The changes will be saved in the table.

The changes will be saved in the mdv file when saving the pattern.

IV. Apply entry from stitch length table in pattern:

ü Pattern is loaded into the Basic Pattern state of pattern.

1. Call up the "Stitch length table".
2. Select an entry in the table via the column number or the color.
3. Click on the corresponding control column and row of the "Symbol view [Basic]".
u The stitch length will be entered in the control column.

Change of stitch length in a local module

You can change the stitch length of a local module.
In case of a following data transfer into the pattern, then there will be different
stitch lengths in one pattern row.

7.3 Change the default settings for the fabric take-

down

Change the specifications for the fabric take-down in the pattern:

ü You can see and modify the specifications for the fabric take-down referred to knitting
rows in the Basic Pattern pattern state.
1. Open the existing pattern and save it with a new name via the "File" / "Save as…" menu.
- or -
Generate a new pattern.
2. In the "Symbol View Basic" place the cursor in the control column for the fabric take-down
or in the control column and press the right mouse button.

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Change the default settings for the fabric take-down

u The fabric take-down context menu appears.

n The fabric take-down values used in the pattern will be displayed.

n The entries selected as favorites in the "Fabric take-down table" are displayed.
n An allocated fabric take-down value can be set to "Undefined".
3. Select the desired value for fabric take-down and enter it in the control column of the
basic pattern.
- or -
Fill a selection.

Additional selection options in the selection window:

n Set the specifications for the main take-down.
n Set the specifications for the fabric sensors.

7.3.1 Working with the Fabric Take-down Table

I. Call up the fabric take-down table and change the entry:

ü Carry out changes in the Basic Pattern state of pattern.

1. Place the cursor on the control column for the fabric take-down in the "Symbol View"
and press the right mouse button.
u The context menu for fabric take down with the fabric take-down values in use and the
favorites appears.
2. Place the cursor on the changed entry and press the right mouse button.
3. Click "Edit entry" in the context menu.
- or -
Click "Additional Values..." in the Fabric Take-down context menu.
u The "Fabric take-down table" appears.

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Change the default settings for the fabric take-down

You can call up the "Fabric take-down table" via "Pattern Parameters / Fabric
take-down…" as well.

Designations in the fabric take-down table

Column Display
No. Consecutive numbering of the entries
Color Color of entry
WM(N) WM Fabric take-down value when this is not
changed in accordance with the number of
needles.
WMN Fabric take-down value when this is changed
in accordance with the number of needles (fab-
ric width).
WMF Index for indirect allocation of the fabric take-down
value
(Fabric take-down menu)
WM Fabric take-down value when this is not changed in ac-
cordance with the number of needles.
WM min Fabric take-down value for minimum fabric width
WM max Fabric take-down value for maximum fabric width
N min Number of needles for minimum fabric width
N max Number of needles for maximum fabric width
WMI Fabric take-down impulse value
WM^ Specification of a number of degrees for the reverse
rotation of the take-down
WMC Value for the sensitivity of the stop motion control of
the main take-down

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Set the specifications for the auxiliary take-down

Column Display
WM+C Specification of the system number for the fabric take-
down control
WMK+C Specification of the system number for comb monitor-
ing
Description Comments referring the entry
Status Display the status of the entry
columns

II. Specify favorites in the fabric take-down table:

1. Open the "Fabric take-down table".
2. Activate the desired entry in the status column "F" .
u The selected entry is displayed in the selection menu.

The status "Modified" can be canceled in the context menu of the "Fabric
take-down table" with "Reset modified status".

7.4 Set the specifications for the auxiliary take-down

An additional control column is inserted for controlling the auxiliary take-
down.
No specifications are set by default.

Enter specifications for the auxiliary take-down in the pattern:

ü You insert the settings for the auxiliary take-down referred to knitting rows in the pattern
state Basic pattern .
1. Open the existing pattern and save it with a new name via the "File" / "Save as…" menu.
- or -
Generate a new pattern.
2. In the "Symbol View Basic" place the cursor in the control column for the auxiliary take-
down and press the right mouse button.
u The auxiliary take-down context menu appears.

n The entries selected as favorites in the "Auxiliary take-down table" are displayed.
n An allocated auxiliary take-down value can be set to "Undefined".

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Set the specifications for the auxiliary take-down

3. Select the desired value for auxiliary take-down and enter it in the control column of the
basic pattern.
- or -
Fill a selection.

With SETUP1 observe:

When creating patterns with the setup type 1 you need to watch out that in the
control column auxiliary take-down and in the control column fabric take-
down are used the same indices.
Example: Fabric take-down WMF1 and auxiliary take-down W+F1

n Working with the Fabric Take-down Table [) 46]

7.4.1 Working with the Auxiliary Take-down Table

Call up the auxiliary take-down table and change the entry:

ü Carry out changes in the Basic Pattern state of pattern.

1. In the "Symbol view" place the cursor on the control column for auxiliary take-down
and press the right mouse button.
u The auxiliary take-down context menu with the favorites from the "Auxiliary take-down
table" appears.
2. Place the cursor on the changed entry and press the right mouse button.
3. Click "Edit entry" in the context menu.
- or -
Select "Additional values..." in the context menu of the Auxiliary take-down control
column.
u The "Auxiliary take-down table" appears.

You can call up the "Auxiliary take-down table" via the "Pattern Parameters /
Auxiliary take down…" menu as well.

Designations in the auxiliary take-down table

Column Meaning
No. Consecutive numbering of the entries

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Change the default settings of the carriage speed

Column Meaning
Color Color of entry
W+F Index for the indirect allocation of the auxiliary take-
down value
(Auxiliary take-down menu)
W+ Open or close the auxiliary take-down
W+= Speed of auxiliary take-down
W+P Value for the contact pressure of the auxiliary take-
down
W+C Specification of the system number for the auxiliary
take-down control
Description Comments referring the entry
Status Display the status of the entry
columns

7.5 Change the default settings of the carriage speed

Change the specifications for the carriage speed:

Default Settings
The default settings will be loaded from the "Global Pattern Parameters" into
the pattern (.mdv).

ü You can see and change the presettings for carriage speed, machine slow and machine
stop referred to knitting rows in the "Basic Pattern" pattern state.
1. Open the existing pattern and save it with a new name via the "File" / "Save as…" menu.
- or -
Generate a new pattern.

2. Place the cursor in the control column for carriage speed . machine slow or
machine stop and press the right mouse button.

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Change the default settings of the carriage speed

u The context menu appears.

n The carriage speed values used in the pattern will be displayed.

n The entries selected as favorites in the "Carriage Speed table" are displayed.
n An allocated value can be set to "Undefined".
3. Select the desired carriage speed value and enter it in the control column.
- or -
Fill a selection.

Additional selection options in the selection window:

n Set the specifications for "Machine slow".
n Set the specifications for "Machine stop".

7.5.1 Working with the Carriage Speed Table

I. Call up the carriage speed table and change the entry:

ü Carry out changes in the Basic Pattern state of pattern.

1. Place the cursor on the control column for the carriage speed in the Symbol View and
press the right mouse button.
u The Carriage Speed context menu with the used carriage speeds and the favorites
appears.
2. Place the cursor on the changed entry and press the right mouse button.
3. Click "Edit entry" in the context menu.
- or -
Click "Additional Values..." in the context menu.
u The "Carriage speed table" appears.

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Make settings for racking corrections

Designations in the Carriage Speed table

Column Display
No. Consecutive numbering of the entries
Color Color of entry
MSEC Index for indirect allocation of the carriage speed
m/s Carriage speed value in use
Description Name for the entry
Group (Grp) Entries that are combined to form a group
Status column Display the status of the entry

7.6 Make settings for racking corrections

Racking corrections (VCI) are used in Stoll modules by default.

Enter settings for a racking correction in a local module:

All modules from the "Module Explorer of Database" used in the pattern will
be saved as local modules with the pattern.

ü The settings for a racking correction referred to transfer rows are to be entered into a
local module in the Basic pattern pattern state.
1. Open the existing pattern and save it with a new name via the "File" / "Save as…" menu.
- or -
Generate a new pattern.
2. Select local module.
3. Call up the context menu with the right mouse button.

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Make settings for racking corrections

4. Call up "Edit Module".

- or -
Open the module double clicking.

5. Display the control columns for racking correction in the "Module Editor"

6. Place the cursor on the corresponding control column for the racking correction and
press the right mouse button.
u The context menu Racking corrections (VCI) appears.

n The entries selected as favorites in the "Racking correction table" are displayed.
n An allocated racking correction can be set to "Undefined".
7. Select the desired racking correction from the display and enter it in the control column.
- or -
Select a racking correction value under "Additional Values…" and enter it.
8. Close the Module Editor with .
u The "Module: XXX" dialog box for applying the changes appears.
9. Select the desired settings under "Apply" for the data transfer.
10.Close the dialog box with "Yes".
u The settings are saved in the local module.

The entries in the transferring rows are only visible after the expand pattern
step of processing.

7.6.1 Working with the Racking Correction Table

I. Call up the racking correction table and change the entry:

ü The Basic Pattern state of pattern is loaded.

1. Place the cursor on the control column for racking correction in the Symbol View and
press the right mouse button.
u The context menu with the favorites from the "Racking Correction Table" appears.

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2. Place the cursor on the changed entry and press the right mouse button.
3. Click "Edit entry" in the context menu.
- or -
Select "Additional values..." in the context menu of the control column Racking Correction
(VCI).
u The "Racking Correction Table" appears.

You can call up the "Racking Correction Table" also via the "Pattern
Parameters / Racking correction…" menu.

Designations in the Racking Correction Table

Colum Function Specification Setting range

n
VCI Racking correction Index 1-50
functions
VK Racking Correction A (-Z)
Direction of correction Correction to the left <
Correction to the right >
Correction value 0-10
Value undefined ?
VV Racking speed 32-1
V+/- Overracking 1-24

Additional racking commands will be displayed according to the used machine

type.

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8 Modifying the 'Global Pattern Parameters'

File
Important pattern data are saved as Stoll default in these files.
n globalparameters.mdv
File for all machines that do not need any specific parameters.
n globalparameters_B.mdv
File for all machines with belt take-down that do not need any specific parameters.
n globalparameters_xxx.mdv / globalparameters_xxx_B.mdv
Files for special machine types (classification number) that need machine specific
parameters.

I. Create a private file for global pattern parameters:

1. With open the M1plus.

2. Call up the "Pattern Parameters" / "Global Pattern Parameters..." menu.
u The "Global Pattern Parameters" dialog is displayed.

New machine allocation: Machine Selection of the machine type (classification) for
the (private) file to be newly created with your
own specifications
Gauge Selection of the machine gauge for gauge de-
pendent files
File name Enter the name for the Private file
Key Open the selected Stoll template as write-protected file.
"Open Stoll template write pro-
tected"

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Key "Create New File" Creating a copy of the selected Stoll template with a new
file name
: The copy is saved with the specified file name in the
Private folder under the D:/Stoll/M1plus/<Version>/Con-
figData/Private … path.
"Open user-defined file" button Opening a selected file from the list under "User-defined
Files"

3. Select the desired template for creating your one file under "Stoll templates".
4. Select another machine type and / or gauge if necessary.
5. Enter new file name.
6. Press the "Create New File" key.
u The Stoll template is copied and saved under the new file name in the Private folder
under D:/Stoll/M1plus/<Version>/ConfigData/Private.
7. Select the private file in the "User-defined Files" section.
8. Click the "Open user-defined file" button.
u The dialog box with the file name is opened.

GlobalParameters
Configuration "Default" Sintral
Knitting Areas
Transfer
Intarsia
Comb, Clamping
More Settings
"k&w" Settings in Configuration for
the knit and wear mode
"Stitch length table" The corresponding tables are
displayed.
"Fabric take-down table"
"Auxiliary Take-down
Table"
"Belt take-down"
"Carriage speed table"
"Racking Correction
Table"
"Sintral Functions"
"NPS Table"
"PNP Table"
"YPI Table"

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II. Carry out changes in "Configuration":

1. In the dialog box open the "Configuration" dialog with the "Standard" button.
2. Select the desired tab and make changes.
3. Save the changed settings in the private file underD:/Stoll/M1plus/<Version>/ConfigData/
Private by clicking "Apply" or "OK".
n The private files with the changes are retained in the Private folder in case of software
installation.
n The files in the Private folder are directly selected and used during the pattern creation.
n During the software installation, a backup of the Private folder will be generated:
D:/Stoll/M1plus/<Version>/ConfigDataBackup/ Private.

III. Changing the values in the tables of the different Pattern Parameters:
1. Open the desired table and carry out the changes.
2. Close the table with .

IV. Add a new entry in the tables of the different Pattern Parameters:
1. Open the desired table.
2. Select "Insert new entry" via the context menu of the tables.
u A new entry is added.
3. Allocate values and descriptions to the new entries.
4. Close the table with .

V. Save the changes in the file:

1. Close the dialog box with .
u The query "Save changes as..." appears.
2. Confirm the query with "Yes".
u The changes will be saved under the D:/Stoll/M1plus/<Versionnummer>/ConfigData/
Private/xxx.mdv path.

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The Transfer tab of the Configuration Dialog Box

9 Structure pattern with changed transfer

settings

Pattern name 02_ein-mehrsystemiges-Strick.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 100 200
Height: 100 200
Machine type w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 1X1 Rib
Basic Pattern Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique Structure
Pattern description Change adjustments in the structure pattern with right,
left, cable and horizontally running colored stripe.
w In the entire pattern
w in selected pattern rows

9.1 The Transfer tab of the Configuration Dialog Box

How to influence the transfer cycle:

n In the entire pattern
n in the areas of the pattern

I. Use multi-system transferring within the whole pattern:

1. Save the pattern under a new name.
- or -
Generate new pattern.

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The Transfer tab of the Configuration Dialog Box

2. Open the "Configuration" dialog box via the "Pattern Parameters" / "Configuration..."
menu.
3. Set the specifications in the "Transfer" tab under "Multi-system Transferring".

Option field Function Meaning

Switch off transferring Transfer processes will not be separ-
OFF in several technical ated into several technical rows.
rows (systems).
Two neighboring trans- The first needle coming from the left
fer processes will be will be transferred in the first tech-
divided up into two nical row.
technical rows.
The first needle coming from the left
will be transferred in the second
technical row.
The first needle coming from the left
or right will be transferred in the first
technical row.
The first needle coming from the left
or right will be transferred in the
second technical row.
Edit box Freely definable order Neighboring transfer processes will
"Freely definable" coming from the left or be divided-up into up to six technical
from the right. rows.
w The numbers 1 - 6 are allowed.
(corresponds to 1-6 technical
rows )
w A maximum of eight numbers can
be entered
w The numerical sequence has to
be complete
w The order is also applied, if the
transfer processes are contained
only partly in the pattern
w The order will be repeated.

4. Make settings under "Settings for Transfer Sequence".

Option field Function Meaning

Max. Dis- Specification of the dis- Number of needles between two neighboring trans-
tance tance for transferring in fer processes in order to separate them on two tech-
several technical rows. nical rows (systems).
From rack- Specification of the Transferring will be separated on several technical
ing racking step for trans- rows from the specified racking on only.
ferring in several tech-
nical rows.
Transfer to the front and Transfer specifications for both directions will be
to the rear separated to several technical rows.

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The Transfer tab of the Configuration Dialog Box

Option field Function Meaning

Transfer to front only Only transfer specifications from rear to front will be
separated to several technical rows.
Transfer to rear only Only transfer specifications from front to back will be
separated to several technical rows.

5. Confirm setting with "Apply" or "OK".

u These settings are taken into account during the Technical Processing.

II. Transfer surrounding in the entire pattern:

1. Open the "Configuration" dialog box via the "Pattern Parameters"/"Configuration..." menu.
2. Make the settings in the "Transfer" tab under "Transfer surrounding".

Option Function Meaning

field
"Off" Surrounding will not be
transferred.
Transfer surrounding to The reverse stitches will be
front transferred to the front
needle bed.
Transfer surrounding to The jersey stitches will be
rear transferred to the rear
needle bed.
"From Specification of the rack- Transfer surrounding will be
racking" ing step for transfer sur- carried out only from the
rounding. specified racking on.

3. Confirm setting with "OK".

u The setting is taken into account during Technical Processing.

III. Group transfer and cast-off in the entire pattern:

1. Open the "Configuration" dialog box via the "Pattern Parameters"/"Configuration..." menu.
2. Make the settings in the "Transfer" tab under "Group cast-offs/transfers".

Option field Function Meaning

Do not group cast-off Cast-off and transfer will not
"Off" and transfer be carried out together in
the same technical row (sys-
tem).
Group cast-off and Cast-off and transfer will be
"On" transfer. grouped in a technical row.

Grouping cast-off and transfer is possible only in subsequent technical rows,

which contain the same racking specifications.

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The Transfer tab of the Configuration Dialog Box

3. Confirm setting with "OK".

u The setting is taken into account during "Technical Processing".

IV.IV. Specify multi-system transferring in individual rows (areas):

You can make the settings shown above on single pattern rows or areas as
well.

1. Back to the basic pattern clicking on .

The specifications are not contained in the basic pattern.

2. Activate the technical row presentation .

3. Switch-on the control column for Multi-System Transferring .

4. Activate the "Multi-System Transferring" selection menu with the right mouse button in the
control column.

5. Select the desired transferring sequence and draw it at the corresponding place into the
control column.
- or -
Create one or more selections and fill the selection / selections with .

Function Meaning
"Off" Switch off transferring in several
technical rows (systems).
"From the left - max. dis- The first needle coming from the left
tance" will be transferred in the first tech-
nical row.
"From the left - max. dis- The first needle coming from the left
tance" will be transferred in the second
technical row.
"From the left and right - The first needle coming from the left
max. distance" or right will be transferred in the first
technical row.
"From the left and right - The first needle coming from the left
max. distance" or right will be transferred in the
second technical row.

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Function Meaning
"Freely definable - max. Freely definable order coming from
distance" the left or from the right.
"Settings from configura- The setting of Configuration will be
tion" applied

The settings will be taken into account during the step of processing
Technical Processing for the selected areas only.

V. Make further specifications in the same way:

n Transfer surrounding

n Group cast-offs / transfers

9.2 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing directly via the "Steps of Processing" toolbar with the
button.
u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

- or -
Call-up "Sintral Check" via the "MC Program / Conduct Sintral Check..." menu.
4. Save pattern.

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Pattern name Ein-zweisystem.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 100 200
Height: 100 200
Machine type w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 2x1 rib
Basic Pattern Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique

Single Jersey
Pattern description Single jersey with colored stripe

10.1 Create Pattern

Create a new pattern:

1. Call up the "File" / "New" menu.
- or -
Click the icon.

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2. Enter a pattern name.

3. Select the machine type and the desired setup type.
4. Select Basic pattern (pattern without shape) and "Design Pattern".

5. Define the pattern size and the basic knitting mode.

6. Select a start.

You can insert a start after drawing the basic pattern as well.

7. Confirm the settings with "Generate Design Pattern".

u The "Symbol view [Basic]" will be opened.

10.2 Draw structure with yarn colors

Draw the whole pattern with yarn colors only.
It is not recommended to use yarn colors and yarn carrier colors in one
pattern.

I. Draw the single jersey structure with colored stripes:

1. Set the "Yarn or Yarn Carrier Color as Background" in the "Pattern Presentations"
toolbar.

w The yarn colors drawn-in are displayed.

2. Select the desired Yarn color in the "Symbol View [Basic]" via the "Pattern Colors"
toolbar.

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By default, the M1plus defines a yarn carrier for each color drawn-in.

3. Enter the yarn color for the colored stripes via the control columns "Pattern rows" or
"Technical rows" of the symbol view.
- or -
Create a row selection via the control columns and fill the selection with the drawing
tool .

Recommendation:
Draw-in only an even number of rows of the color into the pattern.

II. Call up the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box.

g In the "Pattern Presentations" toolbar click on the key.

u The "Yarn field allocation" dialog box and the "Yarn field view" with all the yarn fields
existing in the pattern will be opened.

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III. Default columns in the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box:

Table header:
n 1st row:
all the symbols for identification of the table columns
n 2nd row:
Default settings for the respective column (settings from globalparameters.mdv)

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Column Meaning
Yarn Show all yarn fields with number and color
Field ID
: Lost & Found yarn fields
Display of all the yarn fields that are deleted or which can no longer be al-
located.
Select Select individual or several yarn fields
Yarn Multiple selection:
Fields
w "Ctrl" + "LMB"
Select contiguous yarn fields (additive)
w "Shift "+"LMB"
Select contiguous yarn fields:
* Identification for new yarn fields which result from changing the ba-
sic pattern.
/ Separator character
S Identification for yarn fields which are not yet visible
Example: Yarn carrier used in a Sintral function or in modules
Filling a selection with the selected value

Yarn List of the yarn or yarn carrier colors with the corresponding color number
Color which are in use in the pattern
: Plating colors are displayed with background and foreground colors.
Yarn car- Designation of the yarn carrier or allocated yarn carrier number (ID)
rier num-
Designa- 1A, The yarn carriers are allocated to a rail
ber
tion of the 2A,..
yarn car-
rier
Undefined [n] The yarn carriers are not allocated to any rail.
n = Display of the yarn carrier number (ID)

All further columns can be displayed or hidden.

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IV. Use of more than one yarn carrier per yarn field:

Column Meaning Function

Multi-system Knit- Define the number of yarn carriers per yarn field
ting

1. Select the yarn carrier.

- or -

select the desired yarn field in the column of the table.

u The selected row will be shown on a light blue background (= selection).

In the yarn field view you can identify a selected yarn field by a circulatory
frame and the double hatch lines.
All simply hatched yarn fields are allocated to the same yarn carrier number.

2. Place the cursor in the selected row of the column and call up the context menu.
3. Select the desired number of yarn carriers in the pick list.
Example: Set the number .
4. Click with the cursor on the menu item Value and then on the desired cell.
u The selected number is inserted in the cell and a new yarn carrier field is created for the
second yarn carrier.
5. Confirm the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with "OK".
u The settings are applied.

V. Change the yarn carrier allocation:

Possibilities:
n Allocate a yarn carrier to an existing yarn carrier number
n Generate a new yarn carrier number (ID)
Example: Allocate a yarn carrier from the pattern to a rib yarn carrier.

Colu Meaning Function

mn
Yarn carrier number Change a yarn carrier number of a yarn field or generate a
new one.

Position the cursor on a yarn carrier symbol and the yarn carrier number (ID)
will be displayed in the ID display field.

1. Select the yarn carrier.

u The row is shown on a light blue background

2. Position the cursor in the column and call up the context menu with the right mouse
button.
u A pick list with all the existing yarn carrier numbers (ID) is displayed.

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Selection Meaning
[n] w n = Display of the yarn carrier number ID
w no designation of a yarn carrier
[n] Designation of the yarn w n = Display of the yarn carrier number ID
carrier w with designation of a yarn carrier
New Generate a new yarn carrier number (ID)

3. Select the desired rib yarn carrier (2B or 6A).

4. Confirm the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with "OK".
u The settings are applied.

VI. The yarn carrier allocation in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box:

No. Meaning
1 Display of the needed but undefined yarn carriers on the left fab-
ric selvedge
2 Display of the needed but undefined yarn carriers on the right
fabric selvedge
3 ID Display of the yarn carrier number ID with the cursor positioned
on the yarn carrier symbol
4 SEN Yarn carrier home position in the SEN areas
5 YD Display of the different yarn carrier staggerings
w For Setup1: only one YD possible
w For Setup2: YDn: n = 1 – 20
w YDopt: Activation in configuration
6 Comment Allocate a comment (label) to a selected yarn carrier
7 Knit-in before the Yarn carriers will not be knitted-in before the draw thread
Start
Yarn carriers will be knitted-in before the draw thread

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No. Meaning
8 Stop at Only possible with Knitting-in before the start activated
Shape Edge Yarn carriers will be knitted-in before the
draw thread and positioned at the (#L /
#R) shape edge.
SEN edge Yarn carriers will be knitted-in before the
draw thread and positioned at the SEN
edge.
9 YG:nF The yarn carrier will not be positioned at the counters #L and
#R.
The yarn carrier will be positioned at the counters #L and #R
and follows the shape.
Float FF trans- At the end a yarn carrier is moved to the home position ac-
ition cording to the setting in the Yarn Field Allocation.
At the end a yarn carrier is moved to its home position
without knitting.
: Use:
For technical fabrics with weft yarn.
Knit-in opposite A yarn carrier remains on the corresponding side based on
side its home position.
A yarn carrier is knitted before the start to the opposite side
of its home position.
: Use:
With MC with single-sided clamping / cutting.
Border Fixation Default setting: The border fixation is active for all yarn carri-
ers in the pattern
: In "globalparameters.mdv", in the "Further Settings" tab,
the border fixation with a distance of 10 rows is activated for
all yarn carriers.
Border fixation disabled for selected yarn carrier.

10 Graphic presenta- Rail allocation of yarn carriers of the left and right fabric selvedge
tion of the yarn (YG)
carrier rails
11 Tables for the definition of the yarn carrier distances at the left /
right fabric selvedge
: Select the desired YDn in the YD pick list.
12 YLR Interchange of the yarn carriers of the left and right carriage (tan-
dem)
13 Parking position HL Specification for the left The displayed value range is
of the yarn carri- home position dependent on the available
ers home positions for this yarn
H Specification for the right
carrier.
R home position

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No. Meaning
14 Engaging Value Ua Engaging value from the Enter values for the variable
center of the yarn carrier engaging width of the Plating
sliding block up to the stop yarn carrier type U+/-.
point of the yarn carrier plun- Minimum value 11.5 mm
ger on the left side Maximum value 23.0 mm
: The engaging value can
be asymmetric depending on
the direction.
Ub Engaging value from the
center of the yarn carrier
sliding block up to the stop
point of the yarn carrier plun-
ger on the right-hand side
15 NCC Enter the clamping depth of the clamping / cutting needle for the
selected yarn carrier
16 YDF Additional yarn carrier distance for fully fashion knitting
17 "Initialize" Restore default setting
: The lost&found yarn fields can be maintained or rejected.
18 "Change Colors" Yarn colors of yarn carriers, which have been positioned on bars
will be replaced by yarn carrier colors and displayed in the yarn
field view
19 "Propose Rail Al- Open the dialog box for the calculation of the yarn carrier alloca-
location" tion
: Recommended when using more than 16 yarn carriers.
20 " OK" Close the dialog box with saving
21 "Cancel" Close dialog box without saving.

1. Let the Technical Processing allocate automatically the yarn carriers to the yarn carrier
rails and define the yarn carrier type.
- or -
Allocate manually the yarn carriers to the yarn carrier rails.

VII. Use of automatic yarn carrier staggering YDopt:

YDopt only possible on OKC machines from V 2.5 on.

The technical processing determines optimized stopping positions at the
fabric selvedge. Frequently used yarn carriers are positioned as close as
possible to the fabric selvedge less used somewhat distant.

1. Via the "Pattern Parameters" / "Configuration..." open the "Configuration" dialog box.
2. Make settings in the "Further Settings" tab under "YD yarn carrier distance from the fabric
selvedge".

YD Yarn Carrier Distance from the Fabric Selvedge

Optimize YD per row (YDopt)

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YD Yarn Carrier Distance from the Fabric Selvedge

No automatic yarn carrier staggering

Automatic yarn carrier staggering activated

Input field 1/16" distance of first yarn Adjust the distance between parked yarn
carrier carriers and the fabric selvedge.
Range 0-20 1/16 inch (NIC)
Default setting: 4
1/16" distance of stagger- Adjust the distance between the stopped
ing yarn carriers.
Value range 1-20 1/16 inch (NIC)
Default setting: 6

3. Confirm setting with "OK".

u The setting is displayed in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box.

10.3 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

- or -
Call-up "Sintral Check" via the "MC Program / Conduct Sintral Check..." menu.

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Pattern name Ein-zweisystem.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 100 200
Height: 100 200
Machine type w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 2x1 rib
Basic Pattern Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique

Pattern description Single jersey with colored stripe

11.1 Create Pattern

Create a new pattern:

1. Call up "File" / "New" menu.
- or -
Click the icon.
2. Enter a pattern name.

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3. Select the machine type and the desired setup type.

4. Select Basic pattern (pattern without shape) and "Design Pattern".

5. Define the pattern size and the basic knitting mode.

6. Select a start.

You can insert a start after drawing the basic pattern as well.

7. Confirm the settings with "Generate Design Pattern".

u The "Symbol view [Basic]" will be opened.

The basic pattern is presented in the yarn color (# 31).

11.2 Draw structure with yarn carrier colors

Draw the whole pattern with yarn carrier colors only.
It is not recommended to use yarn colors and yarn carrier colors in one
pattern.

Table with the yarn carrier colors

The numbering of the colors in the table matches the yarn carrier bar numbering 1 - 8

No. Meaning
1 The yarn carrier (yarn carrier colors) are positioned at the left fabric selvedge
2 The yarn carriers (yarn carrier colors) are positioned at the right fabric selvedge

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If colors (=yarn carriers) are drawn in, which cannot be used according to the
machine type, they will be changed automatically.

I. Draw the single jersey structure with colored stripes:

1. Set the "Yarn or Yarn Carrier Color as Background" in the "Pattern Presentations"
toolbar.

2. Select the yarn carrier color (1) for the basic pattern in the "Pattern colors" toolbar.

3. Fill the basic pattern with the selected yarn carrier color with the drawing tool.
u The basic pattern will be knitted with yarn carrier 5 in the right home position
4. Select the yarn carrier color (2) for the colored stripe in the "Pattern colors" toolbar.
5. Enter the yarn carrier color for the colored stripes via the control columns "Pattern rows"
or "Technical rows" of the symbol view.
- or -
Create a row selection via the control columns and fill the selection with the
drawing tool.
u The colored stripe will be knitted with yarn carrier 3 in the right home position

The yarn carrier (yarn carrier colors) in use are positioned on yarn carrier bars.

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Draw-in an even number of rows of a color into the pattern.

II. Use of more than one yarn carrier per yarn field:
1. Select the yarn carrier.
- or -

select the desired yarn field in the column of the table.

u The selected row will be shown on a light blue background (= selection).

2. Place the cursor in the selected row of the column and call up the context menu.
3. Select the desired number of yarn carriers in the pick list.
Example: Set the number .
4. Click with the cursor on the menu item Value and then on the desired cell.
u The selected number is inserted in the cell and a new yarn carrier field is created for the
second yarn carrier.
u One yarn carrier is positioned on the yarn carrier rail and the second yarn carrier stands
in the Undefined field.
5. Position the undefined yarn carrier on the desired yarn carrier rail.
6. Press the "Change Colors" key.
u According to the bar position, the yarn carrier colors will be adapted in the "Yarn field
allocation" and the "Yarn field view" dialog box.

Initialize is no longer available after "Exchange Color".

7. Confirm the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with "OK".

u The settings are applied.

III. Change the yarn carrier allocation:

Possibilities:
n Allocate a yarn carrier to an existing yarn carrier number
n Generate a new yarn carrier number (ID)
Example: Allocate a yarn carrier from the pattern to a rib yarn carrier.

Position the cursor on a yarn carrier symbol and the yarn carrier number (ID)
will be displayed in the ID display field.

1. Select the yarn carriers.

u The row is shown on a light blue background

2. Position the cursor in the column and call up the context menu with the right mouse
button.
u A pick list with all the existing yarn carrier numbers (ID) is displayed.
3. Select the desired rib yarn carrier (2B or 6A) in the pick list.

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4. Confirm the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with "OK".

u The settings are applied.

IV. The yarn carrier allocation in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box:
By using yarn carrier colors when creating the motif, the yarn carrier home position will be
defined manually.
The Technical Processing can and will not make any changes.

You have to check the yarn carrier home position.

11.3 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

- or -
Call-up "Sintral Check" via the "MC Program / Conduct Sintral Check..." menu.

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Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

12 Possibilities in the Yarn field allocation

dialog box
Call up the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box with Yarn field view:

n Click on the icon of the "Pattern Presentation k&w" toolbar

n Via the "View" / "Open Yarn Field View..." menu

When opening the dialog box, the yarn fields and the yarn carrier numbers are
automatically determined.
The specifications from the global pattern parameters (globalparameters.mdv)
and the settings in the "Configuration" dialog box are taken into account.

12.1 Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog

box

Structure and columns of the yarn field table

Table header:
n 1st row: all the symbols for identification of the table columns
n 2nd row: Default settings for the respective column (settings from machine related file
globalparameters.mdv / globalparameters_B.mdv / globalparameters_xxx.mdv))

The default settings are used for all Yarn fields without specifications.

n Zooming the tables with the "/" (divided) and "x" (times) keys of the numeric keypad
n Via a selection menu in the 1st line of the table header, the columns can be displayed /
hidden.

N Sym- Function Meaning

o. bol
1 Default columns of the yarn field table
: These columns cannot be hidden.

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Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

N Sym- Function Meaning

o. bol
Yarn carrier section
2 Yarn Carrier Type Define the type of the yarn carrier to be used

Multi-system Knit- Define the number of yarn carriers and the knitting se-
ting quence per yarn field
: One yarn field is generated for each yarn carrier
field
Knitting process:
w even (=): The yarn carriers, and with it the bobbins,
will be used as evenly as possible.
: Empty strokes may result!
w optimized (~): The yarn carriers will be used
unequally but with carriage strokes as less as
possible.
: The system allocation will be calculated for each
stroke. This results in an optimized running time.
This setting does not take effect with:
w Knitting areas within or before the start, e.g. knitting-
in before start
w Areas with CA's
w Areas with Jacquard Generators
w k&w pattern
System sequence Allocate an existing system sequence with the desired
number of yarn carriers to a jacquard area.
: Select the system sequence according to the num-
ber of systems (type of machine) and to the number of
colors in the jacquard area.
Mirrored system Use the allocated system sequence in mirrored manner.
sequence
: The home position of the yarn carriers and the car-
riage direction will be mirrored.
Plating Define the number of plating yarn carriers per yarn field
: 4 plating yarn carriers at the maximum are allowed
per yarn field.
Combine Yarn Car- Combine the yarn carriers of different yarn fields accord-
riers ing to the setting
: Not possible when using CAs or knitting sequences.
Swivel Definition for the behavior of the intarsia yarn carriers at
the color field border
Miscellaneous section
3 Clamp Yarn Carrier Specification for the yarn carrier, when it is to be
clamped and cut after knitting its yarn field.

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Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

N Sym- Function Meaning

o. bol
Open clamp after ... Specification for the yarn carrier, after how many pat-
tern rows the yarn can be released from the clamp.
SEN Edge and Waiting Specifications for positioning the yarn carrier during
Position the knitting
w Stop at the SEN edge
w Parking (waiting position) at the fabric selvedge
with an additional distance (needles).
Allocate Yarn Carrier Selection of a knitting system for the selected yarn
to one System field
: The yarn carrier is knitted always in the same
system, i.e. the system specification changes de-
pending on the carriage stroke direction.

Change the sorting of the columns:

You can change the sorting of all columns.
In the table header of the desired column click on the symbol for the
identification of the column and the arrangement will be changed. The
arrangement will be changed again by clicking once more.

12.1.1 Selecting in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

Select several yarn fields with the "Ctrl" key:

1. Select a yarn field in the yarn field view.
- or -

Select a yarn field via the column in the yarn field table.

In the yarn field view you can identify a selected yarn field by a circulatory
frame and the double hatch lines.
All yarn fields marked by simple diagonal hatch lines are allocated to the
same yarn carrier number.

2. Select additional yarn fields with the "Ctrl" key pressed.

u All the selected rows are marked with light blue.
3. Make changes via the context menu of the desired column.

4. Allocate the change with .

- or -
Click the cell of the desired column.

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Change the Direction of Knitting-in and out

Select several yarn fields with the "Ctrl" + "Shift" key:

1. Double-click a yarn field of the yarn field view with the "Ctrl" + "Shift" keys pressed.
- or -
Double-click on a yarn carrier symbol with the "Ctrl" + "Shift" keys pressed.
u All yarn fields with the same settings or specifications will be selected in the yarn field list.
2. Make changes via the context menu of the desired column.

3. Allocate the change with .

- or -
Click the cell of the desired column.

With the "Esc" key you can cancel the selections.

12.2 Change the Direction of Knitting-in and out

The knitting-in of a yarn carrier is carried out always from last position.

1. Select the yarn field in the yarn field view.

- or -

Select the yarn field in the column of the yarn field table.

2. Place the cursor in the selected row in the cell of the column.
3. Call up the context menu and select the desired direction for knitting-out.

Symbol Function Meaning

Left Knitting-out to the left the yarn carrier
at the end of the selected yarn field
Right Knitting-out to the right the yarn car-
rier at the end of the selected yarn
field
Up to position Knitting the yarn carrier at the end of
the selected yarn field up to a specific
position
: The entered value determines the
needle position in the pattern.
No Knitting-out The yarn carrier stops at the end of
the yarn field.
: The yarn carrier is knitted out with
YG Home at the end of the fabric.
automatic Knitting-out of the yarn carrier is cal-
culated automatically
Undetermined Delete the manual change

4. Insert the selection in the cell.

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Change the Module for Knitting-in and Knitting-out:

12.3 Change the Module for Knitting-in and Knitting-out:

1. Select the yarn field in the yarn field view.
- or -

Select the yarn field in the column of the yarn field table.

2. Place the cursor in the selected row in the cell of the column.
3. Call up the context menu and select the desired Module for knitting-in
4. Insert the selection in the cell.

In the same way carry out the change for Knitting-out in the column.

12.4 Change Binding or Knot at Start or End:

Select the binding module.

1. Select the yarn field in the yarn field view.
- or -

Select the yarn field in the column of the yarn field table.

2. Place the cursor in the selected row in the cell of the column.
3. Call up the context menu and select the desired type of Binding or knot at the start.
4. Insert the selection in the cell.

Change the Binding or knot at the end in the column in the same way.

12.5 Apply the Yarn Carrier Specifications for Several

Yarn Fields:
ü Several yarn carriers are allocated to one yarn field (multi-system knitting).
1. Select the modified yarn field in the yarn field view.
- or -
Select the modified yarn field in the yarn field table.
2. Call up the context menu in the yarn field view and select "Apply yarn carrier".
- or -
Press the "F6" key.
3. Click the modified yarn field.
w The specifications are applied and the yarn carrier symbol is displayed at the cursor.
4. Click in another yarn field with the cursor.
u The settings of the first yarn field are applied to this yarn field.

You can reset the changes via Undo.

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Group yarn fields

12.6 Group yarn fields

I. Combine Yarn Fields in the Yarn Field View:

1. Place the cursor in the yarn field to be applied.
2. Call up the context menu and select "Apply Yarn Field".
- or -
Press the "F5" key.
3. Click in the yarn field with the cursor.
w The specifications are applied and the symbol is displayed at the cursor.
4. Click in another yarn field with the cursor.
u The settings of the first yarn field are applied to this yarn field and combined to one yarn
field.

II. Combine yarn fields in the yarn field table.

1. Select the desired yarn fields with "Ctrl" + "LMB" in the yarn field view.
- or -

Select the desired yarn fields in the column of the yarn field table with "Ctrl" + "LMB".

2. Place the cursor in one of the selected rows of the column.

3. Call up the context menu and select "Combine the selected yarn fields to yarn field" x.
u The settings of the yarn field x are applied to all the other yarn fields and combined to the
yarn field x.

12.7 Add a New Yarn Carrier:

I. Allocate a new yarn carrier in the yarn field view:

ü Different yarn fields have allocated the same yarn carrier number.
1. Select the yarn field to be changed in the yarn field view.
2. Call up the context menu and select "New yarn carrier".
u A new yarn carrier number with the corresponding yarn carrier will be generated.

II. Add a new yarn carrier in the yarn field table:

1. Select the desired yarn field in the column.

2. Place the cursor in the column of the selected row.

3. Call up the context menu and select "New".
u A new yarn carrier number with the corresponding yarn carrier will be generated.

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12.8 Generate New Yarn Field

1. Select the yarn field to be divided in the yarn field view.

2. Select the rows for the new yarn field via the control column.
3. Call up the context menu and select "New yarn field".
u A new yarn field will be created.
4. Make the desired changes.

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Create and draw a pattern

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Technical Row

Pattern name 03_Struktur-Muster-NPJ.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine type w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 1X1 Rib
Basic Pattern Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique Structure with Aran and 1X1 half cardigan
Pattern description Different structures with different stitch lengths within one
stitch row.

13.1 Create and draw a pattern

Generate pattern (overview):

1. Generate new pattern.
2. Draw the motif with different drawing tools.

3. Select modules from the "Modules" toolbar.

- or -
Select the modules in the "Module Explorer of Database".
- or -
Select needle actions from the "Needle Actions - Stitch Lengths" toolbar.
4. Draw modules into the pattern.

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I. Use needle actions of the "Needle Actions - Stitch Lengths" toolbar:

1. Select the desired needle action in the "Needle Actions - Stitch Lengths" toolbar.

Module group Module Sym- Module Fabric Label

bol View View
" Needle Ac- "Front stitch"
tions"

"Back stitches"

II. Use modules from the "Modules" toolbar:

1. Activate the "Modules of Database" module group in the "Modules" toolbar.

2. Select the desired module group in the selection list.

Module Module Symbol Module Fabric Label

group View View
"Aran" "Aran 3x1X<"

"Aran
3x1><R"

"Aran 3x1<R"

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Module Module Symbol Module Fabric Label

group View View
"Aran 3x1>R"

III. Use the modules from the "Module Explorer of Database".

1. Open the "Module Explorer of Database" via "Module" / "Module Explorer of Database...".
2. Select the module groups "Stoll" / "Default" / "Structures" and "Ribs".

Module group Module Symbol Module Fabric Label

View View
"Structures" "1X1 half
cardigan"

"Ribs" "2x2 RL rib"

3. Create motif with "Structure" module and "Rib" module.

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IV. Adopt stitch length:

Stitch lengths according to the knitting mode are allocated to the Stoll default
modules in the "Module Explorer of Database".

1. Activate the "Module Data" toolbar.

2. Activate the button and draw-in the module.

u The stitch lengths available in the module will be applied to the pattern.
Symbol view with the stitch length

Fabric view and technical view with stitch length after expanding

A pattern row contains different stitch lengths now.

13.2 Change stitch lengths

Use different stitch lengths within one stitch row (PTS):

1. Select the pattern area, in which another stitch length is to be used.

If the area is created via the column selection, it will be necessary to take into
account that the stitch length is not changed in the start.

2. Allocate another (or a new) stitch length from the stitch length table to the selection.

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Change stitch lengths

n Select a not used entry in the stitch length table, adapt the specifications and apply to the
pattern.

n Insert a new value in the stitch length table and define the stitch tension.

3. Replace the stitch lengths via the drawing tool.

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Result:

4. Delete the selection with .

5. Open the "Configuration" dialog box via the "Pattern Parameters" / "Configuration..."
menu.

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Complete the Pattern

6. Activate the "Different stitch lengths per technical row" checkbox in the "Additional
Settings" tab under "Variable stitch length".
7. Confirm setting with "OK".

13.3 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

13.4 Power Tension Setting - PTS

Adjust the behavior with Power Tension Settings (PTS):

1. Call up the "Stitch Length..." menu via the "Pattern parameters" menu bar.
u The stitch length table gets open.
2. Make the desired setting in the PTS column.

Setting Presentation Meaning

= Stitch tension
change in both areas

! Stitch tension
on Y area change in the A area

! Stitch tension
on the A change in the Y area
area

n The default carriage speed in the area of the stitch tension change is MSEC=1.0.

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Power Tension Setting - PTS

n With the Sintral command MSECNPJ, the carriage speed can be changed in the area of
PTS / NPJ.
Call up the "Further Settings" tab via "Pattern Parameters" / "Configuration…" and
activate the "Carriage Speed with NPJ (MSECNPJ)" checkbox.
Carriage Speed and adjustment values

MSECNPJ 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5

y x y x y x y x y x y x
E3 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 1 1 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.6
E 3,5 1.6 1.3 1.4 1.2 1.3 1 1.1 0.9 1 0.8 0.8 0.7
E 5 (2,5.2) 1.5 1.7 1.4 1.5 1.2 1.4 1 1.2 0.9 1 0.8 0.9
E 7 (3,5.2) 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.1 1.1
E8 2.4 2.3 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2
E 10 (5.2) 3 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.2 2.1 2 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.4
E 12 (6.2) 3.6 3.3 3.2 3 2.9 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.2 2 1.8 1.7
E 14 (7.2) 4.2 3.7 3.8 3.3 3.4 3 2.9 2.6 2.5 2.2 2.1 1.9
E 16 (8.2) 4.8 4.2 4.3 3.8 3.8 3.4 3.4 2.9 2.9 2.5 2.4 2.1
E 18 (9.2) 5.4 4.6 4.9 4.1 4.3 3.7 3.8 3.2 3.2 2.8 2.7 2.3

y = Number of needles for changing the stitch tension by one value

x = Number of needles for the idle time between the stitch tension change

Observe the motif distances and the idle periods so that the machine can
process the change of the stitch length.

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I. Change the used machine type:
ü An existing pattern is open.
1. Call up the "Select machine" dialog box with the "Pattern Parameters" / "Change
Machine / Gauge / Setup type..." menu.

2. Select the desired machine type from the corresponding tab:

n My machines
n Stoll machines
n Favorites
3. In the "Select machine" dialog box under "Pattern Parameters" define:
n Setup Type
n Gauge
n Needle hook gauge

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4. When selecting the machine type Tandem set the desired specifications under "Settings
for Tandem mode" .
5. Confirm with "OK".

Due to changes of the machine type, it can be necessary to change the start
as well.
The M1plus opens automatically the "Replace Starts" dialog box.

II. Replace, insert or remove start:

1. Via the "Edit" menu call up "Replace starts...".
u The "Replace starts" dialog box is opened.

2. Select the desired "Start".

Define the "Picking-up after pressing-off" function with machines without

comb.

3. Confirm with "OK".

You can also make these changes in the pattern state "Expanded Pattern".

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14.1 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

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sides

Pattern name 04_Farbjac_versch_Rückseiten.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine type w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start Tubular start
Basic Pattern: Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique Jacquard with different reverse sides
Pattern description Color Jacquard bordering with 2, 3 and 4 colors and
different Jacquard reverse sides:

Used Jacquards
Image Stitch line
Jacquard with float

Jacquard with twill

back

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Create Pattern

Used Jacquards
Image Stitch line
Jacquard with ladder
back
(Cross-tubular)

Jacquard with ladder

back 1x2

15.1 Create Pattern

Create a new pattern:

1. Select "File" / "New" from the menu bar.
- or -
Click on the symbol.
2. Enter a pattern name.
3. Select the machine type and the desired setup type.
4. Select Basic pattern (pattern without shape) and "Design Pattern".

5. Define the pattern size and the basic knitting mode.

6. Select a start.

A start can also be inserted after drawing the basic pattern.

7. Confirm the settings with "Generate Design Pattern".

u The "Symbol view [Basic]" will be opened.

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15.2 Draw color jacquard with different reverse sides

Draw the Jacquard motif:

1. Draw different multi-color motifs with Yarn or Yarn carrier colors
- or -
Select pattern elements in the Module Explorer under "Stoll" / "Pattern elements" / "MT-
Jacquard" and insert them.
2. Select the rows above the area of the Jacquard.
3. Call up the "Jacquards" dialog box via the "Edit" / "Generate or Edit Jacquard..." menu.

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No. Meaning
1 List of the inserted Jacquard generators
2 "New" Insert a new Jacquard generator into an area.

"Modify" Change the inserted Jacquard generator

3 The Jacquard selected in the list (1) will not be dis-
played as selection in the pattern.

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No. Meaning
The Jacquard selected in the list (1) will be displayed
as selection in the pattern.
4 Change of the color sequence and stitch length
5 "Properties of Jacquard"

continuously similar All colors of the selection will be knitted

uniformly according to the color se-
quence.

minimum per row Only the colors, which are present in

the respective row will be processed.

suited (yarn bridges) Insert of yarn bridges with Intarsia

6 Select Jacquard picture side front or back

7 "Cancel Jacquard"

Intarsia picture Remove the Jacquard generator.

Display motif as color picture

Needle Actions Remove the Jacquard generator.

Display motif with needle actions.
: Not in the Design Mode
8 w Stitch ratio (front : back)
w maximum floating length of the Jacquard generator
9 Pick list of the Jacquard generators
10 Shift the starting point of the Jacquard back
: The jacquard generator is placed in the first pattern row after the
start and in the first column at the left border by default.
11 Narrow the width of the ladder back of the selected jacquard area.
: The edge is replaced by a jacquard float (yarn bridges).
12 End module for the transition at the end of a Jacquard
13 Start module for the transition at the beginning of a Jacquard

4. Select the desired Jacquard generator and insert it via "Apply".

5. Proceed in the same way in the other Jacquard areas.
6. Close the dialog box with "OK".

Module Support
You can open the Module Support for the selected Jacquard module with the
"?" button.

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15.3 Modifications within Color Jacquard Areas

I. Change Jacquard backs in a Color Jacquard area:

ü An existing Color Jacquard pattern is loaded as basic pattern .

1. Call up the "Jacquards" dialog box via the "Edit" / "Generate or Edit Jacquard..." menu.
2. Select the Jacquard to be changed from the list ((1)) of the inserted Jacquard generators.
3. Select the "Modify" option under "Jacquards".
4. Activate the "select the highlighted Jacquards in the fabric" checkbox.
u The Jacquard area will be displayed as selection in the pattern.
5. Select the desired Jacquard generator in the selection menu of the Jacquard generators
((9)).
6. Press the "Apply" key.
u The change is applied to the pattern.
7. Close the dialog box with "OK".

II. Change or add a color in a Color Jacquard area:

ü An existing Color Jacquard pattern is loaded as basic pattern .

1. Select the Jacquard to be changed from the list ((1)) of the inserted Jacquard generators.
2. Select the "Modify" option under "Jacquards".
3. Activate the "select the highlighted Jacquards in the fabric" checkbox.
u The Jacquard area will be displayed as selection in the pattern.
4. Select the "Exchange/add color" option under "Color Sequence and Stitch Length".
5. Select a yarn or yarn carrier color in the "Pattern Colors" toolbar.
6. Click on the color to be exchanged in the display.
u The color will be overwritten in the display.
- or -
7. Left-click on an undefined display field.
u The color will be added in the display field and knitted as additional color on the back side
of the Jacquard.
Example

before afterward

III. Change the color sequence in a Color Jacquard area:

ü An existing Color Jacquard pattern is loaded as basic pattern .

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1. Call up the "Jacquards" dialog box via "Edit" / "Generate or Edit Jacquard..."
2. Select the Jacquard to be changed from the list ((1)) of the inserted Jacquard generators.
3. Select the "Modify" option under "Jacquards".
4. Activate the "select the highlighted Jacquards in the fabric" checkbox.
u The Jacquard area will be displayed as selection in the pattern.
5. Select the " "Change color sequence option under "Color Sequence and Stitch
Length".
6. Move the colors in the display with the left mouse button pressed.
u A black bar appears for moving.
Example

before afterward

7. Press the "Apply" key.

u The changes will be applied to the pattern.
8. Close the dialog box with "OK".

IV. Additional possible changes:

n Change the picture side of the Jacquard.
n Use different stitch lengths.

15.4 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with the icon.

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Run the "Sintral Check" via the Steps of Processing toolbar.

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Pattern name 05_Struktur-Jac.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine type: w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 1x1
Basic Pattern Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique Structure pattern with cable, aran and with color
jacquard bordering
Pattern description Module Arrangement for adjusting the transferring
cycles of the different structure modules in a technical
row.

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16.1 Create Pattern

Create a new pattern:

1. Select "File" / "New" from the menu bar.
- or -
Click on the symbol.
2. Enter a pattern name.
3. Select the machine type and the setup type.
4. Select Basic pattern (pattern without shape) and "Design Pattern".

5. Define the pattern size and the basic knitting mode.

6. Select a start.

A start can also be inserted after drawing the basic pattern.

7. Confirm the settings with the "Generate Design Pattern" button.

u The Symbol view [Basic] will be opened.

16.2 Drawing the Structure and the Jacquard Bordering

I. Generate structure pattern:

1. Select modules from "Module" or "Module Explorer of Database..." toolbar and create
motif.

Module group Module Symbol Module Fabric View

View
"Rear stitch with
transfer"

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Module group Module Symbol Module Fabric View

View
"Cable 3X3<"

"Aran Crossing
2X1X>"

"Aran End 2X1><"

"Aran 2X1<L"

"Aran 2X1>L"

You can select and insert structure pattern elements from the "Module
Explorer" as well.
The structure pattern elements are saved under:
/ "Pattern elements" / "MT Standard" / "MT Aran".
The Multi-Copy tool can be helpful.

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Module Arrangement Editor

Draw the structure pattern with pattern elements only; otherwise no Module
Arrangement can be generated.

II. Create a color jacquard bordering:

1. Insert rows.
2. Draw the motif for the color jacquard bordering into the structure pattern.
3. Create a row selection in the area of the jacquard.
4. Call up the "Jacquard" dialog box via the "Edit" / "Generate or Edit Jacquard..." menu.
5. Select a Jacquard generator for ladder back and insert it via "Apply".
- or -
Insert another jacquard generator.

III. Influence the start and end module:

A module for net setup and for net end will be inserted under "Transition module" at "Start"
and "End". If necessary, the module color can be changed.
1. Select the inserted Jacquard from the list of Jacquard generators.
2. Select the desired yarn / yarn carrier color and click in the color field of the start and end
module.

- or -
Allocate another start or end module from the "Module Explorer of Database" with drag &
drop.

Modules are contained in the "Module Explorer of Database" under

"Technical" / "Net pick-up_block" / "…".

3. Press the "Apply" key.

u The changes will be applied to the pattern.
4. Close the dialog box with the "OK" button.
n Create Pattern [) 21]

16.3 Module Arrangement Editor

With a Module Arrangement you can influence the transfer sequences of modules that are
side by side on the same row.

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1 Header of the control

columns
All control columns are
available
2 Column bar
3 Row bar with control
columns
Processing Area Search Area
4 Reference columns in the 7 Row with the search colors
processing area for needle (module colors)
actions
5 Module separation lines
6 Row with the yarn colors of
the module
Designations of rows and columns in the "Module Arrangement Editor" (MA).

16.4 Generate a Module Arrangement

Structure modules, which are drawn-in next to each other generally, contain different transfer
processes. When expanding the modules, these transfer processes will be automatically split
into a sequence of technical rows. This sequence may cause an undesirable stitch distortion
because of large racking courses.
The stitch distortion can be avoided arranging the transfer processes strategically.

I. Generate a Module Arrangement from a selection:

ü New pattern is generated as "Design Pattern".
1. Select the rows in which you want the modules to be arranged.

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Only modules of the same knitting row can be arranged to each other.

2. Click the icon in the "Default" toolbar.

- or -
Call up the "Module" / "Generate from Selection" / "Module Arrangement" menu.
u The "Properties of: MA #1" dialog box appears.

3. If necessary, change the module name and the module color.

4. Close the dialog box with "OK".
u All modules existing in the selection are displayed in the "Module Arrangement Editor".

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The settings in the "Module" / "Insert Modules (Settings)" menu, initially

determine the racking priority in the Module Arrangement.
These settings will be ignored if a Module Arrangement is used.

II. Modify the transfer cycle in the Module Arrangement Editor:

1. Click the Aligning icon in the "Drawing tools" toolbar.

2. Select the desired options in the "Tool Properties" dialog box.

Setting Function Meaning

Row / Move the transfer cycles of The transfer in the selected row can be
Column a technical row of a seg- moved to another technical row. However,
ment. only if an eventual racking matches or is feas-
ible.
Cell Move the transfer cycle of The transfer in a selection can be moved to
one individual needle (cell) another technical row. However, only if an
eventual racking matches or is feasible.
Vertically Move a row / column or a
cell vertically

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Setting Function Meaning

Horizontally Move a row / column or a
cell horizontally

3. Click on the desired element and move the selection in the selected direction with the left
mouse button pressed.
- or -
Activate the desired option in the "Tool Properties" dialog box and move the selection
with the left mouse button pressed.

Cursor when moving Meaning

Red dashed frame Selection
w Of a row within a segment
w Of a cell
Yellow bar The selection is moved between two rows onto a newly
inserted row.
Yellow frame Move the selection to an existing row.
. Only with matching racking positions.
Yellow frame with red X The selection can not be moved to the existing row.
: Racking positions do not match.

4. Repeat the procedure for all desired transfer processes.

Function
1
Module color = search color from of the "Module Color as
Background / Symbol" presentation
: The module ID will be searched.
2 Original yarn color of the module

5. Select the empty rows resulted by the modifications and delete them with the "DEL" key.

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6. Close "MA editor" with .

7. Confirm the query "Save the modified module?" with "Yes".
u The color marking of the Module Arrangement will automatically be entered in the control
column of the selected pattern area.

The Module Arrangement will be saved with the pattern and can be selected
in the "Local Module Arrangements" tab of the "Module " toolbar.

III. Expand the Selected Area:

ü Rows are selected.
1. Expand the area with the Module Arrangement via of the "Steps of Processing"
toolbar.
u The selected area is displayed in the "Symbol View (Preview)".
2. Close the preview with .

IV. Select in the Module Arrangement Editor:

Selection Function
Row selection via Move the content of a selected row to another
the row bar technical row.
Move the content of a selection to one or several
Selected with
other technical rows.

V. Behavior of Structure Modules:

Before the processing step Expanding:
If you modify the structure modules in use after generating a Module Arrangements, these
modification will be applied to the basic pattern but not to the existing Module Arrangement.

A new Module ID will be created with the modification.

1. Modify the existing Module Arrangement manually.

- or -
Generate a new Module Arrangement.
After the processing step Expanding:

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If you modify a structure module in use after the expanding, a copy of the module will be
generated.

The changes will not be applied to the pattern.

1. Activate the "Basic Pattern" state of pattern.

2. Replace the original module by the changed module.
3. Modify the existing Module Arrangement manually.
- or -
Generate a new Module Arrangement.

16.5 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".
3. Call-up "Sintral Check" via the "MC Program / Conduct Sintral Check..." menu.
- or -
Click in the Steps of Processing toolbar.

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17 Pattern elements, Modules and Co.

The modules are the basis of the M1plus. A great number of modules is available in the
module database. Modules can be changed or newly generated.

The different ways to generate pattern elements and modules:

n Generate pattern element
Selecting and copying a knitting sequence in the Symbol View [Basic] and using it for
drawing.
You can save pattern elements as local pattern element or in the "Module Explorer of
Database"
n Generate a new module from a selection
Selecting and copying a knitting sequence from the Symbol View [Basic] and saving it as
module.
You can save modules locally (within the pattern) or into the module database.
A locally generated module only is available for the active pattern.
A module saved in the "Module Explorer of Database" is available for further patterns.
n Generate a new module
Generate a knitting sequence with needle actions in the "Module Editor".
The module will be saved into the module database and will be available for further
pattern.

17.1 Pattern element

I. Generate a temporary pattern element:

A temporary pattern element results from a selection, which is copied or cut-out.
1. Select drawing tool.
2. Select a pattern area in the "Symbol View [Basic]".

3. Copy the selection with .

- or -
Cut-out the selection with .
u The temporary pattern element is at the cursor
4. Draw pattern.

A temporary pattern element is not displayed in the "Modules" toolbar nor

saved in the module database.

II. Generate pattern element and save locally in the pattern:

1. Select pattern area.
2. Call up the "Module" menu and select "Generate from Selection" / "Pattern Element".
u The pattern element will be saved as "Local pattern element" in the "Modules" toolbar
under local modules .

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Local pattern elements will be saved in the mdv file.

Marking
Symbol for pattern element
Positioning at the bottom right
L Symbol for Local pattern ele-
ment
Positioning at the top left

III. Save a local pattern element in the data base:

1. Select a local pattern element in the "Modules" toolbar under "Local Modules" .
2. Call up the context menu with the right mouse button and select "Save to database".
u The pattern element will be saved in the "User/<User name>/Pattern elements" module
group within the module database.

Pattern elements saved in the data base are available for further patterns.
The L marking is no longer present.

17.2 Modules

I. Generate a new module from a selection:

1. Select a pattern area in the "Symbol View [Basic]".

2. Call up the "Module" / "Generate from Selection" / "Module " menu.

- or -
Click on the icon in the "Default" toolbar.
u The "Module Editor" appears with the contents of the selection.

3. Close the Module Editor with .

u The new module will be saved as Local module in the "Modules" toolbar under "Local
Modules" .

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Marking Meaning
L Symbol for Local module

II. Save a local module in the data base:

1. Select a local module in the "Modules" toolbar under local modules .

2. Call up the context menu with the right mouse button and select "Save to database".
u The module is saved to the "New Modules" module group of the "Module explorer of
database".

Modules saved in the data base are available for further patterns.
The L marking is no longer present.

III. Generate new module.

1. Call up the "New Module" dialog box via the "Module" / "New" / "Module..." menu.

2. Enter a name under "Module name".

- or -
Enter the module name in the "Properties" dialog box in the "Description" tab.
3. Enter the width and the height for the module.
4. Select the specification of the needle action for the new module.
n "Stitch ^ with transfer"

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n "Stitch v with transfer"

n "Stitch-Stitch"
n "Not"
5. Confirm the entry with "OK" button.
u The "Properties of: ..." dialog box appears.

Default settings are already given in the "Description", "Cycles", "Gauge" and
"Technique" tabs.

6. Confirm the dialog box with "OK" and close it.

u The "Module Editor" is opened.

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7. Draw the desired knitting sequence with "Needle actions" in the "Module Editor".

Needle actions toolbar

When drawing with "Needle actions", no parameters will be entered in the

control columns.

8. Specify parameters in the module:

n Stitch Length

Entry Meaning
Color entry Allocation of a stitch length

: With , the stitch length from the module will be applied to pat-
tern.
= dark grey entry
Transparent The stitch length of the pattern will be kept when inserting the module.
= light grey entry
Not
The Not stitch length will be applied together with the module.
: The technical processing will replace the Not by a free stitch length
of the stitch length table.

n Fabric Take-down
n Carriage speed, etc.
9. Group pattern rows if necessary.
10.Close the "Module Editor" with .
u The module is saved in the "Module Explorer of Database" under "New Modules".
11.Select a module for drawing and activate the following module data if necessary:

n The icon in the "Module Data" toolbar

The stitch length of the used module will be applied.

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Pattern Rows in the Module

n The icon in the "Module Data" toolbar

The data selected in the "Module/Pattern Element: Data transfer" dialog box of the used
module is transferred to the pattern.

IV.IV. Delete modules and module links:

1. Select the module in the "Modules" toolbar under local modules and call up the
context menu with the right mouse button.
2. Call up the "Delete module" function.
- or -
Select the module in the "Module Explorer of Database" and call up "Delete module" in
the context menu.
u The module is deleted from the module group following a safety prompt.

Modules without link (=original) will be deleted once and for all from the data
base and from the "Modules" toolbar.
Only the selected link of modules with several links will be deleted.

17.3 Pattern Rows in the Module

When multiple technical rows build a pattern row, then you have group them.
This means:
n Knitting and transferring rows will be grouped to one pattern row.
n Several knitting rows, forming one pattern row, will be grouped.

I. Group pattern rows:

1. Select the technical rows that have to be grouped in the "Module Editor".
2. Call up the "Selection" / "Group" / "Group to one Pattern Row" menu.
u The selected technical rows are grouped into a pattern row.

Examples Module Grouping / Effect

"Cable Knitting and transfer
2x2<" rows are grouped
Effect:
At the insert the transfer-
ring rows are inserted
additionally.

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Behavior when Inserting Pattern Elements or Modules

Examples Module Grouping / Effect

"Wave" Ungrouped knitting rows
Effect:
8 existing pattern rows
are overwritten by the in-
sert.

"Wave" Knitting rows grouped

Effect:
1 existing pattern rows is
overwritten and 7 addi-
tional rows are inserted
by the insert.

II. Ungroup grouped pattern rows:

1. Select grouped rows in the "Module Editor".
2. Open the "Selection" / "Group" / "Cancel Grouping" menu.
u The grouping of pattern rows is separated into technical rows.

17.4 Behavior when Inserting Pattern Elements or

Modules

I. Insert a pattern element:

1. Select the Pattern name in the "Module" toolbar and select the pattern element under
Local modules .
- or -
Select a pattern element in the "Module Explorer of Pattern" in the "Pattern Modules /
<Pattern name>" module group.
2. Insert the pattern element with the "Insert" function into the pattern.

II. Insert module in the pattern with the Adopt Stitch Length function:
ü The basic pattern is loaded.

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Behavior when Inserting Pattern Elements or Modules

1. Activate the "Adopt stitch length" mode with the icon in the "Module data" toolbar.
2. Select the desired drawing tool.
3. Select a module or pattern element in the "Modules" toolbar.
4. Insert a module or pattern element into the pattern.
u The stitch lengths of the knitting rows defined in the module are inserted in the pattern.

III. Apply data to the control columns when inserting module or pattern
elements:

Data transfer
The data transfer refers to knitting rows!
Data for the transfer rows will be applied by the "Expanding" step of
processing.

ü The basic pattern is loaded.

1. Open the "Module/Pattern element: Data transfer" with in the "Module Data" toolbar.
2. In the "Module / Pattern Element: Data Transfer" dialog box, select the data to be applied
when inserting:
3. Confirm the input with "OK".
u The dialog box is closed.
4. Draw-in the module.

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Pattern name 06_Längenrapporte.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine type: w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 1X1-Rib
Basic Pattern Front stitch with transfer
Knitting Technique Structure
Pattern description Structure pattern with colored stripes and Cycles for
length control

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Create and draw a pattern

18.1 Create and draw a pattern

Create pattern:
1. Generate new pattern.
2. Draw-in the colored stripes with different drawing tools.

3. Draw structure with modules from the "Module" toolbar or from the "Module Explorer of
Database".

Structure pattern elements can also be selected and inserted from the
"Module Explorer".
The structure pattern elements can be found under:
/ "Pattern elements" / "MT Standard" / "MT Aran".
The "Multi-Copy" tool can be helpful.

18.2 Define cycles for length control

I. Generate cycles:
ü The basic pattern is loaded.
1. Select rows, which are to build a cycle.

The height of a cycle has to contain a repeatable rhythm of knitting.

2. Call up the "Cycles" dialog box with the "Pattern Parameters" / "Cycles..." menu.
- or -
Press the key combination "Ctrl" + "R".
u The "Cycles" dialog box is opened.

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Define cycles for length control

Element Function Default

"Name" Enter a designation New Cycle
"RS" Used cycle counter ?
Cycle
"Column" Width cycle
"Row" Length cycle "Row"
Number of repeats
"Min:" Minimum repetition 0
"Max:" Maximum repetition 20
"Default" Repetition factor 1
Behavior
Selection list Type of Cycle Cycle

3. Make settings in the "Cycles" dialog box.

u The option "Row" is automatically specified under "Cycle" and "Cycle" is specified under
Behavior in the selection list.
4. Specify a name (designation) for the cycle.
5. Enter settings for "Min:", "Max:" and "Default".
6. Select settings for "RS" (cycle counter).
7. Click on the "Apply" key.

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Length adjustment with switchable cycles

u The cycle mark will be entered in the symbol view.

8. Open the "Cycle table" via "Display cycles >>".

u All cycles of the pattern are listed.
9. Close the window.

10.Delete the selection with .

II. Generate a nested cycle:

A cycle may contain further cycles. As a result, the cycles are nested in one another.
1. Select rows and allocate additional cycles.

18.3 Length adjustment with switchable cycles

A pattern can contain different types of cycles for adjusting the length.
n Set Cycle under behavior for the pattern repetition in the "Cycles" dialog box.
n Set Switchable Cycle under behavior for the length control in the "Cycles" dialog box.

I. Example for cycles with pattern repetition and length control.

For the following example applies:
n RS7 = Cycle for pattern repetition.
n RS8 = specifies the position, where the pattern will end (cycle for the length control).

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Length adjustment with switchable cycles

RS Setting Function
RS7 n RS7 will be knitted n times.
RS8 0 Length S, M, L, XL will be not knitted.
RS8 1 Length S will be knitted.
RS8 2 Length S and M will be knitted.
RS8 3 Length S, M, and L will be knitted.
RS8 4 Length S, M, L, and XL will be knitted.
RS8 5 or more Length S, M, L, XL will be not knitted.

II. Define pattern areas for switchable cycles:

The height of a switchable cycle has to contain a repeatable rhythm of

knitting.

1. Select the first pattern area via a row selection.

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2. Allocate RS cycle counters. (Example: RS8)

3. Insert the Min. and Max. values.

RS Name Type Min Max Default Behavior

RS7 Pattern cycle Row 1 20 5 Repetition cycle for the motif
RS8 S (Length) Row 1 4 -1 1. Cycle for length control
RS8 M (Length) Row 2 4 -1 Second cycle for length control
RS8 L (Length) Row 3 4 -1 Third cycle for length control
RS8 XL (Length) Row 4 4 -1 4. Cycle for length control

4. Proceed in the same way with the other areas.

u You can determine the different fabric lengths using RS8=0 up to RS8=4.

You can define the switchable cycles differently in the height.

RS must be allocated to all switchable cycles.

18.4 Length adjustment with multiple switchable cycles

The M1plus supports the creation of switchable cycles.
Several switchable cycles are automatically generated within a selected area.

I. Generate cycle for length control:

1. Select the pattern rows in the symbol view, which shall be used for length control.
Example: Select an area of 34 pattern rows.

Select an even number of rows.

The height of a multiple switchable cycle has to contain a repeatable rhythm

of knitting.

2. Call up the "Cycles" dialog box and carry out the corresponding settings.
3. Designate the cycle under "Name".
4. Allocate a cycle counter or a counter under "RS".
5. Set Multiple switchable cycle under "Behavior".
6. Define the number of pattern rows, which are to build the switchable cycles under
"Number of repeats" at "Min".
Example: Enter the number 6.
7. Enter 0 for the "Max." value under "Number of repetitions".
u The selected area will be divided into equal cycles with 6 rows.

A rest with less than 6 rows can result depending on the selection height.

8. Confirm settings with "Apply".

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Settings for Cycles

u The selected area will be divided into cycles with 6 pattern rows and will be displayed in
the control column of the Symbol View.

9. Call up the Cycle table via "Display cycles >>".

u The determined cycles are listed in the table.

You can modify the specifications in the cycle table by clicking on it, if
necessary.

10.Close the "Cycles" dialog box with "OK".

11.Close the cycle table with .
u The changes are applied without prompt.

18.5 Settings for Cycles

Specifications for the entry of cycles in Sintral:

Under "Tools" / "Program settings..." / "Sintral" you can make the desired settings:
n Used with Setup2

Element Meaning
Cycle counters in Sintral with Setup2

"Before START" Cycle counters are entered as direct com-

mand before START.

"after START" Cycle counters are entered as direct com-

mand after START.

"As Comment" Cycle counters are entered as comment.

" in Setup2" Cycle counters are entered in Setup2 Editor.

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Complete the Pattern

Element Meaning

: No comment in Sintral concerning the

cycle counters.

18.6 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

- or -
Call-up "Sintral Check" via the "MC Program / Conduct Sintral Check..." menu.

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Define cycles for different widths (Sizes)

19 Regulation of the width with cycles

Pattern name 06_Längen-Breitenrapporte.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine type: w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 1X1-Rib
Basic Pattern Front stitch with transfer
Knitting Technique Structure
Pattern description Structure pattern with colored stripes and Cycles for width
control

19.1 Define cycles for different widths (Sizes)

You can create different sizes with different elements for width control.

I. Define pattern cycles for different widths:

Width cycles with machines with comb:

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Define cycles for different widths (Sizes)

Under start with selection "Use comb" the option "Sintral" has to be selected.

Result: Thereby the starting rows Casting-off and Comb thread will be
inserted as a Sintral function.

1. Save existing pattern under a new name and delete the length cycles.
- or -
Generate new pattern.
2. Select the columns for the width control in the column bar of the symbol view.
Watch out the following points with width cycles:
n Cycle width of the start:
– 1x1 rib: 2 needles
– 2x1 rib: 3 needles
– 2x2 rib: 4 needles
n Cycle of the draw thread
n Structure of the pattern (Cable / Aran)

The "Coordinate Display of needle bed center" can be activated as a help in

the column bar of the symbol view.

3. Open the "Cycles" dialog box via "Pattern Parameters" / "Cycle...".

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Define cycles for different widths (Sizes)

Section: Element: Function:

Name Name cycle
RS Used cycle counter
Cycle
Column: Width cycle
Row: Length cycle
Number of repeats
Min: Use for the specified size
Max: Use for the specified size
Default Repetition factor
Behavior
Entry in the Repeatable Pattern area with the possibility of repeats
selection list piece Multiple use with repetition factor
Middle piece Center of motif
Will be used only once.
e.g. for Fully Fashion V-neck.
Connecting part Left / right fabric selvedge
Each will be used only once.
e.g. pattern edge or for Fully Fashion in the narrowing
area of the sleeve.

4. Enter the designation of the cycle under "Name".

5. Allocate a cycle counter or a counter under "RS".

If you do not enter anything in the RS field, the setting from the
"Configuration" dialog box will be automatically used. (Default RS16)
The option "Column" under "Cycle" is preset by the selected columns.

6. Set the column type under behavior:

n Repeatable piece
n Middle piece
n Connecting part
7. Enter under "Number of repeats"
n the smallest size (number) for which the defined part is defined at "Min".
n the biggest size (number) for which the defined part is defined at "Max".
n the repetition factor for the repeatable part type at "Default".
8. Confirm the settings with "Apply".
9. Call up the context menu in the column bar and activate "Cycles".
u The inserted cycles are displayed colored in the column bar.

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Define cycles for different widths (Sizes)

10.Open cycle table via "Display cycles >>" if necessary.

u The inserted column cycles are listed.
11.Change the specifications in the cycle table by clicking, if necessary.
- or -
Call-up the context menu to carry out changes in the cycle table.

II. Different possibilities for width control:

Color Short Name Function Possibilities for use

Presentation
AT Connecting part Without repetition factor

WT Repeatable piece With / without repetition factor

MT Middle piece With / without size correction switch

Possible sequence of the parts

Only WT

AT / WT / MT / WT / AT

AT / MT / AT

AT / WT / different T / WT / AT

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Define cycles for different widths (Sizes)

Possibilities CMSWith Comb CMSWithout Comb

( FF-Mode ) ( no FF - Mode )
AT / WT / AT Not possible Not possible
WT / MT / WT possible possible
AT / MT / AT possible possible
Only MT possible possible
Only AT Not possible Not possible
AT / WT / MT / WT / possible possible
AT

III. Example for different knitting sizes (= Size table)

n Connecting parts for the left and the right edge
n Different Repeatable parts for the width adaption
n Different Center parts for the motif center

Generating connecting parts

Edges at the left and right for the sizes 38-44

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Define cycles for different widths (Sizes)

Generating connecting parts

Name: Edge left Edge right
RS: 16 16
Behavior: Connecting part
Min.: 38 38
Max: 44 44

Generating left repeatable parts

Different repeatable parts at left for sizes 38 - 44
Size 38 + 40 Size 42 + 44
Name: Width regulation left
RS: 16 16
Behavior: Repeatable piece
Min: 38 42
Max: 40 44
Standard: 2 3
Place the repeatable Place the repeatable
piece two times piece three times
Create different repeatable parts for the right accordingly

Generating center part

Different center parts for sizes 38 - 44
Name: Size 38 Size 40 Size 42 Size 44
RS: 16 16 16 16
Behavior: Middle piece
Min: 38 40 42 44
Max: 38 40 42 44
Center part for Center part for Center part for Center part for
size 40 only size 40 only size 42 only size 44 only

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Combine cycles for length and width:

20 Combine width and length control

Pattern name 06_Längen-Breitenrapporte.mdv

Pattern description Structured pattern with colored stripes
Cycles for length control combined with cycles for width
control

20.1 Combine cycles for length and width:

Usually the length of a fabric changes when changing the width.
Therefore it is beneficial to combine the width and length cycles.

Generate cycle combination:

ü The length cycles are generated.
ü The width cycles are generated.

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Combine cycles for length and width:

1. Open the "Cycles" dialog box with the "Pattern Parameters" / "Cycle..." menu.

You can define the length cycles with the desired repeats together with
defining the width cycles for the corresponding sizes in the "Cycles" dialog
box under Size Modifications.

2. Open cycle table via the "Display cycles >>" button.

u All defined length and width cycles are displayed in the table.
3. Define the length cycles with the required repetition corresponding to the defined center
parts in the "Size Modifications" column.
- or -
Define them directly when defining the repeatable parts in the "Cycles" dialog box.

Settings under Size Modifications can be entered with width cycles only.

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Pattern name 07_Intarsia-Einstellungen.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine type: w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 1X1 Rib
Basic Pattern: Front stitch with transfer
Knitting Technique Single jersey Intarsia
Pattern description Setting with Intarsia pattern

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Global settings in configuration:

21.1 Global settings in configuration:

I. Make global settings for Intarsia in the "GlobalParameters" dialog box:

ü No pattern may be open.
1. Open the "GlobalParameters" dialog box with the "Pattern Parameters" / "Global Pattern
Parameters..." menu.
2. Select the desired template for creating your one file under "Stoll templates".
3. Select another machine type and / or gauge if necessary.
4. Enter new file name if necessary.
5. Select the saved file under "User-defined Files".
6. Open the file by the "Open user-defined file" button.
u The "GlobalParameters..." dialog box appears.
7. Click the "Default" button under "Configuration".
u The "Configuration" dialog box will be opened.
8. Make the desired settings in the "Intarsia" tab.
9. Confirm the settings as default with "Apply" or "OK".
10.Close the "GlobalParameters" dialog box with .
u The specifications will be saved and displayed as pattern related settings in the
"Configuration" dialog box.

The file is saved to the Private folder under D:/Stoll/M1plus/<Version>/

ConfigData/Private.
The file saved to the Private folder will be used when creating a pattern.

Setting options in the Intarsia tab:

Section Function
Knitting out with a number of pattern rows of
List field Enter the number of pattern rows from which the knitting-out is
to be carried out.
: In case of an inferior row number, the yarn carrier remains
in the pattern.
Knitting in with a number of pattern rows of
List field Enter the number of needles, from which the knitting-in is to be
carried out.
: With an inferior needle number the yarn carrier remains in
the pattern.
Intarsia / gore binding

<< The binding will be generated after knitting.

In the stroke from right to left the binding therefore appears on
the left side.

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Global settings in configuration:

Section Function

<< The binding will be generated before knitting.

In the stroke from right to left the binding therefore appears on
the right-hand side.
List field Select a module from the "Technical / Intarsia border pro-
cessing / Binding" module group.
Border Processing
Feed If the step on the edge of a color area from one row to the next
is greater than specified in the "Allowed steps" input field, the
thread is brought to the start of the following color row by the
selected feeding module.
Reduce The stepping at the edge of the color area (from one row to the
next) is reduced to the "Allowed stepping", if necessary.
Allowed Step- Number of needles by which the color area on the edge may be
ping graded.
: No feeding nor reducing takes place within the stepping.
Standard: 1
Valuate braking distances for Intarsia yarn carriers
"Generate adjusting pro- Adjusting program will not be included as function in to
gram" Sintral.
Adjusting program will be included as function in to Sint-
ral.

:
An adjusting program matching the pattern will be automatically
generated and entered in Sintral. An ornamental stitch line is
knitted with each of the Intarsia yarn carriers used in the pattern
to check and adjust the correct parking position quickly and
easily.
List field w "Braking distance determination Setup1"
w "Braking distance determination Setup2"
Knitting-in Make the desired settings for knitting-in the Intarsia yarn carri-
ers
Knitting-out Make the desired settings for knitting-out the Intarsia yarn carri-
ers
Use only normal yarn carriers
The Intarsia programs are knitted with normal yarn carriers.

The Intarsia programs are knitted with Intarsia yarn carriers.

Tuck structure with float jacquards above a distance of (needles)

List field Specification of the maximum distance in needles when knit-
ting a float Jacquard
: A tuck binding is automatically carried out above the spe-
cified distance.
Net Pick-up

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Global settings in configuration:

Section Function
List field Selection of the module for net pick-up
Starting before Jacquard Specification of the quantity of rows for inserting the selected
(rows) module (net pick-up)
"Suppress Picking-up a If the pattern requires a net pick-up of one needle only,
Single Needle" this is carried out.
If the pattern requires a net pick-up of one needle only,
this is not carried out .
multi gauge transition coarse/fine
List field Select module from the "Technical / MG-Transition coarse-
fine" module group.
Knitting-in / Knitting-out
With knot A knot as binding is used.
Binding A module from the "Technique / Intarsia Knit-in / Binding"
module group is selected.
Feeding A module from the "Technique / Intarsia Knit-in / Feeding"
module group is selected.

II. Effect of the settings when creating an Intarsia pattern:

N Section Presentation
o
.
1 Intarsia / gore
binding

2 Knitting-in

3 Border Pro-
cessing
"Feed"

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Create and expand intarsia pattern

N Section Presentation
o
.
4 Border Pro-
cessing
" Reduce"

21.2 Create and expand intarsia pattern

I. Generate the pattern:

1. Generate a new pattern.
2. Select Pattern without shape and "Design Pattern".
3. Draw intarsia motif with the desired yarn colors.

II. Expand pattern or display preview:

1. Expand the pattern with of the "Steps of Processing" toolbar.

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Create and expand intarsia pattern

u You can see the knitting technique after expanding the pattern.

Check the processing and evaluate whether a correction or optimization is

required.
You can make pattern related settings in the yarn field allocation dialog box, if
necessary.

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Pattern related settings in the configuration

III. Requirements for pattern related changes:

ü Pattern is loaded into the Basic Pattern state of pattern.

1. Call up the Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with ".

2. Select the desired yarn field.
3. Make the settings for the selected yarn field.
4. Confirm the settings in the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with "OK".
u The settings will affect the current pattern during the processing step Expand.

21.3 Pattern related settings in the configuration

Make settings referring to the pattern for Intarsia:

n These settings refer to the pattern.
n The settings are applied to all color fields of the actual pattern.
n The settings are saved in the mdv file.
1. Call up the "Intarsia" tab with the "Pattern Parameters" / "Configuration..." menu.
2. Make the desired settings.
Options for knitting-in or knitting-out:

Element Meaning
Section: Knitting out with a number of pattern rows of
List field Enter the number of pattern rows from which the knitting-out is to be
carried out. In case of an inferior row number, the yarn carrier remains
in the pattern.
Section: Knitting in with a number of needles of
List field Enter the number of needles, from which the knitting-in is to be carried
out. With an inferior needle number the yarn carrier remains in the pat-
tern.
Valuate braking distances for Intarsia yarn carriers
"Generate adjusting pro- Adjusting program will not be included as function in
gram" to Sintral.
Adjusting program will be included as function in to
Sintral.
List field w "Braking distance determination Setup1"
w "Braking distance determination Setup2"
Knitting- Make the desired settings for knitting-in the Intarsia
in yarn carriers
Knitting- Make the desired settings for knitting-out the Intar-
out sia yarn carriers

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Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

21.4 Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog

box

Structure and columns of the yarn field table

Table header:
n 1st row: all the symbols for identification of the table columns
n 2nd row: Default settings for the respective column (settings from globalparameters.mdv)

The default settings are used for all Yarn fields without specifications.

N Ico Function Meaning

o. n
Knit-in section
1 Starting Direction Definition of the knitting direction for the first row of a
color field
Module for Knitting-in Definition of the knitting mode for the knit-in row (2)

: Allocation of any desired modules with Drag &

Drop possible.
Prioritize Knitting-in Specify the order of knitting in of the yarn carriers with
simultaneously starting yarn fields
; The higher the value the lower the priority.
Row-offset for Knitting- Knitting-in of the yarn carrier by x rows before the be-
in ginning of the yarn field
w referring to pattern rows (default setting)
w referring to technical rows
Binding or Knot at the Definition of the knitting mode for the binding at the
Start yarn field border when knitting-in (1)

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N Ico Function Meaning

o. n
Column-offset for Knit- Move the position of a knot (module) when knitting-in
ting-in with a Knot by x columns to the left or right
Knitting out section
2 Direction of Knitting-out Definition of the knit-out direction of a yarn carrier at
the end of a yarn field
Module for Knitting-out Definition of the knitting mode for the knit-out row (2)

: Allocation of any desired modules with Drag &

Drop possible.
Prioritize Knitting-out Specify the order of knitting out of the yarn carriers
with simultaneously ending yarn fields
Row-offset for Knitting- Knitting-out of the yarn carrier by x rows after the end
out of the yarn field
w referring to pattern rows (default setting)
w referring to technical rows
Binding or knot at the Definition of the knitting mode for the binding at the
end yarn field border when knitting-out (1)
Column-offset for Knit- Move the position of a knot (module) when knitting-out
ting-out with a Knot by x columns to the left or right
Section Binding
3 Intarsia Binding at the Definition of a binding or no binding at the left border
Left of the yarn field
Intarsia Binding at the Definition of a binding or no binding at the right border
Right of the yarn field
Direction of the Intarsia Specification for inserting the module Binding at the
Binding at the Left left yarn field border depending on the carriage direc-
tion
w Binding at the left at the beginning of a knitting row

w Binding at the left at the end of a knitting row

Direction of the Intarsia Specification for inserting the module Binding at the
Binding at the Right right yarn field border depending on the carriage direc-
tion
w Binding at the right at the beginning of a knitting
row
w Binding at the right at the end of a knitting row

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Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

N Ico Function Meaning

o. n
Module for Intarsia Bind- Definition of the knitting mode for the binding at the left
ing at the Left yarn field border
Module for Intarsia Bind- Definition of the knitting mode for the binding at the
ing at the Right right yarn field border
Section Intarsia Border Processing
4 Allowed Stepping for Maximum number of needles when widening at the left
Border Processing at yarn field border without automatic border processing.
the Left
: No module is inserted.
Allowed Stepping for Maximum number of needles when widening at the
Border Processing at right yarn field border without automatic border pro-
the Right cessing.
: No module is inserted.
Module for Border Pro- Definition of the knitting mode for the border pro-
cessing at the Left cessing (feeding) in case of large widenings (stepping)
of the yarn field
: Stepping greater than specifications in columns Al-
lowed steps Border processing left or right.
Module for Border Pro- Definition of the knitting mode for the border pro-
cessing at the Right cessing (feeding) in case of large widenings (stepping)
of the yarn field
: Stepping greater than specifications in columns Al-
lowed steps Border processing left or right.
Section Border fixation
5 Module for border fixa- Selecting the desired module for border fixation at the
tion at the left left fabric selvedge

Module for border fixa- Selecting the desired module for border fixation at the
tion at the right right fabric selvedge

: Modules for border fixation can be inserted into 'unlocked' rows only.
Rows can be locked in the "Border Fixation" control column to avoid the inser-
tion.
Number of rows Setting of the distance between border fixations
between border fixations
Miscellaneous section
6 Clamp Yarn Carrier Specification for the yarn carrier, when it is to be
clamped and cut after knitting its yarn field.
Open clamp after ... Specification for the yarn carrier, after how many pat-
tern rows the yarn can be released from the clamp.
SEN Edge and Waiting Specifications for positioning the yarn carrier during
Position the knitting
w Stop at the SEN edge

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Yarn field table in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

N Ico Function Meaning

o. n
w Parking (waiting position) at the fabric selvedge
with an additional distance (needles).
Allocate Yarn Carrier to Selection of a knitting system for the selected yarn
one System field
: The yarn carrier is knitted always in the same sys-
tem, i.e. the system specification changes depending
on the carriage stroke direction.

Additional columns for pattern creation with M1plus version 5.2 and previous:

Sym- Function Meaning

bol
Yarn carrier correction Yarn carrier correction at the left yarn field border for
left not swiveled (Ka) normal yarn carriers and un-swiveled Intarsia yarn car-
riers
Yarn carrier correction Yarn carrier correction at the right yarn field border for
right not swiveled (Kb) normal yarn carriers and un-swiveled Intarsia yarn car-
riers
Yarn carrier correction Yarn carrier correction at the left yarn field border for
left swiveled (K<I>a) normal yarn carriers and swiveled Intarsia yarn carriers
Yarn carrier correction Yarn carrier correction at the right yarn field border for
right swiveled (K<I>b) normal yarn carriers and swiveled Intarsia yarn carriers

Change the sorting of the columns:

You can change the sorting of all columns.
In the table header of the desired column click on the symbol for the
identification of the column and the arrangement will be changed. The
arrangement will be changed again by clicking once more.

21.4.1 Selecting in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

Select several yarn fields with the "Ctrl" key:

1. Select a yarn field in the yarn field view.
- or -

Select a yarn field via the column in the yarn field table.

In the yarn field view you can identify a selected yarn field by a circulatory
frame and the double hatch lines.
All yarn fields marked by simple diagonal hatch lines are allocated to the
same yarn carrier number.

2. Select additional yarn fields with the "Ctrl" key pressed.

u All the selected rows are marked with light blue.

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3. Make changes via the context menu of the desired column.

4. Allocate the change with .

- or -
Click the cell of the desired column.

Select several yarn fields with the "Ctrl" + "Shift" key:

1. Double-click a yarn field of the yarn field view with the "Ctrl" + "Shift" keys pressed.
- or -
Double-click on a yarn carrier symbol with the "Ctrl" + "Shift" keys pressed.
u All yarn fields with the same settings or specifications will be selected in the yarn field list.
2. Make changes via the context menu of the desired column.

3. Allocate the change with .

- or -
Click the cell of the desired column.

With the "Esc" key you can cancel the selections.

21.5 Pattern related settings in the Yarn Field Allocation

dialog box
Options for correcting and optimizing:
n Direction of knitting-in or out
n Module for knitting-in or knitting-out
n Feeding or reducing
n Allowed steps
n Binding or knot

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Pattern related settings in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

21.5.1 Influence the Knitting-in Direction of a Yarn Carrier

1. Drag the yarn carrier from the undefined field (at the left or right) to the desired side by
Drag & Drop.
- or -
Drag the yarn carrier to the desired yarn carrier rail.

21.5.2 Change the Starting Direction of a Yarn Field

The setting at start direction is independent of the knitting-in direction.
This setting affects the carriage direction of the first knitting row of a yarn field.

1. Select the desired yarn field.

2. Place the cursor in the start direction column and select the start direction "<<" or
">>" via the context menu.
3. Insert the selection in the cell of the selected row.

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21.5.3 Change the Settings for Knitting-in and Knitting-out

1. Select the desired yarn field in the yarn field view.
- or -

Select the yarn field in the column of the yarn field table.

2. Place the cursor in the selected row in the cell of the column.
3. Call up the context menu and select the desired Module for knitting-in
4. Insert the selection in the cell of the selected row.

In the same way make the settings for Knitting-out in the column.

21.5.4 Change Binding and Knot at the Start or End of a Yarn Field
1. Select the desired yarn field in the yarn field view.
- or -

Select the yarn field in the column of the yarn field table.

2. Place the cursor in the selected row in the cell of the column.
3. Call up the context menu and select the desired module.
4. Insert the selection in the cell of the selected row.

Setting Function
Binding

Knots

In the same way make the setting for Knitting-out in the column.

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21.5.5 Change the Settings for the Border Processing Feeding or

Reducing
Default Function
Feeding (default)

1. Select the desired yarn field in the yarn field view.

- or -

Select the yarn field in the column of the yarn field table.
2. Place the cursor in the selected row in the cell of the "Module for Border Processing at

the Right" column.

3. Call up the context menu and select the desired "Stitch {1} (Border processing)" module.
- or -
Select the module for "Reducing".
4. Insert the selection in the selected cell of the column.

5. Make the setting for the border processing at the left according to the same
procedure.

Setting Function
Feed
(with stitch)

Reduce

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if necessary make the changes for the other color fields in the same way.

21.5.6 Set the Allowed Stepping for Border Processing

1. Select the desired yarn field in the yarn field view.
- or -

Select the yarn field in the column of the yarn field table.
2. Place the cursor in the cell of the selected row in the Allowed Stepping for Border

Processing at the Right column.

3. Call up the context menu and select the desired stepping .

4. Insert the selection in the cell of the table.

5. Make the setting for the allowed stepping for border processing at the left
according to the same procedure.

Examples Result
Stepping 0

Stepping 3

21.5.7 Further Options

Function Column
"Yarn Carrier Type"

Knitting-in
"Column-offset for Knitting-in with Knots"

"Row-offset for Knitting-in"

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Function Column
"Priority when knitting-in"

Knitting-out
"Column-offset for Knitting-out with Knots"

"Row-offset for Knitting-out"

"Priority when knitting-out"

21.6 Pattern Related Settings in the Control Columns

Possible settings for Intarsia in the control columns:

n Yarn Carrier Distance to Fabric Selvedge YDI

n Swiveling Yarn Carriers
n Intarsia binding

n No Knitting-out

I. Index (YDI) for the yarn carrier distance to the fabric selvedge:

In the control column the YD index is entered by the M1plus for the entire
pattern by default.
This YD index contains a predefined table with default values for the
staggering process of the yarn carriers at the fabric selvedge.

ü The pattern is loaded into the basic pattern state.

1. Display the control column in the symbol view.

2. Click the control column by the "RMT".
u The context menu appears.

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Yarn carrier distance from the fabric selvedge

YDI 20 indirect tables for the yarn carrier staggering process
(index) are possible at the fabric selvedge
w YD:
Use the default values for the yarn carrier staggering.
: Tables in use will be set back.
w YDIn : n = 1-20
: In each table there can be defined other values for
the staggering process of the yarn carriers.
w Undetermined:
Delete any YD index from the control column.
: The control column contains no longer a YD index.
w Edit...:
Open "Setup2 Editor".

3. Select the desired index (color).

4. Enter the selected index (color) in the desired area of the control column .

Enter different indices (colors) in to areas of the control column if different

distance tables are necessary in the pattern.

5. Complete the pattern.

u For the different areas in the pattern, tables with Don’t Care (without values) are entered
in the "Setup2 Editor".

II. Enter values for a YDI index in the table:

1. Place the cursor on the YDI index to be edited in the control column .
2. Open the context menu with the "RMB".
3. Call up the "Edit..." function.
u The "Setup2 Editor" appears with opened YDI tab.
4. Edit the table of the YDI index.

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Enter values only for the yarn carriers which have to get another distance to
the fabric selvedge.

III. Influence the swiveling of yarn carriers for an entire pattern row:

The settings in the control column has a higher priority than the settings of
the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box.
In the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box "Swiveling: automatically" is
active for the Intarsia yarn carrier.

ü The pattern is loaded into the basic pattern state.

1. Display the control column in the symbol view.
2. Click the control column by the "RMT".
u The context menu appears.

Function Target
Swivel Allow swiveling to the left or right

Do Not Swivel Do not allow swiveling.

Undetermined Delete the entry from the control column

3. For example select "Do not swivel" .

4. Draw-in in the desired pattern rows.
u In the pattern rows with the entry all the used Intarsia yarn carriers are not swiveled.

IV. Influence the Intarsia binding for an entire pattern row:

The information in the control column has a higher priority than the
specifications from the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box.
In the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box the Intarsia binding left / right is
active and the type of binding (Module) is allocated.

ü The pattern is loaded into the basic pattern state.

1. Display the control column in the symbol view.
2. Click the control column by the "RMT".
u The context menu appears.

Function Target
" Intarsia binding Allow Intarsia binding
on"
:
The type of binding is determined in the "Yarn Field Alloca-
tion" dialog box.

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Function Target
" Intarsia binding Do not allow Intarsia binding.
off"
"Undetermined" Delete the entry from the control column

3. Select "Intarsia binding off" , for example.

4. Draw-in in the desired pattern rows.
u In the pattern rows with the entry no Intarsia binding is entered in all the yarn fields.

V. Influence No knitting-out for an entire pattern row:

ü The pattern is loaded into the basic pattern state.

1. Display the control column in the symbol view.

2. Click the control column by the "RMT".
u The context menu appears.

Function
No knitting-out Do not allow knitting-out.

Undetermined Delete the entry from the control column

3. For example select "No knitting-out" .

4. Draw-in in the desired pattern row.
u In these marked pattern rows the yarn carriers will not be knitted-out.

21.7 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with .

w The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

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Pattern name 08_Intarsia-Jac.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine type: w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 2x1 rib
Basic Pattern: Front stitch with transfer
Knitting Technique Intarsia with ladder back
Pattern description Intarsia pattern with positioned Jacquard back
(Net 1x1) with yarn bridges

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Create Intarsia Pattern

22.1 Create Intarsia Pattern

Create pattern:
1. Generate a new pattern.
2. Select Pattern without shape and "Design Pattern".
3. Draw Intarsia motif.

22.2 Insert Jacquard Back and Make Further Settings

I. Generate jacquard back:

1. Carry out a row selection in the area of the motif.
2. Open the "Jacquards" dialog box via the "Edit" / "Generate or Edit Jacquard..." menu.
3. Activate the "suited (yarn bridges)" option in the "Properties of Jacquard No. of colors"
section.
4. Select the desired jacquard generator (back) from the module tree.
5. Enter the desired number of needles in the edit box under "Net back" to get the ladder
back of the selected area narrower in the width regarding the face of the Jacquard.
6. Confirm setting with "Apply" or "OK".
u Jacquard back (yarn bridges) will be inserted.

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Insert Jacquard Back and Make Further Settings

II. Make settings in the Yarn Field Allocation:

1. Call up the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box by .

2. Make the desired settings:
n Allocate a yarn carrier from the pattern to the start.
n Change the knitting-in direction of the yarn fields.

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Border Processing Jacquard / Net-end

III. Make settings in the Configuration:

1. Call up the "Configuration" dialog box with the "Pattern Parameters" / "Configuration..."
menu.
2. Call up the "Intarsia" tab.
3. Make the desired settings under the "Net Pick-up" section.
n Select the type of net pick-up (module):
– "1-row with pattern tension"
– "3-row_without_transfer"
n At Starting before Jacquard (rows) select how many rows before the beginning of the
Jacquard, the "Net pick-up" module is to be inserted:
– 2 rows (standard)
– 1 row
n Suppress Picking-up a Single Needle:
– : The module for Net pick-up is not entered in case of changing the jacquard back
by only one needle.
– : The module for Net pick-up is also entered in case of changing the jacquard back
by only one needle.

22.3 Border Processing Jacquard / Net-end

I. The ways of border processing with adapted Jacquards (yarn bridges):

Border Processing
Due to the drawing and the inserted, fitted jacquard back, adjustments to the
back of the jacquard may be necessary at the border regarding the carriage
direction.

Example:

n Border processing depends on the carriage direction

n The borders of the left and right will be corrected according to the carriage direction.
n The module of the jacquard back is repeatedly inserted up to the quantity of needles,
which is entered under allowed stepping.
1. Open the "Border Processing Jacquard / Net-end" dialog box via the "Edit" menu.
u The dialog box appears.

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Border Processing Jacquard / Net-end

We recommend to do the border processing and the net end following each
other as the pattern will be modified by the border processing.
These modification may or may not require inserting a "Net end" module.

Function
Jacquard Border Processing
Search Area

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Border Processing Jacquard / Net-end

Function
In complete pattern Edit the border processing of the Jacquard fields
within the whole pattern.
Within the selected area Border processing only of the Jacquard fields
within the selected area.
: Multiple selection is possible.

Intarsia Jacquard Border Processing

Carriage direction for first row

<< Carriage direction to the left for the first row of the
Jacquard field

>> Carriage direction to the right for the first row of the
Jacquard field

Enter Carriage Direction Switching carriage directions for the left and right
border will be inserted into the pattern.
Allowed Stepping
Border processing Setting for allowed stepping by needles at the left
left border
Border processing Setting for allowed stepping by needles at the right
right border

: No Jacquard back will be entered in the area of allowed stepping

Processing of the net end

Net-end for Intarsia Jacquard

Only with stitch with transfer The following requirements have to be fulfilled:
and same color w First SJ row following the Jacquard must contain
one color only.
w First SJ row following the Jacquard must be filled
with "Stitch with transfer" needle action.
: Net-end will not be placed if one of these con-
ditions is not met.

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Border Processing Jacquard / Net-end

Function

With a quantity of net Specify the quantity of net stitches at the Jacquard
stitches back from which the selected module is to be inser-
ted.
: Net-end will not be placed with less stitches at
the ending row of the Jacquard.
With a spacing of Quantity of SJ rows interrupting the Jacquard
[rows] (space)
w The net-end will be placed if the actual quantity
of rows is equal to or greater than the value set.
w Net-end will not be placed if the actual quantity
of rows is less.
w Stitch with transfer is automatically replaced by
Stitch without transfer within the spacing in order
to prevent the net stitches from auto transferring
to the front. The net back is knitted in the
following Jacquard area again.
: Recommendation: Avoid the entry of the net
end only for small spaces!!!
Example: without net-end

Example:Setting 5 [rows]

w With a spacing of 6 rows, the net back is

completed.

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Function
w With a spacing of 2 and 4 rows, the net back is
not interrupted.
: "Stitch with transfer" will be replaced by
"Stitch without transfer". With it, the stitch of the
Jacquard back will not be transferred.
Selection of the module for net end
w Net end Standard
w Net end 1x1 Technique

2. Make the desired settings under " Intarsia Jacquard Border Processing".
3. Deactivating the "Net-end for Intarsia Jacquard" function.
4. Confirm the settings with the "Apply" button.
u The dialog box will not be closed.
5. Deactivating the "Intarsia Jacquard Border Processing" function.
6. Make the desired settings under "Net-end for Intarsia Jacquard" then.
7. Confirm the settings with the "OK" button.
u The dialog box is closed.

By inserting the module for the net end, the transferred stitches do no longer
shine through.

22.4 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Expand the pattern with of the "Steps of Processing" toolbar.

u Pattern in expanded "Symbol and Technical view".

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Complete the Pattern

2. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
3. Confirm the query with "OK".

4. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

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23 Drawing tool Argyle

I. Generate diamond for Argyle pattern:

g Click the "Argyle" icon of the "Drawing Tools" toolbar.

u The "Argyle" dialog box appears.

No. Function
1 Colors

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No. Function

Same colors Display diamonds and surrounding

area with the same colors from the
Yarn color palette

Different col- Display diamonds and surrounding

ors area with different colors from the Yarn
color palette

Yarn carrier Display diamonds and surrounding

colors area with different colors from the Yarn
carrier color palette and select the
desired Color Arrangement in the list
field
: Only possible with a diamond width
of at least 6,2 inches and for a specific
number of yarn carrier colors.

2 "Reset colors" Only possible with the Same colors or Different colors
selection:
: Manual changes in the preview will be reset to the original
state.
List field Only possible with the Yarn carrier colors: selection
List field appears in order to select the desired Color Arrange-
ment:
w Argyle with embroidery stitch:
– CA 1 stroke per pattern row >6.2"
– CA 2 strokes per pattern row >6,2“

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No. Function
– CA embroidery stitch with opposite direction 3,2“ – 6,2“
w Argyle without embroidery stitch:
– CA 1 stroke per pattern row >4.2"
: Selected CA will be applied together with the pattern ele-
ment to the pattern.
3 Size of repetitions
Define the width of the diamond
: The height results automatically from the stepping.
In stitches

’’ In inches
4 Repetitions
Number Define the number of diamonds in the width

Define the number of diamonds in the height

Dis- Define the distance between the diamonds in width and height
tance

Distance in width

Standard setting

Distance in height

Standard setting

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No. Function

5 Diamond
Define color and needle action for the surrounding of the dia-
mond

Define color and needle action for the diamond

6 List field for "Type of diamond"

: A changed diamond type can require different repetition settings.
Diamond Type 1 w The distance between the diamonds is 1 needle
(Default) w Widening of the color fields at the same height
Result:Each diamond is knitted completely in width.
Diamond Type 1 w Widening of the color fields shifted by one row
asymmetrical
Diamond Type 2 w No distance between the diamonds
w Widening of the color fields at the same height
Result:The second diamond is not knitted completely in width.
Diamond Type 2 w Widening of the color fields shifted by one row
asymmetrical
7 Definition of the stepping at a width : height ratio by stitches

"1: 1" Stepping at a ratio of

1:1

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No. Function

"1: 2" Stepping at a ratio of

1:2

Specification of any de-

sired stepping

8 Embroidery stitch
An embroidery stitch (diagonal) is inserted

No embroidery stitch is inserted.

9 Shift the embroidery stitch (diagonal)

Shifting in width (horizontally) by x needles
Shifting in height (vertically) by x rows

10 The setting is valid for all the embroidery stitch elements

Possibilities:
w Yarn color and Jacquard (in the list field)
w Yarn color and needle action
w No specification: i.e. the basic color knits
– : This specification deactivates the jacquard specified in the list
field.
– Result:In the preview the embroidery stitch elements are
displayed transparent.
List field Select a Jacquard

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No. Function
11 Specification for the individual embroidery stitch elements:
w Yarn color and Jacquard (in the list field)
w Yarn color and needle action
w No specification: i.e. the basic color knits
Specification for embroidery stitch cross-over (= continuous ornamental
stitch)

12 Specify the interruption of the ornamental stitch color

(= not continuous embroidery stitch)
List field Select a Jacquard
: Modules of the "Float_Fancy Stitch" module group
13 Linear regulator for zooming the preview
14 Resetting to Stoll defaults:
w All settings
w Changes in the preview
15 Generate pattern element without closing the dialog box
Result:The pattern element is saved under local modules and pattern elements
.
16 Close dialog box

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Exchange Colors of the Rhombuses

II. Selection possibilities for embroidery stitch elements and interruption

embroidery stitch

Selection Symbolism Knitting

sequence
-- No jacquard is inserted
: The pattern ele-
ment contains only col-
ors.
" Stitch_Stitch"

" Stitch_Float"

" Float_Stitch"

" Stitch_Float_basic-knit"

"Interruption embroidery
stitch"

"Float_Stitch_Basic_knit-
ting_mode"

23.1 Exchange Colors of the Rhombuses

Exchange the colors of the diamonds in the preview of the "Argyle" dialog
box.
ü The "Yarn Carrier Colors" option may not be active.
1. Define the rhombuses.
: Select temporarily a small size of the rhombus (e.g. 15) in order to recolor the
embroidery stitches easier.
2. Select the replacing color in the "Pattern Color" palette.
3. Click the color to be replaced in the preview.
: You can adjust the zoom level with the slider to select the desired color.
u The original color is replaced by the selected color.
4. Set up the rhombus size if necessary.
5. Generate pattern element.

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Exchange Colors of the Rhombuses

With "Ctrl" and click on a color you can replace this color in the entire pattern element.
You can restore the rhombus as defined by "Reset colors".

The color of the ornamental stitch legs will be replaced from crossing to
crossing.

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Pattern name 09_Intarsia_Garnbrücken.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 7.2
Width: 250
Height: 300
Machine type: w CMS 530 HP 5’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 2x1 rib
Basic Pattern: Front stitch with transfer
Knitting Technique Intarsia
Pattern description Intarsia with float jacquard as yarn bridges

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Create Intarsia Pattern

24.1 Create Intarsia Pattern

Create pattern:
1. Generate a new pattern.
2. Select Pattern without shape and "Design Pattern".

3. Click the "Argyle" icon of the "Drawing Tools" toolbar.

u The "Argyle" dialog box appears.
4. Make for example the following settings in the "Argyle" dialog box for the motif:
n In the section "colors" select the setting "Different colors".

n For the "repetition size" under enter the value 43 for the diamond width.
: With symmetrical diamonds the width has to be odd-numbered.
n Under "repetition":

– With "Number": 2+ 3

– With "Distance": -1 + 0
n Select Diamond Type1 in the "Diamond type" list box under "Diamond".
n Select the 1:2 ratio under "Stepping".
n In the "Embroidery stitch" section:
– Activate "Insert ornamental stitch".
– Select the "Stitch_Float" jacquard under "All"
– Select the "Interruption of ornamental stitch" jacquard at "Interrupted ornamental stitch
by"
n Replace the colors #1 (left side) and #9 (right-hand side) by the basic color #31 in the
preview pane.
Result:

5. Press the "Create pattern element" key.

w The pattern element is created and sticks to the cursor.

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Possible settings in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog box

6. Draw-in the pattern element into the basic pattern.

u The pattern element will be saved in the "Module" toolbar under "Local modules and
pattern elements" in the "Module Explorer of Pattern".

24.2 Possible settings in the Yarn Field Allocation dialog

box
n Multi-system knitting in specific areas of the pattern
n Change the yarn carrier type if necessary
n Define the module for knitting-in the yarn carriers
– "Knot Split" module
– "Knot Split Interruption of embroidery stitch" module (= the embroidery stitch does not
start in the first knitting row)
n Define the module for knitting-out the yarn carriers
n Change the Intarsia binding at the border of the yarn fields

II. Make settings:

1. Call up the Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with ".

2. Make settings for the Intarsia pattern.
3. Confirm the specifications with "OK".
u The specifications are carried out during the processing step Expanding.

24.3 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

With the specification in the "Argyle" dialog box, a "Table Jacquard" module
with yarn bridges is automatically entered behind the embroidery stitches.

1. Start the technical processing with the icon.

u With the specification in the "Argyle" dialog box, a "Table Jacquard" module with yarn
bridges is automatically entered behind the embroidery stitches.
u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Run the "Sintral Check" via the "Steps of Processing" toolbar.

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Evaluation of Braking Values for Intarsia Yarn Carriers

24.4 Evaluation of Braking Values for Intarsia Yarn

Carriers
Correct stop motion of the I-yarn carriers at the color field edge
For the production it is necessary that the mechanical differences between the
individual I yarn carriers are compensated with the help of the evaluation of
the braking value.

Activate the adjustment program for evaluating the braking values:

By means of the adjustment program you can determine the braking values
for all the intarsia yarn carriers knitting in the pattern.

ü The pattern is loaded into the basic pattern state.

1. Open the "Pattern Parameters / Configuration..." menu.
w The "Configuration" dialog box will be displayed.
2. Select the "Intarsia" tab.
3. Activate "Generate adjusting program" under "Valuate braking values for Intarsia yarn
carriers".
4. Select the desired program in the list box:
n Valuation of Braking Value Setup1 (RS18)
n Valuation of Braking Value Setup2 (RS39)
n No selection = no adjusting program is inserted.
5. Make the desired settings under "Knitting-in" and "Knitting-out".
6. Close the "Configuration" dialog box with the "OK" button.
u The corresponding knitting rows are inserted below the start with expanding.

You start the adjusting program at the machine with the cycle counters RS18
= 1 (Setup1) or RS39 = 1 (Setup2) before you start to knit the pattern.

24.5 Correct Intarsia Yarn Carriers with YCI

After evaluating the braking values (correction related to the machine)
sometimes an additional yarn carrier correction (correction related to the
pattern) is necessary.

I. Commands
n Y-3A: KI n-m: Correction for Intarsia yarn carrier 3A un-swiveled
n Y-3A: K<I> n-m: Correction for Intarsia yarn carrier 3A swiveled

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Correct Intarsia Yarn Carriers with YCI

II. Enter the yarn carrier correction YCI in the control column:

In the control column the YC index is entered in the entire pattern by

default.
This YC index contains a table with all the yarn carriers used in the pattern
without a correction value.

ü The pattern is loaded in the basic pattern state.

1. Display the control column in the symbol view.

2. Place the cursor in the control column and call up the context menu with the "RMB".

Yarn carrier correction index

YCI 20 indirect correction tables (index) are
possible
w YC:
Table with all intarsia yarn carriers
without correction values used in the
pattern.
: You can delete existing
correction values with it.
w YCIn: n = 1-20
: You can define corrections for all
32 yarn carriers in each table.
w "Edit...":
The "Setup2 Editor" appears.

3. Select the desired index (color).

4. Enter the selected index (color) in the desired area of the control column .

Enter different indices (colors) in to areas of the control column if different

correction tables are necessary in the pattern.

5. Complete the pattern.

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Correct Intarsia Yarn Carriers with YCI

u The yarn carriers are allocated to the rails.

Tables with Don’t Care (without correction values) are entered for each index in the
"Setup2 Editor".

You evaluate the correction values for intarsia yarn carriers on the machine
and enter them in the "Setup2 Editor" under the corresponding YCIn.

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Configuration dialog: Combine the yarn carriers automatically

25 Combine Yarn Carriers and Set the Order

The knitting sequence can be influenced with an intarsia pattern before the "Expanding" step
of processing to increase the production.

Possibilities:
n Configuration dialog: Combine the yarn carriers automatically
n Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine the yarn carriers automatically
n Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine selected yarn carriers
n Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine Yarn Carriers and Set the Order

25.1 Configuration dialog: Combine the yarn carriers

automatically
Several yarn carriers can be combined in one system by the technical processing (knitting
sequence) to optimize the production time.

The yarn carriers will be combined only if this is possible based on the field
distances. The result is visible in the "Symbol View" after the technical
processing.

g Activate the "Combine Yarn Carriers" function via "Pattern Parameters" /

"Configuration..." in the "Additional settings" tab in the "Yarn carrier" section.

Methods of combining the yarn carriers

"Default" Combining the yarn carriers auto- Shortest run time.

matically.
: Problems with the tuck
: Result can not be influenced. structure for Intarsia pos-
sible.

"Secure yarn inser- Automatic, uniform and optimized Average run time.
tion at color widening" combining of the yarn carriers with
Intarsia. : No problems with the
With an optimized knitting process Intarsia binding.
for secure yarn insertion of the tuck
binding.
: Steady Intarsia binding will be
achieved.

Distance of the yarn carrier correction

"Additional yarn carrier Adjust the safety distance in order to You can specify a shorter
distance for corrections make corrections on the machine. yarn carrier distance espe-
on the machine" cially with coarser gauges.
Standard setting: 0

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Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine all the yarn carriers automatically

25.2 Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine all the

yarn carriers automatically
The default settings for combining are defined in the "Global pattern
parameters" dialog box.
The default settings are used for all Yarn fields without specifications.

Example: All the used yarn carriers are to be combined.

1. Call up the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with in the "Pattern presentations"
toolbar.

2. Call up the context menu in the column of the 2nd table row (default settings) of the
yarn field table.

Entry Function
"Combine Yarn Combine the yarn carriers if possible.
Carriers" : Not possible if knitting sequences or Color Arrangements are
defined in this area.
"Combine yarn Combine the yarn carrier with the previous if possible.
carriers before" : Not possible if knitting sequences or Color Arrangements are
defined in this area.
"Combine yarn Combine the yarn carrier with the following if possible.
carriers after- : Not possible if knitting sequences or Color Arrangements are
wards" defined in this area.
"Do Not Combine Yarn carriers will not be combined within one system.
Yarn Carriers"
"Undetermined" Empty cell
: The default value from the second table row will be applied.

3. Select "Combine yarn carriers".

25.3 Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine selected

yarn carriers

Example:The yarn carriers of the diagonals shall be combined only.

1. Call up the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with in the "Pattern presentations"
toolbar.
ü In the 2nd table row (default settings) of the yarn field table is entered "Do not combine
yarn carriers" .
2. Select the yarn fields of the diagonals in the "Yarn Field View".
- or -

Select the yarn fields of the diagonals in the column of the yarn field table.

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Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine Yarn Carriers and Set the Order:

3. Place the cursor in one of the selected cells of the column.

4. Call up the context menu and select "Combine yarn carriers (=)".

5. Fill the selection with in the selected cells.

The yarn carriers of the diagonals will be combined only if this is possible
based on the field distances in this example.

25.4 Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine Yarn

Carriers and Set the Order:

Example: Combine yarn carriers of the diagonals and set the order of
knitting:

1. Call up the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with in the "Pattern presentations"
toolbar.
ü "Combine yarn carriers" is activated in the 2nd table row (default settings) of the
yarn field table.
2. Select the yarn fields of the diagonals in the Yarn Field View.
- or -

Select the yarn fields of the diagonals in the column of the yarn field table.

3. Place the cursor in one of the selected cells of the column.

4. Call up the context menu and select the desired combining:
n "Combine yarn carriers before"
n "Combine yarn carriers afterwards"

5. Fill the selection with in the selected cells.

In this example, the yarn carriers of the diagonals are combined before or
afterwards and will be knitted therefore in the previous or following carriage
stroke.
Select "Do not combine yarn carriers" if you want to undo the combining.

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Yarn Field Allocation dialog box: Combine Yarn Carriers and Set the Order:

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26 The Module Explorers of the M1plus

There are two Module Explorers within the M1plus:
n "Module Explorer of Database"
– Managing all Stoll modules
– Managing the modules of one's own
n "Module Explorer of Pattern"
– Managing all the modules used in the pattern

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The Module Explorer of Database

26.1 The Module Explorer of Database

You call up the "Module Explorer of Database" in the "Module" / "Module Explorer of
Database..." menu.

n The modules are organized in module groups.

n The module groups are displayed in the module tree on the left side.
n Modules of a selected sub-group are displayed on the right-hand side of the explorer.

n All Stoll modules are write protected .

n Modules of your own are not write protected.
n Changes of modules in the "Module Explorer of Database" do not affect an existing
pattern.

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The Module Explorer of Pattern

n Changes of modules in the "Module Explorer of Database" will affect a newly generated
pattern only.
n Use modules of the Stoll folder for drawing:
– Select the modules directly in the "Module Explorer Database" and draw them in the
motif.
n The modules of the Technical folder are inserted automatically by the technical
processing according to the allocation in different dialog boxes (Configuration, Shape
Attributes, ...).
– These modules cannot be drawn-in manually in the pattern.

26.2 The Module Explorer of Pattern

You call up the "Module Explorer of Pattern" via the "Module" / "Module Explorer of
Pattern..." menu.

n All the modules used in the pattern are organized in module groups and will be displayed
in the module tree.
n In the "Module Explorer of Pattern" you can edit all the modules directly.
n All changes that are made to these modules affect immediately the "Configuration" and
"Shape Attributes" dialog boxes in which these modules appear.
n You can open and edit the elements of a container module.
It will not be saved as copy.
n All the modules contained in the "Module Explorer of Pattern" will be saved with the
pattern (.mdv file).

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The Module Explorer of Pattern

The changes of the modules of the "Module Explorer of Pattern" do not affect
the modules of the "Module Explorer of Database".

Behavior of structure modules:

n All modules of the "Module Explorer of Database", inserted by the user into the pattern,
will be saved as local module (copies) in the "Module Explorer of Pattern".
– These modules are marked with an L.
– Modules are not write protected.
Behavior of Technical Modules:
n All Stoll Technical Modules used in the pattern, which are inserted by the technical
processing or with the shape are saved as originals in the "Module Explorer of Pattern".
– Original Stoll technical modules are not marked with an L.
– A Stoll technical module is marked with an L if you edit it.
It is a local module then.
n All technical modules of your own, used in the pattern, inserted by the technical
processing or with the shape are saved as local modules (copies) in the "Module Explorer
of Pattern".
– These modules are marked with an L.
– Modules are not write protected.

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Create a pattern with multi gauge modules

27 Multi Gauge

Pattern name 10_Multi-Gauges.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine type: w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 1X1 Rib
Basic Pattern Front stitch with transfer
Knitting Technique Multi Gauge - Knitting technique
Pattern description Pattern with coarse and fine areas

27.1 Create a pattern with multi gauge modules

I. Preparations for generating patterns:

g Open the required module group "MG Binding elements" of the "Module Explorer of
Database" under "Stoll" / "multi gauge coarse" and make it available.
- or -
Move the module group "MG Binding elements" to "Favorites" (tab of the"Modules"
toolbar).

II. Make pattern and machine related settings:

The transition from the coarse to the fine knitting area at the motif end can be carried out in
different ways.

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Create a pattern with multi gauge modules

1. Make the desired setting in "Configuration" dialog box under the "Intarsia" / "multi gauge
transitions coarse / fine" tab:
n "Pickup coarse Split"
: When selecting the "Pick-up split coarse" module it is recommended to mount the
split cams.
n "Pick-up Stitch Fine"

III. Create pattern:

1. Draw a multi gauge motif with the modules of the module group "multi gauge coarse".

Module Module for the right edge

"mg_Edge_Stitch v" is con-
tained in this combination
module.

"MG_Stitch v Compound"

"MG_Stitch v with trans- "MG_Edge stitch v"

fer"

2. Switch-over to multi gauge to select the yarn colors in the "Pattern Colors" toolbar.

3. Select yarn colors with the marking .

4. Create the motif with the drawing tool and the "MG_Stitch v Compound" module.

5. When using the drawing tool and the "MG_Stitch v with transfer" module, draw in
"MG_selvedge stitch v" at the right motif edge.
With the Multi-Gauge knitting technique, a stitch ratio between coarse and fine of 1:2 stitches
results.

If several coarse areas are positioned neighboring, it is recommended to

place the "MG" modules at the same height for production reasons.

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Complete the Pattern

27.2 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

Technical Processing
For the technical processing at the M1plus, it is no longer necessary to make
"Machine specific settings" in the "Machine Explorer".
During the technical processing, a query is carried out.

1. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

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28 M1plus Machine Explorer

For knitting programs with split-stitch technique, the machine being used
should be equipped with split cams in the knitting systems.

I. Make machine specific settings in the "M1plus Machine Explorer":

1. M1plushard disk.
2. Open the "M1plus Machine Explorer" dialog box by the "Tools" / "Machine Explorer"
menu.
3. Select the desired machine in the "My Machines" directory.

4. Set the specifications for split in the "System functions" tab via the "Properties" context
menu.
5. Select the knitting system for split.

6. Activate the setting "Take Split" under Cam functions

7. Confirm the entry with "Apply" or "OK".
u The machine related settings will be saved.

If the machine with the defined properties is used when generating the
program, the specifications will be considered when generating the program.

II. Make pattern specific settings in the "MC Attributes" dialog box:
1. Generate new pattern.
2. Call up the "MC Attributes" dialog box via the "Pattern Parameters" / "Machine
Attributes..." menu.
3. Select the "System functions" tab.

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4. Under "Knitting system" and "Cam functions" activate the setting "Take Split".
Example: Define splitting

5. Confirm the entry with "Apply" or "OK".

u These settings will automatically be saved with the pattern.

The pattern related settings are only active for the pattern, which is currently
being processed.

III. Generate your own machine in the "M1plus Machine Explorer".

With the "Generate own machine" function you can add a machine from the Stoll machine
database to your own machine pool.
1. M1plushard disk.
2. Open the "M1plus Machine Explorer" dialog box in the "Tools" / "Machine Explorer"
menu.
3. In the "Stoll Machines" directory open the "CMS Generation" subgroup.
4. Select the desired machine.
5. Call up the context menu with the right mouse button and select "Generate own
machine".
u The "Set up new my machine" dialog box appears.
6. In the "Set up new my machine" dialog box specify the machine label, the "Setup Type"
and the gauge.
7. Confirm entries with "OK".
u The newly generated machine is displayed in the "My Machines" directory.

You can adjust the properties of My Machines via the settings.

IV. Create favorites in the "M1plus Machine Explorer":

Links to the machines of the "Stoll machines" and "My machines" group can be created in
the "Favorites" directory. This is advantageous for machines, which are used to set-up the
pattern or by which you often change settings (e.g. yarn carrier specifications).
1. Select the desired machine in "Stoll machines" or "My machines"
2. Drag with drag & drop to the "Favorite" directory.

V. Change the machine properties:

You can change the properties of your own machines only in the "My
Machines" directory and under "Favorites".

1. M1plushard disk.
2. Open the "M1plus Machine Explorer" dialog box in the "Tools" / "Machine Explorer"
menu.

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3. Select a machine in the "My machine" or "Favorites" directory.

4. Call up the context menu with the right mouse button and select "Properties".
u The "<Machine name> Properties" dialog box is opened.
5. Make changes in the corresponding tab:

tab Function
"In general" Properties of the machine (e.g. Setup Type,
Gauge)
" System Functions" Allocate knitting functions to the systems
"Optional Features" List of optional devices and yarn carrier spe-
cifications
"Tandem Mode" Settings for tandem operation
"Online Parameters" Settings for online connection
"Machine Data" Display of the machine data with online query
"Data security" Select data record lock or assuming of pos-
session of a data record

6. Confirm the entry with "Apply" or "OK".

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29 Petinet and Split Technique with Empty

Rows

Pattern name 11_Petinet-Split-m-Leer.mdv

Pattern size Gauge E 3,5.2 E 7.2
Width: 150 250
Height: 200 300
Machine Type w CMS 530 HP 5’’
w CMS 530 HP 6’’
Setup Type Setup2
Start 2x2 Rib
Basic Pattern Front Stitch with Transfer
Knitting Technique w Petinet Technique
w Split-stitch technique
Pattern description Knitting technique with empty rows

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Create and draw a pattern

29.1 Create and draw a pattern

I. Create and draw a pattern:

1. Generate a new pattern via "File" / "New pattern...".
- or -
Click the icon.
2. Open "Module Explorer of Database".
3. Select and draw the pattern with the pointelle modules from the directory "Modules /
Stoll / Standard / Pointelle".

Attention:
Tuck and R-R are not allowed in the same technical row when you use split!

Modules in use and their presentations

Module Name Fabric View Technical view
Pointelle (stitch un- "Pointelle_v_Repeat
derneath) <="

"Pointelle_v_Repeat
=>"

"Pointelle_^_Repeat
<=

"

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Create and draw a pattern

Modules in use and their presentations

"Pointelle_^_Repeat
=>

"
Pointelle (Stitch "Pointelle_v_above <="
above)

"Pointelle_v_above =>"

4. Select and draw the pattern with the pointelle with split modules from the directory
"Modules / Stoll / Standard / Pointelle Closing/Split".

Modules in use and their presentations

Module Name Fabric View Technical view
Pointelle with Split "Pointelle Split_v_un-
derneath <="

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Create and draw a pattern

Modules in use and their presentations

" Pointelle Split_v_un-
derneath =>"

" Pointelle
Split_v_above <=

"

" Pointelle
Split_v_above =>

"

" Pointelle Split_^_

above =>

"
" Pointelle Split_^_
above =>

"

You will find further modules in the "Module Explorer of Database" under
"Standard / Pointelle Closing/Split".

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Complete the Pattern

29.2 Complete the Pattern

Complete the pattern:

1. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
2. Confirm the query with "OK".

3. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

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Multi-piece knitting on machines with comb

30 Multi-Piece Knitting

Pattern name 12_Mehrteiliges Stricken.mdv

Machine Type w Machines with comb
– Knitting with comb
– Knitting without comb
w Machines without comb
Knitting Technique Structure with colored stripe
Pattern description Knitting two or more parts of the same pattern
side by side on the machine.

30.1 Multi-piece knitting on machines with comb

Rules for two-piece knitting with comb:

n For the start "Use comb" is to be selected.
– Modules
– Sintral
n Do not use width cycles within the pattern
n Consider the total width and the distance between the fabrics
n The pattern must have a start

Create two piece pattern:

1. Generate new pattern.
- or -
Load the existing pattern as basic pattern .

Watch out the number of yarn carriers used!

2. Expand the pattern with the button of the "Steps of Processing" toolbar.

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3. Open the "Configuration" dialog box via the "Pattern Parameters" / "Configuration..."
menu.
4. Select the "Knitting Areas" tab.
5. Enter the desired "Distance" under "SEN" by inches.

Machine type Number of SEN areas Distance between the

SEN areas
CMSWith No entry possible. Standard: 11 inch
Comb : SEN = needle bed :
The distance depends
upon the number of yarn
carriers.

6. Confirm input with "OK".

u The "Configuration" dialog box is closed.

The specifications in the configuration can also be set in the Basic Pattern.

7. Carry out the technical processing for two pieces with the button.
u The "Yarn field allocation" dialog box appears.
The yarn carriers for the second piece are automatically allocated to the yarn carrier
tracks as far as possible.
n Yarn carriers for the left fabric piece on the left side of the machine
n Yarn carriers for the right piece on the right-hand side of the machine
n Exception:
The yarn carrier for the comb thread is used for both pieces.
8. Allocate the yarn carriers not yet allocated automatically to the yarn carrier rails manually.

Two pieces will be displayed with the specified distance in the view presented.

9. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

30.2 Multi-piece knitting on machines without comb

I. Create and complete a pattern:

1. Generate new pattern.
- or -
Load the existing pattern as basic pattern .

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2. Open the "Configuration" dialog box via the "Pattern Parameters" / "Configuration..."
menu.
3. Select the "Knitting Areas" tab.
4. Under "SEN" enter the number of SEN areas and the desired "Distance" by inches.

5. Confirm input with "OK".

u The "Configuration" dialog box is closed.

Machine type Number of SEN Distance between the SEN

areas areas
CMSWithout 1SEN Standard: 11 inch
Comb 2SEN :
The distance depends upon
SEN 3
the number of yarn carriers.
SEN 4

6. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
7. Confirm the query with "OK".

8. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

YG and SEN will be displayed in the Sintral according to "Configuration".

II. Use different yarn carrier home positions in the different SEN areas:

In case of multi-piece knitting on machines without comb, the same yarn

carrier home position is automatically calculated for all SEN areas.

ü Pattern is load in the state of Processed Pattern.

1. Call up the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box by .

2. Under "Yarn Carrier Allocation" select the desiredSEN.

3. Position the yarn carrier anew on the yarn carrier rails.

Proceed according to the same sequence for the other SEN areas, if
necessary.

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4. Close the "Yarn Field Allocation" dialog box with "OK".

5. Call up the "MC Program" / "Generate MC Program" menu.
u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
6. Confirm the query with "OK".

7. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

30.3 Multi-piece knitting with CMS 822

Overview of the operating modes with CMS 822:

Possibilities of the operating modes

Operating Using the comb Number of possible fabric
Mode pieces
Without tan- Without comb 1-4
dem:
With comb 1 or 2
With tandem Without comb 1-4 per carriage
With comb 2

I. Without Tandem - Multi-piece knitting with and without comb:

The editing steps have been described in the previous chapter.

Possibilities with normal operation (without tandem)

System allocation per knitting
area

Start "Configura- processing

tion":
Number of
SEN areas
Without 1 - 4 SEN
comb = 1 - 4 pieces

With 1 SEN = 2 Fab-

comb rics
:
Coupling width 0

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II. With tandem - Generate multi-piece pattern without comb:

The workflow of the CMS 822 corresponds to the workflow of

CMS 933/922/422TC/433TC as tandem.
The knitting program is generated for the left carriage with knitting systems S1
and S2.
The needle selection is calculated internally for the left fabric and is
transferred to the right fabric with the knitting systems S3 and S4.

1. Generate new pattern.

- or -
Load the existing pattern as basic pattern .
2. Activate the "Tandem operation" checkbox and select the coupling width under
"Settings for tandem operation" when selecting the machine.

Tandem operation without comb

System alloca-
tion

Start Coupling Working width processing

width
Without comb 42 " 42 "

Start Coupling Working processing

width width
Without comb 44 " 40 "

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The distance of both the knitting areas must be enough to place the yarn
carriers in use.
Take note of the double assignments of yarn carrier rails.

3. Open the "Knitting Areas" tab of the "Configuration" dialog box via the "Pattern
Parameters" / "Configuration..." menu.

4. Position the "Start Position SEN1" to the left with a great working width.
5. Set the "Number of SEN" in the "Knitting Areas" tab to 1.

6. Start the technical processing with .

u The query "Generate MC Program" appears.
7. Confirm the query with "OK".

8. Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

III. With tandem - Generate multi-piece pattern with comb:

Possibilities with normal operation (with tandem)

System allocation per knitting
area

Start "Configuration": pro- Possible coupling

Number of SEN cessing widths:
areas
With 1 SEN = 2 Fab- w 42’’
comb rics w 44’’

The two carriages function as one carriage with wide space between S2 and S3 with the
system sequence

The machine works as a compact machine with comb but with wide coupled
carriages.
This type of operation is called Sintral TANDEM-CCC.

1. Generate new pattern.

- or -
Load the existing pattern as basic pattern .

The "Tandem operation" checkbox may not be active when selecting the
machine under "Settings for tandem operation".

Tandem operation with comb

System allocation

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Tandem operation with comb

Start Coupling Working width processing
width
With comb 42 " 42 "

Possible positions of the working width and the intermediate space

Start Coupling Working width processing

width
With comb 44 " 40 "

Possible positions of the working width and the intermediate space

The maximum knitting width corresponds to the coupling width

minus one needle!

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2. Select "Use comb" and "Module" when selecting the start.

3. Open the "Knitting Areas" tab of the "Configuration" dialog box via the "Pattern
Parameters" / "Configuration..." menu.

4. Position the "Start Position SEN1" to the left with a great working width.
5. Set the "Number of SEN" in the "Knitting Areas" tab to 1.
6. Confirm input with "OK".

7. Start the technical processing for two pieces with .

u The "Coupling width" dialog box appears.
8. Select the desired coupling width.
9. Close the dialog box with "OK".
u The technical processing for 2 pieces is carried out and the prompt "Generate MC
Program" appears.
10.Confirm the query with "OK".
u In the opened views are shown 2 pieces.

All yarn carriers, even for comb thread, draw thread and elastic thread will be
doubled with the processing for two pieces.

11.Call up the "Sintral Check" by .

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31 Module Explorer of Pattern: Modify the

inserted start
Task: Edit the start
Machine type: w CMSWith Comb
w CMSWithout Comb
M1plus working tech- Modify the start used in the pattern.
nique

You can find the start inserted in the pattern in the "Module Explorer of
Pattern" and modify it if desired.

I. Modify the start inserted in the pattern:

ü The pattern is loaded as basic pattern.
1. Open the Module Explorer via the "Module" / "Module Explorer of Pattern..." menu.
2. Open the desired directory with the corresponding pattern name .
3. Open the "Start" Directory with a double-click.
u The container module of the inserted start is displayed.

The displayed module is a copy of the original from the "Module Explorer
Database" and has no L marking.

4. Open the container module of the inserted start double-clicking.

u The container with the write-protected elements is displayed.

5. Place the cursor on the element in the container to be changed and open it double-
clicking.
Changes for example in the:
n "Start" element
n "Transition" element

6. In the "Pattern colors" toolbar switch to the "Yarn Colors" (technical yarns) color
palette and select the technical colors needed for drawing.

No. Function Color number

1 Rib thread 1 201
2 Rib thread 2 202

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No. Function Color number

3 Rib thread 3 203
4 Rib thread 4 204
5 Protection thread 1 205
6 Protection thread 2 206
7 Draw thread 1 207
8 Comb thread 1 208
9 Elastic yarn 1 209
10 Draw thread 2 210
11 Comb thread 2 211
12 Elastic yarn 2 212
13 Rib thread 5 213
14 Rib thread 6 214
15 Rib thread 7 215
16 Rib thread 8 216

7. Select the drawing tool and the desired needle actions.

8. Change the knitting sequence in the element.

Watch out when modifying:

n Adapt the length cycles contained in the start
n When changing the row number, "Clamping and cutting after x rows" has to be adapted if
necessary.
9. Close the "Module Editor" with .
10.Confirm the "Apply Modifications?" query with "Yes".
u Changes are saved, the element is marked with an L and displayed in the container.
11.Close the Container module with "OK".
u The container module is marked with an L, displayed in the Module Explorer of Pattern
and applied to the basic pattern.

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Copy and Rename a Stoll Start:

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Stoll start
Task: Generate a start of your own
Machine type: w CMSWith Comb
w CMSWithout Comb
M1plus working tech- Modify the existing start from Stoll and save it
nique as your own.

You can use the starts from Stoll contained in the "Module Explorer of
Database" as basis for your own ones.

How to modify a Stoll start (overview):

1. In the "Module Explorer of Database" under "Starts" / "Stoll with protection yarn..." or
"Stoll coarse gauge with protection yarn" select a Container Module of a Stoll start, copy
it, rename it and save it under the "Starts" / "Private..." path.
u The container module and all the contained elements are copied and displayed.
2. Rename the copied elements and save them under the "Private...".
3. Change the knitting process:
n In the start element.
n In the transition element.
4. Save changes.

32.1 Copy and Rename a Stoll Start:

Copy and rename a Stoll start:

1. Call up the "Module" / "Module Explorer of Database..." menu.
2. Open the following directory and its sub-directories in the "Module Explorer of Database".

3. In the "Transition loose row" or "Transition RR" module group select and copy a
Technical container module of the desired Stoll start.
4. In the dialog box "Properties of: <module-name>" enter a new module-name and confirm
it with "OK".
u The container module and the contained elements are copied and displayed.

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Rename and allocate the modules and elements:

32.2 Rename and allocate the modules and elements:

Rename the elements and save them in the "Private" module group:

By a different name you can distinguish these modules more easily from their
origine.

1. Select and rename the automatically generated copies of the elements:

For better overview you can save the copied start and its elements in the
"Private" module group.

2. Drag and drop the Technical container module and the renamed elements from the
Stoll module group to the respective module group.
n Save the Technical container module to "Private":

n Save the elements to the corresponding subdirectory of the "Elements" directory.

32.3 Modify the Knitting Procedure of the Start

Modify the knitting procedure of the start element:

1. Select and open the copied and renamed Start Container Module by double-click in the
"Private" module group.

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2. Open the element for the start "Private" / "Own 1X1_1sys_G" by double-Click in the
container.

3. Switch to the "Yarn Colors (technical yarns)" color palette in the Pattern Colors dialog
box and select the necessary technical colors.

4. Select the drawing tool and the desired needle actions.

5. Change the knitting sequence.
When changing pay attention to:
n Adapt the length cycles contained in the start
n When changing the row number, Clamping and cutting after x rows has to be adapted if
necessary.
6. Close the "Module Editor" with .
u The question: The "Do you want to save the changed module data?" query appears.
7. Close the dialog box with "Yes".
u The Container Module for the start will be saved.
8. Generate a new pattern and select your own start in the "Start" selection list under
Private.
u The start will be inserted into the new pattern.

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