How to Export Real Size Pattern in CLO for 24 Inches Plotter

How to export e-pattern/real-size patterns from clo3d to Adobe Illustrator

In this blog, I will walk you through step-by-step how to export a real-size pattern from CLO3D. Then, place that pattern onto a 24 inches template in Adobe Illustrator. I will show you 2 options on how to export real size patterns as Adobe (PDF) and using Print Layout in CLO3D. 

After that, create a 24 inches template in Adobe Illustrator, so you can place your e-patterns onto that template. Then, you can print those patterns with your 24 inches plotter.

Important Note: this guideline is for an individual designer who just starting out with limited resources at home. It is not for manufacture.

Hi, I’m Rose Willey from Encoder Fashion.

Designer Tips: I want to point out that you can export the file from clo 3d as a Plotter (PLT). However, you need some applications such as Autodesk, Autocad, etc. to open the file. 

Free Trial Links for AutoDesk Below:

• A Free Trial AutoDesk link

• AutoDesk Free Trial for Student

For this blog, I’m going to share with you how to export the patterns as Adobe (PDF) and using Print Layout in CLO3D see a full video link How to Export Real Size Pattern in CLO3D for 24 Inches Plotter.

2 Options: How to Export E-Patterns/Real Patterns in CLO3D Adobe PDF/Print Layout Mode

Option Number 1: Export E-pattern as Adobe PDF

> File > Export As 

> Adobe (PDF) 

> Name the File 

> Navigate to the location you want the file.

Option Number 2: Export Real-size Patterns Using Print Layout

 > Object Browser 

> + Add > Name the fabric “All pattern pieces” 

> Transform Pattern Tool 

> Marquee selects the all the pattern pieces 

> Apply the “All pattern pieces” fabric onto these pattern pieces 

> Simulation window 

> Print Layout 

> Select one of the Default fabric rolls (notes: do not select “custom fabric roll” that function does not work) 

> Right-click select repeat grid 

> Right-click select

 > Nest All Patterns 

> Type in 0.5 

Do | Don’t Use Fabric Roll Within CLO3D

Use the default fabric roll in Print Layout Mode Lists Below:

• 44”
• 55”
• 58”
• 60”
• 62”
• 70”

Don’t Use the Custom Fabric Roll in Print Layout Mode:

Don’t use custom fabric roll via print layout mode in clo3d. For example, when I insert the value of 24 inches and the result of the patterns got cut off. I recommend using the (default fabric roll) for now refer to this step-by-step video link How to Export Real Size Pattern in CLO3D for 24 Inches Plotter.

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