How to Grade Simple Top Patterns in CLO3D

A step-by-step on how to grade a simple top in CLO3D. Yes, grading can be daunting and complicated. However, CLO3D and some basic understanding would make grading much simpler and more accurate within only a few clicks. This video will show you, some tips that make grading easy and efficient. Are you ready, let’s do it? Please see this link: How to Grade Basic Top Multiple Sizes CLO | Part 2

Grading Guide for a Simple Top CLO3D

1. Convert unnecessary points to curve points
2. Save the project file as Garment
3. Select the avatar size as needed it
4. Delete the project
5. Ad the Garment file back to the work-space
6. Change the particle distance to 20
7. Grading Tap
8. Make a Size Group
9. Re-name the pattern from Size 1 to S, M, or any size you prefer
10. Make more spaces between each pattern piece
11. Assign the Grading > marquee to select all patterns > Click on the Twirling Arrow to assign
12. Important Note: be sure to check the sizes of the avatar, and the particle distance.
13. Click on the auto-grading: a window pup-up: Maintain Pattern Curvature: 100%, Leave everything as is unless you have graphics on your patterns.
14. Click on OK.
15. Strengthen the pattern
16. Simulate
17. Select Transparent Surface

There you have it, please check out the video, “How to save the graded patterns, in CLO3D” link before, and thank you so much for watching Designistas!

More Information about Alvanon Sizes

If you are new to grading and you are getting frustrated please click on these size chart links below print them out and study the measurement until you feel like you are comfortable with the most value of the chart. This will come in handy later when you start customizing your own avatar sizes.

1. Children size chart
2. Petite size chart
3. Women size chart
4. For more info please check out this Alvanon website 

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