Welcome to CLO! This comprehensive guide will highlight the features and functions of the program.

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3 Welcome to CLO! This comprehensive guide will highlight the features and functions of the program.

4 NAME: DATE: USER ID: PASS: PAGE 4 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

5 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Navigation, Selection & Simulation Arrangement & Avatar Sewing Chapter 2 Material Texture & Graphics Editing Patterns Creating Patterns Organizing for Production Grading Chapter 3 Morphing 3D Morphing Tools Notions Chapter 4 Garment Resolution Presentation Rendering Keyboard Shortcuts Tool Index

6 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

7 Notes PAGE 7

8 I C H F G D A B E Customize the workspace as needed. Use the icons located in the bottom right of the screen environment to change the view between the 3D and 2D Windows, or return to the default layout. PAGE 8 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

9 1 OVERVIEW SCREEN ENVIRONMENT A B C D E F G H I 3D Garment Window Arrange, drape, and visualize 3D Garment 2D Pattern Window Create and edit Patterns, Sewing, Topstitching and Puckering Library Show/Hide Y Access default Avatars and link commonly used folders to CLO Library for quick access Object Browser Access Fabrics, Buttons, Buttonholes, Topstitches, and Puckering Property Editor Edit properties of all objects, options will change based on selection 3D Toolbar Access and control main 3D tools 2D Toolbar Access and control main 2D tools Vertical View Toggle Toolbar Toggle components, views, rendering styles, and fit maps for the 3D Garment and Avatar History Access 3D State or return to an earlier point of the 3D design process All tools are grouped by function. When a tool is selected, it will light up blue and the background will change to dark gray. Not sure which tool to look for? Refer to the Tool Index in this Creator s Field Guide or hover over tools in the toolbar and refer to the tooltip. PAGE 9

10 LIBRARY The Add button will link a folder to the Library. Navigate to the desired folder, click on it, and then click on Select Folder. The folder will always be linked to the Library unless it is deleted or the Library is reset. To remove a folder, right-click on the folder and click on Delete. The Refresh button will update a linked folder. Any added files will appear. Use the Reset function to return to default settings. This will remove any custom linked folders. Download button: receive additional default assets to the Library (poses, shoes, etc.) List View will organize the Library menu in list format. Icon View will organize the Library with icons of each folder. OPEN FILES Double-click, or drag & drop files directly into the workspace from the Library to open. Right-click on files in the Library to add them to the existing file. To open files manually, go to File, Open or use the Ctrl+O shortcut. SAVE FILES There are two main file types to save as: Project file (ZPRJ) - this is the default saving file type and includes the garment, avatar info, and animation. ZPRJ is a larger file type. Garment file (ZPAC) - this will only save the garment info - the avatar will not be included when reopened. ZPAC is a smaller file type. Ctrl+S - Save current format Ctrl + Shift + S - Save-As a new format PAGE 10 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

11 UNDO Ctrl + Z and REDO Ctrl + Y Undo will go back to the previous action while Redo will redo any action in the program. CLO auto-saves in the background just in case of a program crash or an unexpected error! When re-launching the program, a pop-up will allow the auto-saved file to be opened. IMPORT/ EXPORT CLO can import or export in a variety of different file formats. Go to File > Export, Import or Import (Add) in the Main Menu to select a variety of formats: - PATTERN OUTLINES DXF-AAMA or ASTM - BILL OF MATERIALS XML - 3D OBJECT FILES OBJ, FBX, LXO, Alembic - ANIMATION FILES Maya Cache, Point Cache 2, MDD Cache, OBJ Sequence - FABRIC & TEXTURE XTex, Normal & Secular Maps, JPEG, PNG, PSD, AI, TIFF To retain transparency of a print: save & import as a PNG - ARTWORK / GRAPHICS JPEG, PNG, AI, PSD To retain transparency of a graphic: save & import as an AI or PNG - COLOR PALETTES ACO & ASE - Color Consistency Standard: RGB - TRIMS / HARDWARE OBJ PAGE 11

12 1 NAVIGATION NAVIGATE IN 2D & 3D Select Pan Zoom Rotate 3D GARMENT WINDOW Pan Hold scroll wheel, then move mouse in any direction Zoom Scroll toward the screen to zoom out, scroll away from the screen to zoom in Rotate Hold right-click and move mouse in any direction to rotate 2D PATTERN WINDOW Pan Hold scroll wheel of mouse, then move mouse in any direction Zoom Scroll toward the screen to zoom out, scroll away from the screen to zoom in There is a right-click menu for just about everything! Right-click on patterns, toolbars, avatars, and window backgrounds for additional functions and options. PAGE 12 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

13 1 SELECTION SELECT/MOVE TOOL Q Select and move patterns in the 3D Window. - Patterns will be highlighted in yellow when selected - Hold shift to select and deselect multiple patterns - Use the Gizmo to precisely control movement of one or more pieces - Use Ctrl + A to select all patterns in the 3D Window - Click anywhere in the 3D Window background to deselect all pieces TRANSFORM PATTERN TOOL A Select, transform, and move patterns in the 2D Window. - Scale and rotate individual or multiple pattern pieces - Use Ctrl + A to select all patterns within the 2D Window - Hold shift to select/deselect multiple pattern pieces - Click & drag to use marquee to select multiple pieces at once GIZMO TOOL The Gizmo allows very specific control of pieces within the 3D Window. - Utilize the Gizmo when Arrangement Points do not offer enough precision - The Gizmo only appears when simulation is off - Lines move the object along the x, y, z axes - Circles rotate the object along the x, y, z axes - The yellow square moves the object - The axis of the Gizmo depends on your viewing angle; a different viewpoint will alter the direction of movement - The location of a pattern or object when it is selected becomes the axis of rotation - To hide the Gizmo, but maintain selection, press the escape key Functions are tool specific, make sure to use the correct tool. For example, the Transform Pattern Tool will not be able to select pattern segments or points. This selection is possible with the Edit Pattern Tool. PAGE 13

14 1 SIMULATION SIMULATION Space Apply gravity in the 3D Garment Window to visualize the creation in 3D. - The Simulationicon is gray when simulation is off, blue when on/active - To change the simulation type, click and hold on the Simulation Tool button: - The Simulation icon turns red when the simulation is on and the Simulation Property is set to Complete or Complete Non-linear - Spacebar is the shortcut to turning the Simulation on and off - When simulation is on, use the Select/Move Tool to interact and adjust the garment - When simulation is off, use the Select/Move Tool access the Gizmo tool and move pattern pieces PAGE 14 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

15 1 ARRANGEMENT & AVATAR Vertical View Toggle Toolbar SHOW ARRANGEMENT POINTS Shift + F Arrangement Points appear as blue points around the avatar that help quickly arrange pattern pieces. - Turn Arrangement Points on/off using the Vertical View Toggle menu - Use the Select/Move Tool to select the pattern piece to arrange - Hover over the Arrangement Points to see a preview shadow of the pattern arrangement - Click on the Arrangement Point to place the pattern piece - Move the pattern pieces out of the way of the avatar to help easily access Arrangement Points PAGE 15

16 RESET 3D ARRANGEMENT (ALL) Resetting the 3D Arrangement will reset how the patterns were arranged in the 3D Window with either Arrangement Points or the Gizmo. RESET 2D ARRANGEMENT Resetting the 2D Arrangement will reset the patterns exactly how they are arranged in the 2D Window in relation to the avatar s silhouette. To reset the arrangement of selected patterns only, right-click on the pattern and select Reset 3D Arrangement (Selected) or Reset 2D Arrangement (Selected) from the pop-up menu. The shortcut for Reset 3D Arrangement (Selected) is Ctrl+F. SUPERIMPOSE OVER SUPERIMPOSE UNDER SUPERIMPOSE SIDE Use Superimpose to arrange patterns directly over, under, or next to another pattern. - Complete sewing first - The sewing lines determine where the piece is going to be placed - Select pattern to Superimpose and then right-click on it - The shortcuts are Ctrl + [ for Superimpose Over and Ctrl + ] for Superimpose Under PAGE 16 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

17 1 SEWING Sewing Tools SEWING INTRODUCTION Sewing lines connect pattern pieces. All sewing functions are performed and edited in the 2D Window. Sewing lines will appear in both the 2D & 3D Windows. Dotted lines and notches indicate the sewing direction. EDIT SEWING B Control all sewing segments and view seamlines. - Select and edit sewing line lengths and positions - Right-click on a sewing line and select Reverse Sewing, or use the shortcut Ctrl + B - Delete sewing lines SEGMENT SEWING N Join two segments, from point to point. - Hover over desired segment and watch a preview sewing line appear, click to establish the first part of the sewing line - Match the sewing directional notch of the other segment, then click Segment Sewing: Click + click to close the seam (2 clicks in total) Segment Sewing (1:N): Click whole segment + hold Shift & click to select multiple PAGE 17

18 FREE SEWING M Create sewing lines bypassing points and establishing the start and end freely: - Click the beginning point of the sewing line, drag mouse in the desired direction, then click again to end the first sewing line - Click on the start of the second sewing line, drag mouse in the desired direction, then click again to complete the sewing line pair - A blue dot will appear as a guide to show the same sewing length, click on the dot to complete the sewing Free Sewing: Click (beginning) + click (end of segment) for the first side and click + click to close seam (4 clicks in total) Free Sewing (1:M): Click + click for one whole segment (1) + hold Shift to select multiple (M) If an entire pattern shape is being sewn to another pattern (with the Free Sewing Tool selected) doubleclick on one of the points on one pattern, then double-click on its respective point on the other pattern that it will be sewn to. The entire shape will be sewn. PAGE 18 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

19 M:N SEWING Sew one or multiple pieces to one or more connecting pieces. This is especially helpful for sewing two-piece sleeves to an entire armhole. - Use M:N Sewing with either the Segment or Free Sewing Tools - Click & hold the Segment or Free Sewing Tools from the 2D toolbar tool to access the M:N option - Click to begin sewing, follow the segment with the cursor, then click to end sewing, repeat in all segments that will make up the first (or M Sewing) line, then press enter to complete the M group. - Repeat the steps above for the second (or N Sewing) group, and press enter again to complete the sewing - Once M:N sewing is completed, press Enter and the neon highlights should change to normal seam colors - Use the Edit Sewing Tool to Unlink M:N Sewing Segment Sewing (M:N) : Click + click to select multiple, press Enter to complete Free Sewing (M:N) : Click + click to select multiple, press Enter to complete Notches on the sewing indicate the direction of the sewing. With Segment Sewing, simply hover closer to the starting point to choose a direction. For Free Sewing, make sure to start each section with the same start point, and the notch will be closest to the starting point. PAGE 19

20 SHOW 2D SEWING The sewing lines will only show in the 2D Window while working with the sewing tools. Turn the Show 2D Sewing Tool on in order to see or check sewing lines while working with other tools. CHECK SEWING LENGTH Easily check for sewing mistakes by highlighting seam line pairs that have a noticeable difference in sewing length. The values can be adjusted as desired and sewing lines with significant differences will be highlighted in red. OTHER SEWING-RELATED TOOLS STEAM Shrink or stretch out areas of the 3D garment. Control and adjust the Shrinkage, Size, and Hardness of the Seam. - To Delete > right-click on the steam on the pattern > Remove Steam from Selected Pattern or Remove All Steam. SEAM TAPING Reinforce pattern edges to withstand gravity and retain their shape in Simulation. - Select the Seam Taping Tool, then click on the seam to apply Seam Taping, or marquee over selection to apply tape to multiple segments - Control the material and width of the tape in the Property Editor - Seams with taping applied will have an orange highlight - To delete > right-click on the seam > Delete Seam Tape - Show/Hide seam taping in the 3D Window using the Vertical View Toggle Toolbar: 3D Garment Display > Show Bond/Skive PAGE 20 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

21 2 MATERIAL FABRIC INTRODUCTION There are two parts to each fabric the physical property and 2D texture image. Physical properties relate to the physics of the fabric how it bends and stretches across a surface. The 2D texture is the digital representation of the surface of the fabric, such as the color, print, or weave. Both are required to express Fabrics in CLO. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - Physical Properties control the physics of the fabric and how it will behave in the 3D Window when simulated (i.e. a stiff leather compared to a soft silk) - CLO also comes with preset physical properties that can be assigned as desired - To manually assign properties: select fabric in the Object Browser > Property Editor > Physical Properties > Preset (Select) There are a variety of Fabrics available in the Library. Simply drag & drop them onto patterns in either the 2D or 3D Windows to apply them. To use multiple Fabrics, use the Add button in the Fabric tab under the Object Browser. PAGE 21

22 ADDING, ASSIGNING, & EDITING FABRIC Fabric files in CLO are called ZFAB. A ZFAB File will have any physical properties, textures, prints, opacity or shininess saved into the file. Fabrics can be edited and saved in the Property Editor. Add a new fabric to the workspace: navigate to the Object Browser > select the Fabric tab > click +Add Assign to Selected Patterns button - applies the fabric to any pattern pieces selected in the 2D or 3D Windows: select patterns > navigate to the Fabric tab in the Object Browser > click the Assign button Open an existing Fabric File (.zfab) or Save Current Fabric properties as a Fabric (.zfab) Double click to change the Name Expand Type then double click to add Material Type and Content Front, Back and Side tabs allow you to customize each side or create double faced fabrics Open/ Delete Fabric Textures & Normal Maps Click on the thumbnail to open the Color Palette Change fabric type and control Roughness & Reflection Intensity, create/upload custom Specular Maps Opacity slider will add transparency to fabric Physical Property only needs to be assigned if working with the default fabric Change the thickness of the fabric manually PAGE 22 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

23 2 TEXTURE AND GRAPHICS Texture Tools TEXTURE INTRODUCTION Texture is an image that is applied to the visual surface. - Texture files that are compatible with CLO: JPEG, PNG, PSD, AI, TIFF - To achieve color consistency - export prints and textures in RGB color format - When creating texture files, any texture with transparency should be saved as a 24 bit PNG file with a transparent background - Prints will repeat automatically - CLO also supports xtex files, which can be added by right-clicking on the Fabric Name in the Object Browser - There are a couple of ways to apply textures to Fabric: - Drag & Drop it onto the Fabric in the Object Browser - Drag & Drop it from a folder on the computer directly onto a Fabric in the Object Browser - Go to the Property Editor and click on the icon in the texture menu - Expand the texture menu to de-saturate any texture images and apply/overlay new colors PAGE 23

24 Arc EDIT TEXTURE Edit the grainline direction of one or multiple pattern pieces. The drape will change as well as any applied prints or surface textures. Use the Edit Texture Gizmo to edit applied textures without changing the grainline of the pattern. The Edit Texture Tool is available in both the 3D and 2D toolbars. - To change the grainline, select the Edit Grainline Arrow on the pattern piece, then click & drag to rotate - When a pattern piece is selected, the Edit Texture Gizmo appears in the upper right corner of the 2D or 3D Window - Rotate the applied texture along the arc this does not change the grainline direction to bias, it only rotates the print direction - The vertical handle scales the height of a print only - The horizontal handle scales the width of a print only - The diagonal handle scales width and height simultaneously and proportionately Vertical Handle Diagonal Handle Horizontal Handle Edit Texture Gizmo Edit Grainline Arrow Any edits made to texture images can be refreshed as long as they are saved with the same name and file location. This includes graphics/logos applied in Adobe Illustrator (AI/PDF) file format. Right-click on the background of the 2D or 3D Window and select Refresh Textures from the pop-up menu or press F5. PAGE 24 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

25 GRAPHIC (3D) Add prints, logos, or embroidery details. - Click on the tool and locate the graphic file in the finder window, then click Open - Click on the pattern to place the graphic - The Add Graphic Window will pop up and allow the scale and position of the graphic to be manually adjusted before importing - Available in both the 2D and 3D toolbars both work the same way - Graphics can be imported as: PNG, JPEG, AI, PSD - To retain transparent elements and backgrounds, import as PNG or AI - To achieve color consistency - export graphics in RGB color format TRANSFORM GRAPHIC TOOL Scale, rotate, or modify graphics with the Transform Graphic Tool. - The Graphic Property Editor and right-click menus allow for additional options in the 2D Window (i.e. Show/Hide measurements to pattern edge, duplicate, or delete) - Control the placement of the graphic and which face of the fabric it is applied to - Adjust size, color, opacity and apply texture mapping in the Property Editor SHOW 2D TEXTURES Shift + T View textures and graphics in the 2D Window. PAGE 25

26 COLOR PALETTE WINDOW Use the Color Palette to edit the colors of any item. - Individual Color Palettes can be created in CLO or imported as an ASE or ACO file - To achieve color consistency - import/export palettes in RGB color format - Color can be applied to fabrics, topstitches, trims (buttons, cording, or any OBJ) - There are options to input RGB, CMYK or HSV values into the color palette window - The Color Eyedropper Tool picks colors from within or outside the program - Add a custom made color by clicking the +ADD button - Delete a color chip by right-clicking on it and selecting Delete - Enlarge color chips with the slider above the palette or below the pattern library - Re-order color chips by dragging them into your desired order - Name or rename a color by double clicking on your chip Click to open/import a palette Click to save a color palette PAGE 26 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

27 2 EDITING PATTERNS Main 2D Editing Tools EDIT PATTERN TOOL Z - Edit points and lines/segments - Pattern elements will turn blue when the cursor hovers over. Once selected, they will be highlighted in yellow - Hold shift to select/deselect multiple points and segments from the same, or different patterns - Select all: Ctrl + A, or marquee (click & drag) over all patterns in the 2D Window - Deselect all: click in the 2D Window background - Ctrl + Z to bring back previous selection UNFOLDING PATTERNS - With the Edit Pattern Tool, right-click on a pattern edge and click unfold - If the pattern outlines will overlap or intersect when unfolded, an error message will appear - Internal Shapes can also be unfolded MERGE - Combine two pattern pieces to become one - With the Edit Pattern Tool: select two segments > right-click on one of them > Merge Right- click while moving a point or line to get a Precision Move dialogue box. This applies to most of the editing functions. PAGE 27

28 EDIT CURVATURE TOOL C - Create curves by selecting a line and dragging to desired shape - Selection is only possible one segment at a time or between segment points EDIT CURVE POINT TOOL V - Edit existing or add curve points by clicking on point or selecting where to place on line - Adjust segments with no curve points using Bézier Curves, simply click & drag - Hold shift to access smart guidelines while moving points - Delete curve points by selecting with Edit Pattern or Edit Curve Point Tool > Delete - Right-click on a segment point to convert it to a curve point with this tool, and vice versa ADD POINT/SPLIT LINE X - Adds a point and splits the line - Click on a segment to freely add points and split lines - Right-click on a segment to add points using specifics distances and quantities NOTCH TOOL - Create notches on pattern by hovering over desired place along pattern outline, a red dot will appear - Click on the mark and a yellow notch mark will appear Create with Specific Values: - Using the Add Point/Split line tool, click on the pattern outline where segment point will be added. For precise measurement, right-click and input desired value. - Right-click on segment point > Add Notch Right-click on a point with the Edit Pattern tool and select Add Notch to create a notch on the selected point. PAGE 28 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

29 SMOOTH CURVE - Click & drag corner point to create a curve point - Right-click to input specific curvature percentage and curve line length SLASH & SPREAD - To start the slash, click on the pattern outline then the corresponding end point on the pattern outline - Select one side, then move the cursor to begin spreading. A preview will appear, click to place the pattern into position - Right-click while spreading the pattern to input a precise distance or angle to spread PAGE 29

30 EXTRACTION Extract patterns out of internal shapes to create pockets, patches, and laser cutting. Find these options by using the Transform Pattern Tool and right-clicking on an internal shape or pattern piece. CLONE AS INTERNAL SHAPE Duplicate any pattern piece as an internal shape and place it onto a pattern. Great for attaching patches or appliqué. - Right-click on the patch pattern with the Transform Pattern Tool and select Clone as Internal Shape - Place the internal shape (red lines) inside the intended pattern piece and sew patch to internal lines CONVERT TO HOLE - Free draw or input measurements of desired shape - Right-click on the Internal Shape with the Transform Pattern Tool and select Convert to Hole Extract patterns and internal shapes from holes by right-clicking and selecting Clone as Pattern or Convert to Internal Shape. CUT & SEW - Use this tool to cut pattern pieces along an internal line - Right-click on the internal line with the Edit Pattern Tool and select Cut & Sew To cut a line or shape without sewing, simply select Cut from the right-click menu instead of Cut & Sew. PAGE 30 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

31 EDIT LINE (3D PATTERN) - Edit lines on the garment in the 3D Window - Click & drag point to move the point on the garment - Right-click for editing options - See the pattern change in the 2D window LINE (3D PATTERN) - Draw lines on the garment in the 3D Window - Click to start the line and double click to end - Click to add points, or hold ctrl to create curve points - Hold shift to create a straight line - A guide of the line will appear on the 2D pattern, use the Edit Line Tool to activate the lines on the pattern Use Line to quickly shift a side seam or shoulder. Trace the new seam directly onto the garment, then Cut & Sew the Line. Merge the cut away edge back to the other side. EDIT LINE (AVATAR) - Edit 3D lines on the avatar in the 3D Window - Click & drag points to move points on the avatar - Right-click to delete LINE (AVATAR) - Draw lines on the avatar in the 3D Window - Click to add points, or hold ctrl to create curve points - Hold shift to create a straight line - Click on first point to close the shape FLATTEN - Click on an enclosed shape, created on the avatar using the Line (Avatar) Tool, press enter to extract one or more pattern pieces from the avatar into the 2D Window - Intersecting flattened pattern pieces will be automatically sewn together PAGE 31

32 2 CREATING PATTERNS 2D Pattern Tools POLYGON TOOL H - Draw free-form pattern shapes - Click in the 2D Window to start creating - To close/finish creating a pattern, click on the starting point - Hold ctrl & click to make the line curved or a curve point - To stop creating curve points simply let go of ctrl - Hold shift while clicking to activate smart guides - Press delete or backspace to go back a step - Press the esc key to start over - Click & drag to draw bézier curves RECTANGLE TOOL S - Create a rectangular pattern shape - Click in 2D Window to input specific height and width info - Click & drag to freehand draw a rectangle in the 2D Window - Hold shift while drawing to constrain rectangle to square proportions ELLIPSE TOOL E - Create an elliptical pattern shape - Click once in 2D Window to input diameter, radius, & circumference - Click & drag to freehand draw an ellipse in the 2D Window - Hold shift while drawing to constrain ellipse to circular proportions PAGE 32 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

33 INTERNAL LINE/SHAPE TOOLS The Internal Shape Tools work exactly as the Pattern Tools. However, these tools can only be used within a pattern and the segments are differentiated by a red line. Click & drag to draw freehand, or click once to precisely construct Internal Shapes. INTERNAL POLYGON/LINE G Draw single lines or polygon shapes within patterns. INTERNAL RECTANGLE Create squares and rectangles. To maintain square proportions, hold shift. INTERNAL ELLIPSE R Create ellipses within patterns. To maintain circle proportions, hold shift. DART - Create darts quickly - Click & drag to create the dart shape freehand - Click once to input specific measurements - Then sew closed using the Segment or Free Sewing Tools TRACE (I) - Trace baselines into internal lines and shapes - Extract pattern shapes from patterns - Trace from negative space too! Pattern baselines are shown in the 2D Window as purple lines. To change baselines into internal lines, use the Trace Tool to select the baseline, and right-click > Trace as Internal Shape or select the baseline and press Enter. PAGE 33

34 2 ORGANIZING FOR PRODUCTION Production-Ready Tools SEAM ALLOWANCE - To add seam allowance to a pattern piece or groups of segments, marquee over the entire pattern or groups of segments - Select individual segments to add seam allowance to one segment at a time - To adjust the amount of allowance, click on the segment with Seam Allowance Tool and change the width amount in the Property Editor - Customize how the corner Intersection of two segments with seam allowance is finished. Ex; Slant Corner, Mitered Corner, Mirrored Corner, etc. - To change the corner intersection select the point or segment with the Seam Allowance Tool and change the Intersection Seam Type in the Property Editor PAGE 34 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

35 EDIT ANNOTATION - Edit Text Annotations for patterns - Click & drag to move Annotation - Right-click to delete PATTERN ANNOTATION - Create Text Annotations for patterns - Click inside the pattern shape and type PATTERN SYMBOL - Create center front fold or gathering markings - Select the Pattern Symbol Tool then click on the segment - Control the symbol in the Property Editor - Right-click on the segment to delete the symbol SHOW ANNOTATION - Show and hide all pattern annotations PAGE 35

36 2 GRADING BUILDING A SIZE GROUP Before beginning to grade, create a Size Group: - Click on the Grading tab in the Object Browser - Click on the +Add Icon to add a size group - To add more sizes to the group click on the + icon (located below the +Add icon) - Rename individual sizes by double clicking on the size name and editing content SETTING THE BASE SIZE - Once the size group is complete, select which size to set as the base size - Select the check box next to the size to assign it as the base - To assign patterns to the base size: select the Grading Tool and marquee over all the patterns, then click on the Assign to Selected Pattern button in the Object Browser PAGE 36 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

37 APPLYING GRADING - Select the Grading Tool and chose the point to grade. Once the point is selected, the grade rule will appear in the Property Editor - Edit the grade rule for one point individually, or for multiple points by holding shift and selecting multiple points - Adjust the grade by a method of total distance from the base size, or offset distance from the previous size Grading in CLO is created using the same method as common 2D Pattern CAD programs. To move a point up or to the right, input a positive value. To move a point down or to the left, input a negative value. SHOW GRADING - Show or hide grading in the 2D Window PAGE 37

38 3 MORPHING Morphing functions change and control the way a garment behaves in Simulation. FOLD ANGLE - Fold Angles can be applied to any internal line - Fold Angles will cause the pattern to fold along the chosen internal line - Click on any internal line with the Edit Pattern Tool and adjust the fold angle in the Property Editor - Fold Angle 0 : The fabric will fold forward (backsides of fabric are touching) - Fold Angle 360 : The cloth will fold backward (fabric faces are touching) Also, fold sewn lines using the Edit Sewing Tool FOLD ARRANGEMENT Fold Arrangement allows garments to be easily manipulated and styled in the 3D Window. This tool is particularly useful for folding collars and cuffs. - Use the Fold Arrangement Tool on internal lines and seam lines, the selected line will function as the folding axis - With Simulation off, click on the folding line with the Fold Arrangement Tool selected - Fold pattern piece(s) along the line by adjusting the view and rotating with either the green or red arrow - Lines can be folded regardless of whether they re straight or curved Sometimes when folding upwards, it can be hard to counteract gravity! Try Strengthening the pattern piece before Simulating. To Strengthen, use the Select/Move Tool, right-click on the pattern, and select Strengthen. The shortcut is Ctrl + H. PAGE 38 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

39 ELASTIC - Use the Edit Pattern Tool: click on the seams to apply Elastic - In the Property Editor, check the box next to the elastic option - Pattern segments with elastic applied will highlight green in the 2D Window - The Ratio toggle shows the percentage that a segment is being reduced or increased - It is set to a default of 80% (a 20% reduction), meaning that the default ratio is 1: 0.8 LAYER CLONE (under and over) - Duplicate pattern pieces with sewing attached great for creating a lining or adding quilting! - Layers will automatically be Superimposed Over or Under the main pattern piece - With the Transform Pattern Tool selected, right-click on the pattern piece(s) and select Layer Clone (Over) or Layer Clone (Under) - Click in the 2D Window to Paste Any internal shapes or lines will copy and automatically sew together when the layer is cloned. PRESSURE - Use pressure to inflate pattern pieces to create quilted/wadded/padded effects - Select a pattern with the Transform Pattern Tool and adjust the pressure value in the Property Editor under Simulation Properties Make sure the garment is sewn and constructed before applying Pressure, or the pattern pieces will float away. Pressure should only be applied to pattern pieces that have a Layer Clone. Quilting/wadding and padding are created by assigning a negative pressure value to the sublayer (lining) pattern pieces and the same positive pressure value to the outer layer pattern pieces (eg -20 and +20). PAGE 39

40 PLEATS FOLD The Pleats Fold Tool will create and assign fold angles to internal lines automatically. - Start by establishing the number of pleats, their depth and the fold direction - Split the line of pattern piece A that pattern piece B will be attached to according to the number of pleats - Step 1: With the Internal Polygon/Line Tool selected, draw lines for pleat placement - Step 2: Select the Pleats Fold Tool from the 2D toolbar and click across the internal (red) lines, ending with a double click - Step 3: The Pleats Fold Window appears. Choose between Knife, Box and Accordion Pleats and specify the pleat direction - Step 4: Select the number of internal lines per pleat - Step 5: Select the Fold Angle to adjust the hardness or softness of the pleat creases - Step 6: Press okay when complete. The internal lines will change color according to their Fold Angle value - View the fold angle of each internal line in the Property Editor PAGE 40 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

41 PLEATS SEWING Pleats Sewing is only used to sew one pleat or continuous pleating. Any attached sections (i.e. flat fronts, facings, panels) should be sewn with regular Segment or Free Sewing. With the Pleats Sewing Tool selected, start by sewing the non-pleated pattern. Then, sew the pattern with the pleats. After sewing the pleated pattern, view the automatically distributed stitches. Strengthen (Ctrl + H) the pleated pattern piece before simulating. Keep pieces a little farther apart than normal when simulating the pleats so they have time to fold before being sewn. FREEZE Ctrl + K - Freeze a pattern piece in space - Right-click on the pattern piece(s) in either window and select Freeze - To Unfreeze right-click on the pattern piece again and select Unfreeze STRENGTHEN Ctrl + H - Temporarily makes the pattern more rigid and inflexible - This tool is especially useful for folding or pleating pattern pieces - Right-click on the pattern piece(s) in either window and select Strengthen - Pattern piece(s) will turn gold in the 3D Window - To Unstrengthen, right-click on the pattern piece again and select Unstrengthen PAGE 41

42 3 3D MORPHING TOOLS SELECT MESH (BOX) - Grab and move a selective portion of the mesh grid - Can be used with simulation on or off - Can select mesh area in both, the 3D or 2D Windows - Selected portion shows up in a green color - To deselect, click anywhere in the 2D or 3D Windows - Click & hold the tool icon in the 3D toolbar to change from Box selection to Lasso selection SINGLE PIN W - This function will affix patterns in the 3D Window - When simulation is on, this area will not be pulled down by gravity - Use the Select/Move Tool, hold W and click on a part of the garment in the 3D Window, pinned area will turn red - A visual marker of the Pin will appear in the 3D and 2D Windows - Pins can be moved around using the Select/Move Tool - Pinning can be applied with simulation on or off - Single Pinning can only be applied in the 3D Window - While using the Select/Move Tool right-click on a Pin to delete just one or multiple pins PIN (BOX) - Pin large areas and create rectangular areas filled with pins - Click & drag over an area to apply pins - The Pin Box Tool can be applied in the 2D or 3D windows - Pins are red, and will appear in both the 3D and 2D windows - Pinned areas created with the Pin Box will function as a group and will move together - Click & hold the tool icon in the 3D toolbar to change from Box selection to Lasso selection - Hold shift and marquee over additional areas to add to the pin selection - Hold ctrl and marquee over areas to remove pins from the selection PAGE 42 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

43 3 NOTIONS Topstitch Tools TOPSTITCHING Open an existing Topstitch Style Preset File (.sst) or Save current properties as a (.sst) file Double click to change the Name Choose OBJ or Texture from the drop down menu Choose from drop down menu Presets: Bartack, Overlock, etc or create Custom topstitch Create custom Normal Map with the Intensity slider or upload from file Click on the thumbnail to open the Color Palette Change thread type and control Roughness & Reflection Intensity, create/upload custom Specular Maps Choose Topstitch Offset from drop down menu or input custom value Choose Length (SPI) from drop down menu or input custom value Input Thread Thickness and choose Unit from the drop down menu Select topstitching Face from drop down menu Choose the number of topstitching lines PAGE 43

44 SEGMENT TOPSTITCH K - Apply topstitching to a segment (from point to point) - Click once on the segment you want to apply topstitching to FREE TOPSTITCH L - Bypass segment points and create a continuous topstitch - Click on a point to begin (a highlight will appear) and click again to end the topstitch line SEAMLINE TOPSTITCH ; - Apply topstiching over a seam or along two joining seams - It functions like the Free Topstitch Tool, so it will bypass segment points and create a continuous topstitch - Seamline Topstitches are always applied to corresponding pattern pieces (i.e. armhole and sleeve cap) at the same time EDIT TOPSTITCH J - Move topsitiching points or segments - Select the Edit Topstitching Tool, then select the circular end point of the topstitch and click & drag to move it - To delete, select the topstitch no longer desired, right-click and press delete or press the delete key on your keyboard SHOW 2D TOPSTITCH - View topstitch relationships while working with other tools PAGE 44 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

45 Main 3D Notion Tools Open an existing Button File (.btn) or Save current properties as a (.btn) file Double click to change the Name Choose Button Shape from the preset drop down menu or add an existing OBJ file Customize Button Width. To use Ligne (L), go to User Settings > Others > Unit Input custom Button Thickness Set the Button Weight Upload a custom Texture from an Image File. Press the trash icon to delete texture Create Normal Map by adjusting the Intensity slider or upload custom Normal Map from file Click on thumbnail to open Color Palette Choose Material type from Preset drop down PAGE 45

46 SELECT/MOVE BUTTON - Select, move, and edit buttons in the 2D or 3D Windows BUTTON - Add buttons in the 2D or 3D Windows - A red dot (3D) or blue cross (2D) will appear to show the placement, click to place BUTTONHOLE - Add buttonholes in the 2D or 3D Windows - A red dot (3D) or blue cross (2D) will appear to show the placement, click to place FASTEN BUTTON - Click on the button and corresponding buttonhole, they will highlight yellow when selected - Once fastened, a purple dotted line will mark their relationship and a lock will appear to the top right of the button, then Simulate Sew garments closed before adding/fastening buttons for easier and more stable simulation. ZIPPER - Click to start, trace desired seam in the 3D Window, double click to end - Use the Select/Move Tool to unzip (Simulation must be off to move the Zipper Pull) - Edit properties of the Zipper Tape and Zipper Pull in the Property Editor PAGE 46 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

47 4 GARMENT RESOLUTION PARTICLE DISTANCE Fabric in CLO is made up of a mesh. The density of the mesh controls the speed of simulation and the quality of the garment. Particle Distance is the length of the distance between each vertice of the mesh in millimeters. The default Particle Distance is 20, which is optimized for speed. The ideal Particle Distance for high quality rendering and presentations is 5. - Manually change the Particle Distance of pattern pieces in the Property Editor under Simulation Properties - This can be changed by selecting one or multiple pieces in the 2D or 3D Windows Some very small pattern pieces may need to be assigned a lower particle distance throughout working to avoid collisions. PAGE 47

48 PARTICLE DISTANCE CONTINUED Automatically toggle between Particle Distance, Offsets, and Simulation Presets quickly to ensure the 3D sample is accurate down to the wrinkle. HIGH-RES GARMENT - Decreases the Particle Distance and Collision Thickness of the garment, decreases the Skin Offset of the avatar, changes simulation to Complete Non-Linear LOW-RES GARMENT - Increases the Particle Distance and Collision Thickness of the garment, increases the Skin Offset of the avatar, changes simulation to Normal CUSTOM - Set your own presets for Garment Resolution PAGE 48 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

49 4 PRESENTATION 3D SNAPSHOT F10 Save snapshots of the 3D Garment Window. - To access: File > Snapshot > 3D Window - A pop up will appear to name and save the new output image - A second pop up will appear with two tabs on the top left: Single and Multiview - Under the Single tab, change to the size, width, height, etc of the output - Under Multiview tab, use preset camera angles, create custom camera angles, and change the number of snapshots - Open and Save previous snapshot settings for consistency in presentations PAGE 49

50 2D SNAPSHOT Save images of the 2D pattern. - To access: File > Snapshot > 2D Patterns - Use size options to control the size and resolution of the output image - Use the Options tabs to toggle on or off Lines, Images (Prints and Graphics), and Info (Annotations, Measurements) TURNTABLE Take a 360 spinning video of 3D garment. - To access: File > Video Capture > Turntable - Set the time of rotation duration - Click the Record button PAGE 50 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

51 4 RENDERING RENDERING INTRODUCTION Rendering creates a photorealistic image or video of the 3D garment To access the rendering preview window and toolbar, navigate to the top file menu: Render > Render. INTERACTIVE RENDER Rendering Tools - Update the render preview after making changes to the 3D garment or view FINAL RENDER - Initiates rendering and saves the file(s) in the location specified in the Image Properties STOP RENDER - Stop current render and make adjustments or exit COPY CURRENT IMAGE - Copy image as it appears in the Render Window SAVE CURRENT IMAGE - Save image as it appears in the Render Window SHOW IN SAVED FOLDER - Open the folder where render files have been saved PAGE 51

52 IMAGE / VIDEO PROPERTIES Image / Video - Open saved Image / Video properties or save current Image / Video properties - Use drop down menu to chose Image, Turntable Images or Turntable Video - Change view point based on current view or add custom view Image Size - Image size - Select image size from provided drop-down menu or type in size - Orientation - Choose image orientation (portrait or landscape) - Maintain ratio - Lock the image size as other adjustments are made - Unit - Select from pixels, cm, mm, or inches - Resolution (ppi) - Adjust resolution of image measured in inches, cm or mm. Higher ppi will take longer to render than lower ppi (Suggested: 300 ppi) - Control exposure and contrast of image Background - Customize the color background of photo by using the Color Eyedropper or create a transparent background by turning transparency ON Save - Choose file path and change file name LIGHT PROPERTIES Ability to import custom light settings by opening Environmental Map (.hdr &.exr) files. Control the lighting of render by adjusting the light intensity and angle. RENDER PROPERTIES Select engine, max rendering time and processor. Recommended Engine: Win OS(nVidia) - GPU (CUDA) Win OS(Intel & Amd) - GPU (OpenCL) Mac OS - GPU (CUDA) PAGE 52 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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54 KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS PAGE 54 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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56 TOOL INDEX 3D TOOLBAR Simulate SPACE Simulates / drapes the garment Select / Move Q Select/Move points or patterns in the 3D window Select Mesh Select sections of the garment freely Pin (Box) Create larger pinned areas freely Fold Arrangement Pre-fold patterns before simulation Edit Tack Move or delete existing tacks on garment Tack Temporarily tack two points of the garment together Tack on Avatar Temporarily tack points of the garment to the Avatar ARRANGEMENT Reset 2D Arrangement (All) Rearrange patterns as organized in the 2D Window Reset 3D Arrangement (All) Rearrange patterns to positions before Simulate was activated AVATAR Edit Avatar Tape Circumference Avatar Tape Create tape that wraps around the Avatar Linear Avatar Tape Create tape by selecting 2 points on the Avatar Attach to Avatar Tape Attach pattern segments to Avatar Tape Edit Measurement Basic Circumference Measure Create a circumference measurement line by selecting 2 points on the Avatar Basic Tape Measurement Create a linear measurement line by selecting 2 points on the Avatar Play Motion Play/Stop loaded motions and activate poses 3D EDITING Edit Line (3D Pattern) Convert 3D line to internal shapes, or cut & sew Line (3D Pattern) Draw lines onto garment Edit Line (Avatar) Edit and delete avatar lines Line (Avatar) Draw lines onto the avatar Flatten Extract patterns directly from the avatar PAGE 56 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

57 3D TEXTURE Edit Texture (3D) Scale, rotate, and edit textures/ grainlines in the 3D Window Transform Graphic Scale, rotate, and edit graphics in the 3D Window Graphic (3D Pattern) Place logos and placed prints on the 3D garment 3D TRIMS Select / Move Button Select/Modify Buttons and Button Holes Button Add buttons to the 3D garment Button Hole Add button holes to the 3D garment Fasten Button Connect buttons to their respective button holes 3D DETAILS Press Flatten two layers that have been sewn together High Res Garment Lowers particle distance and collision thickness of fabric & avatar Low Res Garment Raises particle distance and collision thickness of fabric & avatar Custom Resolution Set your own resolution presets Edit Garment Measure Change the points where the measurement is arranged Linear Garment Measure Measure total length of garment or segment Circumference Garment Measure Measure the total circumference of the garment in 3D Zipper Add zippers to the 3D garment Edit Piping Piping Add piping to edges of patterns PAGE 57

58 VERTICAL TOGGLE VIEW 3D GARMENT DISPLAY Show Garment SHIFT + C Show 3D Seamlines SHIFT + S Show Internal Lines Show 3D Baselines Show 3D Lines Show 3D Threads Show Pins Show Buttons Show Piping Show Bond/Skive Show Puckering Show Garment Measurements AVATAR DISPLAY Show Avatar SHIFT + A Show Arrangement Points SHIFT + F Show Bounding Volumes Show X-Ray Joints SHIFT + X Show Avatar Measurements Show Avatar Tape FABRIC RENDERING Thick Textured Surface ALT + 1 Surface thickness and textured image view Textured Surface ALT + 2 Surface as texture image view Monochrome Surface ALT + 3 Transparent Surface ALT+4 Mesh ALT + 5 GARMENT FIT MAPS Stress Map ALT + 6 View tension exerted on fabric per unit Strain Map ALT + 7 Display effect of external forces on garment Fit Map ALT + 8 View how the garment is fitting on the Avatar Show Pressure Points Show/Hide points of contact between avatar and garment AVATAR RENDERING Textured Surface Monochrome Surface Mesh Show 3D Lines (Avatar) PAGE 58 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

59 2D TOOLBAR PATTERN EDITING Transform Pattern A Scale/Move patterns or internal shapes Edit Pattern Z Select/Move points, lines, or patterns Edit Curvature C Manipulate curvature of pattern lines Edit Curve Point V Add/Move curve line points Add Point / Split Line X Add or split straight pattern lines Smooth Curve Rounds off corners of pattern pieces Slash & Spread PATTERN DRAFTING Polygon H Rectangle S Ellipse E INTERNAL MARKINGS Internal Polygon / Line G Internal Rectangle Internal Ellipse R Dart Trace I Pleats Fold Select pleat style and assign fold angles SEWING Edit Sewing B Select/Modify sewing lines Segment Sewing N Sew patterns segment-to-segment Free Sewing M Sew together patterns creating the start and end points freely M:N Segment Sewing Sew multiple segments to multiple connecting segments M:N Free Sewing Free sew multiple edges to multiple connecting pieces Show 2D Sewing Show/Hide sewing lines in the 2D Window Check Sewing Length Easily check for sewing mistakes Steam Shrink or stretch portions of garment Seam Taping Reinforce pattern edges PATTERN DRAFTING Seam Allowance Add & edit seam allowance along pattern edge Notch Add notches along pattern outline Grading Create grading for customized sizes Show Grading Pleats Sewing Sew pleats together easily PAGE 59

60 PATTERN ORGANIZATION Set Sublayer Set layering relationship between two overlapping pattern pieces in 2D Select/Move Pattern Annotation Pattern Annotation Create text annotations on pattern pieces in 2D Show Pattern Annotation 2D TEXTURES Edit Texture (2D) T Scale, rotate, and edit textures/grainlines in the 2D Window Transform Graphic Scale, rotate, duplicate, and edit graphics in the 2D Window Graphic (2D Pattern) Place graphics/logos on the flat pattern Show 2D Textures SHIFT + T Show/Hide loaded texture images TOPSTITCHING Edit Topstitch J Select/Modify existing topstitches Segment Topstitch K Create topstitches segment-to-segment Free Topstitch L Create topstitches by establishing the start and end points freely Seamline Topstitch ; Create topstitches that straddle both sides of a seam Show 2D Topstitches Show/Hide topstitches in the 2D environment PUCKERING Edit Puckering Edit lines and properties of puckering Segment Puckering Apply puckering to the perimeter of patterns, as well as internal lines or seams Seamline Puckering Apply puckering to both sides of a seamline Show 2D Puckering OTHER Edit UV Automatically or manually set up and edit UV Show UV Guide Check pattern UV s before exporting garments PAGE 60 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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62 Notes PAGE 62 Copyright 2018 CLO Virtual Fashion Inc. All Rights Reserved.

63 CLO Creator s Field Guide 4.1 Visit our site for helpful lessons, instruction manuals, FAQ, and community forums: support.clo3d.com PAGE 63

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