U4ia for Apparel Design

Computer Aided Design: Lectra

U4ia for Apparel Design

  • ©2005
  • 304 Pages
  • CourseSmart ISBN: 978-1-60901-439-1 | illustrated | full color | hardcover | spiral bound | 8.5 x 11
  • 978-1-56367-290-3
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U4ia for Apparel Design is a user-friendly manual that illustrates the tools and techniques needed to become proficient in using Lectra's computer aided design (CAD) program, U4ia 6.0. U4ia 6.0 is a product visualization software program currently used by many apparel and textile manufacturers and retailers, including Liz Claiborne, The Gap, and Saks. This book, with accompanying CD-ROM, provides detailed instructions on how to use U4ia—from creating a new canvas to using special shortcut tools.

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• Clear and thorough discussion of U4ia tools and techniques

• Step-by-step instructions with sample screen images to guide readers through decision processes

• Multiple assignments for practical application of each new skill

• Introduction
• The Basics of U4ia
• Getting Started
• Flat Drawings
• Flat Fill Fabric Prints to a Flat Drawing
• Creating New Prints
• Color Palettes
• Electronic Storyboards
• Fabric Recolors
• Continuous Tone Prints
• Advanced Print Development
• Plaids, Stripes, and Weaves
• Segment and Gridding
• Creating Catalog Pages
• Technical Design
• Beyond Clothing and Textiles
• Printing Integrating and other Software Programs

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Tanya Domina is an Associate Professor at Central Michigan University where she teaches courses in computer aided design, senior portfolio, and coordinates the internship program. She is a member of the National Economic Association (NEC), the American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA), and the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA).
Kathryn E. Koch , PhD, is a Professor Emeritus of apparel design in the College of Education and Human Services at Central Michigan University. She taught in the area of Computer Aided Design. Before retiring, she served as Interim Dean of the College of Education and Human Services at CMU.

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