IMIM-1215 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version 1.00.02 January 2013 ® ABM International NAVIGATOR USER INTERFACE MANUAL ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2013 Proprietary information of ABM International, Inc. furnished for customer use only. No other uses are authorized without the prior written permission of ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE Table of contents ……………………………..………………….……………………………………………………… ............ 2 Introduction………………………………..…………….…….……………………................................................................... 3 Safety…………………………………………………..…….......………………….................................................................... 4 Startup Screen………………………………………..…………………………... ............................................................
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Introduction ABM International would like to thank you for the purchase of a Navigator Computerized Robotics System for your Innova Quilting Machine. ABM is confident that this system will meet or exceed your expectations for cost, speed and durability.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Safety Safety Introduction As with the operation of all machinery, safe operation of the Navigator system and Innova quilting machine is a major concern of ABM International, Inc. The purpose of this section is to inform the owner/operator further referred to as “User” of the safe and prudent operation of an Innova quilting machine when equipped with Navigator Robotics.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 The Startup Screen The startup screen is the first screen that appears upon running the Navigator application. The user is given the option to Enter, or Exit the application. 1. Enter: Opens the viewport screen. 2. Exit: Terminates the Navigator application and returns to Windows.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Setting Up 1. Create Quilt Grid: click on the “Settings” tab, click “Quilt Size”, enter and accept quilt dimensions. 2. Create Sew Zone: by clicking on “Create Sew Zone” icon and move the sewing machine head to the upper right corner of quilt top, next click Done on the dialog box. Then move the sewing machine head to the lower left corner of the quilt top and click Done on the dialog box.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 4. Open Pattern File: in the left hand window go to “Computer”, then “Removable Disk”, open Navigator Pattern file, or the file containing purchased downloaded pattern files. 5. Choose Patterns to Import: from the list of patterns in the second window choose the patterns to import by double clicking on the file. The file name will appear in the green box along with an image of the pattern in the black box.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Adding Patterns 1. Open Build Pattern Pad: by clicking on the “Add Pattern” icon 2. Pattern Files: stored in the Pattern Library will all display in the center window. 3.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Create a Pantograph 1. Place Pattern: on the quilt grid by double clicking the (double finger tap on screen) chosen pattern on the Pattern Pad. The Pattern will be “attached” to the needle crosshair on the screen. To drop the pattern, either double click the pattern or click the “Drop” icon. 2. To Delete: a pattern from the quilt grid, select the pattern and click the “Delete” icon. 3.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 4. Reposition the Pantograph: by double clicking the pattern to highlight (dark green), then drag the pattern by dragging finger on touchpad or click the “Grab” icon head. 5. Make fine adjustments: by pressing the “Nudge” arrows. 6. Add More Rows: using the “Copy” Copyright March 2013 function.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 7. Group: rows together by using the “Group” feature. After rows are grouped as one entity they may be moved in sets of positioned rows. You can adjust entire groups by grabbing them and moving or repositioning them at the same time. Resize To resize single patterns, pantograph rows, or groups of rows, select the pattern then click the ”Resize” icon to open the resize dialog.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Rotate First select a pattern, row, or group, then click the “Rotate” icon Rotate: selected pattern using “90 degree” icons Left” icons or the “Rotate Right” icons to open the Rotate Dialog. or nudge to desired angle using the “Rotate . Click and drag to rotate using the mouse. Click the “Start Point” icon to rotate around the start point of the pattern. Right click on the colored anchors to select a different rotation point.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Trim First select a pattern, row, or group, then click the “Trim” icon to open the Trim Dialog. Trim: selected pattern or entire quilt by selecting either the horizontal, vertical, or diagonal icons Click invert to switch the selection to be trimmed away, the black portion is the selection that will be trimmed away. Click “Reset” to clear all selected options. Click “Accept” or “Cancel”.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Sewing Options Click the “Sewing Options” icon to open the Option Dialog. The Navigator stitches out the patterns in the order placed into the sewing area by default. With this option you can select to order sew sequence of patterns, queue patterns individually or queue all patterns, dequeue individual patterns or dequeue all patterns. Patterns outside the Sew Zone will not stitch.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Actual Size shows the screen and patterns at approximate actual size. Free View and Needle View Under the “view” tab choose “Free View” to scroll or zoom to any position on the screen. Use “Needle View” to view the screen with the sewhead locked to the center position of the viewport screen. Advancing and Repositioning Reposition: by clicking the “Reposition” icon quilt.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Save Patterns Save Patterns, rows, or groups as new patterns. 1. Select pattern, row or group desired. Under tabs click “File”, then “Save” and Save Pattern File to open Save Pattern screen. Rename new pattern in As Pattern text box. Click “Save”. Viewport screen will reopen with prompt confirming pattern saved. Click “OK” and continue.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Delete Pattern Files To Delete pattern files, under tabs click “File”, “Delete”, Delete Pattern Files to open Delete Files screen. Select pattern file you wish to delete then click “Delete” button. Then click “Done”. Export Patterns To export patterns, under tabs click “File”, “Export”, Export Pattern to open Export Pattern screen. Select pattern and destination file. Click “Export” then “Done”.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Tag Patterns To tag patterns, under tabs click “Pattern Library”, then Tag Patterns to open Assign Tags to Patterns screen. 1. To Select pattern, double click the pattern thumbnail. The pattern file name will then show in the green box. 2. Select Tags as desired and then click “Assign” then “Done”.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Master Tags Edit your list of master tags by clicking “Pattern Library” tab, then “Master Tags”. 1. Insert new tag by clicking ”Insert” then typing new tag name in text box. Click “Accept” or “Cancel”. 2. Change a tag by clicking on the tag name, then click “Change” and type the new name that the tag should be changed to, then click “Accept” or “Cancel”. 3. Delete a tag by clicking on the tag name then click “Delete”.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Viewport The viewport window shows the arrangement of patterns in the active project on a virtual representation of the quilt layout as well as the machine’s defined sewing area. It also features selection tabs, an icon toolbar, and a pattern pad. Gridlines are visible to assist in positioning and sizing patterns.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Select: activates selection function and deactivates active zoom selection. Add Pattern: opens Build Pattern Pad screen to enable placement of patterns to the Pattern Pad. Delete: deletes pattern, row, or group that is selected on screen. Copy: places copy of selected pattern, row, or group on screen. Reposition: reposition quilt top. Flip: flips the selected pattern upside-down.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Shopping Cart: shop online at the Innova Longarm store. Nudge Left: moves selected pattern to left in small increments. Nudge Up: moves selected pattern upward in small increments. Nudge Down: moves selected pattern downward in small increments. Nudge Right: moves selected pattern to right in small increments. Zoom Out: to see larger view of sew area. Zoom In: to see more detailed view of sew area.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Installation or update of Navigator.exe on a Windows based PC Minimum System Requirements o o o A Pentium Based Personnel Computer Microsoft Windows Operating System Version 7 or Newer 512MByte Ram Step1: Run Install Navigator.EXE install file. On the CD provided run the file Install Navigator.EXE. This will copy any necessary drivers and the Navigator application “C:\Program Files (x86)\NAVIGATOR”.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Windows will prompt and ask how to load software for the Navigator. Select “Install from a list or specific location” and press next. Windows will allow you to set search path. Include the search path where you installed the application in step 1.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAVIGATOR Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Notice: For Technical assistance call ABM at 888-99Quilt. ABM standard warranty terms and conditions apply to the ABM control system and hardware and can be found on our website at www.abminternational.com. ABM makes no warranty, expressed or implied with regards to the touch screen Tablet PC and any Microsoft or Windows products.
