IMIM-1215 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2013 Version 4.00.00 January ® ABM International AUTOPILOT USER INTERFACE MANUAL ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2013 Copyright 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. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Table of Contents TOPIC PAGE Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4 Safety ................................................................................................................................
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Introduction ABM International would like to thank you for the purchase of an AutoPilot 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. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Safety Safety Introduction As with the operation of all machinery, safe operation of the AutoPilot 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 AutoPilot Robotics.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 The Startup Screen The startup screen is the first screen that appears upon running the AutoPilot application. The user is given the option to Enter, or Exit the application. 1. Enter: Opens the viewport screen. 2. Exit: Terminates the AutoPilot application and returns to Windows.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Setting Up 1. Create Quilt Grid: click on the “Settings” tab, click “Quilt Size”, enter and accept quilt dimensions. and move the sewing machine head to 2. Create Sew Zone: by clicking on “Create Sew Zone” icon 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. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 4. Open Pattern File: in the left hand window go to “Computer”, then “Removable Disk”, open AutoPilot 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Rotate First select a pattern, row, or group, and 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. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Attach patterns to each other by using the “Attach” icon Link patterns to each other by using the “Link” icon Group and Ungroup Group patterns using the “Group” icon Ungroup selected patterns using the ungroup icon Trim First select a pattern, row, or group, and then click the “Trim” icon to open the Trim Dialog.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 3. SEWHEAD: move the sewhead to the desired location for the start of measurement, click “Start Point”, then pull the sewhead to the desired end point of measurement. Keep moving the sewhead to change the end point. Align First select a pattern, row, or group, and then click the “Align” icon to open the Align Dialog. Choose the method you would like to use to align your pattern. 1.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Record Click on the “Record” icon to record what you are stitching freehand. You can do this with the belts disengaged. Save as a new pattern and edit with the AutoPilot tools or export to a digitizing program to fine tune your creations. AutoFit First select a pattern, and then click the “AutoFit” icon to open the AutoFit Dialog. Choose the method you would like to use to fit your pattern. 1.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Crosshatch Click the “Crosshatch” icon to open the Crosshatch Dialog. Choose the method you would like to use to create a crosshatch. 1. MOUSE: will create the crosshatch using touch by finger (or mouse) on the touch pad. Click “Start” to start creating the boundary of the crosshatch area. Click “Done” when you are finished creating the boundary, this will automatically connect the end to the beginning point.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Wreath First select a pattern, and then click the “Wreath” icon to open the Wreath Dialog. Wreath the selected pattern by choosing how many patterns you want wreathed, how far you want them from the center, and if you want to add an angle of rotation. Also you have the option to link the wreathed patterns together. Press “Preview” to see what the wreath will look like. To make changes, click “Reset” and change the values.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Multiply First select a pattern, and then click the “Multiply” icon to open the Multiply Dialog. Multiply the selected pattern by choosing how many patterns you want across and how many patterns you want down. Then choose spacing for Horizontal, Vertical, or Offset. Choose if you want to Flip Rows/Columns. Place a checkmark for either All or Alt, then choose Hrz or Vert. Press “Preview” to see what the multiply will look like.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Pushpins and Pushpin Options Pushpins: Move your sewhead to the desired pushpin location, once positioned press the “Pushpin” icon Continue to move sewhead around to place more pushpins. to open the pushpin options dialog. Click from Pushpin Options: Click the “Pushpin Options” icon pushpin to pushpin to connect the pushpins together. Click “Center” to show the center point of the connected pushpins.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Sewing Options Click the “Sewing Options” icon to open the Option Dialog. The AutoPilot 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT 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. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 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. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Icon Key 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. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Less Repeats: removes patterns from row one at a time. AutoFit: fits selected pattern between two points. Crosshatch: opens dialog box for crosshatch options. Wreath: creates a wreath of the selected pattern. Multiply: creates multiples of the selected pattern. Edge to Edge: fill the entire quilt with the selected pattern. Grab: attaches the start point of the selected pattern to the sewhead needle.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Active Zoom Off: turns click to zoom off. Full View: shows full view of quilt width in viewport window. Actual Size: zooms to the actual size of the selected pattern. Record: create patterns by moving the sewhead. Sew Zone: creates quilt top on the grid. Pause: pause sewing of patterns. Start: start the sewing of patterns. Stop: stop sewing of patterns.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Installation Guide Minimum System Requirements o o o A Pentium Based Personnel Computer Microsoft Windows Operating System Version 7 or Newer 512MByte Ram Step1: Run Install AutoPilot.EXE install file. On the CD provided run the file Install AutoPilot.EXE. This will copy any necessary drivers and the AutoPilot application “C:\Program Files (x86)\AUTOPILOT”.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AUTOPILOT Computerized Quilting System IM-1215 Windows will prompt and ask how to load software for the AutoPilot. 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. AUTOPILOT 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 Computer PC and any Microsoft or Windows products.