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Version 1.0.42.0 ABM International INNOVA PantoVision T2 USER INTERFACE MANUAL 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. Copyright 2019...
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Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Introduction ABM International would like to thank you for the purchase of a PantoVision T2 Digital Pantograph System for your Innova Quilting Machine. ABM is confident that this system will meet or exceed your expectations for cost, speed and durability.
Safety Safety Introduction As with the operation of all machinery, safe operation of the PantoVision T2 Digital Pantograph 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”...
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Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System • Always disconnect the power when working on the machine. • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating the Innova or PantoVision T2 Digital Pantograph System. • Always keep hair from encountering moving parts.
Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Splash Screen The splash screen is the first screen that appears upon running the PantoVision T2 Digital Pantograph System application. The version number(s) of the software is shown in the upper left corner. The splash screen will display while the PantoVision T2 Digital Pantograph System application is loading.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System File / Quit PantoVision Terminates the PantoVision T2 Digital Pantograph System application and returns to Windows. Copyright 2019 10 | P a g e...
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Setting Up Create Quilt Grid Click on the “Settings” tab, click “Quilt Size”, enter and accept quilt dimensions. Import Patterns Any pattern that has already been imported into the software will display (Imported).
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Open Pattern File: in the left window go to “Computer”, then find the desktop, open the folder containing pattern files you would like to import. Choose Patterns to Import: from the list of patterns in the second window choose the patterns to import by double clicking on the file.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Adding Patterns Open Build Pattern Pad: by clicking on the “Pattern Library” icon or by going to “File” tab and clicking “Pattern Pad”. Pattern Files: stored in the Pattern Library will display in the center window.
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Select Patterns: to add to the Pattern Pad for possible use on the current project by double clicking the pattern chosen. The pattern will then show up in the right-hand window. Choose as many patterns as desired. Click “Close” to return to the Viewport Screen.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Pattern Pad Management Open Pattern Pad Manager: by clicking on the “+” button. Add a New Pattern Pad: by typing a name into the textbox and clicking “OK” button. A new pattern pad tab with the name selected will be added.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Add/Delete Patterns from Workspace Place Pattern: on the quilt grid by double clicking (double finger tap on screen) the chosen pattern on the Pattern Pad. The pattern will go to the center of needle crosshair on the screen.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Undo/Redo Undo: Reverse/Undo previous action by clicking the “Undo” icon. Or right-click on the screen and choose undo from the dropdown menu. Redo: Redo the previously undone action by clicking the “Redo” icon.
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Transform Transform is where basic editing of patterns can be made. Resize, Rotate, Flip, Mirror, Nudge, Reverse Sew, and Pattern Center are all within this tool. Transform, Flip, Mirror, Reverse Sew, and Pattern Center icons can be pinned to the top control panel by either right clicking the icon and selecting “Favorite”, or by clicking Settings...
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Resize Use the Resize tool within Transform to resize single patterns, pantograph rows, or groups of patterns. Mouse: Resize the pattern by touching on screen or mouse cursor. Click and drag a grab handle to resize the pattern.
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Keypad: click on the “Height” or “Width” textbox and enter the preferred dimensions using the pop-up keypad. Maintain Ratio can be used with this option. Copyright 2019 21 | P a g e...
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Two Point Resize: Check the “Two Point Resize” box to size a pattern by clicking the upper left corner (notice the patterns seem to have disappeared) and then the lower right corner of the location you want the pattern sized to and the pattern will suddenly reappear.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Rotate Use the Rotate tool within the “Transform” icon to rotate single patterns, pantograph rows, or groups of rows. Click and drag the circle grab handle to rotate the pattern using the touch screen or mouse cursor. Choose a specific angle by clicking on Angle box.
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Lock Rotation Step: will snap rotations to selected degree. Uncheck for free rotation. Create custom degree by clicking custom box and entering degree on keypad. Click the “Clockwise” or “Counter Clockwise” buttons to rotate the pattern in any chosen degree increment.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Positioning Grab/Drop Grab and drag a pattern from the chosen point of the pattern to the desired location and drop it into place using this function. Click on the Positioning Grab/Drop icon to access the positioning options.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Group Click the “Group” icon to open the group tool. The Group tool will allow you to Group, Attach, Link or Ungroup patterns . The Group icon can be pinned to the top control panel.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Group Manager Open the Group Manager by selecting from the right click drop down menu. Edit individual patterns within groups, and groups of patterns. Group, add, queue, dequeue, lock, unlock, link, un-link, reverse sew, and order. Rename a pattern by right clicking on the pattern name to open name field entry.
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Multiply First select a pattern, and then click the “Multiply” icon to open the Multiply Dialog. The Multiply tool will allow you to create More/Less Repeats, and Multiples with varying options.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Adjust column gap Click and drag a pattern left or right on the screen to increase/decrease the column gap. Click the ACCEPT button when done. Copyright 2019 30 | P a g e...
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Running View Select a pattern or row to stitch, click the Running View Icon. Follow the pantograph pattern by moving the machine to trace the onscreen pattern with the crosshairs. Check the Grid option checkbox to view the quilt grid onscreen.
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Type a number in the Target Radius field to adjust the size of the target. Apply Changes button must be pressed to apply the chosen changes in options. Restart zooms to actual size with the crosshair centered onscreen and starts the Popcorn and Target at the start point of the pattern.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System View Adjust the View: using the “Zoom” icons, click the “Full View” button to quickly view the entire quilt layout, or click the “Pan” button to move around the quilt layout using the mouse.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Turn Pan On Turn pan on and click and drag using mouse cursor on the quilt grid to navigate the quilt grid. Pan by pushing in the mouse wheel button and moving the mouse around the screen or by placing two fingers on touch screen to drag the quilt grid into view.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Advancing and Repositioning Reposition Click the “Reposition” icon and following the prompts on the screen. Align to Quilt Check the “Align to Quilt” selection. Move the sewhead to a recognizable and prominent location on the advanced quilt.
Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Tension Check The PantoVision T2 software comes equipped with software to accommodate the use of a self-mounted web camera. Use industrial strength Velcro to attach the camera to the lower sew arm pointing up at the bottom of the quilt. Plugging the camera into the computer will allow you to view the bobbin stitch tension and underside of your quilt when you select the “Tension Check”...
ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Background Image The PantoVision T2 software can show an image of the users quilt in the background of the grid display. Background Image Under tabs click “Settings” then “Background Image”. Click the “Browse” button to select an image.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Save Patterns Save Patterns, rows, or groups as new patterns. Select pattern, row or group desired. Under tabs click “File”, then “Save Pattern File” to open Save Pattern dialog. Rename new pattern in “File name” text box. Click “Save”. Viewport screen will reopen.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Tag Patterns To tag patterns, under tabs click “Library”, then “Assign Tags” to open Assign Tags to Patterns screen. To select pattern, double click the pattern thumbnail. The pattern file name will then show in the selected patterns list.
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System To rename a Master Tag, right-click on the master tag to rename. Choose Rename from the dropdown menu. Click in the textbox and type what you want the master tag to be renamed to. Press “Rename” button to apply name change.
PantoVision T2 viewport screen. X Scale and Y Scale input fields indicate set encoder scales. System Settings System Versions shows the version of PantoVision T2 and Tools currently running. Copyright 2019 41 | P a g e...
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Viewport The viewport window shows the arrangement of patterns in the active project on a virtual representation of the quilt layout. It also features the top control panel, right side dialogue panel, menu tabs, and access to the Icon Tool Bar, Pattern Pad, Pattern Library, and Sewhead Interaction display.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Tabs Bar: Allows for function selections included on icon tool bar as well as more function selections and settings that are used less frequently. Pattern Pad: Displays patterns selected for possible use on current project.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Pattern Library Opens the Pattern Library for Pattern management. Save Project Opens window for naming and saving projects. Save Project As Opens window for assigning a new name to a modifies project, leaving the original as last saved.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Edit Menu Contains a list of previously covered features. Clicking these menu items works the same as if you click the icons. View Menu offers various selections relating to the viewing of the viewport screen.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System choose when running patterns to see the needle (where you’re stitching) in the viewport screen. Needle view will remain selected until deselected. Full View When clicked the viewport screen will zoom out to the full view.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Sewhead Display Option for normal or long crosshair, circle or large circle display representing sewhead position. Grid Labels ON/OFF Toggle selection to show or hide centerline grid labels showing distance from center of quilt grid.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Help Menu Includes information about the system, updates, activation, diagnostics, calibration, and encryption. Contact Us To find contact information for ABM International. About Click to see the software version currently installed.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Right Click Drop Down Menu Right click on a pattern to gain quick access to many functions such as Copy, Delete, Undo, Redo, More/Less Repeats, Mirror, Flip, Reverse Sew, Select All, Pattern Center, Group, Ungroup, and Group Manager.
ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl + O: Open Project Ctrl + N: New Project Ctrl + P: Add to Pattern Pad Ctrl + S: Save Project Ctrl + I: Import Pattern Ctrl + X: Cut (Delete)
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Icon Key Undo: Reverse/Undo previous action. Redo: Redo the previously undone action. Delete: deletes pattern, row, or group that is selected on screen. Copy: places copy of selected pattern, row, or group on screen.
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ABM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ABM-09062019351b Pantovision T2 Computerized Quilting System Active Zoom On: use mouse to click to zoom to more detailed view of sew area. Active Zoom Off: turns click to zoom off. Full View: shows full view of quilt width in viewport window.
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Computer PC manufacturer. Software Disclaimer License and Disclaimer of Warranty Information By downloading, wiring to or using the Pantovision T2 program and hardware, you acknowledge acceptance of the following DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ALL THE COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SOFTWARE ARE SOLD "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
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