Save pattern arrangements

Pattern arrangements can be saved as EMB, ESS or Hiraoka VEP file format. Save expanded designs independently as an EMB, ESS, DAT, SAS or other machine format file. See also Functions, Files & Disk Types (Supplement).

Note: Expanded designs can also be saved in an EMB template file with its own default values.

To save pattern arrangements...

1Open a design or designs with separate pattern arrangement files.

2Assign the pattern arrangements to the design. See Apply pattern arrangements and Combine split designs into a single file.

3Select File > Save As.

Save non-expanded designs as EMB, ESS or VEP.
Save expanded files as EMB, DAT or SAS.

Note: Save as ESS file to transfer the design to machine via WESS.