Setting Up PatternSmith

Installing PatternSmith

To install PatternSmith:

1. Download the PatternSmith 11 Installer If you do not have it already.

2. Run the installer.

3. Once the file has been opened, a window will appear. Select the language you want to use during installation.

4. To start installing PatternSmith, you must agree to the License Terms and Conditions. Click Install once you have agreed to the Terms and Conditions.

5. After installation is complete, you can choose to launch PatternSmith.

Activating PatternSmith

When PatternSmith is installed and run for the first time, a Product Unlocking window will appear. If you do not have a previous installation of PatternSmith on your computer, the software will install in a 30 day trial mode. The software will be fully functioning for 30 days. After that, it will become “locked” and will only allow nesting and plotting. Editing patterns and saving files will be disabled.

Activation Steps

There are two ways to activate PatternSmith, with an activation key or by an unlock request. The preferred method is through an activation key.

Activation Key

After the purchase of an Autometrix machine or software, an activation key will be given to you. Once you have received the activation key, click Activate With Key. After you enter your activation key, the current status will change to Activated.

If you cannot find or did not receive your activation key, please contact Customer Service for help with unlocking PatternSmith.

Unlock Request

Only use the Unlock Request method when internet access is not readily available.

1. Click on Generate an Unlock Request. An unlock request file (PatternSmithUnlock.request) will be placed on your desktop. 

2. With a computer with internet access, email that file to support@autometrix.com. You will get back an unlock file (unlock.PatternSmith). 

Click Apply an Unlock File. The current status will change to Activated.