10
Open Lift Plan from USB Stick or Dobby 2.0 Internal Storage
Each weave pattern file in various weave pattern formats can be stored in a WIF-file.
This is a computer file type that can be made and read by all weaving software. The
weft pattern in the WIF-file must be stored in the lift plan format. Please refer to the
manual of the weaving software how to convert a pattern into a ‘lift plan' and save as
a WIF-file.
Display in weaving software
pattern with threading and
treadle mode
Display in weaving software
pattern converted to 'lift
plan'
In this setting, the file as
WIF-file should be stored on
a USB stick to be able to
open later in the Dobby web
interface
Display in Dobby web
interface
There are up to 20
picks shown at a time
in the display, but the
length of the pattern
has, in principle, no
restrictions
You can store WIF-files for the Dobby from a USB stick onto the Dobby computer’s
internal storage, or you can open the file directly from the USB stick. The advantage
of using a USB stick for the weaving files is that you can better organize your files
with folders. The internal storage in the Dobby computer is labeled "
Local".
It is not
possible to create your own folders to organize the files.
We do not recommend using the supplied USB stick for the storage of weaving
pattern files. This USB stick contains USB-serial drivers you may need to connect
your computer with your weaving design software.
1.
If the weaving file is on a USB stick, insert
the USB stick into one of the USB ports
on the Dobby
2.
Select
File
3.
Select
Open
4.
Select
USB
or
Local
button
5.
Select sub folder (if necessary)
6.
Select specific file
If no lift plan is opened in the main screen, check the WIF-file using your weaving
design software to make sure your pattern file has been converted into lift plan
format.
Next step
, choose either:
•
Edit Lift Plan (page 11)
•
Weaving with the Dobby (page 16)
