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Louet Dobby 2.0 Web Interface- Software Version 2.2
General Information
The unique Louët dobby 2.0 allows you to use the electronic Dobby without
commercial weaving software.
The Dobby 2.0 contains a computer that includes the software for the web interface
and also storage space for weaving patterns. In order to use this software, you do not
need to install any software on the computer. This software allows you to use a web
browser (such as Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox or Google Chrome) to easily
display the Dobby software via a wireless connection (WiFi).
This guide contains a variety of technical terms you may be encountering for the first
time. We’ve included a Dobby Dictionary in the back of this guide that explains the
terms used.
Difference between Dobby Web Interface and Commercial Weaving Software
The main function of the built-in Dobby web interface software is to control the Dobby
during weaving, which is to indicate which shaft combination should be selected for
each pick of the weaving pattern. These instructions are indicated by the English
term 'lift plan'.
The web interface software allows you to enter and modify a lift plan, but you can
also import a lift plan that you have created using weaving software.
One of the great advantages of the web interface software is that it is independent of
the computer or operating system. If new software versions are available from the
Louët Dobby, you can update them directly via the Internet or through the USB stick
update feature. The first version of the Dobby web Interface Software (2018) was still
quite primitive. This major update in 2020 to version 2.2 has many new and improved
features. In the future, the functions may be expanded further or improved.
View Lift Plan Dobby 2.0
Weaving software also shows the threading
and weave
Independent commercial weaving design software programs (Fiberworks PCW,
ProWeave, PixeLoom, Weavemaker, WeaveIt, Winweaving, etc.) allow you to design
a weaving pattern by combining threading, and treadling sequences. With an
additional driver (available for purchase separately) you can also use the
independent software program to drive the Louët Dobby. For this, you will need the