ASTM D6959-08
(Practice)Standard Practice for Data Exchange Format for Sewn Product Plotting Devices (Withdrawn 2017)
Standard Practice for Data Exchange Format for Sewn Product Plotting Devices (Withdrawn 2017)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice provides a common format that allows a computer design system to generate data that an output device can accurately reproduce independent of the hardware manufacturer.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes a data format for transferring information from a sewn product computer aided design software program to a device that produces physical output, typically in the form of a printed or drawn image on paper.
1.2 This practice is based on a subset of the Hewlett Packard Graphics Language HPGL/2. Supported syntax and limitations are listed in 7.2. Unsupported syntax is listed in X1.1.
1.3 This practice only supports X-Y vector data and a limited set of additional functions. No provision is made to support bitmap/raster data used in applications like inkjet printing.
1.4 This practice supports a single system of units, an image fixed at 100 % scale and 1:1 aspect ratio. Scaling and custom unit systems are not supported.
1.5 This practice does not support curve interpolation or definitions. All curves are represented by discrete vectors (stroked) and are dependent on the resolution of the CAD software.
1.6 This practice requires that all coordinates are absolute, not relative, as defined in the HPGL/2 reference.
1.7 This practice only supports positive coordinates that are measured from a single X-Y origin point with coordinates 0,0.
1.8 This practice only supports fixed width fonts. Variable width fonts are not supported.
1.9 This practice intends to transfer a static image with no provision for editing.
1.10 This practice assumes monochromatic output. It does not support implied output colors.
1.11 This practice imposes no limits on the width or length of the plot data. Physical limitations imposed by the hardware and their effects on the output are the responsibility of the hardware manufacturer.
1.12 This practice does not support frame advance commands or any methods that insert multiple origin points or floating coordinate systems.
1.13 This practice limits the plot file to contain a single block of data demarked by a compatible header and terminator. Multiple blocks of data in a single file are not allowed.
1.14 The intended application of this practice is limited to the class of output devices found in the sewn product industries that produce apparel, textiles, upholstery, and others that use soft or semi-rigid materials.
1.15 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This practice describes a data format for transferring information from a sewn product computer aided design software program to a device that produces physical output, typically in the form of a printed or drawn image on paper.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Textiles, this practice was withdrawn in January 2017 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation: D6959 − 08
Standard Practice for
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Data Exchange Format for Sewn Product Plotting Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6959; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.13 This practice limits the plot file to contain a single
block of data demarked by a compatible header and terminator.
1.1 This practice describes a data format for transferring
Multiple blocks of data in a single file are not allowed.
information from a sewn product computer aided design
software program to a device that produces physical output, 1.14 The intended application of this practice is limited to
typically in the form of a printed or drawn image on paper. theclassofoutputdevicesfoundinthesewnproductindustries
that produce apparel, textiles, upholstery, and others that use
1.2 ThispracticeisbasedonasubsetoftheHewlettPackard
soft or semi-rigid materials.
Graphics Language HPGL/2. Supported syntax and limitations
1.15 This standard does not purport to address all of the
are listed in 7.2. Unsupported syntax is listed in X1.1.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.3 ThispracticeonlysupportsX-Yvectordataandalimited
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
set of additional functions. No provision is made to support
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bitmap/raster data used in applications like inkjet printing.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 Thispracticesupportsasinglesystemofunits,animage
2. Referenced Documents
fixed at 100 % scale and 1:1 aspect ratio. Scaling and custom
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unit systems are not supported.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D6963 Terminology Relating to Sewn Products Automation
1.5 This practice does not support curve interpolation or
definitions. All curves are represented by discrete vectors
3. Terminology
(stroked) and are dependent on the resolution of the CAD
3.1 Definitions:For definitions used in this practice, see
software.
Terminology D6963.
1.6 This practice requires that all coordinates are absolute,
not relative, as defined in the HPGL/2 reference.
4. Summary of Practice
1.7 This practice only supports positive coordinates that are
4.1 Plot data are organized to allow a parsing algorithm to
measured from a single X-Y origin point with coordinates 0,0.
recognize adherence to theASTM format then are written as a
data block into a computer file.
1.8 This practice only supports fixed width fonts. Variable
4.1.1 A specific group of commands are required at the
width fonts are not supported.
beginning of the data block, called a header.
1.9 This practice intends to transfer a static image with no
4.2 Plot data follow a subset of the HPGL/2 ASCII lan-
provision for editing.
guage.
1.10 This practice assumes monochromatic output. It does
4.2.1 The practice specifies syntactical and parametric con-
not support implied output colors.
straints to limit ambiguity.
1.11 This practice imposes no limits on the width or length
4.2.2 Basic HPGL formatting is supported. Advanced
of the plot data. Physical limitations imposed by the hardware HPGL functions are beyond the scope of the practice.
and their effects on the output are the responsibility of the
5. Significance and Use
hardware manufacturer.
5.1 This practice provides a common format that allows a
1.12 This practice does not support frame advance com-
computer design system to generate data that an output device
mands or any methods that insert multiple origin points or
can accurately reproduce independent of the hardware manu-
floating coordinate systems.
facturer.
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ThispracticeisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD13onTextilesand
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is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.66 on Sewn Product Automation. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published August 2008. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6959 – 03. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D6959-08. the ASTM website.
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D6959 − 08
6. Plot File otherwise noted, usage exactly follows the specification de-
scribed in the agreed HPGL/2 reference.
6.1 Plot data are written in data blocks ofASCII characters,
7.2.1 CO—Comments. Parameters between quotes are ig-
one data block per
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