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# Generate Pattern

When a project is active, the **Generate Pattern** menu (top right corner) provides access to download options and related settings.

## Generate Pattern Window

Click **Generate Pattern** to open the window, which includes the following sections:

* Clab Assistant
* Tech Pack Options
* Grading Options

### Clab Assistant

Click **Generate Pattern** to create the pattern files for the current project.

Then, click **Download** to retrieve:

* AAMA-DXF and ASTM files
* Tech Pack files (if included in your subscription)

Downloaded files will be saved to your browser's default download folder.\
A progress bar shows how many pattern downloads remain based on your current subscription.

Generated DXF, ZIP, Tech Pack, and grading files are prepared only for the immediate download. CLAB does not keep these generated artifacts available for later re-download.

If you need the same files again, run a new generation from the project.

### Tech Pack Options

If enabled in your subscription, this section provides:

* A PDF version of the measurement list
* An Excel (.xlsx) file with all measurements

These documents are included alongside the pattern files in the immediate download.

### Grading Options

If grading is active and supported by your plan, this section allows you to download `.rul` files containing the grading rules applied to the pattern.

## Pattern Status

Once a pattern is generated and downloaded:

* The project status changes from **Editable** to **Locked** in the dashboard.
* The **Restart** button is disabled.

This prevents any further changes to the pattern or grading, ensuring consistency and protecting the integrity of the project if used as a reference.

### Modifying a Locked Project

To make changes after generation:

1. Return to Editable
2. Click **Locked** in the dashboard.
3. This will revert the project status to **Editable** and reactivate the **Restart** button.

## Change Pattern Type

1. Click **Change Pattern Type**
2. Confirm the action (existing measurements will be reset)
3. Select a new Pattern Type

## Modify Anatomical Set

1. Click **Restart**
2. Confirm the action (this is irreversible)
3. Select a new Anatomical Set