# 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
* Generation History
* 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.

### Generation History

Displays a list of previously generated patterns for the project.\
You can refer back to these at any time to track versions or re-download files.

### 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 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


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