Pattern Versions
When a project is active, the Options menu gives you access to version control tools for managing pattern changes over time.
Create a Pattern Version
Click Create Version to save a snapshot of the pattern's current state — including:
Measurement values
Pattern configuration
All relevant settings
This is useful for keeping track of progress or testing variations without losing previous data.
Access and manage pattern versions
The Pattern Versions panel allows you to:
View all saved versions for the active project
Restore a previous version at any time
Size Reference comparison
You can set any version as the Size Reference.
When this is enabled, measurements from the reference version are shown alongside current values in the Measurements List (under Measurements Settings), allowing for easy comparison.
Example:
If your Size Reference is the finished version and you're working on a version with:
X shrinkage: 3%
Y shrinkage: 2%
…the two versions will be shown side by side in the list, making it easier to evaluate changes.
Restore a version
To revert to a previous version:
Open the Pattern Versions list
Select the desired version
Choose Switch to this version.
Choose whether to Lock pattern after switch, then click Switch version.
Clab Assistant will apply all data from the selected version to your current project.
Review and label saved versions
In Pattern Versions, use View Measurements List to inspect a saved version before switching. Click its name or comments to edit them; confirm with Enter or by leaving the field. Use Escape to cancel an inline edit.
The reference-size action toggles between Set as reference size and Remove as reference size.
Update or delete saved versions
Overwrite with current data replaces a version's saved pattern settings and measurements with the current project data. Review the confirmation; its original author and creation date are preserved.
Delete version permanently removes the selected version after confirmation.
Reset All Versions permanently removes all saved versions for the project. Review the count and confirmation before proceeding.
Create a separate version if you need to keep the existing snapshot before overwriting it.
Versions linked to templates
A version can retain its Pattern Template association. Template adjustments remain shared: overwriting the catalog template can change later calculations for linked versions, and deleting it disconnects those versions. Archiving a template preserves existing linked calculations.
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