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To export a pattern, first create a layout. Valentina supports the automatic creation of layouts.
 
Before you will be able to export or print pattern you should create a layout. Valentina supports the automatic creation of layouts. The most common mistake users do is to think that a layout creation has something to do with printing. No, printing (and export) is separate steps that proceed after you create a layout.
All that is required is to [[Problems_and_solutions#Error._You_can.27t_use_now_the_Detail_mode._Please.2C_create_at_least_one_workpiece.|create at least one workpiece]] in the Detail mode and switch to Layout mode. If there is no previously rendered layout then Valentina will automatically will show you a dialog with options.
[[File:Schermafbeelding_2017-04-07_om_13.59.21.png|left|600px]]▼
 
Valentina's Layout generator was not designed to create a fabric layout. It doesn't obey grainline. Right now you can use it only for preparing workpieces for export or printing.
Paper format: this is a dropdown box from which you can choose the format of the paper size used by your printer.
[[File:Schermafbeelding 2017-04-07 om 14.09.38.png|left|thumb]]▼
However: If you want to print on a simple A4-printer you must NOT choose A4. The program thinks it has to print it all on a single A4 paper and since this is usually not possible it doesn't work.
 
To create a layout you must pass at least one workpiece to Layout generator. If you have at least one workpiece, but still can't start creating because Valentina doesn't see any please check if at least one is selected in section Group. This section control which workpieces will be passed to Layout generator the next time. To begin creating switch to the Layout mode. If there is no previously rendered layout then Valentina will automatically show you a dialog with options.
Instead you choose A0,Custom or Roll.
 
=== Layout options ===
''(I don't know the difference between A0 and Custom).''
 
▲[[File:Schermafbeelding_2017-04-07_om_13.59.21.png|left|600px]]
Then in the fields Width and Height you have to fill in the minimum size of your biggest pattern piece or/and multiply the size of A4 so that it reaches this minimal size needed for your biggest pattern piece.
 
==== Paper format ====
''(I have not figured out if it is important to use the largest hight or width).''
 
This is a dropdown box from which you can choose the format of the paper size used by the Layout generator. As was mentioned previously this has nothing to do with your printer or plotter capabilities. The Layout generator will [[Problems_and_solutions#Error._Several_workpieces_left_not_arranged.2C_but_none_of_them_match_for_paper.|fail to create a layout if at least one workpiece can't be arranged.]]
''(also not the effect of choosing portret or landscape)''
 
▲[[File:Schermafbeelding 2017-04-07 om 14.09.38.png|left|thumb]]
 
The common recommendation in this case is to select a paper size big enough to arrange the biggest workpiece in pattern.
 
Some words about predefined options you can find in the dropdown list. Valentina exports data with resolution [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dots_per_inch 96 dpi]. You should take into account this value if want to export a pattern image and continue work with it. If you cannot find needed size from the list of predefined switch to Custom and edit size manually. ''Note. First time you will switch to Custom size Valentina will not change previous size values and you will not see difference from previous option.'' Fields Width and Height help you edit your custom size. Also you can choose between portrait or landscape sizes.
 
Then there is the section of the printer:
[[File:Schermafbeelding 2017-04-07 om 14.30.27.png|left|thumb]]
 
Printer is your printer.
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