The report is written for the person about to load the file at the machine. This walkthrough covers each section in the order it appears and what it tells them.
Header — what file, against what
The header carries the file name, the format detected, the hoop you selected, the machine profile (if set), and the timestamp of the validation pass. If you re-run validation after editing, the timestamp is the new run — earlier runs stay in the project history.
Findings, by severity
- Error — will fail at the machine or produce visibly broken output. Stop and fix before exporting.
- Warning — will probably need operator review or a setup change. Review with the operator and decide.
- Info — worth knowing but does not block production. Often a heads-up about an edge case the fabric or thread might surface.
Severity is determined by the rule itself, not by the AI. Every rule has a default severity and a documented threshold. You can adjust severity per project for non-error rules, but errors are non-negotiable.
Per-finding detail
Click any finding to expand the detail panel: the affected region is highlighted on the design preview, the rule explanation describes why it matters, and a suggested fix is offered when deterministic. For findings where there's no safe automated fix, the panel shows operator-facing guidance (e.g., 'consider a heavier stabilizer' rather than 'auto-thin density').
Production setup sheet
Below the findings is the setup sheet — the half-page document the operator carries to the machine. It includes the machine + hoop, thread sequence, color blocks with stitch counts, total stitch count, estimated run time, and any operator notes added during review. Exportable as PDF.