The EAT DesignScope simulation is working exclusively with the original machine data from the jacquard file. Those files are often referred to as JC-File, Punch-File, Punching-File, loom-ready file, electronic jacquard file, production disks, jacquard controller file,etc. in formats such as Stäubli, Bonas, Grosse, Schleicher, Jacob Müller, Takemura, Tiff etc.

The file takes into account all weaving parameters and yarn parameters (yarn density, yarn quality, yarn material, color, including the the control functions for a weaving loom (density, warp and weft motion layouts). The dynamical behavior of those parameters and the stucture of all warp and weft yarns are then interpreted and corrected with reference to the original machine file and presented or evaluated on a screen or through a printer.

This process is protected by the European Patent No. 0692562 and the U.S. Patent No. 5,829,487.