Designs in Machine Embroidery Word Art in Stitches Embroidery Software User's Manual

Word Art

Stitches

Software

USER’S MANUAL

Word Art in Stitches

Embroidery Software

DESIGNS IN MACHINE EMBROIDERY

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Stitches

Software

Eileen Roche,

Embroidery Expert & Editor of

Designs in Machine Embroidery

Word Art in Stitches

Embroidery Software

Word Art in Stitches

provides all the tools you need to create beautiful, professional and in one program.

whimsical lettering

Word Art in Stitches

works for everything from fun to functional and includes hundreds of custom features, designs and embellishments.

DESIGNS IN MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Software/System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

- Windows XP Home/Pro (SP1, 2)

- P4 Processor

- 1 GB hard drive space

- 500MB RAM

- DVD-ROM Drive

- 800 x 600 display

- Mouse

- Internet Access

Recommended System Requirements

- Windows 7

- P4 300Mhz Processor

- 320 GB hard drive

- 4 GB RAM

- DVD-ROM Drive

- 1024 x 768 display

- Mouse

- Internet Access

Software Installation

Before starting the installation, you must be logged on as the Administrator on your computer. This means that if you share the computer with someone else and have separate login ID’s, your ID must be the one named Administrator and allowed to install software on the computer.

Close all open programs. We suggest disabling your security software for the duration of the installation because anti-virus and anti-spam software can prevent installation. Please contact your security software provider to learn how to disable it.

Place the DIME Inspiration Calligraphy to Graffiti Software DVD in the DVD-ROM drive. The DVD should auto run and show the installation menu. Follow the menu and install each item.

If the DVD doesn't auto run, you will see the operating system Autoplay window. Double click on "Run CD_Start.exe" to start the installation menu. Below is the menu that will appear for each different DIME Inspiration software platform after you click "Run Cd_Start.exe".

In each case, select the top option; select the top option to install the specified software. At the welcome screen click on “Next”.

Read the License Agreement. (Scroll all the way down using the scroll bar on the far right of the screen). If you agree to the license agreement, click on “I accept the terms in the license agreement”.

Click on “Next.”

Click the "Install" button on the bottom right to install the software.

Once installation is complete the window below will appear. Click the "Finish" button in the bottom right of your screen.

Proceed with the registration process to open the full functionality of the software!

Software Registration

The computer on which the software is installed must be connected to the Internet to complete the registration process. If you cannot connect to the Internet on that computer, refer to the directions at the bottom of this section.

Before any designs may be saved, the software must be registered. Disable any anti-virus, adware, and spy-ware software on your computer. We have found that these types of programs may affect embroidery software if they are active when you are registering. Disable your

Windows firewall if it is on.

If you have a computer with Vista operating system, you must also turn off the User Account

Control before you register the software. To do this,

1. Click Start, Control Panel

2. Click Classic View if it is not showing icons this way

3. Double click User Accounts

4. Click the bottom entry Turn User Account Control On or Off

5. Click off the checkmark to turn off User Account Control and then click OK

6. Restart the computer so this can take effect

Double-click the Inspiration Software Icon on your Desktop to open the software program. When the welcome page appears, select “Register Your Software”.

Fill out the registration information completely. All fields with an asterisk are required.

1. Select the correct software platform to register from the drop down menu.

2. Fill in your contact information completely.

3. Insert your 16-digit Serial Number. It must be typed in using all CAPITAL letters and the dashes are required. This number is provided at the time of purchase; usually inside of the DVD case.

4. If your Serial Number was entered correctly, the Registration Number will automatically fill in. Do not alter this number. It is required to generate an activation code that will unlock the full capabilities of the software.

5. Click "Register Now".

6. A License Agreement will appear. Scroll down and click to accept terms.

The software is now registered! Close down the program and reopen by clicking on the software icon on the computer desktop. The software is now fully functional.

Additional Registrations

DIME software products are licensed for one activation so you can register immediately on one personal computer. The serial number cannot be reactivated after it has been registered. Two activations are permitted per serial number at any given time. To install the software on a second computer, request an additional activation from the Help Desk. If your computer has to be replaced or Windows has to be reinstalled, also open a Help Desk ticket to request assistance for an additional activation.

Software Transfer

Once registration is completed and the software is registered, you cannot transfer registration of the SOFTWARE to another person (either an individual or a single entity). This means you cannot sell, trade, or give the software to any other person. Activation codes will only be given to registered users of this software.

Instructions for Computer Software Registration without Internet

Using a different computer with Internet access, go to the web address below: www.inspirationsupport.com

1. Select the Inspiration Software platform from the “Software Platform” dropdown box and fill in all fields marked with an asterisk (*).

2. Select “Software Registration Help” from the “Support Type” dropdown box.

3. Provide the 16 digit serial number provided at time of purchase entering all as letters in

UPPERCASE in the “Software Serial Number” field. Dashes (-) are required

4. Add any additional comments in the “Comments” field and click “Submit Support

Request”.

5. An Inspiration Support Specialist will provide the necessary assistance to complete the installation.

Quick Reference Icon Identification

To help you navigate through the software, we created this table for you to easily identify: (1) each icon; (2) what it does; (3) applicable keyboard shortcuts and/or mouse commands; and

(4) where to find more detailed information on that icon’s function within this manual.

Icon Function

Open a New Design

Page

Open a Saved File

Shortcut

Ctrl + N

Ctrl + O

Mouse Command

Menu Bar Under “File.”


Save Current Design

Print Preview

Ctrl + S

Ctrl + R

Menu Bar Under “File.” Also Under the “File” Tab there is a “Save As” Function

Menu Bar Under “File.” Also under “File is “Print” and “Print Set up”

Menu Bar Under “View.” Slow Redraw Simulates

Stitching

Cut selected section from design to

Clipboard

Paste most recent selection from

Clipboard

Undo last action

Shift +

Delete

Ctrl + V

Menu Bar under “Edit.” Also a Right Click Function

Menu Bar under “Edit”; Also a Right Click Function.

Menu Bar under “Edit.” Alt +

Backspace

Ctrl + Z

Ctrl + Y Redo last action Menu Bar under “Edit.”

View screen in any size percentage

The Drop down arrow also allows you to choose

Zoom In/ Out, To Fit Design Page, To fit Selection and 1:1 viewing Ratio. If you have a wheel on your mouse, the wheel will also control the zoom.

Menu Bar under “Help.” Video Tutorials

About the program Menu Bar under “Help.”

Mirror Image/ Flip

Horizontal

Mirror Image/ Flip

Vertically

Rotate Left

Rotate Right

Input Artwork

Mirror Image is also available in the Transform Tab in Properties Box

Mirror Image is also available in the Transform Tab in Properties Box

Rotate is also available in the Transform Tab in

Properties Box

Rotate is also available in the Transform Tab in

Properties Box

Icon Function

Add Text Using

Standard Fonts

Add Monogram Fonts

Shortcut

Add Microtext Fonts

Mouse Command

Add Puffy Text Fonts

Add Applique Text

Fonts

Add True Type Fonts

Text

Add Calligraphy/ Script

Fonts

Create Bubble Text

Add Ink Spots

Add Stamps

Add Text Designs

Menu Bar under “Tools.”

Add Monogram

Designs

Align Left

Align Right

Align Top

Shift +

Left Arrow

Shift +

Right

Arrow

Shift + Up

Arrow

Shift + Align Bottom

Align Center Vertically

Down

Arrow

Right Click Option.

Right Click Option.

Right Click Option.

Right Click Option.

Right Click Option.

Align Center

Horizontally

Group Selected Items

Right Click Option.

Right Click Option.

Ungroup Items Right Click Option.

Right Click Option. Bring Selected Items to

Front

Send Selected items to

Back

Text Select Tool

Right Click Option.

Select Tool

Icon Function

Magnifies Selection

Pan Tool

Ruler Tool

3D View Tool

Grid Tool

Stitch Ends

Command Tool

Hoop Tool

Add a color to the

Color Bar

Remove a Color From the Color Bar

Change Palette

Add a Color Change

Add A trim

Fill Properties

Shortcut

Underlay Properties

Push/ Pull Properties

Column Properties

Commands

Transform

Eye Symbol

Lock Symbol

Mouse Command

Menu Bar under “Tools”, “General Options”, “View” if you have “Show Property Tabs as Icons” Checked.

This appears in the Property Box.











Located in The Sequence Box. Indicates the color is visible. Left mouse click to make the color invisible.

Located in The Sequence Box. Left mouse click on

Icon Function

Text Tab

Shortcut Mouse Command

the icon to lock the stitches. No changes can be made to the color when the lock is engaged.

In the Properties Box. Only is available when the

Text Selection Tool is being used.

Design Page Overview

One of the features that make Word Art in Stitches so user friendly (like the other DIME software platforms), is that all of the designing is done on a single screen. There is no flipping back and forth between program modules to design and view the outcome of your creativity.

Design Information: Provides stitch count, number of colors and design size.

Menu Bar: The Windows menu bar allows alternate access to the features of the program as well as standard Windows features and the My Inspiration Today portal.

Tool Bar: This is where you can choose how to create your design and how to manipulate the design.

Rulers: Right Click anywhere on the rulers to quickly change between Inches and Centimeters, adjust grid settings, show and remove guidelines and center the design in the field.

Tool Box: This panel contains the quick access icons for tools needed to select, change, and view elements of the design.

Properties Box: Displays and allows editing of all of the information about the selected design or object.

Sequence View: Displays design sequence by color and objects within the colors.

Sequence View Tab: Click to display the sequence if the design library is currently displayed.

Design Library Tab: Allows easy, efficient display and access to designs placed in the library file(s) without having to search locations on the computer. Note – This library is shared by all

DIME software programs.

Social Media Options: Click on any of the three social media icons, Facebook, Twitter or

Pinterest, to share the active Design Page as an image and add comments.

Thread/Color Selection: Displays the information about colors and threads of elements in the design. It also allows for color changing, adding and removing.

Open Design Tab(s): Multiple designs may be open at any one time. The current design name is designated with an X next to the name. To switch between open designs, click on the design tab.

Menu Bar

This is a standard “Task Bar” found on Windows based programs as Word Art in Stitches is. You will notice throughout this manual that we will use some of these Elements from the Menu Bar.

A Special addition to this Menu Bar is the “Today” Tab. This special Tab will take you to The

“My Inspiration Today” Opening Screen. Here you will be able to…..

General Options

Preface - It is not necessary to change the defaults in Tools>General Options to use the software. These parameters are designed to provide each user with the software options particular to their machine and personal preferences.

The General Options box allows you to globally change many settings for the software. When you make a change in the General Options box it will keep these settings as default settings every time you open the software. In the General Options you can make changes to the working environment, stitch trim options, grid settings, and digitizing modes.

To access the General Options box:

1. Select Tools from the Windows tool bar

2. Next, select General Options from the drop down menu.

Environment

1. Units: Select the preferred default, Metric or Imperial. This may also be changed for immediate display by right clicking the ruler bar (top and left) of the display screen.

2. Default Style: The style settings are preset stitch lengths, density, pull compensation, etc.; set to sew best on a specific material.

3. Default Thread Chart: The default thread chart is used when you are creating a new design. When loading a design that doesn't have color information, there are numerous thread manufacturers to choose from:

4. Auto match thread colors on loading:

When this is selected, the software will auto-match any design to the

“Default thread chart” when you load a design.

Note – Changes to any of the General

Options may not apply to designs currently open. It will only apply to designs opened after the change has been implemented.

Machine

1. Activate trim if stitch is longer than (mm): The software will automatically add a trim command to the design wherever a stitch is longer that than 30 mm (default). This is a user defined function, and may be changed at any time. Function not available on all machines.

2. Split up jumps longer than

(mm): 12.0 mm. The software automatically splits the distance between jumps to normal stitches of 12 mm increments and inserts them.

12 mm is normally the maximum movement a sewing machine can move before a jump is needed.

3. Remove stitches shorter than

(mm): This is used to clean up designs that are stitched too close. By turning on this function, the software automatically removes any stitches at 0.2(mm) default from the design.

4. Combine jumps when reading: When a design is loaded, the software combines all jump stitches together; adding jumps only if needed.

5. DXF Units: Select whether the measurement units in DXF files should be in inches or metric in the dropdown menu.

6. Frame Out location: This tells the frame out function what direction to move the pantograph, (Top, Bottom, Left or Right) when a frame out command has been inserted. Function not available on all machines.

It is helpful to insert a frame out command after the placement stitching on an appliqué to allow more accessibility to the hoop without having to remove it from the machine. On a single needle embroidery machine, a front or left location would be desirable.

7. Presser foot size (mm): Enter the size of the presser foot. This option ensures adequate clearance when the “fit to hoop” option is used.

Note – Changes to any of the General Options may not apply to designs currently open. It will apply to designs opened after the change has been implemented.

Grid

1. Horizontal

Spacing: Set the horizontal spacing on the grid. Defaults to

10mm metric, or

.50 inches

2. Vertical

Spacing: Set the vertical spacing on the grid. Defaults to

10mm metric, or

.50 inches

3. Maintain aspect ratio: If selected, the numbers will change proportionally when changing either the horizontal or vertical spacing on the grid.

4. Snap to grid: If selected, edit point to the closest grid point when created or selected.

5. Lines Style: Set the style of grid to lines (default).

6. Dots Style: Set the style of grid to dots instead of lines.

Note – Changes to any of the General Options may not apply to designs currently open. It will apply to designs opened after the change has been implemented.

Digitizing

1. Outline input mode: Click the down arrow to select one of three different ways to create stitch outlines: Bezier, Simple draw, and Free hand.

Bezier - this is very common in vector artwork programs.

Instructions

Left mouse click to plot your first point.

Left mouse click to create a straight line.

Left click and drag to create a curved line.

Right mouse click after plotting your last point in order to set the structure.

Simple draw - this is the standard (default) mode for the software. Instructions:

Left mouse click to plot your first point.

Left mouse click to create a straight line.

Left mouse click plus Ctrl on your keyboard to create a curved line.

Right mouse click after plotting your last point in order to set the structure.

Free hand - this is ideal for those using a tablet. Instructions:

Left mouse click and hold while dragging your mouse (or touch the tablet and move your cursor to create the line).

Release mouse click when done.

Right mouse click to set the structure

View

1. Highlight selection: This option will allow the user to turn “off” or “on”

(default) a highlighted color on a selected object. The color of the highlighted object may be changed, at any time, for easier editing. Click the down arrow next to the color selection box to change the highlight color.

2. Show property tabs as icons: If selected, the tabs in the properties box will be displayed as icons instead of names. This option eliminates/reduces scrolling across the tabs when viewing object properties.

3. Use cursors optimized for scaled displays: This option is reserved for future development.

4. Increase double and bean run thickness in 3D view: Check to display a more realistic dimensional view of bean and double run stitches when viewing a design with the three dimension icon selected.

Note – Changes to any of the General Options may not apply to designs currently open. It may only apply to designs opened after the change has been implemented.

Editing Tools

The following tools control how designs, objects and stitches may be edited, positioned or otherwise manipulated. Additional instructions for select functions may be found in the reference section of this manual listed alphabetically by function.

Icon Function

Open a New Design

Page

Open a Saved File

Shortcut

Ctrl + N

Ctrl + O

Save Current Design Ctrl + S

Additional/ Alternate Location



Example/ Notes

Please see list of supported files.



Print Preview

Shift +

Delete

Menu Bar Under “File.” Also Under the “File” Tab there is a “Save As”

Function

Menu Bar Under “File.” Also under

“File is “Print” and “Print Set up”

Menu Bar under “Edit.” Also a Right

Click Function

Cut selected section from design to

Clipboard

Paste most recent selection from

Clipboard

Undo last action

Ctrl + V

Alt +

Backspace

Ctrl + Y

Menu Bar under “Edit”, Also a Right

Click Function.

Menu Bar under “Edit.”

Redo last action Menu Bar under “Edit.”

Mirror Image/ Flip

Horizontal

Mirror Image/ Flip

Vertically

Rotate Left

Rotate Right

Right Click Function under

“Transform,” will pop up Transform

Tab in Properties Box










Input Artwork Please see more in this section.

File Formats

When saving a design for the first time it is very important to save the file using the .c2s format.

This is the native format for all DIME Embroidery Software programs.

The .c2s version of the file “remembers” all of the features, stitch types, fonts, etc. of the design. Any time the design is re-opened to edit or change, it is best to use the .c2s format. It is a good practice to save and keep any file you may want to stitch again in the .c2s format.

After a file has been saved in .c2s; save it in the stitch format for the embroidery machine. Use the Save As feature to save the stitch file in the proper format for the machine and it may be saved directly to a memory stick, diskette, cd, etc. that the machine will read.

It is not necessary to keep a library of the designs in the stitch format. Any stitch format may be recreated from the .c2s file in the software.

Embroidery Design Formats Supported

DIME (C2S)

Magellan (MGL)

Baby Lock/Brother Multi-needle (PES v9)

Baby Lock/Brother (PES v8)







Baby Lock/Brother (PEC)

Singer (XXX)

Singer (EMD)

Pfaff (PCS)

Pfaff (PCM)

Elna/Janome/Kenmore (SEW)

Elna (EMD)

Viking (HUS)

Viking D1 (SHV)

Poem/Singer (CSD)

Janome/Elna (JEF)

Viking/Pfaff (VP3)

Melco/Bernina (EXP)

Tajima (DST)

Tajima (DSB)

Tajima (DSZ)

SWF (SST)

KSM (KSM)

Barudan DOS (UXY, A:U01)

Barudan DOS (DAT)

Toyota (10)

Zsk DOS (ZSK)

Happy (TAP)

Graphic Files Supported

Raster (including BMP, JPG, TIF)

Vector (including AI, EPS, WMF)

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)

HPGL Plotter File (PLT)

AutoCAD File (DXF)

Artwork

Artwork is simply shapes that you can create for design or reference. They are simply images and not stitches, therefor, they will not stitch out.

There are five shape options available with the menu in the Artwork icon tool.

Pen

The pen is used for creating line art, tracing around background shapes, and has multiple input methods. The default method is assigned in General Options>Digitizing.

Bezier

Click the left mouse button to add a point.

Hold down the left mouse button after first point is added (to make curves).

Hold down the “Shift” key and then click the left mouse button to create horizontal lines up/down, left/right and a 45 degree angle.

Simple Draw (default mode).

Click the left mouse button to add a point.

Hold down the “Control” key after first point is added (to make curves).

Hold down the “Shift” key and click the left mouse button to create horizontal lines up/down, left/right and a 45 degree angle.

Free Hand

Click and hold the left mouse button to add a point

Rectangle

The rectangle creates a four-sided parallelogram or a square.

Click and hold the left mouse button to create a rectangle.

Hold down the “Control” key and click the left mouse button to create a perfect square.

Ellipse

The ellipse tool creates circular and oval shapes. Click and hold the left mouse button to create an ellipse.

Hold down the “Control” key and click the left mouse button to create a perfect circle.

Triangle

The triangle tool creates an isosceles triangle. (For those who are not geometry savvy, that is a triangle with two equal sides and two equal angles.)

Click and hold the left mouse button to create a triangle.

Hold down the “Control” key and click the left mouse button to create an isosceles triangle.

Diamond

The diamond tool creates a parallelogram on point. It is similar to the rectangle tool, but at a 45° angle.

Click and hold the left mouse button to create a diamond.

Hold down the “Control” key and click the left mouse button to create a perfect quadrilateral rhombus, or square on point

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Tool Bar

This is where the majority of your designing will be done. All of the tools you need to create, modify and detail are right at your fingertips! Simply click on these icons to begin your text design using the fonts within that icon category! When you use these icons, the Text Property

Box will automatically appear.

Text

This is what will appear on your design screen.

Tab in the Properties Box to add your personalized Text.

Use the Text Input Box on the Text

This icon will allow you to insert and choose from the pre-installed fonts. This is a comprehensive list of all the fonts available, however specialty fonts like puffy, micro and calligraphy will also be available under their own icon.

Monogram

This is what will appear on your design screen. Use the Text Input Box on the Text

Tab in the Properties Box to add your personalized Text.

This icon will allow you to insert and choose from the pre-installed “Monogram” fonts. The main characteristic of these fonts in a traditional monogram look often seen on shirts, linens and accessories.

Micro Font

This is what will appear on your design screen. Use the Text Input

Box on the Text Tab in the Properties

Box to add your personalized Text.

This icon allows you to insert and choose from the pre-installed

“Micro” fonts. These fonts are specifically digitized to be extra small (as small as 3mm) and are great for stitching large sections of text like poems, recipes and quilt labels. It is important to

note that these fonts are digitized to be stitched with 60 wt. or smaller thread and no larger

than a 70/10 needle.

Puffy Text

This is what will appear on your design screen. Use the Text Input Box on the

Text Tab in the Properties Box to add your personalized Text.

This icon allows you to insert and choose from the “puffy” looking fonts available. The main characteristic of these fonts is using a foam material specifically made for embroidery as an applique material.

Applique Text




The Applique Text icon allows you to insert and choose pre-installed fonts designed for applique. The main characteristic of these fonts is that the letters have a “filled” center, usually fabric. The letters stitch efficiently: first color is the placement guide of the first letter; color 2 is the tack down of the first letter; color 3 is the satin outline of the first letter and the placement guide for letter 2. The remainder of the word continues in this fashion.

True Type Fonts

This icon allows you to insert and choose fonts from your font directory on your computer.

These are fonts you may recognize from your word processing software program. Any font listed on your computer’s font directory will be available. If your software is open and you add another font to your computer, you must close the Word Art in Stitches and re-open it for the font to be available for use. These fonts will not show up in the list of pre-installed fonts in the software. Fonts available will vary from computer to computer depending on what, if any, additional fonts have been downloaded.

This is what will appear on your design screen. Left mouse click in the Text Input Box located in the Text Tab in the Properties Box. Type your personalized message on the keyboard.

Calligraphy




The Calligraphy icon allows you to insert and choose fonts that are traditionally seen as

“script”.

Bubble Text

Click on the icon to use this feature, or find it on the menu bar under “Tools.”

The Bubble Text Tool is a fun, easy way to create text designs that you may recognize as

“Subway Art”. The Pop Up design window is large and features a large preview area so that you can see your changes, adjustments and design before adding it to the design screen.

Note: By Using the “Import Artwork” Function, you can import artwork on the screen before selecting Bubble. After importing art work, select ‘art work’ and then "Bubble Text" at this point the shape will automatically be brought into the text UI. This function allows you to use your own shapes as outlines for your Bubble.

Area

– There are four options in this section, Shape, Words, Font and Color Theme. This is where you define how you want your Bubble text to look.

Shapes -There are over 550 shapes available for designing your text bubble. To access the

Shapes, click on the box next to the Shape List.

When the Shapes folder is opened, click on the plus sign next to a category to find more shapes. Select your shape, click OK.

The shape appears in the window.

Sizing - There are three ways to size your “bubble.”

Directly type in the size in width and height that you want

Use the toggle arrows next to the number to make adjustments

Once the design is on the design page, use the text nodes to change the size.

The “Keep aspect ratio” box should be checked if you would like your shape to maintain correct proportions. If you want a specific size leave it Unchecked.

Border – the border of the shape can be either a Run Stitch, Steil Stitch or Artwork (remember

‘Artwork’ will not be stitched.) If you want the artwork to appear as a run or Steil outline, click on the arrow next to Artwork in the Border box and select from the drop down menu.

Text Settings

– There are four options in this section.

Words –Type words with at least one space between them. Do not use the return key on the keyboard.

Height – This is the maximum height the letters will be in your bubble.

Orientation – there are four different orientations that the words can be arranged.

Horizontal – the words will be placed in random sizes in a horizontal pattern.

Vertical – the words will be placed in random sizes in a vertical pattern.

Orthogonal – the words will be placed randomly, by size and vertical and horizontal orientations within the pattern.

Any – this option will place the words in random sizes, angles and positions within the pattern.

Font Combo – this option allows you to choose the font or combination of fonts you would like to use in the bubble. There are a few default combos for you to choose, but you may create your own.

The icon allows a pop up window to appear to show what fonts are chosen and how they look together. This is a Read Only Pop up window, no changes may be made.

By clicking the icon, the Fonts Catalog in the software will pop up and you can click on the one(s) you would like to use or add to what is already chosen.

There is a “Find” Function in the bottom right hand corner of this pop up window to quickly find a font you know the name of and would like to use.

Once a font or fonts are in the Font Combo box, you can use

icon to remove any font by simply clicking on the font to highlight it and click in the icon.

Micro fonts must be included in the selection or the design will not stitch well. The pre-designed combinations already include at least one micro font.

Object Settings

–There are also four options in this section. Object Settings refers to the contents within the Bubble.

Minimum Size % - This is the minimum allowed percentage of size change allowed.

Maximum Size % - This is the maximum allowed percentage of size change allowed.

Space % - This is the relative space percentage between words and or décor shapes within the bubble. The larger the percentage the more space in between each element. The smaller the percentage, the less space between the elements.

Text Envelopes – Text envelops are a fun way to add movement to words and décor elements within the bubble. By adding an “envelope” the words will take on that shape. Click on the box next to envelop you want to include in the bubble.

Color Theme

– This option allows you to use either pre-set color combinations for both text and décor designs from the drop down menu or create your own color combinations by using the icons in the section.

The edit icon allows you to see the colors in the combination. It is a read-only window.

By right clicking on the Color Theme name that you created in the drop down box, you will be able to delete any combinations you do not want saved.

To make your own or modify pre-selected themes, click the icon. This will open a color theme window. At the top, name your combination and add the colors you would like to use. You will be able to access all your thread charts though this function. As with the Font Combo window the icon will allow you to remove colors.

Décor Combo

– This is a fun option that allows you to add simple designs to your text within the bubble! There are four categories you can choose from.

Apples – 2 designs

Arrows – 4 designs

Boat – 1 design

Love – 3 designs

Party – 2 designs

The icon will allow you to see the designs you have chosen, but not make any changes, this icon will create a read only window.

By right clicking on the Decor Theme names that you created in the drop down box, you will be able to delete any combinations you do not want saved.

The icon will open a new decor window. At the top, name your collection and add the designs you would like to use.

The icon will allow you to remove designs. By right clicking on the Décor Theme names that you created in the drop down box, you will be able to delete any combinations you do not want saved.

Ink Spots

This icon is located on the Tool Bar. By clicking on the icon, a Pop-Up Window appears where you can choose from a variety of fun, cute additions to add flair and sophistication to any design! Simply double click on the Ink Spot you would like to use and it will appear on your design screen. These designs are resizable.

Stamps

Similar to Ink Spots, Stamps are a fun way to add some flair to your designs! All of the Stamps in this collection represent some of the great cities from around the world. Whether you are creating a standalone project or adding these stamps to something else, you will love the results! To access the stamps, simply click on the Stamps icon and a pop up window will appear; double click on the stamp of your choice and it will appear on your design screen.

These designs are resizable.

Text Designs

These designs are perfectly suited to enhance your designs. They are small enough to add to your designs, yet bold enough to stand on their own. Although some of these designs are letters, they are not fonts but rather individual designs. They may be resized as needed.

Monogram Designs

These designs are perfectly suited to enhance your Monograms by bracketing the letters to add elegance and beauty. They are resizable as needed.

Text Design Catalog















Monogram Design Catalog

Monogram Design Catalog

Alignment Tools

Use the Alignment tools to position designs or portions of designs in specific arrangements.

When using the alignment tools, use the Select Tool to highlight the portions you want aligned. There are a few ways to select multiple elements.

If you want everything on the design page aligned:

1. Holding down your Left mouse button, drag a box around all of the elements

2. Click on “Ctrl + A” on the keyboard.

3. While holding down the Shift key, use the Select Tool element. and click on each

Icon Function

Align Right

Align Left

Shortcut Additional/ Alternate

Location

Shift +

Right

Arrow

Right Click Option.

Shift + Left

Arrow

Right Click Option.

Result in your design

Align Top Shift + Up

Arrow

Right Click Option.

Align Bottom Shift +

Down

Arrow

Right Click Option.

Align Center

Vertically

Right Click Option.

Align Center

Horizontally

Group

Selected

Items

Right Click Option.

Right Click Option.

Icon Function

Ungroup

Items

Shortcut Additional/ Alternate

Location

Right Click Option.

Result in your design

Right Click Option.

Right Click Option.

Flowers to

Front

Flowers to

Back

Tool Box

Bring

Selected

Items to

Front

Send

Selected items to Back

Select Tools

Select Tool

In order to change size, dimension or position of a design, it must be selected. “Selected” means that the software is ready to apply changes that you institute. Also – once a design is selected with the Select Tool, you will be able to use any Right Click Options. You will know that a design is selected when it is “highlighted.” A highlighted section looks similar to this:

Notice the ‘box’ all around the design with shape nodes.

To change the size, shape and dimension of the design, use the nodes.

The Purple Circle, located in the diagonal corners (top right and bottom left) of the text box, allows you to rotate the text to the left or right.

Also notice the blue

“highlight” over the design.

To use the Purple Circle adjustment tool:

1. Position your cursor over the Purple Circle located in the upper right-hand corner of the text box.

2. Left mouse click and hold while dragging your cursor either to the left or right.

3. Release the mouse click when you reach the desired position.

The Black X in the center allows you to move the design around. To use the Black X placement tool:

1. Position your cursor over the Black X.

2. Left mouse click and hold while dragging your cursor


The Black Squares, located in the corners of the select box, allows for making the text proportionately larger or smaller (In the example above, the original design was made smaller.)

1. Position your cursor over a Black Square

2. Left mouse click and hold while moving the cursor to the desired location (move up and to the right to make the text larger, move down and to the right to make the text smaller).

3. Release the mouse click at the desired position.

The Black Squares, located on the left and right sides of the select box, allows you to move the text inward or outward along the axis (notice in the example above that the text stretches outward but the height of the text does not change).

To use the Black Square Side adjustment tool:

1. Position your cursor over a Black Square located on either side of the select box

2. Left mouse click and hold while moving the cursor either to the left (makes text narrower) or to the right (stretches the text wider).


The Black Squares, located in the on the top and bottom of the select box, allows you to move the text up or down along the axis.

To use the Black Square Top and Bottom adjustment tool:

1. Position your cursor over a Black Square located on either the top or bottom of the select box



Text Selection Tool

When using the Text Selection tool, the first thing you will notice is the appearance of the text on the screen. You will see your text with several “nodes” of different colors and surrounding the text and there will be a purple text box around all of the letters. Each has a specific meaning and function.

You will know that the text selection tool is in use because

1. The letter “A” will appear near the cursor

2. A Purple Box will surround the text and specially shaped and colored Nodes will appear within your text

3. The Text Tab in the property Box will appear.

The Black Boxes located at each of the four corners of the text box, allows the adjustment the height of the text up or down at each given corner.

To use the Black Box adjustment tool:

1. Position the cursor over the black box.

2. Left mouse click and hold while dragging the cursor up or down.

3. Release the mouse at the desired position.

The Black Diamond, located in the center of

each letter, allows for movement of the given letter into any location in the work area. Note that a new Yellow Text box had been created around the “E” and both Black Squares and

Purple Dots are now available for that letter

To use the Black Diamond adjustment tool:

1. Position the cursor over the Black Diamond in the middle of the letter to move the letter.

2. Left mouse click and hold while dragging the cursor to the desired location.


The Blue Split Diamond, located between each letter, allows you to shift all letters located to the right of the diamond. In the example above, the text was shifted to the right of the letter

"E."

To use the Blue Split Diamond adjustment tool:

1. Position the cursor over the Blue Split Diamond located to the left of the letters to shift to the right or left of their current location.



The Black Split Diamond, located in the upper left corner of the text box, allows for making the text proportionately larger or smaller (in the example above, the original text, on top, was made larger, on bottom).

To use the Black Split Diamond (upper left corner) adjustment tool:

1. Position your cursor over the Black Split Diamond located in the upper left corner of the text box.

2. Left mouse click and hold while moving the cursor to the desired location (move up and to the right to make the text larger, move down and to the right to make the text smaller).


The Black Split Diamond, located in the lower right corner of the text box, allows you to move the text inward or outward along the axis (notice in the example above that the text stretches outward but the height of the text does not change).

To use the Black Split Diamond (lower right corner) adjustment tool:

1. Position your cursor over the Black Diamond located in the lower right corner of the text box.



The Green Circle, located in the center top and bottom of the text box, allows you to move the text inward or outward in an envelope manner (notice in the examples the text stretches inward, outward, or both directions while the right and left edges stay in the same position).

To use the Green Circle adjustment tool:

4. Position the cursor over the

Green Circle located in the upper-middle or lower-middle of the text box.

5. Left mouse click and hold while dragging the cursor either

inward or outward.


The Purple Circle, located in the upper right corner of the text box, allows you to rotate the text to the left or right.


7. Position your cursor over the Purple Circle located in the upper right corner of the text box.


9. Release the mouse click when you reach the desired rotation.

Text Property Box

The Text Property Box has many options to change the appearance and characteristics of your text.

Icon/ Function Function Notes

This icon lets you know you are in the Text Tab of the

Properties Window.

Sets the specific height for the letters in your chosen font.

Sets the distance between the letters. Also known as kerning.

Notice the increased white space

Sets the distance between lines of text. Different types of fonts will require adjustments. For example y, g, h, t are all letters that take more space above and below.

Fonts will show optimal size.

0%

25%

25%

Notice the increased white space

75%

Text will appear on the bottom of the circle when the

“Reverse” box is checked in the Circle Type.

Unchecked

Checked

Icon/ Function Function Notes

When using multiple colors, Optimize colors minimizes stops and jumps.

This allows you to start stitching in the center, right or the left side of the design. Center Start is optimal for hats or especially long lettering.

When using the “Text on a Path” type of text, you can have the Text ‘sit’ Above the Path, Below or have the letters centered in the middle of the ‘line’ that represents the path.

Above

Center

Below

By checking either or both of these boxes you can add a stair step or Italic appearance to your fonts.

*May not work on all fonts.

The text window allows you to see all the fonts as they actually appear as they are listed in the drop down box below it. If your text selected on the design page, you can use your “Up” and “Down” arrows to scroll through them. To view the whole menu, hover the mouse over the font and left click.

When using True Type fonts, you will be able to choose to have them digitized using a satin stitch or have them appear as Art Work

There are several beautiful Décor designs for you to choose from to “decorate” your text

Select Left, Center or Right justification for lines of text.

This function allows you to turn any text into a Circle,

Path, Monogram or Normal.

This Brings up the Text Style Window. If you find that you regularly use a font that you have changes for your specific needs you can save it here to use again.

Images below.

See example.

Applies all changes to your design made in the Text

Tab.

Circle Type Text

Within and around the circle, you will see nodes. Each node has a specific function.

The Pink Circle will size the inner and outer design circles, redistribute the letters proportionately and rotate the design circles.


1. Position your cursor over the Purple Circle located on the inner circle



The Yellow Circle on the right will allow you to stretch your lettering around the circle, leaving the size of the design circle the same.

To use the Yellow Circle On the Right adjustment tool:

1. Position your cursor over the Yellow Circle located on the inner circle



The Yellow Circle on the top of the Outer Circle will allow you to control the size of the text as it sits on the inner design circle.

To use the Yellow Circle on the Top adjustment tool:

1. Position your cursor over the Yellow Circle located on the inner circle



The Green Circle on the inner design circle allows you to adjust the width and height of the text along the circle.

To use the Green Circle adjustment tool:

1. Position your cursor over Green Circle located on the inner circle



The Black Diamond, located in the center of each letter, allows for movement of the individual letter into any location in the work area. Note that a new Yellow Text box has been created around the “E” and both Black Squares and Purple Dots are now available for that letter.


1. Position the cursor over the Black Diamond in the middle of the letter to move.



The Blue Split Diamond, located between each letter, allows you to shift all letters located to the right of the yellow diamond to the left or right. In the example the text was shifted to the right of the letter "i."


1. Position the cursor over the Blue Split Diamond located between the letters to shift to the right or left of their current location.



To insert text at the top and bottom of the circle:

In the Properties Box, type the text you want to appear at the top of the circle on the first line, hit enter on the keyboard, type the text for the bottom of the circle, click Apply.

Monogram Type Text

To make a Monogram, you can either use the Monogram Icon or can use the Text Select

Tool. In the Text Properties Box, type three letters into the Text Window, then under the Type dropdown box, choose “Monogram”. This will automatically make the Center of the three letters larger.

Text on Path

Text on a Path is available as an option from the “Type” drop down box in the Text Tab from the properties menu.

When you click your design screen will fill with your text on a solid purple line. This is the path line that you can adjust to make any shape you wish. To enable editing of the path line, right click on the line for a small pop up window and choose “Edit Baseline”.

The cursor will change to a small black arrow. Right click to access the Add or

Delete Edit Points options. Move the points to the desired shape.

You will also see the some of the same Editing nodes used in other Text Tab applications. They work the same as the ones used previously.


4. Position the cursor over the Black Diamond in the middle of the letter to move.




1. Position the cursor over the Blue Split Diamond located between the letters to shift to the right or left of their current location.



View Tools

The following tools enable different methods of viewing designs, objects, stitches, commands and other details of a design. Additional instructions for select functions may be found in the reference section of this manual listed alphabetically by function.

Icon Function

Zoom Tool

Definition Special Note

Left click on the icon to select the tool, then click on the design page to zoom in on a particular area. Tip: Double click on the icon to fit the contents of the design page on the screen.

Pan Tool

Ruler Tool

3D view

Select the icon, then left click and hold to relocate the display area of the screen.

Select the icon, click and hold the left mouse button while dragging to measure an area on the screen. The measurement will be in the same units as the screen ruler.

Click on the icon to toggle back and forth between regular view and a more realistic (three dimensional) representation of the design.

3D View Regular View

Icon Function

Grid

Definition Special Note

Select the icon to turn on the grid on the design screen.

Stitch Ends

Select the icon to display small points where every stitch will penetrate the fabric.

Commands Select the icon to display all machine commands within the design; including stop, cut, needle/color change, etc.

Color Change

Command

Hoop

No Grid Grid

Select this icon to display one of the existing hoops or create a custom hoop size. Click again to turn off the hoop display. Tip: Applying a hoop to a design automatically centers the design in the center of the design screen.

Please see image and list of

Hoops and sizes in this section.

Slow Redraw tool

Select to display the virtual stitching of the design. By manipulating the arrow keys and slider bar, it is possible to view the stitching sequence of a design before committing it to fabric.

Example shown below.

Zoom display This window displays the percentage of enlargement currently being displayed on the design screen. The down arrow may also be selected to automatically change the size to a predetermined percentage. Note: "1:1" is the same as "100%".

About

Click to display the current version of the loaded software and additional software.

Instructional

Videos

This icon gains you access to instructional Videos

Slow Redraw

Progress Bar

Previous

Stitch

Next Stitch

Simulate backwards/ pause and forward

Speed

Visual of stitch Simulation.

Hoop Tool

The “Hoop” function gives you a visual reference on the design screen of over two hundred different hoop sizes. The hoop sizes include all major home machine manufacturers, commercial hoop sizes, and all of the DIME hoop solutions including Magna-Hoop, Quick Snap and Snap Hoop Monsters. Options for popular cutting mat sizes for the most popular digital fabric cutters are also available.

Using the Hoop Tool

When the Hoop icon is selected, the Hoops dialog box appears with the following options:

1

2

3

4

9

6

8

5

7

1. Find: (default blank) Enter the brand name of a machine to list only the hoops available in the software for that machine brand. Leave blank to view the entire list.

2. The measurement of the selected hoop opening in millimeters.

3. A visual representation of the hoop selected.

4. Rotate: (default 0) Click the down arrow to select the number of degrees to rotate the hoop. Options include 0, 90, 180, or 270.

4. Suggest: Click the button to select the best hoop for the design on the design page.

5. New: Click the button to create a new hoop by entering the designated criteria.

6. Delete: Click to remove the selected hoop from the hoop list permanently.

7. Apply: Click to place the selected hoop onto the design page. This will automatically center the design in the hoop, and the hoop in the center of the design page.

8. OK: Click to close the window. This will also “Apply” the selected hoop.

Hoop Sizes

The “Hoops” function gives you a visual reference on the sewing size of over 100 different hoops. Hoops may also be manually created and saved for future needs using the Hoop tool.

Thread/Color Selection Bar

The color and thread selection tool bar is located under the design display screen.

When a design is opened, the colors for that design are displayed along the thread/color selection bar. When a new design is created, the tool bar is automatically populated with eight default colors. Colors may be changed as desired.

In the diagram above, five colors are available. New colors are added every time a new design is opened with new colors.

Color 4 is the currently selected color because it has a box around it. When an object is selected, its color is highlighted. If the object has multiple colors, no color boxes are highlighted.

To add more color options, left click on the to the right of the color boxes.

To reduce the number of colors to only those colors in the currently displayed design, left click on the .

Change a thread color:

Left click on the color on the color bar and the thread dialog box appears:

The palette of colors for that thread brand appear, and the current color is highlighted as shown. To select a different color in the same palette:

• click on a different color square, or

• enter a number, or name in the

Find box (1)

1

Change a color palette by thread color:

To select a color from a different thread palette, click on the down arrow in the Brand box. Then select the desired thread brand/family:

When the new thread family is displayed, the highlighted thread displayed is the suggested match to the thread selected in the previous palette*:

Thread

Brand

Add Color Click to add a thread color to the thread color bar. Color is set by default, but may be changed.

Remove

Extra

Remove any thread colors not included in the displayed design.

Change

Palette

Select to change all of the displayed thread colors to a different brand, or palette.

Set

Backgrou nd Color

Select to change the background color of the design page.

Insert

Needle

Change

Click to insert a color change to the selected object(s) in your design. Objects of the same color immediately after the selected object are also changed.

Insert Trim Click to insert a trim after the last stitch in the object immediately preceding the selected object.

Social Media

The social media icon bar will allow you to post your creations directly to your social media account.

Icon Function Definition

Facebook Upload current design page to Facebook. User account and internet connection required.

Pinterest

Upload the design page to Pinterest. User account and internet connection required.

Twitter

Post design page to Twitter. User account and internet connection required.

Sequence View

The Sequence View is a very powerful panel, which is often overlooked and underutilized. This window provides a snapshot of the entire design. In the Sequence View, the sewing order of the design may be altered. Click and drag a segment or design element into a different location.

This panel provides a snapshot of the entire design, including:

• The stitching sequence of the design

•

A small view of each object and its color

•

A list of all stitch types used to create that element in the order in which it will sew out

• The number of stitches in that section of the design

Navigation

The Sequence View will quickly and easily allow you to turn on/off the view of a given segment. This helps greatly when editing objects or figuring out where all the elements of a given segment are located in a design.

The Sequence View is also the area in which you change the sewing order of the design. You can click and drag a segment or design element into a different location by simply selecting it and dragging it into the desired location.

Plus/Minus box – click to expand/collapse elements pertaining to the color.

Eye Symbol – use this to turn on/off the view of a design element.

When off, the design color segment is still in the design, but it is not visible and may not be selected or altered.

Lock Symbol – use this to lock/unlock a design color segment in the sequence. When locked, the properties of that element may not be changed in any way.

Move Elements – to move an element left mouse click and hold the click while dragging the mouse to the desired location. Release the mouse when in the desired position.

The Sequence Box can be temporarily removed by clicking on the “Pin” in the upper right hand corner. It will be restored if you go to the Menu Bar, Under View, Click on Tool Bars and check the Sequence View Box.

The “X” in the upper right hand corner will remove the Sequence Box and give you an extralarge design Page. You will notice small tabs on the side that will restore the Sequence, Library and Property Boxes.

Design Library

The Design Library is a feature that enables a design to be added into any project on the open design screen with a simple drag and drop. It is possible folders containing designs are already loaded in the library; all DIME software platforms share the same design library location. Folders may be added to the design library and designs may be added to existing folders.

The Design Library has two components.

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The Folders section that contains the designs. It is located in the upper section of the library. The folders contain the designs added and organized by the user.

•

The Design Viewer is located just below the folders. To access and view the designs, simply left mouse click on a folder. When the folder is selected the designs appear in the bottom section of the screen. Scrolling through the design viewer, displays all the designs located in that folder. Left click to select the design and hold while dragging it onto the design page. Release the mouse and the design is now on the workspace.

Folders

Right mouse click inside the Folders Section (the upper section) of the Design Library to display the menu.

New Folder

Select New Folder.

1. Type the name of the folder.

2. Click anywhere on your screen to apply the name.

3. Designs may now be added to the newly created folder.

Add Designs

1. Select the folder for the designs.

2. Right mouse click and select Add Designs.

3. In the Open box displayed, navigate to the folder or drive on your computer which contains the design(s).

4. Select the design(s) to add to the folder.

5. Select Open.

The designs are now inside the folder and ready to use.

Rename a Folder

1. Select the folder.

2. Right mouse click and select Rename Folder.

3. Type the new name in the name box.

4. Click anywhere on your screen to apply the new name.

Delete a Folder

The folder must be emptied of all files before it may be deleted. This precaution will help to ensure no folders are deleted accidentally and a reminder to back up any necessary design files.

1. Select the folder you want to delete.

2. Right mouse click on the folder and select Delete Folder.

The folder will now be deleted from your computer.

Show Contents


2. Right mouse click; select Show Contents.

The file contents dialog box will appear on the screen.

Refresh a Folder

When designs are added to a folder, either existing or newly created, the designs will not display until the folder is refreshed or the next time the program is started.


2. Right-mouse click; select Refresh.

Design Viewer

Delete Design

1. Right click on a design to select it (as shown above) and display the dialog box.

2. Show Contents

3. Right click in the lower section of the screen to display the dialog box.

4. Select Show Contents to open the C:/DIME>Designs folder in Windows

Explorer.

Refresh

Add Designs

1. Right click in the lower section of the screen to display the dialog box.

2. Select “Refresh” to redisplay the contents of the folder.

1. Right mouse click and select Add Designs.

2. In the Open box displayed, navigate to the folder or drive on your computer which contains the design(s).

3. Select the design(s) to add to the folder.

4. Select Open.

The designs are now inside the folder and ready to use.

Property Box

The Properties box contains all the settings for any properties of a selected design screen object, objects, or design. The aspects for the selected elements may be modified by selecting the tab for the desired feature. Use this panel to view and modify the stitch type, stitch length, stitch density, start/end commands, tie-in and tie-off stitches, design size, rotation and position.

When a design element is selected on the screen, all of its available properties appear in the properties box. If a selection box within a properties box is blank, that may indicate that multiple options occur in the selected design/objects.

There are multiple Tabs within the Properties Box to adjust all aspects of your design.

Fill Tab

When filling in an object, this Tab will allow you use Standard Fill type with a choice of multiple

Patterns.

Insert Fill Pattern Shot

You can also choose the stitch length of the fill and the density.

After changes are made, click on the page to have the changes implemented. Note - the Enter key will work with some changes but is not universal. to fill

Run Tab

The run properties box is available for modification if any run stitch types are selected. There are four types of run stitches available, Standard, Two Ply, and Bean. The modification options vary by type.

Stitch length (mm): default 3.0mm. To change, enter a new number.

Type: The default type is Standard. Select the down arrow to view type options and select.

Two Ply

A two ply run stitch is a standard run stitch which is stitched twice.

Bean

A bean stitch is a run stitch that repeats on itself a designated number of times before moving to the next stitch.

After changes are made, click on the page to have the changes implemented. Note - the Enter key will work with some changes but is not universal.

Underlay Tab

The Underlay Tab allows you to adjust the underlay or the stitches that form the foundation of the design.

The shape of the underlay is defined by clicking one of the boxes for:

Contour

Parallel

Center Line

Perpendicular

Density is the spacing of the stitches.

Stitch Length is the length for stitches other than Run stitches.

Run Stitch Length is for Run Stitches only.

Inset is the distance of the Underlay from the edge of the design.

Zig-Zag inset is the length of zig-zag stitches used in the underlay.

Zig-Zag

Lattice

Full Lattice

Edge Travel


Pull Comp

The Pull Comp Tab is for adjusting the Push/ Pull

Compensation of the stitches. That means how much pressure is being exerted on the stitches and how much it translates into distorting the fabric underneath.

You can set the push/ pull compensation as

None, an Absolute Value or a Percentage Value.

You will have different options for whichever option you choose.


Column Tab

The Column Tab allows you to regulate how Satin stitches are formed and appear in your design.

The “Jagged” option will give your Satin stitches a “furry” or “icy” appearance depending on how your values are set. It will add non uniform stitches along the specified edge. The Value will increase or decrease the amount of the uniformity.

Both

First

Second

None

Split Satin type refers to Satin Stitches that are longer than 7mm. Once a satin stitch length exceeds 7 mm, it has more of a chance of snagging or failing. The satin stitch can be set to split with an Absolute value, Random value, Percentage value or No splitting.

Choosing different types of Satin Splits will allow different options on assigning value to the split.


Command Tab

Set the start/end commands of design elements, insert fabric, and change colors. When working with text, use this to create trims and color changes as well.

Color

: Displays the thread color of the selected object (if only a single color is selected). The color can be changed by clicking on the up and down arrows. If multiple colors are selected, the display box is blank.

Start command:

Click the down arrow in the box to select Normal, Jump, Trim, Stop or Frame out as the first command of the selected sequence.

Normal (default) begins stitching.

Jump moves the hoop location without dropping the needle before stitching begins.

Trim forces a thread trim before stitching begins (but only if the machine has a thread trimmer).

Stop forces a color change at the beginning of the stitch sequence.

Frame out moves the hoop (pantograph) to a location, specified in Tools>General Options, and stop.

End command:

Click the down arrow in the box to select Normal, Jump, Trim, Stop or Frame out as the last command of the selected sequence.

Normal (default) begins stitching.

Jump moves the hoop location without dropping the needle before stitching begins.

Trim forces a thread trim before stitching begins (but only if the machine has a thread trimmer).

Stop forces a color change at the beginning of the stitch sequence.

Frame out moves the hoop (pantograph) to a location, specified in Tools>General Options, and stop.

Color change (text properties only):

The default is None. Click the down arrow to select to implement a color change after each Chars (character), each Word, or each Line.

Trim (text properties only):

The default is None. Click the down arrow to select to implement a thread trim after each Chars (character), each Word, or each Line. If the machine does not have a trimmer, this command will naturally be ignored.

Tie in:

Click the down arrow in the box to select None, Basic, Triangular, or Line as the first sewing command of the selected sequence. The function (except for None) is to lock the thread in place so it won’t unravel.

None does not perform a tie to “lock” the thread in place and would be a good option for basting.

Basic takes a few stitches back and forth on the stitching line before proceeding with the stitching.

Triangular creates a tiny triangle lock before beginning the stitching sequence.

Line takes a few stitches back and forth on the stitching line before proceeding with the stitching.

Tie off:

Click the down arrow in the box to select None, Basic, Triangular, or Line as the last sewing command of the selected sequence. The function (except for None) is to lock the thread in place so it won’t unravel.

None does not perform a tie to “lock” the thread in place and would be a good option for basting.

Basic takes a few stitches back and forth on the stitching line before proceeding with the stitching.

Triangular creates a tiny triangle lock before beginning the stitching sequence.

Line takes a few stitches back and forth on the stitching line before proceeding with the stitching.


Fabric – applies to Applique fonts only. Click on the Menu Selector to access the library of fabrics.

Transform Tab

Use transform options to resize designs, rotate designs a specific number of degrees and mirror image designs or design objects. Select all or part of any design and/or artwork elements on the design screen. The selected object(s) may be modified as follows.

Width (in):

Enter the measurement to change the width of the object. The unit of measurement (inches or millimeters) is determined by the setting on the grid ruler. Or, enter a percentage to increase or decrease the width of the object.

Height (in):

Enter the measurement to change the width of the object. The unit of measurement (inches or millimeters) is determined by the setting on the grid ruler. Or, enter a percentage to increase or decrease the width of the object.

Maintain aspect ratio:

Default is checked. To change the width or height of an object independently (not proportionally) of the other, uncheck this option.

Rotate:

Enter a number of rotation degrees in the box. The number can be either positive or negative.

Flip Vertical:

Check to mirror image the selected object/design/block up and down from its original position.

Flip Horizontal:

Check to mirror image the selected object/design/block side to side from its original position.


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