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Features

Benefits

Page(s) in Manual

3D Space (Simulation, Modeling)

View your design on 3D model, rotate to view from different angles

Zoom Options, Dynamic Zoom, Fit to...

Viewing design or parts of design

3-20,21

Auto Scroll

Navigation inside design window

3-18

Show / Hide Color Layers

View individual design color or layers

3-12,13

Slow Redraw, Redraw Speed

Review design as if in production

3-19

Ruler, Grid & Sub-Grid

Ensure accuracy

4-43

Measuring Ruler

Ensure accuracy

4-46

Embroidery Hoop Database

Create, store and recall embroidery hoops to ensure production

3-24

Show Hoops on Screen

View embroidery hoops to ensure design size

3-23,24

Auxiliary Reference Lines

Ensure accuracy

4-45,46

Show / Hide Objects

Isolate design elements

3-19

Highlight Objects

Node editing, grouping of objects

2-13

Embroidery Simulation on Main Window

Stitch verification without sewing the design

3-11

Satellite View

See entire design in separate window

3-5

Simulation View, Real Time, Print

Stitch verification without sewing the design

3-5,6

Object Sequence View

View sewing order of objects in the design

3-7,8

Drag & Drop Sequencing

Rearrange sewing sequence of objects

3-7,8

Object Tree View, Simple/Advanced

View sewing order and properties of objects in the design

3-8,9

Edit Sequence & Properties

Rearrange sewing sequence of objects and change properties

3-8,9

Stitch List View

Exact selection of specific stitch or machine code

3-9,10

Navigation Bar

View design forward and back by stitches or colors

3-11,12

Print Design Information Card

Design accuracy for repeat orders

11-27

Customize Design Information Card

Design accuracy for repeat orders

11-32

Object Inspector Quick View

View primary properties of an embroidery object

3-26

Object Inspector Advanced View

View all properties of an embroidery object

3-26

Browse Designs

Thumbnails of previous designs for easy selection

Browse Images

Thumbnails of previous images for easy selection

5-4

Motif Library

Insert custom created or default symbols into designs

3-28

Memory List

Insert saved memory blocks into designs

3-28

Style Gallery

Set parameter templates

3-29

MDI (Multi Document Interface)

Have multiple designs open at the same time

1-3

Auto Save

Automatically save designs

Undo

Correct design mistakes without starting over

4-43

Redo

Recover Undo changes

4-43

Undo Mark

Highlight a specific undo to recover to

4-43

Customize Toolbars & Shortcut Keys

Customize for quick access to your favorite tools and functions

1-8

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Lettering, Text and Monogramming

Features

Benefits

Page(s) in Manual

True Type Fonts 1

Advanced Fill Styles for TTF 1

Shadow & Trap Effects for
TTF 1

True Type Font® Font Builder

Create your own custom keyboard fonts quickly and easily

Monograms

9-3

Team Names

9-3

112 Pre-Digitized Fonts

Increase design production with keyboard lettering

9-3

Multi-Line Text, Multi-Color Text

One step, time-saving text feature

9-6

Auto Kerning & Character Spacing

Correct text placement for individual letters

9-5,6

Text from Pre-Digitized Embroidery Fonts

Clean embroidered fonts with little or no editing required

9-2,3

Standard Text Layouts

Match text setup for Arcs, Stair, Regular box, etc.

9-9

Kern Individual Letters

9-14

Resize Individual Letters

Allow for push and pull of individual letters

9-14

Edit Objects Inside Text

Edit individual objects in text lines

Edit Stitch Setting

Allow for clean embroidered text on all types of fabrics

9-8

Adjustments & Compensation

Allow for push and pull of individual letters

9-8

Advanced Text Layouts

Match text setup for User Baseline, Top and Bottom lines

9-9

Create and Save Custom Text Layouts

Create and save custom text layouts

9-10

Break Up Text to Sections

Individual node and section editing for each letter

9-13

Create and Save Custom Fill Stitches

Competitive advantage, create custom fill patterns

9-8

Break Up Monograms to Sections

Custom modifications to monogram created from templates

Convert True Type Fonts

Unlimited font selection with four stitching modes

9-3

Produce Monogram Design

Allow for push and pull of individual letters

9-22

Text Effects

Special effects for text such as shadow, perspective, custom, etc.

9-10

Create Team Name Designs

Import name list and use with name drop feature

4-46

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Editing

Features

Benefits

Page(s) in Manual

Select Stitch by Click

Exact stitch selection for editing

7-3

Auto Select Stitch (Next, Prev)

Stitch navigation for editing

7-3

Move, Delete, Add Stitches (w/wo compensation)

Stitch by stitch editing

7-5

Add, Delete, Edit Control

Insert / delete trim codes, color stops, etc.

7-9

Select All

Global design selection for editing

7-11

Select By Color

Editing by blocks of colors

7-13

Select by Start-End Point, by Navigation

Stitch navigation for editing

7-3

Select by Rectangle, by Coutour

Block selection tool

7-11

Select By Object

Block selection tool

7-13

Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Keep selection (crop)

Block modification tool

7-13

Move, Rotate, Scale (w/o density compensation)

Block modification tool

7-19

Mirror H, V, Fix Rotation, Angular Rotation

Block modification tool

7-22

Envelope distorion (bridge, panoramic, etc)

Distort design to custom shape

7-20,21

Scale Block with Density Compensation

Resize objects with stitch count changes by scale

7-23

Filter Small Stitches

Prevents excessive stitches in small areas

7-26

Change ZigZag properties (density, width, angle)

Modifies only selected stitch type

7-25

Smooth ZigZag border

Cleans up irregular border widths

7-25

Randomize ZigZag border

Use a slightly random edge for artistic effects

7-25

Change Pattern Properties (density, width, type)

Modifies only selected stitch type

7-25

Smooth Area-Pattern Border

Cleans up irregular pattern borders

7-25

Randomize Area-Pattern Border

Use a slightly random edge for artistic effects

7-25

Convert ZigZag to Pattern or Pattern to ZigZag

Convert stitch types to correct stitch type for design size

7-23

Convert Stitch Block to Objects (expanded to condensed)

Convert expanded stitch data to condensed data

7-23

Object Recognition Settings

Ability to recognize specific stitch types in conversion

8-5

Edit Object Wireframe

Edit wireframe objects

7-23

Globe, Lens, Noise, Speed, Explosion, etc.

Distort embroidery object to visually enhance design

7 - 27-30

Custom Grid

Create a custom grid

7 - 27-30

Sort Sequence by Color

Reduce the number of color changes in a design

7-26

Move Start & End Points

Centering of design

7-32

Reconnect Block

Reconnect blocks without need to redigitize

8-20,21

Repeat Designs (basic)

Duplicate design in columns or rows (patches)

8-17

Select by Click, Color, Rectangle, Freehand

Object selection methods

7-11,12

Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete Block

Insert, modify, copy or delete objects in a design

7-18

Resize, Rotate, Mirror

Design modification tools

7-19,20,21,22

Envelope Distortion

Distort design to custom shape

7-20

Object Block Repeat (dup, circle, grid, path)

Design duplication feature

8-17,18

Objects Alignment

Align objects within a design

8-21,22

Insert Section Cursor

Paste objects before or after cursor

8-16

Sort Sections by 1,2,3

Sewing sequence feature

10-7

Block Grouping (handle together)

Group entire objects for editing, duplication, etc.

8-19

Objects Branching

Time saving feature, no need to figure connections or paths

8-20,21

Read / Write Blocks to Memory

Create object that can be inserted into multiple designs

8-23

Export Block to Disk

Save object that can be inserted into multiple designs

8-23

Convert Object to Figure

Export embroidery object to a vector image

6-16

Sort Sections by Index

Defined section editing

7-14

Edit Object Shape & Elements

Object editing

6-2

Copy Properties, Paste Special (clone fill)

Copy object properties to multiple objects in a design

6-15

Separate Outline from Area

Allows border to be modified separate from area

6-13

Divide / Split Object

Cut an object to separate into multiple objects

6-11

Countour Trap (new object)

Step and Repeat objects with user defined spacing

Add Outline (new object)

Automatic creation of borders around shapes

4-38

Convert to Stitch Object

Allows individual

4-46

Convert to Other Stitch Type (Pattern, ZigZag, etc)

For example: Create Zig Zag then convert to Pattern Fill

6-16

Convert to Other Object Type (Path, Area)

Create objects - Path to Simple Area, etc.

6-9

Convert Stitch Object to a Vector Image

Converts stitch objects to vector images

6-16

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Auto Digitizing Tools

Features

Benefits

Page(s) in Manual

Geometric Shapes

Create basic embroidered shapes without artwork

4-40

Tracing Box for Raster Complex Colors

Add or subtract similar colors detected in a trace

5-17,18,19

Automatic Tracing on Raster

Auto digitize raster objects

5-17,18,19

Auto-Interactive Tracing on Raster

Hand trace raster objects

5-19

Shoot & Stitch

Turn graphic objects into blocks of stitches with a click

5-19,20,21

Automatic Tracing on Vectors

Auto digitize vector objects

5-10

Auto-Interactive Tracing on Vectors

Hand trace vector objects (intellitrace)

5-13

Auto Digitizing (AID II)

Automatically convert images to stitch files

5-21,22,23

Photo Stitching (B & W and Color)

Automatically convert photographs to stitch files

5-24,25

Cross Stitch

Create "craft like" cross stitch design

5-25,26,27

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Digitizing Tools

Features

Benefits

Page(s) in Manual

Manual Stitches (on Creation Tools)

Create travel stitches within designs

4-7

Path w/ Running Stitch

Create travel or detail stitches

4-24

Path w/ ZigZag

Create zigzag columns with single path

4-24

Path w/ E, EE, SQ

Create E, EE, Square stitches with single path

4-24

Path w/ Programmable Stitches

Create programmable stitches with single path

4-25

Path w/ Sequin

Create sequins with single path

4-25

Path w/ Longitudinal Stitches

Create longitudinal stitches with single path

4-25

Column with ZigZag

Create zigzag columns with direction lines

4-26

Column with E, EE, SQ

Create columns filled with E, EE, SQ stitches

4-26

Column with Elastic Uniform Pattern (Hand)

Create columns filled with Elastic Uniform Patterns (Hand)

4-26

Column with Elastic Uniform Patterns (Math)

Create columns filled with Elastic Uniform Patterns

4-26

Column with Elastic Graphic Pattern

Create columns filled with Elastic Graphic Patterns

4-26

Column with Elastic Mixed Pattern

Create columns filled with Elastic Mixed Patterns

4-26

Column with Elastic Programmable Stitches

Create columns filled with Elastic Programmable Stitches

4-26

Column with Longitudinal Stitches

Create columns filled with Longitudinal Stitches

4-27

Area Fill with ZigZag

Create closed area filled with zigzag using defined direction lines

4-30

Area Fill with E, EE, SQ

Create closed area filled with E, EE, SQ using defined direction lines

4-30

Area Fill with Uniform Pattern (Hand)

Create closed area filled with uniform pattern (hand)

4-31

Area Fill with Uniform Pattern (Math)

Create closed area filled with uniform pattern (math)

4-31

Area Fill with Graphic Pattern

Create closed area filled with graphic pattern

4-31

Area Fill with Mixed Pattern

Create closed area filled with mixed pattern

4-31

Area Fill with Uniform Pattern (Hand)

Create closed area filled with elastic uniform pattern (hand)

4-31

Area Fill with Uniform Pattern (Math)

Create closed area filled with elastic uniform pattern (math)

4-31

Area Fill with Elastic Graphic Pattern

Create closed area filled with elastic graphic pattern

4-31

Area Fill with Elastic Mixed Pattern

Create closed area filled with elastic mixed pattern

4-31

Area Fill with Programmable Stitches

Create closed area filled with programmable stitches

4-31

Area Fill with Elastic Programmable Stitches

Create closed area filled with elastic programmable stitches

4-31

Area Fill with Longitudinal Stitches

Create closed area filled with longitudinal stitches

4-32

Area Fill with Cross Stitch

Create closed area filled with cross stitch

4-32

Area Fill with Flexible Fill (Straight and Curve Directions)

Create closed area filled with Flexible Fill

4-36

Area Fill with Spiral Fill

Create closed area filled with Spiral Fill

4-33

Area Fill with Appliqu´e;

Create closed area filled with Appliqu´e;

4-33

Area Fill with Textures

Create closed areaa filled with textures

4-33

Area with Auto-Fill

Create closed area filled with Auto-Fill

4-35

Area Fill with Sequin

Create closed area filled with sequin

4-33

Area Holes

Define open holes within filled objects

4-21

Main Reference, Area Contour

Form a shape, using straight or curve nodes to be filled

4-36

Stitch Directions (Straight)

Define stitch directions (straight) at various points in object

4-18,19

Stitch Directions (Curve)

Define stitch directions (curve) at various points in object

4-18,19

User Defined Entry and Exit Point

Full control of start & end point of embroidery objects

4-19

Automatic Entry and Exit Point

Automate place of start & end point of embroidery objects

4-19

Split-Stitches Line, Deviation

Defione specific needle points to define a shape

4-21

Center Spine

Adds variable direction for flexible stitch types

4-37

Break Object Line

Divide objects into multiple parts with ease

Corner Fill (Custom Type & Auto-Judge)

Use swept, mitred, capped or auto to define corner stitches

6-6

Close with Mirrowed Nodes (symetric)

Capture half a shape and create the other half by mirroring

6-6

Use Arc & Bezier Curves

Creation and editing of wireframe curve nodes

4-16

Snap Cursor to Entry Point, to Grid

Reference guides for node placement

4-17

Snap to Notable Points

Reference guides for node placement

4-45

Randomize Borders

Use a slightly random edge for artistic effects

12-17

BackStep & AdvanceStep on Running Stitch

Running stitch types for hand made look and feel

Shapes on Path End-Points

Path end-pointscan be made with various round and pointed shapes

12-39,40,41

Variable Width & Modulation on Path Borders

Variable widths and shapes can be added to borders

12-40, 6-10

Repititions On ZigZag (highlight stitches)

Defines minimum quantity of overlapped stitches

12-38

Patterns on Holes

Add different fill patterns inside the holes of a fill

4-21

Variable Density: Color Gradiation

Blend single color object from lighter to darker

12-41,42,43

Variable Density: Color Blending

Blend up to 3 colors to achieve multiple shades

12-41,42,43

Underlay: Centered, Edge Walk, ZigZag, Parallel)

Apply proper underlay for various fabric types

12-25,26,27,28

Underlay: Double ZigZag, Double Parallel

Apply proper underlay for various fabric types

12-25,26,27,28

Underlay: Edge + ZigZag, Double ZigZag, or Double Parallel

Apply proper underlay for various fabric types

12-25,26,27,28

Pull Compensation

Compensate for shrinking column width on various materials

12-29,30

Short Stitches Programmable

Reduces excessive needle holes on inside columns

12-30,31

ZigZag Auto-Split

Prevents excessive length ZigZag stitches

12-32,33

Adjust Density vs. Stitch Length

Heavier stitching in wide areas, less in thin areas of columns

12-36

Filter Small Stitches

Prevents excessive stitches in small areas

12-36

Fill with Running Stitch, ZigZag, E

Create closed area filled with running stitch, zigzag, E

4-30

Fill with Special Stitch, Sequin

Create closed area filled with special stitch, sequin

4-31

Object Properties for Outlines

Stitch detail tool

6-11

Pull Compensation, Short Stitches, Auto-Split

Fabric allowance feature

12-29,30,31,32,33

Filter Small Stitches

Reduces thread breaks due to excessive stitches

12-36

Randomize Borders

Use a slightly random edge for artistic effects

12-38

Modulation on Path Borders

Variable widths and shapes can be added to borders

12-40

BackStep & AdvanceStep on Running Stitch

Special effect stitching for a hand made look and feel

Repetitions on ZigZag

Defines minimum quantity of overlapped stitches

12-38

Commands Inside Sections

Create stops during stitching for appliqu´e;s

12-47,48

Commands Before / After Sections

Create stops during stitching for appliqu´e;s

12-47,48

Lock Stitches at Start / End or Cut

Insert lock stitches at the beginning or end of an object

12-46,47

Select Stitch Settings by Fabric (material)

Pre-program stitch values for specific material types

6-16,17

Create or Edit Stitch Settings by Fabric

Crate stitch values for specific material types

6-16,17

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Imaging Tools

Features

Benefits

Page(s) in Manual

Vectorize (Raster to Vector)

Create vector art from bitmap files

5-40,41,42,43

Open, Save, etc.

Work with images in embroidery program

5-21

Resize, Rotate

Adjust image size and placement

5-21

Edit Box (resize, rotate, move, color, etc)

Expanded imaging tools for size and placement

5-21

Edit Nodes

Adjust image points for embroidery use

5-33

Group & Ungroup

Combine objects inside the image

5-31

Combine (Merge, Trim, Simplify)

Adjust images for embroidery use

5-33

Sort, Order (To Back, To Front)

Adjust image layers for desired result

5-35

Create New Figures

Add or create vector art in embroidery software

5-29

Split Figure

Adjust artwork for embroidery use/td>

5-33

CorelDRAW® X3 Graphics Suite

Graphics software for more extensive imaging needs

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Miscellaneous

Features

Benefits

Page(s) in Manual

Embroidery Explorer

Easily manage files, quickly find designs, collections, & categories

Embroidery Publisher

Easily print catalogs or build web pages from your designs

Web Folders

35 Pre-Digitized Monogramming Fonts

For the classic monogram look and feel

9-22

230 Uniform Patterns

Uniform patterns to add dimension to your embroidery designs

120 Graphic Patterns

Add textured patterns to fill objects

70 Mixed Patterns

Combining different pattern types within a fill object

160 Programmed Stitches

Add a craft / hand sewn look & feel using these pre-programmed stitches

45 Textures

Add visual appeal to your designs with the use of texture

6 Preloaded Hoops in Hoop Database

Specify hoops prior to production

3-24

32 Preloaded Thread Charts

Specify thread colors using actual thread numbers and colors

3-17

24 Preloaded Fabrics

Use fabric background to proof designs

3-16,17

175 Standard Motifs

Add more visual appeal to your designs with the use of motifs

3-28

52 Graphic Images (BMP and JPG)

Graphic images for first time user training

Motifs Builder

Create custom motifs for looks unique to your business or customers

13-25

Hand Patterns Editor

Edit and save hand drawn patterns

13-5

Math Patterns Editor

Edit and save patterns created from mathematical inputs

13-6

Graphic Patterns Editor

Edit and save graphic patterns

13-11

Mixed Patterns Editor

Edit stitch patterns to fit customer or design needs

13-13

Programmable Stitches Builder

Create special stitch effects

13-15

Keyboard Font Builder

Create custom fonts for use as keyboard lettering

13-24

Font Builder from TTF®

Create and save keyboard fonts from True Type Fonts®

13-21

Create New Fill Styles

Create custom fill styles unique to your business or customers

13-5