Column + Multiple Programmable Stitches

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Column + Multiple Programmable Stitches

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This fill style places programmable stitches (small motifs) on an area defined by a column object type. Programmable stitches are oriented according to the direction lines defined by the node pairs of the column and transformed according to the column width.

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How to create an object of this type?

➢Select the tool Create a Column with Multiple Programmable Stitches through any available way:

oOpen the Smart Design window and select the corresponding tool.

oClick on the arrow below the "Create Objects" button and select the corresponding tool.

oOpen the tooltab EMBROIDERY, click on the arrow below the "Column" button and select the corresponding tool.

 

A context ToolsTab containing the most frequently used properties of this fill style will open.

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Press the Pattern button to open the Programmable Stitch Pattern box.

You can define the number of different programmable stitches you want to include in your pattern, select them from the catalog and define their scales individually

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➢Set the fill properties from the ToolsTab (above) or the Object Inspector (below).

 

➢Digitize the object (through any digitizing method) by inserting the required elements of this object type.

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➢Confirm and GENERATE stitches.

 

➢If editing is required, just select the Select Object tool on the Main Toolbar.

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About Fill Style Properties

•You can edit (define or modify) all the properties of this object type from the Object Inspector (see below).

•The most commonly used properties are also available on the corresponding tooltab.

•The current value of the properties are displayed on the Object Inspector or the tooltab when an object of this type is being created or when an existing object of this type is selected.

 

 

hmtoggle_arrow1Main Fill Properties

 

OI Column_ProgrammableStitch_Body

 

 

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This is the color number of the thread/color palette.

You can change the color number from the color bar, from the context tooltab or from the object inspector.

The thread color for this color number is defined (and can be redefined) on the thread/color palette.

The stitches of the selected object will be created using the selected color.

This number is also the needle number of the embroidery machine (for multi-needle machines), unless the needle sequence is redefined.

Change Color Number on a Path with Running Stitches

 
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Change Color Number on a Path with Zig-Zag Stitches

 
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Change Color Number on a Path with E Stitches

 
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It specifies the color number of the thread palette corresponding to the color of the object.

 

MultiProgStEditor

This is the multiple programmable stitch pattern editor.

Use this box to define the programmable stitches you want to include in your pattern.

Pattern Length: select how many different programmable stitch types you want to use

Rows in the list: click on 3 dots button to select the programmable stitch from the library and define its horizontal and vertical scale

Press Ok to confirm the pattern

 

 

It specifies the programmable stitch component to use.

 

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This property defines the separation between each component on the path.

 

 

Programmable Stitches on Path:

no spacing

 

Programmable Stitches on Path:

spacing: 1.5mm

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Specify the separation between programmable stitches.

 

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Number of rows of programmable stitches on the path.

 

 

Rows: 1

 

Rows: 3

 
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Number of rows of programmable stitches.

 

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OI Column_ProgrammableStitch_Adjustment

 

 

Filter the small stitches of the object (smaller than the indicated value).

OI Adjustment_DeleteSmallStitches

Options are:

oAutomatic: The filter is enabled and the minimum stitch length used is the general value set in Options And Preferences.

oUser defined: The system will delete stitches shorter than the indicated value.

Sample of Delete Small Stitches: Path with Running Stitches

 

Before applying the filter

 

After applying the filter

 

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Sample of Delete Small Stitches: Column with Zig-Zag Stitches

 

Before applying the filter

 

After applying the filter

 

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It deletes the stitches that are smaller than a predefined value (unnecessary & inconvenient).

 

Insert tack-down stitches to prevent unfixed stitches when connecting far parts of the object.

OI Adjustment_LockStitchesInternalConnections

Types of Lock Stitches are:

oClassic

oStar

oTwist

oCross

oArrow

Properties:

•Length: Specify the lock stitch length for Classic type.

•Scale: change the size of the lock stitch.

•Repetition: Define the number of times to repeat the lock stitch.

 

It adds stitches to fix the thread, recommendable on thread trims and color changes.

Read also

•Concepts about the COLUMN object.

•Concepts about Classic Digitizing.