Column Fill is used to make turning stitch inclinations. Column fills are normally used to create lettering, outlines and other shapes where the stitch angle will change constantly. Column stitches are primarily Satin although Step stitches are not uncommon
The Column toolbar is displayed above, Click any icon to view a detailed explanation of its purpose.
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Usage
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The Column tool shapes are defined by "Reference Lines"; A Reference Line is drawn by first defining one point, then the counter point. The system will connect these 2 points with a line. This line defines the length and the angle of the stitch that will be drawn at this point. Reference Lines are drawn at different locations along the shape to define the outline; the program will fill the areas between the outlines.
Clicking the left mouse button enters all points. By default the system will create curves when you input a point and a counterpoint. If you want to create a corner point you have 2 options, you can either hold the button down for a moment (long click) or, you can hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard while making a quick click with the left mouse button. Any combination of corner and curve points can be used.
Note
Remember, you do not trace around the area. You are going to go through the area. Each point you lay down has to have a counter-point on the other side of the section you are digitizing. You cannot delete or edit the first point until the counter-point has been placed. You should place a point and counter-point where you need the direction or the width of the stitch to change. The line that connects the point and counter point through the shape, is your stitch angle.
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