Mode

The Edit mode selection allows you to isolate the particular item you want to change.

The selections are Outline, Entry/Exit Points, Stitch Angle and Decor Lines

Outline Mode

Outline Mode Allows you to reshape the outline as needed.

Click any input point to move to a different location.

Click and drag between input points to reshape the curve.

Click and Hold down the left mouse button on any input point to change it from a curve to a corner type.

Entry / Exit Points

The Start point in a block is designated by a small green arrow pointing to the right .

The End point is designated by a small red arrow pointing to the left .

These points indicate where the stitching will actually start and end in the block. Depending on the setup of your system parameters, these may be automatically generated at the first and last points you place, or they can be defined by you during the creation process.

In any case, they can always be moved in Block Edit mode. The Start and end point location is important for quality embroidery. Manipulating the location of these points can determine how a block is stitched, therefore changing its push and pull characteristics. The position of these points can also help to eliminate unnecessary trims. If 2 or more blocks overlap or are very close to one another, manipulating the start or end points of the 2 blocks so that they are in close proximity will eliminate the trim code between these two blocks.

Editing Start and End Points in Block Edit mode

Select the Entry / Exit option from the drop down menu in Block Edit mode.
Click the left mouse button on the point you want to move.
Move the mouse to where you want to place the point and click again.
Click the right mouse key and select Finish to apply the change.

Stitch Angle

Often times we will need to change the stitch direction of a fill block. This is done to prevent the stitches from falling into directional grained fabric such as corduroy or velour or to provide a more optimum angle for the type of garment. For instance, you would not normally sew a vertical fill area on a 6 panel cap as the vertical line would fall into the seam. Stitch angle can also cause the same color thread to look like slightly different colors as the light tends to reflect off differently as the fill area changes. This is a useful technique to utilize when creating organic designs of stone, wood etc..

The Stitch angle designator varies slightly from recipe to recipe. Running Stitch, Satin Line, Column fill etc.. have no stitch angle designator, while Freeform >Normal Fill uses a single inclination designated by a blue line. Variable Angles recipe uses multiple blue lines to indicate the various stitch angles.

Editing Stitch Angle in Block Edit mode

Select the Stitch Angle option from the drop down menu in Block Edit mode.
Click the left mouse button on either end of the line.
Move the mouse to change the angle of the line.
Click Stitch It to apply the change.

Stitch Angle can also be set numerically in the Embroidery Settings >General Tab

Decor Lines

Decor Lines are splits in the stitching to create effect. These are normally used in Satin areas as they are most visible when breaking long satin stitches.

Decor lines can be input with any input tool, including text, but Freeform input is the most common.

Create multiple decor lines in the same block by completing one line, and selecting an input tool. The Selection of an input tool signals to the system that the first line is completed and to start a new line.

Editing Decor Lines in Block Edit mode

Select the Decor Line option from the drop down menu in Block Edit mode.
Click the left mouse button on any point in the line.
Move the mouse to change the shape of the line.
Click Stitch It to apply the change.

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