Star

Stitch It

 This icon will cause the current block to fill with stitches. Depending on the setting in the System Parameters - Advanced Tab. The Block will either build immediately, or prompt you to input the stitch angle, entry and exit points

Mode

Switch between the different editing modes available. This will be determined by the Recipe used.  For instance, there will be no option for Stitch angle if the selected Recipe is Satin line as this parameters is pre determined by the recipe

Insert branch (Not available in all levels)

Insert Branch allows you to create complex shapes as a single block with a common start and end point making reordering and re-sequencing much easier.

Although individual branches can be placed anywhere on the canvas, it is better to only use branching when the individual segments touch or overlap one another. The branched block will share common underlay and walk stitches which could cause stitches to travel outside the intended outlines.

When selecting Insert Branch from the toolbar, the created branch will be of the same input method as the current block. It is possible to create branches with different tools by clicking the Right Mouse button and selecting Insert Branch from the pop-up menu.

Insert hole

Insert Hole allows you to create a freeform void or empty space  inside of a block. 

When using Normal Fill, the hole can also be filled with different stitch types.

This is useful to prevent too many layers of stitching in a design. Areas that have several layers of embroidery tend to be bulky and stiff.

Choosing this option from the Mode Toolbar will allow you to input a Freeform hole. However, clicking the right mouse instead allows you to choose from several different tools to create your hole.

(The options for Hole types will depend on your Software Level)

Delete Hole

Delete Hole allows you to remove a previously created hole or branch.

A point on the desired branch or hole must be selected prior to selecting this option.

Width

Width of the Star

Height

Height of the Star

Lock Dimensions

This option non functional in the Star mode as all stars are by their nature, symmetrical.

Enable Hole

Enable Hole creates a void in the middle of the shape. When the enable hole is clicked, the Column width control  becomes active. The column width sets the size of the area that will be stitched.

This feature is normally used to create a border or outline shape.

The normal recipe for this tool is Column, although a similar effect can be achieved with Satin Line recipe and not enabling the hole, this method gives an on screen control of the width making it easier to determine the exact size needed.

Vertices

Vertices refers to the number of points on the polygon. A polygon with 3 vertices would be a triangle. A polygon with 4 vertices would be a square and so on.

The Vertices control allows you to create a polygon with as little as 3 and as many as 50 points.

A polygon with 50 vertices is essentially a circle.

Sharpness

Sharpness defines how pointed the star is. A conventional 5 pointed star will have a sharpness of about 62.

The Slider control allows you to visually determine the sharpness of the star. Sliding the control to the right gives a more pointed star, to the left a flatter star.