Graphics mode

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Use Switch & Convert > Graphics Mode to import, edit or create vector artwork as a backdrop for embroidery digitizing, manual or automatic.

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Use Switch & Convert > Show Embroidery to show or hide embroidery components.

Hatch Embroidery has a single ‘design window’ but when integrated with CorelDRAW®, you may interact with it via the Switch and Convert toolbar.

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Note: CorelDRAW® needs to be registered before it can be used by Hatch Embroidery. Registration provides CorelDRAW® Standard Membership which gives you access to content – clipart, fonts, stock photos, templates – via Corel CONNECT. It also gives you access to the latest CorelDRAW® updates.

The Graphics Mode toolset offers many techniques for creating and editing vector graphics, according to the version of CorelDRAW software you own.

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Here are some of the prominent Graphics Mode interface elements.

Element

Description

Menu bar

This contains application menus such as File, Edit, View, etc.

Design window

This contains the main work area where you create and edit graphics objects as well as embroidery objects when you switch to Embroidery Mode.

Switch & Convert toolbar

This contains the universal tools and icons which are visible in both Embroidery Mode and Graphics Mode windows.

Standard toolbar

This contains commonly used tools and commands which are specific to and only visible in Graphics Mode.

Toolbox

This contains the drawing/editing tools specific to and visible only in Graphics Mode.

Property bar

This contains the commands and controls that relate to the active tool in the Toolbox or active object in the design window in Graphics Mode.

Properties docker

In Graphics Mode, this contains graphics-specific dockers.

Color palette

This contains the graphics color palette which is specific to and only visible in Graphics Mode.

Status bar

This contains current status information visible only in the Graphics Mode.

In addition to the CorelDRAW software toolset, you can also use Graphics Mode to insert or paste third-party vector graphics such as clipart for use in embroidery designs. Alternatively, insert, paste or scan bitmap artwork for use as digitizing templates or ‘backdrops’. Imported vector graphics or created text can be converted directly to embroidery designs. See Convert artwork to embroidery with CorelDRAW® for details.

Note: For a detailed description of the CorelDRAW software interface, refer to the electronic User Guide available via the MS Windows® Start > Programs group. Alternatively, use the online help available from the Help menu.