Design window tools

The following tools are available by default with nothing selected.

Droplist

Tip

MachineBrandList.png 

Select machine brand for current design.

MachineTypeList.png 

Select from list of models or types – single or multi-needle – associated with selected machine brand.

HoopList.png 

Select from hoop list associated with selected machine and model or type.

Tool

Tip

MachineHoopOptions.png 

Machine & Hoop Options

Change machines, set up hoop lists, and define custom brands and hoops.

RotateHoopL.png 

Rotate hoop left 15°

Rotate first hoop, or currently selected hoops in multi-hooping mode, to the left in 15° increments.

RotateHoopR.png 

Rotate hoop right 15°

Rotate first hoop, or currently selected hoops in multi-hooping mode, to the right in 15° increments.

HoopRotate.png 

 

Rotate by specified amount – positive or negative – in degrees.

Background.png 

Background and display colors

Change design background and display colors.

LaydownStitch.png 

Laydown stitch

Generate light fill to flatten the nap of textured fabrics like terry toweling or fur for subsequent embroidery.

CenterDesign.png 

Center all

Center whole design and hoop at 0,0 position and display in the design window.

MeasurementUnits.png 

Measurement units

Change measurement units within software without changing operating system settings.