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Command

Tip

New blank design

Create new blank design based on default template, fabric and background settings. Shortcut <Ctrl+N>

New from template

Create new design based on selected template as well as fabric and background settings.

New from design

Create new design based on an existing design.

Open design

Open an existing embroidery design from hard disk or network drive. Shortcut <Ctrl+O>

Open recent design

Open design from a list of recently opened designs.

Open backup design

Open directly onto the backup folder for quick access to backup files in case of software failure.

Insert design

Import embroidery design files into the current design.

Insert artwork

Import vector or bitmap artwork into current design as backdrop for manual or automatic digitizing.

Save design

Save current design. Shortcut <Ctrl+S>

Save design as

Save current design with different name, location or format.

Save as template

Save current design as design template for future use.

Export design

Save current design as production file for use by machine.

Export cutting

Export current design or selected objects to SVG file format for cutting.

Print preview

View worksheets on screen. Print worksheets from this window.

Print design

Print active design using current settings. Shortcut <Ctrl+P>

Cross Stitch

Access the Cross Stitch application.

Capture design image

Save design image as bitmap according to settings in the Capture Design Image dialog.

Close design

Close current design tab.

Close all designs

Close all design tabs.

Sign out and release license

Exit program and sign out of Hatch account.

Exit program

Close all open designs and exit program. Shortcut <Alt+F4>