Switch & Convert toolbar

Hatch Embroidery has a single ‘design window’ but you interact with it in different ways. The main operating modes are accessed via the Switch & Convert toolbar. See also The user interface.

Tool

Tip

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Home

Revisit the Home screen to access tutorials and other product information.

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Switch to Embroidery Mode

Digitize and edit embroidery designs. Display embroidery as well as artwork. View designs realistically in 3D simulation.

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Switch to Graphics Mode

Import, edit or create vector artwork as backdrop for embroidery digitizing, manual or automatic.

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Convert embroidery to artwork

Convert selected embroidery objects to vector artwork.

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Convert artwork to embroidery

Convert selected vector artwork to embroidery objects in Graphics Mode.

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Tag as appliqué

Tag selected vectors for conversion to appliqué embroidery.

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Keep Graphic Objects

When toggled on, artwork will be preserved during the conversion process.

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Match to embroidery palette

When toggled off, graphic colors are added to the embroidery design palette. When toggled on, graphic colors are matched to palette colors.

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Show embroidery

Toggle display of embroidery components in Graphics Mode.

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Design Library

Open Design Library window.