The tools in the
Shapes
stitching follows) and different types of filled areas.
NOTE: To delete the last punchpoint added, press the Backspace key.
Using the Manual Stitch tool (
This tool allows individual needle punchpoints to be placed in order to control the stitch length or add intri-
cate details to a shape (for example, a small copyright or trademark symbol or extra lock stitches).
To add manual stitches to the design:
1
Click the
Manual Stitch
when it is moved into the design area.
2
Click in the design area to specify the placement of the stitches, as shown by 1 through 4 in figure 82.
3
Right-click in the design area to finish adding stitches.
Using the Path tool (
This tool adds paths (running stitches), which are used for outlining and adding fine detail to a design.
NOTE: This tool is available in the digitizing level of the software, and in the editing level with .bdf files cre-
ated using BE-100.
Chapter 20: Shapes Toolbar
toolbar allow you to create a variety of graphic shapes, such as paths (i.e., lines that
1
3
tool (
) in the
)
)
Figure 82
2
4
toolbar. The pointer changes to large crosshairs (
Shapes
Figure 83
)
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