Scaling patterns

Scaling manually

1. Select the pattern(s).
   
   1. Handles
2. Drag the handle to adjust the selected pattern(s) to the desired size.

   We recommend not scaling patterns imported from original cards.

   • If the <Shift> key is held down while a handle is dragged, the pattern is enlarged or reduced from the center of the pattern.
   • As you drag the handle, the current size is displayed on the status bar.
   • When scaling stitch patterns, the number of stitches remains the same, resulting in a loss of quality. To maintain the density and fill pattern of the embroidery pattern, hold down the <Ctrl> key while scaling. Even stitch patterns with a non-uniform stitch density and needle drop point pattern can be scaled while maintaining the density and fill pattern.

     Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns.

Scaling numerically

1. Select the pattern(s), and then click the [Home] tab.
2. Click [Size] in the [Edit] group.
   
3. Specify the size, and then click [OK].
   
   1. Select the whether the width and height will be set as a percentage (%) or a dimension (millimeters or inches). Set the width and height.
   2. To change the width and height proportionally, select the [Maintain aspect ratio] check box.
   3. To resize the selected pattern while maintaining the original density and fill pattern, select the [Keep density and fill pattern] check box.

      The [Keep density and fill pattern] check box is available only if stitch pattern is selected.

      Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns