Moving entry/exit points, the center point and stitch pattern reference point

Moving the entry/exit points

  1. Click the [Home] tab.
  2. Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then click to select the Select Entry/Exit Point tool.
  3. Click the object.

    This is the entry point for the outline stitching. The previous pattern is connected to this point.

    This is the exit point for the outline stitching. Stitching continues from this point to the next pattern.

    This is the entry point for the inside region stitching. The previous pattern is connected to this point.

    This is the exit point for the inside region stitching. Stitching continues from this point to the next pattern.

    The codes that appear indicate the following.

    L: Line sewing

    R: Region sewing

    1: Entry point

    2: Exit point

    This is the entry (or exit) point for the next (or previous) pattern that is connected to the exit (or entry) point of the currently selected pattern.
    This point is connected to the entry/exit point with the same code in the currently selected pattern. In this example, R1 in the currently selected pattern and R1 in the previous pattern are connected.

  4. Drag the arrow for the point to the desired location on the outline.

    A dotted line appears between the entry (or exit) point being moved and the cross indicating the exit (or entry) point of the previous (or next) pattern.

    • If the outline or the inside region are set to not be sewn, the corresponding point does not appear.
    • The entry and exit points can be checked in the [Sewing Order] pane. Select the Select Entry/Exit Point tool, and then click a frame in the [Sewing Order] pane. The entry and exit points of the selected pattern appear.
    • In this case, finish the operation by clicking a blank area in the [Sewing Order] pane.

    Only entry and exit points for patterns created with the Shapes tool can be edited. Stitch patterns or patterns created with the Text tools cannot be edited.

Moving the center point and stitch pattern reference point

The center point and reference point for arranging the stitch pattern can be repositioned for a more decorative effect.

  • Regions with the concentric circle stitch, radial stitch or flexible spiral stitch specified have a center point.
  • Regions with the prog. fill stitch, motif stitch, cross stitch, net fill stitch, zigzag net fill stitch or decorative fill stitch specified have a stitch pattern reference point.
  1. Click the [Home] tab.
  2. Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then click .
  3. Click a region with the concentric circle stitch, radial stitch, prog. fill stitch, motif stitch, cross stitch, net fill stitch or zigzag net fill stitch specified.

    Center Point (Radial Stitch)

    Stitch pattern reference point (Motif Fill Stitch)

    1. Handle
  4. Drag the handle to the desired location.

    Center Point (Radial Stitch)

    Stitch pattern reference point (Motif Fill Stitch)

    1. Handle