Set stitching properties for secondary objects

For all newly created open-object appliqué, secondary objects are created using automatic stitch colors. You can assign special colors for each layer or simply match colors to cover stitching. You have two options when it comes to setting stitch types to use for secondary objects – automatic or manual.

To set colors...

1Double-click the open-appliqué object. The Appliqué Properties dialog opens.

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2Select the Set Colors Automatically option. The Automatic Stitch Colors dialog opens.

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3Choose an automatic color scheme from the available options:

To set stitch types...

1Double-click the open-appliqué object if not already open. The Appliqué Properties dialog opens.

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2If you are happy for the software to assign stitch types for secondary objects, click the ‘Set stitch types automatically’ option. Stitch types for all tackdowns are set according to the cover stitch type as follows:

3If you require greater control over stitch types used for placement lines, cutting lines, and tackdowns, select the ‘Set stitch types manually’ option. The Set Properties Manually panel is displayed.

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4Select the secondary objects you want included in your open-object appliqué:

The selected boundary segments appear in magenta and the controls are activated.

5Set the display color for each of the secondary objects – placement lines, cutting lines, and/or tackdown – you have selected.

When you set colors manually, any change you make overrides automatically chosen colors.

6If you have chosen to include tackdown stitches, select the required type:

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Zigzag: This gives you control over:

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Run Stitch: This gives you control over:

7Click Back to return.