The easiest way to work out hoop positions is with the Automatically Add Hoops tool. Bear in mind that this method uses a purely rule-based software algorithm. It works best with simple designs.
Choose the hoop you want to use. Since a given stitchout can use only one size of hoop, you need to choose a hoop that will cover the largest object in the design.
Switch to Multi-Hooping mode. When you click Multi-Hooping on the toolbox, covered objects – those that fit wholly within a hoop – display as green stitches. Uncovered objects – those that do not fit – display as black stitches.
No embroidery object can be selected or manipulated in Multi-Hooping mode.
Check hoop settings via the Options command. Change hoops if you need to. Make sure the Foot setting reflects the foot you are using. This will affect the available sewing area within the hoop.
Use the Automatically Add Hoops tools to add hoop positions automatically. These are calculated according to the object sequence.
Use the Preview Hoopings tool to preview hoop positions in the Hooping Sequence docker. Click and hold to isolate the hooping in the workspace.
The software always attempts to include whole objects within sequential hoopings. Where this is not possible, it will split objects between hoopings. Although split lines are only visible in Multi-Hooping, they are maintained when switching to other modes. They do not affect object integrity.
If the same hoop position is repeated in the hooping sequence, the hooping label will indicate this. Moving a hoop slightly to include objects shown can reduce repeat hoopings.
Each hooping contains an object or group of objects that can be stitched out in a single hooping. These are stitched consecutively to form the whole design.
You are now ready to save the design to one or more files or send it to machine.
Print a copy of the design showing the hoop positions to help you stitch it in the correct hooping order.
