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							Advanced OpreationDesign Center
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Design CenterStage 4 (Sew Setting Stage)
Programmable fill stitch
FrequencySets the spacial frequency steps.
Range: 0–99%
Default: 30%
Pull CompensationLengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrink-
age during sewing.
Range: 0–2 mm (0.00–0.08 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
0%
30%
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Try to use underlay stitching for wide areas, in order to pre-
vent shrinking during stitching. Depending on the shape of the region, however, it may not be 
possible to select this setting.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 1–7 lines per mm (25–178 lines per inch)
Default: 4.5 lines per mm (114 lines per inch)
GradationSets the density gradation setting on or off. 
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Click Pattern to set the gradation pattern and its density. 
Default: Off
For details on this attribute, refer to“Creating a gradation” on page 96.
Direction[Type] Specifies the type of sewing direction.
Constant: Sews at a fixed angle. The angle is specified by the angle setting.
Va r ia b le: Varies the sewing direction according to the object being sewn.
[Angle] Specifies the sewing angle.
Available only when the sewing direction type is
set to Constant.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 45 degrees
Half StitchSets half stitching on or off.
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Va r i-
able.
If one side of the fill stitching is dense, a half stitch could be 
sewn automatically to provide a more even density.
Default: Off
Running Stitch PathSets the running path of the stitching.
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Available settings:
 Inside of region (shortest route)
 Along outline (along the inner side)
 Onto outline (on the outline)
The inside of region setting is available only when the Gradation 
check box is cleared.
Default: Inside of region
Pull CompensationLengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrink-
age during sewing.
Range: 0–2 mm (0.00–0.08 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
On:
Off:
Inside of region:
Along outline:
Onto outline:
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Programma-
ble fillSelect a pattern for programmable fill stitch.
Click
 , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, select the folder 
containing the .pas file that you want to use. Double-click the desired pattern, or 
select it, and then click OK.
Width (horizontal length)Sets the stitch pattern width.
Range: 2–10 mm (0.20–0.39 inch)
Default: 7.5 mm (0.30 inch)
Height (vertical length)Sets the stitch pattern height.
Range: 5–10 mm (0.20–0.39 inch)
Default: 7.5 mm (0.30 inch)
DirectionAllows you to rotate the angle of the stitch patterns.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 0 degrees
OffsetDirectionSets the direction of the offset as row/column.
Va l u eWhen the pattern’s arrangement is offset, sets the amount of offset.
Range: 0–99%
Default: 0%
Base
Sew
Specifies 
the base 
stitching. 
(For details, 
refer to the 
illustration 
below.)Stitch 
Ty p eSpecifies the shape of stitching on the edges.
Available only when the Base Sew check box is 
selected.
Available settings:  , 
Default: 
Step PitchSets the pitch of the stitching for the base of a programmable fill stitch.
Available only when the Base Sew check box is 
selected.
Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 4.0 mm (0.16 inch)
FrequencySets the spacial frequency steps of the stitching for the base of a programmable 
fill stitch.
Available only when the Base Sew check box is 
selected.
Range: 0–99%
Default: 30%
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
row
column
Step pitch
0%
30%
Patter n
The stitching for the base (area 
other than the pattern indicated 
by the diagonal lines) of the pro-
grammable fill stitch can be set.
The pattern is sewn with the 
specified stitching.
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Design CenterStage 4 (Sew Setting Stage)
Motif stitch
Cross stitch
Concentric circle stitch, radial stitch and spiral stitch
For details on moving the center point of the concentric circle stitch and the radial stitch, refer to “Moving the 
center point of the concentric circle stitch and radial stitch” on page 97.
MotifSelects whether to use pattern 1 or pattern 2 for the motif stitch. If you choose to use both patterns, the data 
is created to sew alternating rows of the two.
Pattern1 only: Uses only pattern 1 (Default)
Pattern2 only: Uses only pattern 2
Pattern1 and 2: Uses pattern 1 and pattern 2
Pattern1
Pattern 2Select a pattern for the motif stitch.
Click  , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, select the 
folder containing the .pmf file that you want to use. Double-click the desired 
pattern, or select it, and then click OK.
Width (hori-
zontal length)Sets the pattern width (the direction along the line).
Range: 2–10 mm (0.08–0.39 inch)
Default: 5.0 mm (0.20 inch)
Height (verti-
cal length)Sets the pattern height (the direction perpendicular to the line).
Range: 2–10 mm (0.08–0.39 inch)
Default: 5.0 mm (0.20 inch)
H-Arrange 
(horizontal 
arrange-
ment)Sets the horizontal arrangement of the pattern. For 
patterns like  , the patterns will be arranged along 
the line as shown at the right.
V-Arrange 
(vertical 
arrange-
ment)Sets the vertical arrangement of the pattern. For pat-
terns like  , the patterns will be arranged along the 
line as shown at the right.
DirectionAllows you to rotate the angle of the motif stitch.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 0 degrees
Row OffsetSets the amount of offset for each row.
Range: 0–10 mm (0.00–0.39 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Run PitchSets the pitch of the sewing.
Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
Normal:
Mirror:
Alternate:
Normal:
Mirror:
Alternate:
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
SizeSets the horizontal and vertical size of the pattern.
In Expert mode, the set value is converted automatically and displayed in the box for the other 
measurement units.
Range: 1.5–5.0 mm (0.06–0.20 inch) or 5–17 counts 
Default: 2.5 mm (0.10 inch) or 10 counts
TimesSets the number of times that the pattern will be sewn. Sews twice per time.
Range: Single, Double, Triple
Default: Single
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 0.5–7.0 lines per mm (13–178 lines per inch)
Default: 2.0 lines per mm (51 lines per inch)
Run pitchSets the pitch of the line sewing.
Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
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Notes on programmable fill stitches
When setting the sew type and pattern directions of 
a programmable fill stitch, lines will not be sewn if 
the sew type and pattern direction settings cause a 
stitch to be sewn in the same direction as a line in 
the stitch pattern.
Use the Preview function to view exactly how the 
stitch pattern will be sewn, and then set the stitch 
direction and pattern direction according to the 
selected sew type or to the effect that you want to 
produce. To get an even better view, make test 
samples of different settings.
Examples of programmable fill stitching:
c“Previewing the Sewing Image” on 
page 102 and “Programmable Stitch 
Creator” on page 208
Creating a gradation
With a satin stitch, fill stitch or programmable fill 
stitch, the density of the color can be adjusted at 
various locations to create a custom gradation 
pattern.
1.In Expert mode of the Sewing Attribute 
Setting dialog box, select the Gradation 
check box.
2.Click Pattern.
→The Gradation Pattern Setting dialog 
box appears.
3.To select a preset gradation pattern, click the 
desired pattern under Select pattern.
4.Move the sliders to adjust the density of the 
gradation pattern.
bMemo:
The preview area shows the setting changes 
that you make.
5.Click OK.
bMemo:
To close the dialog box without applying the 
changes to the gradation pattern, click 
Cancel.
Example 1
Stitch direction: 45° (default)
Example 2
Stitch direction: 90°
Example 3
Stitch direction: 0°
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Design CenterStage 4 (Sew Setting Stage)
Moving the center point of the 
concentric circle stitch and radial stitch
In order to increase the decorative effect, you can 
move the center point of regions set to the 
concentric circle stitch or radial stitch.
1.Click   on the Tool Box.
→The shape of the pointer changes to 
.
2.Select the desired color and sew type 
(Concentric Circle Stitch or Radial Stitch).
3.Click the region.
→The center point ( ) appears.
4.Drag the center point to the desired location. 
bMemo:
To move the center point later, click  , 
and then click the region with the concentric 
circle stitch or radial stitch applied. The 
center point appears and can be moved.
Specifying hole sewing
By specifying hole sewing, the stitching in 
overlapping regions will not be sewn twice. Hole 
sewing can be set only when one region completely 
encloses another.
1.Click   on the Tool Box.
→The shape of the pointer changes to 
.
2.Click the region that completely encloses 
another region.
→A Set hole sewing dialog box similar to 
the one shown below appears. 
bMemo:
To cancel hole sewing, click the white inner 
region. The inner region will be sewn twice 
when it appears in the same color as the 
outer region.
3.Click OK to set hole sewing.
bMemo:
To quit applying hole sewing, click Cancel.
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Design CenterStage 4 (Sew Setting Stage)
Applying and Editing Stamps
Stamps created with Programmable Stitch Creator can be applied to regions in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage) of 
Design Center. Some stamp patterns are provided with this application; however, by using Programmable 
Stitch Creator, you can edit the patterns that are provided or you can create your own.
Applying a stamp
1.Click   on the Tool Box.
→The shape of the pointer changes to 
, and the Stamp Attribute Setting 
dialog box appears.
2.In the dialog box, select a stamp pattern (.pas 
file with stamp settings applied).
bMemo:
 Engraving and embossing stamp settings 
appear as red- and blue-filled areas.
 .pas files with no stamp settings are also 
listed.
 To select a different folder, click  .
In the 
Browse for Folder dialog box that 
appeared, select the desired folder, and 
then click 
OK (or double-click the folder) to 
close the Browse for Folder dialog box 
and display the stamp patterns from the 
selected folder in the preview window.
3.To change the width and height of the stamp, 
type or select the desired size (1 to 100 mm 
(0.04 to 3.94 in.)) under Size in the Stamp 
Attribute Setting dialog box.
4.To change the orientation of the stamp, move 
the pointer over the red arrow inside of the 
circle under Direction, and then drag the red 
arrow to the desired angle.
bMemo:
 The dialog box remains displayed so that 
the size and orientation of the stamp can 
be adjusted at any time.
 To close the dialog box, click 
Close.
 To open the dialog box again after closing 
it, click  .
5.Click the region where you want to apply the 
stamp to select it.
→“Marching lines” appear around the se-
lected region, and the shape of the pointer 
changes to   whenever it is moved 
over the selected region.
6.Click the desired locations within the region 
where you want to apply the stamp.
→The stamps appear as dotted lines in the 
region.
bMemo:
 The whole stamp appears, even if it is 
larger than the region that it has been 
applied to, however, only the parts that are 
enclosed within the region will be sewn.
 Stamps can only be applied to regions that 
have the satin stitch, fill stitch and 
programmable fill stitch applied.
 To apply several stamps within the same 
region, continue clicking the region as 
often as needed.
 If the pointer cannot fit within the selected 
region, the stamp cannot be applied.
The 
Stamp Attribute Setting dialog box 
appears only after a stamp tool is selected.
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 Stamps are only sewn within the region 
that they have been applied to.
 The size of stamps may change when they 
are imported into Layout & Editing if the 
size of the design has been changed with 
the 
Magnification setting in the Import size dialog box.
Editing a stamp
1.Click   on the Tool Box.
→The shape of the pointer changes to 
, the Stamp Attribute Setting dia-
log box appears, and stamps that have 
been applied are indicated by pink dotted 
lines.
bMemo:
If a region was already selected, “marching 
lines” appear around the region, and its 
stamps are indicated by dotted lines.
2.Click the region with the stamp that you want 
to edit.
→“Marching lines” appear around the se-
lected region.
3.Click the stamp that you want to edit.
→Round handles appear around the stamp, 
and a rotation handle appears at the top of 
the stamp.
4.To change the stamp pattern, select a 
different pattern in the Stamp Attribute 
Setting dialog box, and then click Apply.
To change the stamp size and orientation, 
specify the desired settings in the Stamp 
Attribute Setting dialog, or adjust it by 
dragging the handles or rotation handle.
To move a stamp, drag it to another location 
within the region or partially positioned on the 
region.
To delete the stamp, select the menu 
command Edit – Delete, or press the 
 key.
bMemo:
 Stamps appear only after a stamp tool is 
selected.
 Stamps are only sewn within the region 
that they have been applied to.
 To close the dialog box, click 
Close.
c“Editing Outlines” on page 78
Handles
Rotation handle
aNote:
Only one stamp can be selected at a time. If 
you select another stamp, the previously 
selected stamp becomes deselected.
Delete
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Design CenterStage 4 (Sew Setting Stage)
Viewing and Modifying the Sewing Order
The sewing order of pattern colors as well as the sewing order of pattern objects of the same color can be 
checked and modified as necessary. (This function is available only in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage).)
Toolbar button:  
1.Click  , or click Sew, then Sewing Order.
→The Color tab of a Sewing Order dialog 
box similar to the one shown below ap-
pears.
bMemo:
 The frames containing regions are 
separated from the frames containing 
outlines with a thick vertical line. Frames 
from one side of the line cannot be moved 
to the other side.
 The patterns will be sewn in the order 
shown, from left to right. All regions are 
always sewn before the outlines.
 To enlarge the pattern for better viewing, 
click .
2.To change the sewing order of a color, select 
the frame for the color that you want to move, 
and then drag the frame to the desired 
position.
→A red line appears, indicating the position 
where the frame is being moved. 
bMemo:
 To select additional frames, hold down the 
 or   key and select each 
frame.
 In the Design Page, “marching lines” 
appear around the selected region or 
along the selected outline.
3.To view the sewing order of multiple patterns 
of the same color, select the frame that you 
want to view, and then click the Part tab.
→The individual patterns with the same col-
or appear in different frames.
4.To change the sewing order of a pattern, 
select the frame for the pattern that you want 
to move, and then drag the frame to the 
desired position.
→A red line appears, indicating the position 
where the frame is being moved. 
bMemo:
 To select additional frames, hold down the 
 or   key and select each 
frame.
 In the Design Page, “marching lines” 
appear around the selected region or 
along the selected outline.
5.Click OK to apply the changes and to close the 
dialog box.
bMemo:
To close the dialog box without applying the 
changes to the sewing order, click 
Cancel.
c“Previewing the Sewing Image” on 
page 102
ShiftCtrl
ShiftCtrl
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Design CenterStage 4 (Sew Setting Stage)
Checking the Stitching
The actual stitching as it will be performed by the sewing machine can be viewed using the stitch simulator. 
(This function is available only in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage).)
Toolbar button: 
1.Click  , or click Display, then Stitch 
Simulator.
The Stitch Simulator dialog box appears, 
and the embroidery pattern is cleared from the 
Design Page.
To begin the stitching simulation, click 
.
bMemo:
 During the stitching simulation, this button 
changes to a pause button ( ).
 A marker ( ) indicates the position in 
the simulation.
 To get a better view of the stitching, zoom 
in on the design before opening the 
Stitch 
Simulator dialog box.
To reverse the simulation to the beginning of 
the previous color, click  .
To advance the simulation to the beginning of 
the next color, click  .
To reverse the stitching by a specified number 
of stitches, type or select the desired number 
of stitches, and then click  .
To advance the stitching by a specified 
number of stitches, type or select the desired 
number of stitches, and then click  .
To stop the simulation and return to the 
beginning, click  .
bMemo:
The slider shows the current location in the 
simulation. In addition, adjust the slider to 
change the position in the simulation.
Drag the slider indicated by   to adjust the 
simulation stitching speed.
bMemo:
 The first number beside   indicates the 
number of the current stitch, and the 
second number indicates the total number 
of stitches.
 The first number beside   indicates the 
number of the color being drawn, and the 
second number indicates the total number 
of colors used.
2.Click   in the upper-right corner of the 
dialog box to close the dialog box.
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Design CenterStage 4 (Sew Setting Stage)
Previewing the Sewing Image
Once the embroidery pattern is complete or while you work on the design, you can preview the pattern’s 
stitches. You can also view a realistic preview of the pattern in order to see how it will appear once it is sewn. 
(These functions are available only in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage).)
1.To display a preview of the embroidery 
pattern, click Display on the menu bar, and 
then click Preview.
An alternate method is to click the Toolbar 
button indicated below. 
→A preview of the embroidery pattern ap-
pears. 
bMemo:
To zoom in (or out), click   (or  ) on the 
Tool Box, and then click the desired area of 
the embroidery pattern.
2.To leave the preview display, repeat step 1., 
or press the   key.
3.To display a realistic preview of the 
embroidery pattern, click Display on the menu 
bar, and then click Realistic Preview.
An alternate method is to click the Toolbar 
button indicated below. →A realistic preview of the embroidery pat-
tern appears.
bMemo:
To zoom in (or out), click   (or  ) on the 
Tool Box, and then click the desired area of 
the embroidery pattern.
4.To leave the realistic preview display, repeat 
step 
3., or press the   key.
Changing realistic preview 
settings
You can change the realistic preview settings to 
better view the embroidery pattern. (This function is 
available only in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage).)
1.Click Display, then Realistic Preview 
Attribute Setting.
→A Realistic Preview Attribute dialog box 
similar to the ones shown below appears.
aNote:
The embroidery pattern cannot be edited 
while the preview is displayed.
Preview
Esc
Realistic Preview
aNote:
 The embroidery pattern cannot be edited 
while the realistic preview is displayed.
 The Realistic Preview function cannot 
display a clean preview of the pattern if the 
monitor is set to 256 colors or less. The 
monitor should be set to at least 16-bit 
High Color (65536 colors). 
Esc
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