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Region sewing attributes
The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type.
Satin stitch
Under sewingSets under lay stitching on or off. Use under lay stitching in order to prevent shrinking during 
stitching.
On: Under lay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Under lay stitching will not be sewn.
Default: Off
[Type] Specifies the type of under lay stitching sewn.
With text and manual punching patterns
Edge: The stitching sewn under the edge of the pattern.
Zigzag: Zigzag stitching is sewn under the areas of the pattern.
All: Stitching is sewn under the edge and areas of the pattern.
With other patterns
Single: Sews perpendicular to the specified sewing direction.
Double: Sews a pattern with 45° and – 45° angle to the specified 
sewing direction.
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 1.0–7.0 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. This setting can be specified for patterns other 
than manual punching patterns.
Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant.
Click Pattern to set the gradation pattern. 
Default: Off
For details on this attribute, refer to“Creating a gradation” on page 162.
Direction[Type] Specifies the type of sewing direction. This setting can be specified for patterns other 
than manual punching patterns.
Constant: Sews at a fixed angle. The angle is specified by the angle setting.
Va r ia bl e: 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 for text, manual punching patterns, and for geo-
metric shapes when the type of sewing direction is set to 
Va r ia bl e.
If one side of the satin 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. This setting can be specified for 
patterns other than manual punching patterns.
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: 0.0–2.0 mm (0.00–0.08 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Zigzag: All: Edge:
Single: Double:
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
On:
Off:
Inside of region:
Along outline:
Onto outline: 
						

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Fill stitch
bMemo:
For details on manual punching, refer to “Manually Creating Professional-Level Embroidery Patterns 
(Manual Punching)” on page 125.
Under sewingSets under lay stitching on or off. Use under lay stitching in order to prevent shrinking during 
stitching.
On: Under lay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Under lay stitching will not be sewn.
Default: Off
[Type] Specifies the type of under lay stitching sewn.
With text and manual punching patterns
Edge: The stitching sewn under the edge of the pattern.
Zigzag: Zigzag stitching is sewn under the areas of the pattern.
All: Stitching is sewn under the edge and areas of the pattern.
With other patterns
Single: Sews perpendicular to the specified sewing direction.
Double: Sews a pattern with 45° and – 45° angle to the specified 
sewing direction.
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 1.0–7.0 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. This setting can be specified for patterns other 
than manual punching patterns.
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 162.
Direction[Type] Specifies the type of sewing direction. This setting can be specified for patterns other 
than manual punching patterns.
Constant: Sews at a fixed angle. The angle is specified by the angle setting.
Va r ia bl e: 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
Stitch TypeSpecifies the shape of stitching on the edges.
Available settings:  , 
Default: 
 (for all objects other than text)
 (for text)
Half StitchSets half stitching on or off.
Available for text, manual punching patterns, and for geo-
metric shapes when the type of sewing direction is set to 
Va r ia bl e.
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
Zigzag: All: Edge:
Single: Double:
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
On:
Off:
Inside of region:
Along outline:
Onto outline: 
						

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Programmable fill stitch
Step PitchSets the pitch of the stitching.
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 4.0 mm (0.16 inch)
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: 0.0–2.0 mm (0.00–0.08 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Step pitch:
0%
30%
Under sewingSets under lay stitching on or off. Use under lay stitching in order to prevent shrinking during 
stitching.
On: Under lay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Under lay stitching will not be sewn.
Default: Off
[Type] Specifies the type of under lay stitching sewn.
With text and manual punching patterns
Edge: The stitching sewn under the edge of the pattern.
Zigzag: Zigzag stitching is sewn under the areas of the pattern.
All: Stitching is sewn under the edge and areas of the pattern.
With other patterns
Single: Sews perpendicular to the specified sewing direction.
Double: Sews a pattern with 45° and – 45° angle to the specified 
sewing direction.
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Range: 1.0–7.0 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. This setting can be specified for patterns other 
than manual punching patterns.
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 162.
Direction[Type] Specifies the type of sewing direction. This setting can be specified for patterns other 
than manual punching patterns.
Constant: Sews at a fixed angle. The angle is specified by the angle setting.
Va r ia bl e: 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 for text, manual punching patterns, and for geo-
metric shapes when the type of sewing direction is set to 
Va r ia bl e.
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
Zigzag: All: Edge:
Single: Double:
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
On:
Off:
Inside of region:
Along outline:
Onto outline: 
						

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Pull CompensationLengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrink-
age during sewing.
Range: 2.0–10.0 mm (0.08–0.39 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Programmable 
fill
Select 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 programmable fill pattern width.
Range: 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 inch)
Default: 7.5 mm (0.30 inch)
Height (vertical length)Sets the programmable fill pattern height.
Range: 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 inch)
Default: 7.5 mm (0.30 inch)
DirectionAllows you to rotate the angle of the programmable
fill 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
Sewing
Specifies 
the base 
stitching.Stitch 
Ty p eSpecifies the shape of stitching on the edges.
Available only when the Base Sewing check box 
is selected.
Available settings:  , 
Default: 
 (for all objects other than text)
 (for text)
Step PitchSets the pitch of the stitching for the base of a programmable fill stitch.
Available only when the Base Sewing check box is 
selected.
Range: 1.0–10.0 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 Sewing 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 
programmable fill stitch can be 
set.
The pattern is sewn with the 
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Motif stitch
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
Pattern2Select 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 
(horizontal 
length)Sets the motif pattern width (the direction along the line).
Range: 2.0–100.0 mm (0.08–3.94 inches)
Default: 5.0 mm (0.20 inch)
Height 
(vertical 
length)Sets the motif pattern height (the direction perpendicular to the line).
Range: 2.0–100.0 mm (0.08–3.94 inches)
Default: 5.0 mm (0.20 inch)
H-Arrange
(horizontal 
arrangement)
Sets the horizontal arrangement of the motif pattern. 
For patterns like  , the patterns will be arranged 
along the line as shown at the right.
V-Arrange
(vertical 
arrangement)
Sets the vertical arrangement of the motif pattern. 
For patterns like  , the patterns will be arranged 
along the line as shown at the right.
H-Spacing
(horizontal 
spacing)Sets the horizontal spacing (the direction along the 
line) of motif patterns.
Minimum: Depending on the pattern
A negative value can be specified.
Maximum: 100.0 mm (3.94 inches)
Default: 0.0 mm
V-Spacing
(vertical 
spacing)Sets the vertical spacing (the direction 
perpendicular to the line) of motif patterns.
Minimum: Depending on the pattern
A negative value can be specified.
Maximum: 100.0 mm (3.94 inches)
Default: 0.0 mm
DirectionAllows you to rotate the angle of the motif stitch. 
This setting can be specified for patterns other than 
manual punching patterns.
Range: 0–359 degrees
Default: 0 degrees
Row OffsetSets the amount of offset for each row.
Range: 0.0–10.0 mm (0.00–0.39 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)
Run PitchSets the pitch of the sewing.
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
Normal:
Mirror:
Alternate:
Normal:
Mirror:
Alternate:
H-Spacing:
V-Spacing:
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
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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” on page 111.
Random Walking Stitch
Piping stitch
Stitches run parallel through the length of adjacent blocks.
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: 0.2–7.0 lines per mm (5–178 lines per inch)
Default: 2.0 lines per mm (51 lines per inch)
Run pitchSets the pitch of the line sewing.
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
Run pitchSets the pitch of the line sewing.
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
SpaceSets the spacing between adjacent stitches.
Range: 2.0–50.0 (0.08-1.97 inches)
Default: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
DirectionSpecifies the sewing angle.
Available for stitching other than manual punching patterns.
The stitching will be made in the direction of the angle set.
Range: 0-359 degrees
Default: 0 degrees
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter.
Set when Use Motif is OFF.
Range: 0.1–5.0 lines per mm (3–127 lines per inch)
Default: 1.0 lines per mm (25 lines per inch)
Run pitchSets the pitch of the line sewing.
Set when Use Motif is OFF.
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 4.0 mm (0.16 inch)
FrequencySets the spacial frequency steps.
Set when Use Motif is OFF.
Range: 0–99%
Default: 30%
Use MotifSets motif stitching on or off.
On: Motif stitching is sewn.
Off: Motif stitching is not sewn.
Default: Off
For details on this attribute, refer to “Motif stitch” on page 154. (However, Direction is not 
available.)0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
0%
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Manual punch
Notes on programmable fill stitches and 
stamps
When setting the sew type and pattern directions of 
a programmable fill stitch or a stamp, 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“Displaying a preview of the embroidery” 
on page 172 and on “Creating Custom 
Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch 
Creator)” on page 256
Feathered 
edgeSets which edge of the stitching that the feathered edge is applied to.
Set when the block sewtype is Satin Stitch, Fill Stitch, or Prog. Fill Stitch.
Top: Feathered edge is sewn on the top edge.
Bottom: Feathered edge is sewn on the bottom edge.
When creating data with a Manual Punch tool, the top edge is the side 
containing the first and third points, and the bottom edge is the side con-
taining the second and fourth points.
Select a pattern for the feathered edge.
Click  , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, double-click the desired pat-
tern, or select it, and then click OK.
LengthSets the length of the feathered edge.
Range: 0.2–100.0 mm (0.01–3.94 inches)
Default: 3.0 mm (0.12 inch)
Feather edge applied to the top:
Example 1
Stitch direction: 45° (default)
Example 2
Stitch direction: 90°
Example 3
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Creating a gradation
The density of one or two colors 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 under Region sew.
2.Click Pattern.
→The Gradation Pattern Setting dialog 
box appears.
3.To change the thread color, click  . Select 
a color in the Thread Color dialog box that 
appeared, and then click OK.
4.To select a preset gradation pattern, click the 
desired pattern under Select pattern.
5.Move the sliders to adjust the density of the 
gradation pattern.
6.To blend two colors, select the Use additional 
color check box, click   under Use 
additional color. Select a color in the Thread 
Color dialog box that appeared, and then click 
OK.
7.Click OK.
Editing User Thread Color 
Lists
User thread charts can be created and edited to 
contain a list of threads that are used most often or 
a list of all threads that you have. Thread data from 
system thread charts can be included or new thread 
data can be added.
1.Click Option, then Edit User Thread Chart.
→The Edit User Thread Chart dialog box 
appears.

Creating a new thread chart
1.
Click New Chart.
→The New Thread Chart dialog box 
appears.
2.Type in the name of the chart, and then click 
OK to save the chart with the entered name.
bMemo:
The preview area shows the setting changes 
that you make.
bMemo:
 If the Use additional color check box is 
cleared, the gradation settings are applied 
to the remaining color.
 To close the dialog box without applying the 
changes to the gradation pattern, click 
Cancel.
bMemo:
A saved chart can be selected from the User 
Thread Chart selector, then edited. 
						

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Deleting a chart
1.
From the User Thread Chart selector, select 
the chart that you want to delete.
2.Click Delete Chart.
→The following message appears.
3.Click Yes to delete the selected chart.

Editing a chart
1.
From the User Thread Chart selector, select 
the chart that you want to edit.

Adding an item from a system 
thread chart
1.
From the System Thread Chart selector, 
select the brand of thread that you want to 
add.
2.From the list at the bottom of the dialog box, 
click the thread colors that you want to add.
3.Click .
→The selected items are added to the list in 
the user thread chart.

Adding a new item
1.
Click New Item.
aNote:
If no chart is selected, the editing operation 
cannot be performed.
bMemo:
To add multiple items, hold down the   
or   keys while selecting thread colors.Shift
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→The Edit Thread dialog box appears.
2.To create a new color, click Mix.
→A dialog box similar to the one shown 
below appears.
3.Specify the color, and then click OK to add the 
specified color to the Edit Thread dialog box.
4.If necessary, type in the code, brand and 
description into the appropriate boxes.
5.Click OK to add the new item to the user 
thread chart.

Deleting an item
From the list for the user thread chart, select the 
item to be deleted, and then click Delete Item to 
delete the item from the user thread chart.

Editing an item
An item registered in the list for a user thread chart 
can be edited to change the color or thread number.
1.From the list for the user thread chart, select 
the item to be edited, and then click Edit Item.
→The following dialog box appears.
2.Edit the item details in the same way as 
adding an item.

Changing the order of items
From the list for the user thread chart, select the 
item to be moved, and then click up or down to 
change the order of the item.
bMemo:
Only numbers can be entered for the code.
bMemo:
An asterisk (*) appears in front of the index 
number of newly added items.
bMemo:
As with newly added items, an asterisk (*) 
appears in front of the index number of edited 
items.