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c“Color” on page 215 and “Sew type” on 
page 215

Color 
Click this button to set the thread color for lines or 
regions.
1.Click the Color button.
→A Line Thread Color dialog box similar to 
the ones shown below appears.
2.From the Thread Chart selector, select a 
thread color chart or a user thread chart.
cFor details on specifying a user thread 
chart or for information on how machines handle thread colors, refer to “Editing 
User Thread Color Lists” on page 162.
3.From the list of thread colors, click the desired 
color.
→The new color is displayed on the Region 
color button or Line color button.
4.Click Close to set the color and to close the 
dialog box.
5.Click the region or outline where you want to 
apply the color setting.
c“Region sew” on page 214, “Line sew” on 
page 214 and “Special colors” on 
page 150

Sew type
Use these selectors to set the sew type for lines or 
regions.
1.Click in a sew type selector.
→The available settings appear.
2.Click the desired sew type.
→The new setting appears in the selector.
3.Click the region or outline where you want to 
apply the sew type setting.
c“Region sew” on page 214 and “Line sew” 
on page 214
bMemo:
To change the color of a portion of the outline, 
click .
bMemo:
The Color button appears in the Sewing 
Attributes bar when the Region sew button 
() or 
Line sew button ( ) has been 
turned on.
bMemo:
 To switch between displaying the thread 
color number and brand and the thread 
color name in the list of thread colors, select 
the 
View Details check box.
 To display the colors arranged according to 
their tones (from warm colors to cold 
colors), click 
Color in the heading for the list 
of thread colors. Click 
Color again to 
reverse the order (from cold colors to warm 
colors). To return the list to its original 
display, click 
Index in the heading.
 The thread colors can be arranged 
according to the information under 
Index, Color Code or Brand Description.
bMemo:
 The name of the selected color appears at 
the bottom of the dialog box.
 For details on the four buttons under the list, 
refer to “Special colors” on page 150.
bMemo:
The sew type selector appears in the Sewing 
Attributes bar when the Region sew button 
() or 
Line sew button ( ) has been 
turned on.
Region sew type Line sew type
Region sew type Line sew type 
						

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Specifying sewing attributes
Various sewing attributes for lines and regions can 
be set in the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box.
Toolbar button: 
1.Click   in the Toolbar
→The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box 
appears.
Beginner mode:Expert mode:
2.To display only basic sewing attributes and 
simpler settings, click To Beginner mode.
To display all of the sewing attributes and 
settings available for the selected sew type, 
click To Expert mode.
bMemo:
The region sew attributes appear in the 
Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box when 
 on the Tool Box is selected. The line 
sew attributes appear in the 
Sewing Attribute 
Setting
 dialog box when   or   on the 
Tool Box is selected.
For line sewing For region sewing
bMemo:
 An alternate method is to select the menu 
command 
Sew – Setting Attribute, or 
right-click a region or line.
 The sewing attributes displayed in the 
dialog box depend on the selected sew 
type.
bMemo:
 Settings that cannot be selected in Beginner mode are retained from the 
previous setting in 
Expert mode.
 To hide the preview box, click 
Hide Hint. To 
display the preview box, click 
Show Hint.
When the Hide Hint button is displayed, the 
preview box is displayed, allowing you to 
view a stitching sample when the pointer is 
moved over the setting. The preview box 
shows the setting changes that you make.
For line sewing
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3.If necessary, change the sewing attributes 
displayed under Line Sew or Region Sew.
cFor details on the different sewing 
attributes and settings, refer to “Line 
sewing attributes” on page 218 and 
“Region sewing attributes” on page 219. 
In addition, frequently used sewing 
attributes can be saved. For details, refer 
to “Saving the settings in a list” on 
page 226.
4.When the line sewing attributes are displayed, 
click an outline to apply the line sewing 
attributes to the outline.
When the region sewing attributes are 
displayed, click a region to apply the region 
sewing attributes to the region.
5.Click Close to close the dialog box.
bMemo:
 In some cases, you may need to scroll 
through the settings, or resize the dialog 
box by dragging one of its corners in order 
to view all of the sewing attributes.
 The method for entering settings varies 
according to the attribute. When entering 
numerical values in 
Expert mode, click the 
arrow buttons to select the value or enter 
the value directly. In 
Beginner mode, use 
the slider to change the settings. If   
appears, click the button to return to the 
default setting.
aNote:
All settings made in the dialog box are 
retained and will be applied regardless of the 
mode, until they are changed. 
						

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Line sewing attributes
The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type. In Beginner mode, not all of the following 
attributes appear.
Zigzag stitch
Running stitch
Triple stitch
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Use underlay stitching in order to prevent shrinking during 
stitching.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
Default: Off
Zigzag widthSets the width of the zigzag.
Range: 1.0 – 10.0 mm (0.04 – 0.39 inch)
Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
DensitySets the number of lines per millimeter (inch). 
Range: 1.0 – 7.0 lines per mm (25 – 178 lines per inch)
Default: 4.5 lines per mm (114 lines per inch)
Half StitchSets half stitching on or off.
If one side of the zigzag stitching is dense, a half stitch could be 
sewn automatically to provide a more even density.
Default: Off
Sharp CornersSets the shape of sharp corners.
Default: 
On:
Off:
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 timesSets the number of times that the border will be sewn.
Range: 2, 4, 6
Default: 2
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) 
						

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Region sewing attributes
The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type. In Beginner mode, not all of the following 
attributes appear.
Satin stitch
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Try to use underlay stitching for wide areas, in order to 
prevent shrinking during stitching.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
Default: Off
[Type] Specifies the type of underlay stitching sewn.
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. 
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 225.
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 region being sewn.
[Angle] Specifies the sewing angle.
Available only when the type sewing direction 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 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.
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)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
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Try to use underlay stitching for wide areas, in order to 
prevent shrinking during stitching.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
Default: Off
[Type] Specifies the type of underlay stitching sewn.
Single: Sews perpendicular to the specified sewing direction.
Double: Sews a pattern at a 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. 
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 225.
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 region 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: 
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
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)Single: Double:
0° 45° 90°
135°
180°
225°
270°315°
On:
Off:
Inside of region:
Along outline:
Onto outline:
Step pitch:
0%
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Programmable fill stitch
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Try to use underlay stitching for wide areas, in order to 
prevent shrinking during stitching.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
Default: Off
[Type] Specifies the type of underlay stitching sewn.
Single: Sews perpendicular to the specified sewing direction.
Double: Sews a pattern at a 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. 
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 225.
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 region 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: 0.0 – 2.0 mm (0.00 – 0.08 inch)
Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch)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
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. 
(For details, 
refer to the 
illustration 
below.)Stitch 
Ty p eSpecifies the shape of stitching on the edges.
Available only when the Base Sewing 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 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 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.
Minimum: 100.0 mm (3.94 inches)
Default: 0 mm
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: 0.0 – 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 “Applying 
effects to concentric circle and radial stitches” on page 227.
Random Walking Stitch
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)