Creative Studio 6 Manual
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Restart231 Gammill, Inc. | 2015 M-S-0001 - CreativeStudio 6.0 User Manual - Rev 00 231 | Page Quilting the Quilt - Which CS Feature To use Manual Stops and Restarts 3A. Find the restart point using the sewing head - move the machine until the needle is just above the point where you want to continue stitching. Press “Use This Pt ” on the keypad. CS moves to the closest stitch and waits for another response. If it looks good, Press Quilt and continue to sew. If not, try again by pressing “ Use This Pt ” until the right spot is found. 3B. Find the restart point using the computer screen - look at the image on the screen and find the crosshair mark - it is a long, skinny blue plus “+” sign. Zoom in and out using the roller on the mouse. Find the spot on the screen that corresponds to the restart point on the quilt, and click that spot with the mouse. The blue crosshair will move to this location on the screen and the stitcher will move to that location on the quilt. 4. When ready, press Quilt , and continue to sew. At the end of the quilting sequence, you will be prompted to pull up the bobbin thread and click OK. It doesnt matter how the bobbin thread is pulled up, secured or trimmed. Just be sure to click OK because it completes this process. Quick Reference Restart 271
Getting Started with CreativeStudio® 232 4.7 Utility Functions Utility Functions are used in many different techniques. They are very important, but not used on a regular basis. 4.7.1 Technical SupportThere are many mechanical, electrical, and numeric default settings that are required to run CS. The defaults are the initial values that are set every time CS starts up. Many of these values can be changed as needed during the quilting session. Others are considered Restricted Areas and should not be modified without the help and guidance of the Statler Stitcher Technical Support staff. The user controlled values are described in the following text. To find the defaults you can change: * Click Tools, * Click Technical Support, * Click Controller Definition * User Settable Tab contains your default values. If you change any settings, be sure to save your changes. The Controller Definition Form has three tabs; User Settable, Stitcher Settings (which controls the stitcher) and Galil Settings (which control the motors). DO NOT make changes to either the Stitcher Settings or the Galil Settings without the guidance of the Statler Tech Support Team. 164
Utility Functions233 Gammill, Inc. | 2015 M-S-0001 - CreativeStudio 6.0 User Manual - Rev 00 233 | Page Quilting the Quilt - Which CS Feature To use Technical Support Each setting in the configuration form is explained thoroughly in the section Quilting The Quilt , Set Stitching Defaults . Diagnostic testing can be done when troubleshooting is warranted. This should only be done when following the instructions of an authorized Gammill / Statler technician. The remaining items in the Tech Support tab are there if troubleshooting is warranted. This should only be done when following the instructions of an authorized Gammill / Statler technician. 4.7.2 Set Origin Every time the software is started, CS will ask for an origin point. The origin is an anchor for the system, and all movement is defined relative to that anchor. Most graphics software uses one of three origin points: Machine origin (some repeatable, reliable place like an upper corner), absolute origin (a fixed point, like the center) and relative origin (which changes by the block or project). (Precision Stitch used a relative origin.) CS uses the machine origin. Because the origin point can be relocated, CS projects can be shared, re-used or restarted. CS has the ability to set a specific origin point as well as relocate the origin using Control points. This allows projects to be started and stopped, and adjusted as needed. It also means that projects can be created for a whole quilt and the project can be sold / shared to others, just like a single pattern is sold / shared. 4.7.3 Oil Stitcher Routine This is a special routine that can be part of the weekly cleaning and maintenance. It runs the sewing head motor at varying speeds backwards so the oil has a chance to penetrate some places that are otherwise hard to reach. New machines and certain 164
Getting Started with CreativeStudio® 234 climates may require this to be done more frequently. 4.7.4 Calibrate All Calibrating guarantees stitching accuracy. This doesn ’t need to be done often but can be performed as needed. The Calibrate All routine is called automatically after loading new software, and all three sub calibrations are performed. Click on Tools and Click on Calibrate All There may be occasions to calibrate only one of the features. In this case, Click on Tools, and hover over the arrow on the Calibrate line. More choices appear. 4.7.4.1 CalibrateStitcher Calibrate Stitcher - Move the machine head off of the quilt, remove thread and bobbin case as prompted. Click Yes when ready. The needle will move as if it were stitching. When done, a dialog box appears with New Z-Counts. The value given will depend on the controller model being used. 4.7.4.2 Calibrate Power Assist The Statler Stitcher has been installed on numerous different machine heads, which vary in weight and float depending on the wheels and other mechanical devices. Power Assist makes the sewing head seem lighter because it adds a little motor
Utility Functions235 Gammill, Inc. | 2015 M-S-0001 - CreativeStudio 6.0 User Manual - Rev 00 235 | Page Quilting the Quilt - Which CS Feature To use Calibrate All power making it easier to move. Power Assist needs to be adjusted by each individual until the touch is comfortable. There is a calibration utility that determines the initial default settings. It also allows additional adjustments, making it feel right. Calibrate Power Assist - allows you to adjust the weight of the machine until you can control the movements comfortably. You will be prompted to move the machine to the middle front. It will move by itself during calibration. The Power Assist dialog box and remains on the screen until it is closed. Step 1. Click Auto Calibrate. Clicking OK starts this step. The sewing head will move about 12 inches front to back, and side-to-side. CS suggests some default settings. Step 2 and Step 3 . CS has turned off PA, so click Test Power Assist to continue. Follow the instructions, and adjust the settings to suit your personal preference. When the machine is difficult to move, the settings are too low. If the machine head continues to move or feels jerky at a stopping point, the settings are too high.
Getting Started with CreativeStudio® 236 As a safety feature, CS turns off the Power Assist before it accepts the new settings. So, you will need to click the Test Power Assist button every time you want to adjust the settings. Step 4. Activate the Power Assist Utility. Calibrating the Power Assist does not turn it on automatically, so click on the Power Assist choice in the Tools section of the command bar. Once it is turned on, PA will remain on until it is turned off, even if CS is shut down and restarted. 4.7.4.3 CalibrateRecord Calibrate Record ensures that the patterns recorded will play back at their true sizes. When calibrating, it is important to move the machine front and center. It will move by itself in a diagonal direction.
Utility Functions237 Gammill, Inc. | 2015 M-S-0001 - CreativeStudio 6.0 User Manual - Rev 00 237 | Page Quilting the Quilt - Which CS Feature To use Calibrate All When the routine is done, click OK to clear the message.
239 Gammill, Inc. | 2015 M-S-0001 - CreativeStudio 6.0 User Manual - Rev 00 239 | Page Quick Reference Sheets 5 Quick Reference Sheets 5.1 Quick Ref Icons ShortcutsCreativeStudio ® Quick Start Icons and Shortcuts Stitching Icons: ü is an abbreviation for click Icon Icon Name - description & shortcut keystrokes included. Tip - Created for the documentation only DIY - Design It Yourself - Tips on pattern design and shortcuts.- Boundary - Begins the process to define a bounded area. Alt+B starts a boundary, Right ü will end it, Esc to cancel. Pattern_To_Boundary (Standard or Stretch) - Moves the selected pattern into the selected boundary, using either Standard mode or Stretch mode. Start_Quilting - Begins the quilting process Advance &_Continue - Continues the quilting sequence after the quilt is rolled Point_To_Point - (Line or Pattern) - Begins the P2P placement for lines or patterns. Repeat_Patterns - Begins the process for moving multiple copies of a selected pattern to the preview area Border_Corner - Begins the process of moving the corner and border patterns into the border boundary. Edge_To_Edge - Begins the setup process for doing E2E quilting. Trim - (Inside or Outside) - Begins the Trim process for Inside or Outside trims. Alt+T starts a trim, Right ü will end it, Esc to cancel. Measure - Starts the prompt sequence for using the sewing head to take measurements. Right ü - after measuring to transfer measurements. Restart_Quilting - Starts the process of finding the correct point to restart. Regulated_Sewing - Sewing with the stitch regulator (Original, Plus, or Smooth) Shift +Channel Lock will change or Increment the channel lock angle. Shift+Exit will Exit. Baste - Basting with the stitch regulator. Shift +Channel Lock will change or Increment the channel lock angle. Shift+Exit will Exit. Constant_Sewing - Sewing without the stitch regulator. Shift +Channel Lock will change or Increment the channel lock angle. Shift+Exit will Exit. View All - Adjusts the Zoom distance so all patterns are viewable in the preview area. Select All Patterns - Selects all patterns in the preview area
Getting Started with CreativeStudio® 240 Quick Reference Icons for Projects: The project content can be changed using these icons. Icon Icon Name & location Save (Project) - Saves the current project Add Pattern - Starts the process for adding patterns Delete Pattern - Deletes the selected pattern Check Project Details - Displays the Project Details dialog box Add Quilt Group - Creates a new Quilt Group Tab Remove Quilt Group - Removes the current Quilt Group Tab Undo - Reverses the last instruction(s) Export - Creates a new pattern Virtual Stitchout - Follows the stitch path checking for breaks General Purpose Shortcuts: KeySeq Is the same as: What it will do: < > Selects stacked patterns sequentially. k,l Selects stacked boundaries sequentially. i,o Selects stacked trim boundaries sequentially. Pg Pg ¯ Navigates from one quilt group to the next. Alt + ¯ ¬ ® Nudge does tiny adjustments when in Editing. It moves the pattern in tiny increments to aid in pattern placement, with handles showing. Ctrl + ¯ ¬ ® Nudge does tiny adjustments when in Editing. It moves the pattern in tiny increments to aid in pattern placement, with no handles showing. Esc Escape from a command sequence or mode. Del Delete the highlighted object (pattern, line, text, etc.) Ctrl + ü Selects multiple items, Esc to deselect Ctrl +A Select All Ctrl +N ü File, üNew Create a new project. Ctrl +O üFile, üOpen Open an existing project Ctrl +S üFile, üSave Save the current project Ctrl +Z üEdit, üUndo Reverse the most recent command Ctrl +Y üEdit, üRedo Re-execute the command – or undo the undo