Gammill Creative Studio 6.0 Manual

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Explore  Files .qli is the Quilting Language format that the stitcher recognizes as a pattern file. 
.pat is an encrypted Pattern File.  
.csq is another Quilting Language format used for derivative patterns that you
created (by modifying an existing pattern) and exported, giving it a new name.  .csqx is the encrypted version of a .csq file.  
.dxf is a CAD...

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Tip:  Copying or moving can also be done by dragging the group of files to the
destination. If the source and destination are in the same path, the files are moved.
If they are in different paths, they are copied. 
Rename Files
The new files in this example have names that are more like product codes than
pattern file names, so change them to something you can recognize. Again, File
Explorer makes this easy.
Right click the file name, and choose Rename. The...

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Explore  Files 
and save it to a folder on your computer. The path is: 
C:\Patterns Recorded\yyyyMondd_hhmmss.qli. 
This looks scary but it is really very logical. The new pattern file needs a name that is
unique, and the current date and time make it unique. A pattern recorded on New Years
Day, shortly after noon might be named 

It can be found in the folder...

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computer works exactly the same, but it takes two steps.  The first step is to copy or
move files from the home computer to the removable media, and the second is to
copy or move the files from the removable media to the Statler computer. Easy! 
Downloading new versions of the software
. 
The Statler Stitcher is a stand-alone system which means it should NOT be
connected to the internet or have any other graphics software loaded on the
computer. This guarantees...

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Add New Text Fonts
* Click Edit command, Click Paste.
When done, Safely Remove the Hardware (eject the thumbdrive).
Tip:  Scan the thumb drive with up-to-date Antivirus software before you move it to
your Statler. It is wise to do this EVERY time you move media between computers.
This protects your investment in your Statler Stitcher. 
3.  Install the new fonts...

Part II 

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2 Main Screen Layout
This section is dedicated to understanding the main  CreativeStudio®(CS) screen. It
is important to note that there is more than one way to execute (almost) any
command. Creative Studio ® was written to work on multiple computer platforms and
operating systems, so navigating the main screen and its options depends on the
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2.1 Title Bar
The Title Bar is a standard feature in most software products. It displays the title of
the software program being used and the name of the file currently being used. For
CS, the file is a project.
 Title Bars also contain three important icons.  Minimize  will shrink the screen, making it a button on the task bar. 
Re-size  will change the screen size (Full Screen or Partial Screen) 
Exit  is a fast way to close the software (Also called X-it meaning...

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2.2 Command Bar
The Command Bar is the second line of the screen. Click on any of the words, and a
drop-down box appears, showing the choices for that command.
2.2.1 File Command
The File commands are used to organize and save your work. CS uses  ‘Projects’ to
collect, hold, preview and save the patterns and layout you choose for your quilt. 
Projects
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remembers the recent commands (called the stack) performed in the current quilt
group, so if you backup too far, Redo will “Undo the Undo” or go forward again. 
Store Undo  will store the current state (this is for the techie people).  
Undo
 will reverse the previous command.
Redo
 will re-execute the previous command. 
2.2.3 View Command
CS can include (or exclude) certain windows which contain some of the operating
details.  
View Keypad Window  means to display...