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List of Tool Box Buttons
Stage 2 (Line Image stage)
In stage 2 (Line Image stage), the Tool Box is used to modify the line image generated from the original image 
or to create a line image from scratch.
Selecting a button on the Tool Box changes the pointer mode and shape. A description of each tool appears 
at the left side of the status bar.
Stage 3 (Figure Handle stage)
In stage 3 (Figure Handle stage), outline data that has been generated automatically can be edited using the 
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Stage 4 (Sew Setting stage)
In stage 4 (Sew Setting stage), outline data from stage 3 (Figure Handle stage) are assigned line and region 
sewing attributes. This is done by using the Tool Box and the Sewing Attributes bar.
Selecting a button on the Tool Box changes the pointer mode and shape. A description of each tool appears 
at the left side of the status bar.
Sets the pointer in point edit mode. 
Pointer shape: p. 81
Sets the pointer in line drawing mode....

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List of Menus
bMemo:
Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the right 
mouse button is clicked.
File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling file input/output, such as opening and saving.
Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode.
Pointer shape:   p. 102
Sets the pointer in stamp input mode.
Pointer shape:   p. 98
Sets the pointer in stamp edit mode.
Pointer shape:   p. 99
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
New Line ImageCreates...

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Edit menu
The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and 
pasting.
Output to ClipboardCopies the stage 1 (Original Image stage) image data 
to the Clipboard.p. 114
Import FigureAdds a .pem file to your Design Page (available only 
in stage 3 (Figure Handle stage)).F8
SaveSaves your Design Page on the disk as latest version 
file (default).Ctrl + S p. 104
Save AsSaves the current file under a new file name....

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Sew menu
The Sew menu contains commands for controlling the way the pattern will be sewn. 
Display menu
The Display menu contains commands for modifying the appearance of the screen.
Numerical
SettingSizeResizes the selection numerically.p. 79
RotateRotates the selected pattern numerically.p. 80
Select AllSelects all of the data.Ctrl + E p. 130
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
Sewing AttributesSets the sewing attributes for outlines and regions.Ctrl + W p. 89
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Option menu
The Option menu contains commands for selecting the Design Page size and the unit system.
Stage menu
The Stage menu contains commands for moving from one stage to the next or to a previous one. 
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
Layout & EditingStarts up Layout & Editing and displays its window up 
front.F5 p. 39
Programmable Stitch 
CreatorStarts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays 
its window up front.p. 54
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Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
ContentsStarts up the on-screen help information for this 
application.F1
Customer SupportOpens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page 
on our Web site. 
About Design CenterGives information about the version of this application.
aNote:
This function cannot be used if there is no 
Internet browser correctly installed in the 
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Layout & Editing
List of Tool Box Buttons
To o l  B oxPurposeSee page
Sets the pointer in selection mode. When you start up the application, the selection mode 
is selected. Pointer shape: 
p. 130
Sets the pointer in point edit mode.
Pointer shape:   or p. 135
p. 139
Sets the pointer in zoom mode.
Pointer shape:   or p. 186
Sets the pointer in text and monogram input mode.
Pointer shape: p. 153
Sets the pointer in circle, arc, fan shape and arc & string drawing mode....

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List of Menus
bMemo:
Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the right 
mouse button is clicked.
File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling file input/output, such as opening, saving and printing.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
NewCreates a new Design Page.Ctrl + N p. 108
OpenOpens a previously saved embroidery pattern.Ctrl + O p. 109
Import
from FileImports embroidery patterns from embroidery cards 
(.pec),...