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    Menus/Tools
    Design Center
    List of Tool Box Buttons
    Line Image Stage
    In the 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.
    To o l  B oxPurposeReference
    The five first buttons are used as pens and erasers of different thicknesses.
    Pointer shape when moved or dragged over the work area:
     for the pens and   for the erasers (when the right mouse button is held down).
    When you start up the application, the second Pen tool is selected.
    p. 35
    p. 198
    Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode.
    Pointer shape: p. 35
    Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window.
    p. 36
    Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode.
    Pointer shape:   p. 35 
    						
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    Menus/Tools
    Figure Handle Stage
    In the Figure Handle Stage, outline data that has been generated automatically can be edited using the Tool 
    Box.
    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.
    To o l  B oxPurposeReference
    Sets the pointer in selection mode.When you start up the application, the selection mode is 
    selected. Pointer shape: 
    p. 202
    Sets the pointer in point edit mode. 
    Pointer shape: p. 205
    Sets the pointer in line drawing mode. 
    Pointer shape: p. 206
    Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode. 
    Pointer shape: 
    Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window.
    Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. 
    Pointer shape: 
    Fills the display with the selected objects. 
    						
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    Menus/Tools
    Sew Setting Stage
    In the Sew Setting Stage, outline pattern from the 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.
    To o l  B oxPurposeReference
    Sets the pointer in region sewing mode. 
    When you start up the application, this tool is selected.
    Pointer shape: 
    p. 209
    Sets the pointer in line (all) sewing mode.
    Pointer shape: p. 211
    Sets the pointer in line (part) sewing mode.
    Pointer shape: p. 211
    Sets the pointer in hole sewing mode.
    Pointer shape: p. 227
    Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode.
    Pointer shape: 
    Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window.
    Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode.
    Pointer shape:   
    Sets the pointer in stamp input mode.
    Pointer shape:   
    p. 228
    Sets the pointer in stamp edit mode.
    Pointer shape:   p. 229 
    						
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    Menus/Tools
    List of Menus
    File menu
    The File menu contains commands for handling file input/output, such as opening and saving.
    bMemo:
    Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the 
    right mouse button is clicked.
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    New Line ImageCreates a new Design Page and switches to the Line 
    Image Stage.Ctrl + N p. 197
    New Figure DataCreates a new Design Page and switches to the 
    Figure Handle Stage.p. 202
    WizardGives a step-by-step guide for creating pattern, 
    according the type of data you want to create.F3 p. 194
    OpenOpens a previously saved file (.pem, .pel) or image file 
    (Windows bitmap (.bmp), Exif (.tif, .jpg), ZSoftPCX (.pcx), 
    Windows Meta File (.wmf), Por table Network Graphics 
    (.png), Encapsulated PostScript (.eps), Kodak PhotoCD 
    (.pcd), FlashPix (.fpx), JPEG2000 (.j2k).
    Ctrl + O
    Select TWAIN deviceSelects which TWAIN device installed in the computer 
    to use.p. 195
    Input from TWAIN 
    deviceOperates a TWAIN standardized scanner or other 
    device to import an image.
    Input from ClipboardOpens a new Design Page in the Original Image 
    Stage, and imports the image data on the Clipboard.
    Output to ClipboardCopies the Original Image Stage image data to the 
    Clipboard.
    Import FigureAdds a .pem file to your Design Page (available only 
    in the Figure Handle stage).F8
    SaveSaves your Design Page on the disk as latest version 
    file (default).Ctrl + S p. 234
    Save AsSaves the current pattern under a new file name. 
    Savable files are: in the Original Image Stage, Bitmap 
    files (.bmp); in the Line Image Stage, .pel files; and in 
    the Figure Handle Stage and the Sew Setting Stage, 
    .pem files.
    p. 234
    aNote:
    For .pcd and .fpx files containing many 
    pages, only the first page can be displayed. 
    Tiff files that have used LZW compression 
    cannot be opened. 
    						
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    Edit menu
    The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and 
    pasting.
    ExitExits the application.Alt + F4 p. 12
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z p. 37
    p. 204
    RedoCancels the effect of the last Undo.Ctrl + A p. 204
    CutRemoves the selected pattern from the screen while 
    saving a copy in the Clipboard.Ctrl + X p. 204
    CopySaves the selected pattern in the Clipboard without 
    removing them from the screen.Ctrl + C p. 204
    DuplicateMakes a copy of the selected pattern.Ctrl + D
    PastePastes the contents of the Clipboard on the screen.Ctrl + V p. 204
    DeleteRemoves the selected pattern from the screen without 
    saving them in the Clipboard.Delete p. 204
    SplitSplits the point into two.p. 206
    Mirror
    Horizon-
    talFlips the selected pattern up/down.Ctrl + H p. 203
    VerticalFlips the selected pattern left/right.Ctrl + J
    RotateAllows you to change the direction of the pattern.Ctrl + Y p. 203
    Numerical
    SettingSizeResizes the selection numerically.p. 203
    RotateRotates the selected pattern numerically.p. 204
    Select AllSelects all of the pattern.Ctrl + E
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference 
    						
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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.
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    Sewing AttributesSets the sewing attributes for outlines and regions.Ctrl + W p. 216
    Sewing OrderAllows you to check and modify the sewing order of 
    the different colors of a pattern as well as the sewing 
    order of each color individually.F10 p. 230
    MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
    Grid SetupAllows you to set up the grid, to switch it on or off, and 
    to display it with or without the horizontal and vertical 
    lines.p. 236
    Modify TemplateAdjusts the size and position of the background 
    image.p. 200
    Display
    Templ a te
    OnDisplays the template image.F6 p. 200
    FadedDisplays a faded copy of the template image.F6
    OffHides the template image.F6
    PreviewSpecifies whether the patterns appear as stitches or 
    in the normal view.F9 p. 231
    Realistic PreviewDisplays a realistic image of how the patterns will look 
    after being embroidered.Shift + F9
    Realistic Preview 
    Attribute SettingSets the preview attributes for Realistic Preview.p. 232
    Refresh WindowUpdates the screen.Ctrl + R
    Stitch SimulatorDisplays a simulation of the machine stitching.p. 231
    Reference WindowHides/displays the Reference Window.F11 p. 207
    ToolbarHides/displays the Toolbar.
    p. 14
    Status BarHides/displays the status bar. 
    						
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    Menus/Tools
    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.
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    Layout & EditingStarts up Layout & Editing and displays its window up 
    front.F5 p. 76
    p. 94
    Programmable Stitch 
    CreatorStarts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays 
    its window up front.p. 256
    Design Page PropertyAllows you to change the size of the Design Page and 
    the color of the Design Page and the background.p. 201
    Select 
    System 
    UnitmmAllows you to change the system units to millimeters.p. 236
    inchAllows you to change the system units to inches.
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    To Original ImageMoves back to the Original Image Stage.
    To Line ImageMoves to the Line Image Stage.
    p. 196
    To Figure HandleMoves to the Figure Handle Stage.p. 199
    To Sew SettingMoves from the Figure Handle Stage to the Sew 
    Setting Stage.p. 209
    To Layout & EditingExports the embroidery pattern from the Sew Setting 
    Stage to Layout & Editing.p. 235
    aNote:
    This function can only be used if there is 
    image data in the Original Image Stage, for 
    example, if image data was opened or if 
    image data was pasted from the
    Clipboard. If you have started with a new file 
    from the Line Image Stage, for example, the 
    function is not available.
    aNote:
    If you have started with a new figure handle 
    file from the Figure Handle Stage, this 
    function is not available. 
    						
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    Menus/Tools
    Help menu
    The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    Instruction ManualStarts up the Instruction Manual (HTML format) for 
    this application.F1 p. 3
    Customer SupportOpens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page 
    on our Web site. 
    p. 9
    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 
    computer. 
    						
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    Menus/Tools
    Font Creator
    List of Tool Box Buttons
    List of Menus
    File menu
    The File menu contains commands for handling files, such as opening and saving.
    To o l  B oxPurposeReference
    Sets the pointer in selection mode. When you start up the application, the selection mode 
    is selected. Pointer shape: 
    p. 244
    Sets the pointer in point edit mode.
    Pointer shape: p. 248
    Sets the pointer in zoom mode.
    Pointer shape:   or p. 252
    Sets the pointer in manual punching mode.
    Pointer shape: , , ,  or p. 242
    bMemo:
    Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the 
    right mouse button is clicked.
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    NewCreates a new work area.Ctrl + N p. 237
    OpenOpens a previously saved font file.Ctrl + O p. 237 
    						
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    Menus/Tools
    Edit menu
    The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected lines and patterns, such as 
    cutting and pasting.
    Template Open
    Opens a background image file that can be used as a guide 
    to draw a Font Pattern. 
    p. 238
    SaveSaves created font pattern on the disk. Ctrl + S p. 253
    Save AsSaves the current font pattern under a new file name.p. 253
    ExitExits the application.Alt + F4 p. 12
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z
    RedoCancels the effect of the last Undo.Ctrl + A
    CutRemoves the selected pattern(s) from the screen 
    while saving a copy in the Clipboard.Ctrl + X p. 245
    CopySaves the selected pattern(s) in the Clipboard without 
    removing them from the screen.Ctrl + C p. 245
    DuplicateAdds a copy of the selected pattern(s) to the work 
    area.Ctrl + D p. 245
    PastePastes the contents of the Clipboard on the screen.Ctrl + V p. 245
    DeleteRemoves the selected pattern(s) from the screen 
    without saving them in the Clipboard.Delete p. 245
    MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
    aNote:
    The following file formats can be opened: 
    Windows bitmap (.bmp), Exif (.tif, .jpg), 
    ZsoftPCX (.pcx), Windows Meta File (.wmf), 
    Portable Network Graphics (.png), 
    Encapsulated PostScript (.eps), Kodak 
    PhotoCD (.pcd), FlashPix (.fpx), JPEG2000 
    (.j2k). 
    						
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