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Selecting Patterns
other. CS only recognizes the first two patterns in the stack, so an alternate method
is needed to select any others. To select a buried pattern, use the < > keys (greater
than and less than keys). Click once on the stack to select the first pattern, and click
> to move to the next pattern. Continue pressing > to move...

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3.4.2 Single Blocks
Single blocks use boundaries to define the pattern sizes. This means the original
pattern is automatically resized to fit the defined boundary. The size can still be
modifed however, in both Setup mode (using the numeric measurements in the
details area on the left of the screen) or in Edit mode (using the resizing handles in
the Preview area on the right side of the screen). 
Feature : Single Blocks
Assumptions:  CS has been turned on and the...

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* Double click on a folder name to open it. The list of files in that folder will appear. 
* Click on any filename and a preview of that pattern file is displayed. 
* Once the first file is selected, the  keyboard
 navigation buttons are activated: 
The down arrow will move down one file at a time.
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project. 
* Use the Shift or Control keys to choose multiple patterns at one time (Limit of 9
files).  - When the filenames are contiguous, Click on the first filename, Press and hold
the Shift Key, and Click on the last file name. This highlights all the files. Click on
Open button to copy them into the project. . - When the filenames are not contiguous, Click on the first filename, Press and
hold the Control Key, and click on the other individual files needed....

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3.4.2.2
Step 2: Define Boundary
Step 2:  Define a Boundary
 for a single block.  
Boundaries are used in many of the CS techniques. They might be required by a
technique (such as defining the quilting surface of an E2E design) or used as a
convenient reference for guiding the placement of patterns. Either way, they
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  Reference boundaries
 are used to verify or trace the position of an object like an
applique, a seamline, or a previously sewn pattern. Side borders are good examples
of using reference boundaries, especially when the patterns need to be resized to fit
a specific space. 
In the previous screen image, a reference boundary has been drawn showing both side borders. The remaining three flower patterns need to be sized to fill the space
exactly. There are reference...

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  Choose:  Standard, Stretch, or Squeeze.
* Click on the Pattern_To_Boundary icon to move the pattern in.  
When a pattern is moved into a boundary, the bottom edge of the pattern (as it is
displayed in the pattern list) is aligned to the baseline. If the baseline slopes up (or
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Exit Setup mode by closing the Settings dialog box or changing to a different quilt
group (tab). The individual patterns can now be edited in the Preview area as
needed.  Click on any image in the Preview area to edit it.   
* The Preview area is focused on the pattern most recently used. 
To see all patterns and boundaries, click View All icon.  
Save the project.    
3.4.2.4
Step 4:  Adjust Pattern
Step 4:   Adjusting (resizing) Patterns.
* Click on the pattern...

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pattern to step through all of the choices.  
If working with a touch screen, the   Cycle Pattern Anchor Type Icon will cycle
through each anchor type in order.  
When Pattern Anchor is Edge - the  re-sizing handles are purple
. When any
handle is moved, the opposite handle is anchored in place. 
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Resize Pattern Width  - 
The wedge shaped handles on the sides of the pattern
control the width. Move the cursor over the left side or right side wedge and press
down on the left button; the center of the wedge turns darker (purple or orange).
Hold the left mouse button down and move the mouse to resize the pattern.  
Resize Pattern Height  - 
.The wedge shaped handles on the top and bottom of
the pattern control the height. Move the cursor over the top or bottom...