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3.4.4 Import - Creates a Design Group
Images of quilt blocks can be imported into a project. CS will create a new quilt
group for each imported image, called a Design Group. To import an image, click or
tap on the command File, and then Import Image.
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Import will only work with pictures (.jpg). Each image has its own design group and
although the photos cant be resized, the image characteristics (color filters and
opacity) can be modified enough to allow patterns to be auditioned easily.
Right click in an open space in the Preview area to find the Image Attributes feature.
Bright, high contrast fabrics sometimes need to be toned down, and Image Opacity
will do that. Or, sometimes one of the fabrics in the block...

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Resize and reposition the pattern as needed, using any of the available tools, even
the draw commands. CS only allows one image on the design group at a time, so
choose several patterns, audition them one at a time, and export an image of each.  
3.4.5 Export - Sharing the images
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To export an image, click or tap on the command File, and then Export Image.
It is helpful to create a folder to hold the images you export. This keeps them
together until they are used. It is always a good idea to give descriptive file names. 
Here is an example of four designs being auditioned. All four were exported
individually, then combined side-by-side in a different software program.  

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3.5 Quilt Pattern Creation
It is a good idea to become familiar with the basic operation of CS before beginning
to create your own original patterns. If you are a novice quilter, you will LOVE the
ability to synchronize the designs on the computer screen with your quilt top. The
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instead of each letter, which makes quilting soooo much easier.  
*  Add Text Fonts
 (described in Utility Functions) explains how to install new
fonts. The internet has hundreds of free fonts, many of which have themes,
decorations, designs, figures, etc.  and although they wont all stitch out smoothly, it
is worth a try!  There seems to be no limit to the number of free fonts available on
the internet, even the simple pictures included in the Wingdings font will...

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Right Click Options
Right clicking the Preview area  in an open area displays a list of choices. 
Not all of the choices shown above will appear every time. Some CS choices (like
E2E Settings) appear only if CS is performing that function (Edge-to-edge). 
3.5.1.1
Rotate Pattern
Rotate  xx
 degrees
 - rotates the pattern counterclockwise.  

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The default is 90 ° degrees, but this can be changed to any number.
  
 
With the mouse pointer, hover over the Rotate xx degrees choice in the Options
dialog box and an additional pop-up box will appear. * Type in the degrees of rotation needed, but dont press enter yet.
* Move the cursor back to hover over the Rotate choice and the new rotation
number will appear.  * Click the Rotate choice and the pattern will be rotated.
* The Options dialog box remains active...

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is held at the right or left side of the selected pattern(s). 
Flip Vertically  - replaces the original design with a mirror image, as if the mirror is
held at the top or bottom of the selected pattern(s).
 
 
3.5.1.3
Mirror
Mirror  -
 creates a new pattern which is an exact replica of the original, except for
the...

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3.5.1.4
Rubber Stamp
Rubber Stamp  - makes an exact copy an existing pattern or group of patterns. If
a group of patterns are selected, CS will treat the rubber stamped copies as
combined group patterns. The original patterns remain individual; only the copies
are grouped.
 
* Select the pattern(s) to be duplicated.
* Right click the selected pattern(s), or tap the Rubber Stamp icon.
* Click on Rubber Stamp as many times as needed.
* Drag each copy off the top of...