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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 through the stack in
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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 Origin has been set, the quilt is
loaded, bobbins wound, machine threaded. You (or your customer) know which
patterns will be used. A new project has been started (click File, click New Project). 
Steps to follow:
Step 1 . Choose a pattern
Step 2 . Define a boundary in the preview area
Step 3 . Move the pattern into the boundary
Step 4 . Adjust the pattern in the boundary.
3.4.2.1
Step 1: Choose pattern
 Step 1:   
Choosing  the patterns can be done as needed during the quilting process,
or can be done at the beginning of the quilting process. 
   
* Click on Add Pattern icon (if needed).
* The  ‘Open Pattern File ’ dialog box appears: 
* Navigate the  folders and files, previewing and selecting patterns. The current
folder name is shown in the “Look In:” selection. In this example, it is called
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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.
The Up arrow moves up one at a time. 
* Using the mouse to  scroll
 is sometimes faster if you dont need to look at each
pattern file: Click on the scroll bar up arrow to scroll up one file at a time.
Click on the scroll bar down arrow to scroll down one file at a time.
Grab & drag the scroll bar slider to scroll to a different part of the folder.
Click on the scroll bar ABOVE the slider to move back 1 screen (about 15 files).
Click on the scroll bar BELOW the slider to move up 1 screen (about 15 files).
* Use the mouse and special icons to navigate folders:
* To find a specific file, begin to type in the name of that file in the FileName box. A list of filenames appear in a drop-down box, showing the filenames that match
that criterion. If many files match, there will be scroll bars in the drop-down box
that allow you to scroll through the list looking for the correct file. 
* The more letters that are typed in, the more specific the search criterion and fewer
files are returned. Click on the filename to select it and an image of the pattern will
appear in the preview area. Click the Open button to choose this pattern for your
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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. Click on Open
button to copy them into your project. 
* Choose as many patterns as desired and click Select. When done, click Done. 
If you change your mind, and decide not to use a pattern that has been selected, just
remove it by clicking on the Delete Pattern icon. 
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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
synchronize the quilt top with the screen image. 
About boundaries :
* A bounded area must have at least 3 points (a triangle) and can have dozens. 
* The first point is considered the anchor.  The lower left corner of the pattern will always be aligned to the first point clicked. 
 Baseline- The first two points define the baseline which determines the pattern rotation. 
* Pressing Stop completes the boundary. CS will connect the first and last points, enclosing the area.  
* Choose the baseline and click the points in a counter clockwise direction. Patterns are aligned to the baseline as shown: 
* Once a boundary is defined, it can not be changed.  It can however be deleted and a new boundary defined. It can also be  converted
 to a different form. 
* To delete a boundary, first make sure no patterns are selected. Then, select the boundary (the boundary turns red) and press the Delete key on the keyboard.
This works for patterns and trim boundaries also. 
How to define a boundary using the sewing head
:
1. Click or tap the Boundary icon  
  (or press the Mode button on the keypad until
the boundary icon is highlighted, and then press the Select button on the keypad to
initiate the feature ). CS will begin to prompt for points that define the bounded area. 
2. Move the sewing head to the first point and press OK on the keypad. 
3. Continue clicking points sequentially until the boundary is defined. 
4. Press Stop on the keypad when done and CS will join the last click point with the
first, enclosing the area. 
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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 marks pointing toward the stitches already finished.
There is a section that explains  side borders
 in full detail later, but here it is used
to show the value of creating a reference boundary. 
 
Design It Yourself:   An alternative method of creating a boundary is to use the
mouse or touch screen and define the boundary on the screen, without using any
specific points on the quilt top. This is explained in detail in the  Draw Options
,
Draw Boundary
 section. 
Save the project .    
3.4.2.3
Step 3: Pattern to Boundary
Step 3:  Move Patterns into Boundary 
* Click on a boundary to select it.  (It turns red). 
* Click on a pattern (in the pattern list) to select it. (It turns cyan). 
* Click on the drop-down arrow next to the icon. 
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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
down) the pattern will be rotated accordingly. The slope angle is displayed in the
Selected Pattern Rotation field of the details.
Standard Fit :  When the boundary has an irregular shape, the pattern will be resized
to fit if possible.The following example shows how a pattern is resized using the
Standard fit.  Notice that the results are very different, based on the shape of the
boundary. In these examples the margin is set to 0 and FA is on. CS will maintain
the aspect first, and fit the pattern to the boundary if possible. 
   
Stretch Fit:
 CS will reshape the pattern to fit the boundary if possible, but the Stretch
Fit option uses only 4 boundary points, and they dont need to be at 90 angles. 
When stretch is used, the FA (freeze aspect) setting is turned off. 
Squeeze:  CS will reshape the pattern to fit the boundary if possible, regardless of
how many boundary points there are. Not all patterns work well with this method.
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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 within the  preview area
 and resizing handles appear
surrounding the pattern. The size and rotation of this pattern is now displayed in the 
Selected Pattern Properties
 area (framed in magenta) and the title bar says
specifically Selected Pattern Properties”. If more changes are made to the original
pattern details (framed in cyan), they would not affect the pattern already moved into
the preview area (framed in magenta). They will only affect patterns moved into the
preview area from that point forward, never retroactive. 
When a pattern is highlighted in the Preview area, the shape can be changed by
using the re-sizing handles. The handles have different colors and shapes,
depending on the  Pattern Anchor
. The default is edge anchor. Double click the
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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. 
When Pattern Anchor is Center - the  re-sizing handles are orange
.
 When any of
the handles are moved, the center of the pattern is anchored in place.  
When Pattern Anchor is Endpoint -  
the handles are blue boxes, at the Start and
End points. Endpoint Anchor is not a choice for a  block pattern
  when the start and
end points are the same. 
When Pattern Anchor is Stretch - 
the re-sizing handles are gray. When any handle
is moved, the opposite handle is anchored in place. The Stretch Pattern Anchor is
special because it allows portions of the pattern to be stretched. This essentially
warps the pattern, and sometimes that is needed when seam lines are not accurate.
 
When all the little nodes appear, the pattern is in  node mode
 and can be
manipulated one node at a time. This takes longer, but allows the pattern to be
adjusted to fit the space perfectly. 
The nodes are pink (endpoint nodes) and blue (arc nodes). Patterns can only be
divided at the pink endpoint nodes, but either one will allow the pattern segments to
be modified.
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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 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.