Version 5.01 User’s Manual - QuiltEZ
Version 5.01User’s ManualRevision: 7/11/16
Simplify your lifeCongratulations on your purchase ofQuilt Manager!This manual was written to help you understand how to use thefeatures of your new software. The table of contents has beenorganized to cover several topics, including: IntroductionInstallation instructionsExplanation of the user interfaceOverview of features in the softwareDefinitions of Quilt Manager termsWe know you will enjoy Quilt Manager. May it more fully simplifyyour life!The Quilt Manager Team
Table of ContentsGetting StartedIntroduction. 6Installation guide. 8User InterfaceUser Interface guide. 10Software FeaturesTop ToolbarCreate New Document. 12Open File. 13Import Pattern or Picture. 14Save QMA file. 17Export and Save as Pattern. 18Enable Grid. 19Increase/Decrease Grid. 20Snap to Grid. 21Zoom Out/Zoom In. 23Zoom to Fit. 23Pan View. 24Show Stitching Jumps. 25Undo/Redo. 26Set Dimensions. 27About Quilt Manager. 27Side ToolbarPointer Tool. 28Delete Shape. 29Table of ContentsPage 4
Group/Ungroup Selected Shapes. 29Mirror Vertically/Horizontally. 30Repeat Pattern. 30Echo Pattern. 31Preview Shape Stitching. 32Swap Start and Stop Points. 32Set Color. 33Point Editor Tool. 36Convert Shape To Path. 36Close Path. 37Open Path. 38Simplify Path. 38Path from Lines Tool. 40Path Tool. 41Pencil Tool. 43Rectangle Tool. 44Make Corners Round/Sharp. 44Ellipse Tool. 45Star Tool. 46Add/Remove Corner To Star/Polygon. 46Polygon Tool. 47Add/Remove Corner To Star/Polygon. 47Add/Remove Point Tool. 48Join Path Points Tool. 49Cut Path Shapes Tool. 50AppendixDefinitions. 51Table of ContentsPage 5
IntroductionWhat is Quilt Manager?Quilt Manager is digitizing software used to modify quiltingpatterns for use with robotic-controlled quilting machines. QuiltManager can modify patterns that are in .qli, .dxf, or qcc format orcreate new patterns from scratch.Quilt Manager was created to edit quilt pattern files for severalpopular robotic quilting systems, such as Butler, Shirley Stitcher,Quilt Magician, or any system that will accept a standard .dxf file.How does Quilt Manager work?Quilt pattern files are saved as vector graphics. Unlike pixel graphics,which are composed of groups of colored dots, Vector graphics arebased on mathematics. This means that each pattern is composedof points connected by lines. Quilt Manager allows you to modifythese points and lines.What kind of pattern modificationscan I make in Quilt Manager?Quilt Manager provides many ways to create and modify vectorquilt designs. You can create straight lines, connected point bypoint, using the Path From Lines Tool. You can draw free-handlines using the Pencil Tool. (Quilt Manager automatically smoothsout free-hand lines to correct small mistakes.)You can create several common geometric shapes using theRectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool, Star Tool, and Polygon Tool.You can divide shapes or connect them together using the Cut PathShapes or Joint Path Points tools. You can add or remove pointsGetting Started - IntroductionPage 6
from shapes using the Add Point Tool, Remove Point Tool, andthe Simplify Path Tool.Quilt Manager also allows you to easily duplicate and/or mirrorshapes using the Repeat Pattern, Mirror Vertically or MirrorHorizontally tools.These are only some of the ways Quilt Manager allows you to createor modify your quilt patterns.What is in the software features section?The software features section takes up the bulk of this manual.Information about each feature has been divided into three parts:summary, directions, and additional tips.SummaryThe summary provides a brief explanation of the feature andprovides some context for the feature’s use.DirectionsDirections explain the procedural steps of using a feature.Additional TipsAdditional tips attempts to foresee possible problems you may runinto while using the feature. Additional tips may not be present forevery feature covered in this manual.Are there any keyboard shortcuts?To the right of each title there will be a software feature icon.Keyboard shortcuts, called hotkeys, to use that software featurewill be found underneath that icon.Getting Started - IntroductionPage 7
Installation Guide1.Download theSoftware from thewebsite at quiltez.com/quiltmanager and selectrun when prompted.2.The Quilt Manager Setupwindow will appear.Click Next.3.Read through the licenseagreement. Click I Agreeto accept the license andinstall Quilt Manager.(You must accept thelicense agreement inorder to install and useQuilt Manager.)Getting Started - Installation GuidePage 8
4. Quilt Managerautomaticallyrecommends aninstallation folder forQuilt Manager. (Ifdesired, click browse toselect a different folder.)Click Next.5. Quilt Managerautomaticallyrecommends a startmenu folder for QuiltManager and will createa desktop shortcut bydefault. (If desired, selecta different start menufolder and/or select Donot create shortcuts.)Click Install.6. That’s it! Quilt Manageris now installed on yourcomputer and ready touse. Click Finish .Getting Started - Installation GuidePage 9
User Interface GuideA brief explanation of each feature and hot-key explanations.A.B.C.D.Create New document- Createa new pattern box.Open File - Open an existing.qma pattern file that has beenworked on within Quilt ManagerImport Pattern or Picture-Import patterns or pictures into acurrently open pattern boxSave QMA file- Save a pattern asa .qma file to access later.User Interface - User Interface GuideE.F.G.H.Export/Save as a Pattern-Export to be uploaded to yourquilting machine.Enable Grid- Enable or disablequilt pattern grid-lines.Increase/Decrease Grid SizeAdjust the interval distancebetween grid-linesSnap to Grid- Snap to Grid willaffect every tool, but the pencil.It will make points snap to thenearest grid-linePage 10
I.J.K.L.M.N.O.P.Q.R.S.T.U.V.W.X.Increase/Decrease Grid Size(Incremental) - Selecting theup and down arrows will also adjustthe distance between grid-lines.Zoom Out/Zoom In - Adjust themagnification view of the currentpatternZoom to Fit - Adjusts the view todisplay the entire pattern.Pan View - Pan across the quiltarea by left-clicking and dragging.Show Stitching Jumps - Toggleto show or hide jump stitches.Undo/Redo - Undo or redo thelast actions taken.Set Dimensions - Set dimensionincrements to the preferred unit ofmeasurement.About Quilt Manager -Checkthe version of Quilt Manager beingran.Pointer tool - Select, adjust, andmanipulate objects in the pattern.Point Editor Tool - Edit thepoints on a line.Path From Lines Tool - Drawstraight lines to create customshapes.Path Tool - Draw curved lines tocreate custom shapes.Pencil Tool - Draw freehand linesto create custom shapes.Rectangle Tool - Create fourcornered shapes.Ellipse Tool - Create circularshapes.Star Tool - Create multi-corneredshapes.User Interface - User Interface GuideY.Z.AA.AB.AC.AD.AE.AF.AG.Polygon Tool - Create muti-cornered polygons.Add/Remove Points Tool -Addor remove points, or nodes, fromshapes.Join Paths Tool - Join pathpoints to merge shapes together.Cut Path Shapes Tool - Divideline paths into segments.Side Toolbar - Tools that directlyedit the pattern.Fly-out Side Toolbar - Toolsthat expand the selected toolscapabilities.Artboard - Area of the quilt thatwill be quiltedRuler - Ruler that measures usingthe selected units of measurement.Top Toolbar - Quilt Managersystem tools.Page 11
Create New DocumentCreate a new pattern.SummaryCreate New Document allows you to start a new pattern with an editable quilt area.Directions1.Click the CreateNew Document icon.A window will appearprompting you to selectthe quilt size.2.Type in the width andheight of your quilt intothe Quilt width and Quiltheight fields. (You canalso click the up/downarrows on the right ofeach text box.) Click OK.Additional Tips Creating a new document when a pattern isalready open will automatically close the currentpattern. Remember that new patterns are not saved untilyou click Save Pattern.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 12
Open FileInsert saved pattern shapes into a currently open pattern.SummaryOpen File allows you to import a previously saved pattern. Open file only looks for theinternal Quilt Manager extension, .qma. This is not used to bring in .dxf, .qli, or any otherpattern file type.Directions1.Click the Open File icon.An Open quilting patternwindow will appear.2.Select the pattern file youwish to open. Click OK.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 13
Import a Pattern or PictureImport a Pattern or Image FileSummaryThe Import Pattern or Picture tool will allow you to import any .qcc, .dxf, .qli, .qcc,pattern files or any .png, .bmp, .img filesDirections- Import from File1.Select the Import Patternor Picture icon from thetop menu.2.Choose to ImportPatterns or Image fromfiles.3.Select the ellipsis (.) tobrowse.4.Select the desired filefrom the File Explorer.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 14
Directions- Import from Database1.Select the Import Patternor Picture icon from thetop menu.2.Choose to ImportPatterns from Database.3.Select the ellipsis (.) tobrowse.4.Select the desired filefrom the File Explorer.5.Patterns allows you toselect the pattern youwant to import from alist of image icons.6.Recent allows you tochoose from patternsrecently chosen from thedatabaseSoftware Features - Top ToolbarPage 15
7.Tag allows you toattribute certain tagsto the pattern to helpyou locate them inthe database or withrobotic systems likethe Butler.8.Import allows you tobring new patternsinto the database.Select the ellipsisicon to search theFile Explorer for afolder containingpatterns. Selectinga folder will importall of the containedpatterns into thedatabase.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 16
Save QMA FileSave a pattern to be worked on later.SummarySave QMA File allows you to save your current pattern into a pattern file. This .qmasave file is only readable by Quilt Manager and is used to save active edits so that you canreturn to your work without compressing points into a single pattern.Directions1.To save a pattern, clickthe Save Pattern icon.2.Name the pattern3.Select Save.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 17
Export/Save as PatternExport a pattern to be used with quilting robotics.SummaryExport and Save As Pattern allows you to save your current pattern into a pattern file. Thissaved file can then be used with your quilting machine or inserted into future patterns.Directions1.To save a pattern, selectthe Export and Save AsPattern icon.2.Name the pattern andchoose the desired filetype. (Note: the defaultqma will not functionwith robotics.)Save to a USB flashdrive3.Click the double arrowsin the Save Patternwindow. Select computerfrom the drop down.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 18
4.Under Devices withRemovable Storage,select your USB flashdrive.5.Click Save.Additional Tips While Quilt Manager can open qcc, dxf, and qli formats, you may only savepatterns in dxf and Quilt Manager’s native qcc and qma file formats. Saved patterns do not retain pattern boxes. Saved patterns convert all shapesinto paths once saved. When importing saved files not a pattern using Open File, note that allshapes in a saved file are grouped. For more on groups , see page 26.Enable GridEnable or disable quilt area grid-lines.SummaryA grid is made up of horizontal and vertical grid-lines.Grid-lines act as guides to help you place shapes, patterns, and templates accurately. Thesegrid-lines are spaced as the unit of measurement selected, as shown in the top toolbar.When a grid is enabled, you will be able to see these grid-lines on your pattern. The gridlines will not be stitched by your quilting machine.Directions1.To enable or disable thegrid, click the EnableGrid icon.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 19
Increase/Decrease Grid SizeAdjust the interval distance between grid-lines.SummaryAdjusting the grid size is most useful for adjusting the grid-boxes to match the dimensionsof the your quilt blocks. There are three ways to adjust the grid line intervals.DirectionsAdjust the grid size using oneof the following methods: Click the Increase GridSize/Decrease Grid Sizeicons. Click the up and downarrows in the grid intervaltext field. Type a new measurementin the grid interval field.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 20
Snap To GridAllow patterns to auto- align with grid-lines.SummarySnap to Grid allows you to accurately place shapes within a grid-box and to perfectlyresize shapes to fit within a grid-box.DirectionsPlace shapes using Snap to Grid1.Verify that Enable Gridand Snap To Grid areactive. (The icons shouldappear depressed like abutton.)2.Using the Pointer Tool,select a shape by clickingon it.3.Click and hold on theshape you wish to move.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 21
1.Drag the shape so thered square of the outlineroughly correspondswith the top left cornerof the desired grid-box.2.Release the mousebutton. The shape willsnap to the top-left gridbox corner.Additional Tips Snap To Grid, when used along with Repeat Pattern, can save a great deal of timeand headache when duplicating patterns for repetitious quilt block patterns. Formore on Repeat Pattern, see page 27.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 22
Zoom Out/Zoom InAdjust the view magnification of the current pattern.Hotkey: Ctrl ScrollwheelSummaryZoom Out and Zoom In allows you to change the magnification of the Quilt Managerview. This is most useful when editing small shapes and nodes on a path.DirectionsClick the Zoom Out orZoom In icons to change theview magnification.Zoom to FitAdjust the view magnification of the open pattern.SummaryZoom to Fit adjusts the view magnification so that all of the shapes on the quilt area arevisible.DirectionsClick the Zoom to Fit icon.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 23
Pan ViewNavigate across the quilt area.SummaryThe Pan View is used to navigate across the quilt area without using the horizontal orvertical scroll bars and while maintaining your current zoom magnification. Think of ahand literally grabbing your quilt area and sliding it left, right, up, or down.Directions1.Click the Hand Tool iconfrom the Side Toolbar.2.Click and drag anywhereon the quilt area to slidethe quilt area view.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 24
Show Stitching JumpsShow where the quilting machine will not stitch.SummaryShow Stitching Jumps provides a useful preview of the stitching start and end points foreach shape, as well as an outlined path showing how the quilting machine arm will travelbetween shapes.Show Stitching Jumps is helpful when trying to arrange shapes to prevent as much wastedthread use as possible.DirectionsClick the Show StitchingJumps icon.Dotted red lines will appearconnecting the start and endpoints of the pattern shapes.These red dotted lines are thestitching jumps.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 25
Undo/RedoUndo or redo actions taken to design the current pattern.Hotkey: ctrl zSummaryUndo and Redo allow you to quickly correct mistakes made in the design process.While you design and make adjustments to your quilt pattern, Quilt Manager keeps trackof all of your actions on a time line. This allows you to take as many steps backward (orforward) in your design process as you need.DirectionsClick the Undo/RedoIcons to step backwardand forward along yourrecorded-actions timeline.Additional Tips Hovering your mouse cursor over the Undo or Redo icons will display the name ofthe action that will be undone or redone. If you undo an action or actions, and then perform a new action, Quilt Manager willdelete all of the recently undone actions from your time line and replace them withany new actions. As a result, the recently undone actions are no longer available tobe redone.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 26
Set DimensionsSet your preferred unit of measurement.SummarySet Dimensions is used to set the unit of measurement used by Quilt Manager. Use thedrop down menu to change units of measurement to inches, pixels, or centimeters.About Quilt ManagerLearn which version of Quilt Manager you are running.SummaryAbout Quilt Manager allows you to learn what version of Quilt Manager you are running.it also contains a direct link to the QuiltEZ website.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 27
Pointer ToolSelect, adjust, and manipulate shapes of the current pattern.SummaryThe Pointer Tool is used to interact with design shapes when creating a pattern. Whenthe Pointer Tool is active, additional features will appear in the Fly-out Side Toolbar.Also, shapes will display their start and end stitch points.DirectionsClick the Pointer Tool icon.Select a shapeClick on the center of theshape, or click and drag tocreate a selection box aroundthe desired shapes.Move a shapeSelect the shape. Clickand drag it to the desiredlocation.Rotate a shapeSelect a shape. Click and dragthe green bounding box inthe bottom right corner ofthe shape.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 28
To pivot a shape on it’scenter, hold down the CTRLkey, then rotate the shape asusual.Resize a shapeSelect a shape. Click anddrag any yellow boundingbox.Additional Tips When selecting shapes, if the shape is not entirely enclosed in the selection box,Quilt Manager will not select the shape. When rotating a shape, the red bounding box represents the pivot point on whichthe shape will rotate.Delete ShapeDelete selected shape(s).Directions1.2.Hotkey: DelSelect the shape(s) youwould like to delete.Click the Delete Shapeicon or press the DELETEkey on your keyboard.Group/Ungroup Selected ShapesGroup the selected shapes together or separate them.SummaryGrouping shapes is most useful when you want to preserve the spacing betweenseveral different shapes. Essentially, it makes many shapes into one shape. You cangroup individual shapes and/or separate groups of shapes together.Software Features - Top ToolbarPage 29
Ungroup Selected Shapes undoes the grouping accomplished by the Group SelectedShapes tool and by importing groups of shapes from a saved pattern.Directions1.2.Select the shapes youwould like to group orungroup.Click the Group/UngroupSelected Shapes.Mirror Vertically/HorizontallyInvert the positioning of a shape either vertically or horizontally.SummaryMirror Vertically and Mirror Horizontally invert the positioni
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