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Futura 4 - Editing Option - English

Futura 4 - Editing Option - English 3-01add-onOutline EditThe features of this software make it possible to Edit or change anembroidery design.If a design has been digitized using Software, all of the informationof a block (a segment of the design) can be modified. The Outline(the points of the shape), Stitch Angle, Entry/Exit Points, Embroidery Settings, and Stitch Type are all the ingredients that make up ablock, and that can be easily changed.In order to follow along with theseguidelines, a .FHE design must be openon-screen.Notice that the cursor (symbol) changeswhen over a point or line.Outline ModeThe points can be moved on any object even after stitches havebeen applied.To move, add, or delete points in Outline ModeStep Action 1 Select Editing 2 3 4Editing can also very successfully beapplied to the result generated bythe optional FUTURA products like‘AutoPunch’ and ‘HyperFont’ 5ResultThe Editing toolbar willopen.Click on block to be changed. The block will be highlightedwith original stitch points.Click and drag on any pointto move to a new position.Right-click and select InsertPoint and click in thedesired position (betweenpoints, etc.) to add a point.Right-click and select DeletePoint (after clicking ona point). Continue to hitDelete on the keyboard todelete points sequentially.icon.Continues Editing:Inside Editing1EditingInside Block Edit

ResultThe stitches will regeneratewith changes.Holding the space bar down will allow youto use the mouse to scroll on the workingarea of the software.Click and DragPoints to MOVEThe line (between two points) can alsobe moved!Image 1Move points on outline.Stitch AngleThe Stitch Angle can be changed, adding interest and variation tothe design.To change the Stitch AngleStep Action 1 Select Editing 2 3 4 5 62Editing:Resulticon.The Editing toolbar willopen.Click on block to be changed. The block will be highlightedwith original input points.Choose Stitch Angle fromthe Edit drop-down list.Click blue line on either end(that represents the stitchangle).Swing line to the desiredangle.Select Stitch It from editing The stitches will regeneratetoolbar.with change.Inside EditingFutura 4 - Editing Option - Englishadd-onEditingStep Action 6 Select Stitch It from theediting toolbar.

Futura 4 - Editing Option - English 3-01add-onTo change the Entry/Exit Point(s):Points, Stitch Angle, and Entry/Exitpoints can all be changed at once (beforeapplying “Stitch It”) without changingthe Editing Mode in the list.The mode will change if either of the options is clicked.Step Action 1 Select Editingicon.ResultThe Editing toolbar willopen.The block will be highlightedwith original input information. 2Click on the block to bechanged. 3Choose Entry & Exit Pointfrom the Edit drop-down list.Click and drag the Entryand/or Exit point to a newlocation.Select Stitch It.The stitches will regeneratewith change. 4 5DRAGStitch AngleDRAGEntry/ExitPointEditing:Inside Editing3EditingEntry/Exit PointsIt is also possible to change the location of the Entry and/or Exitpoints – where the 1st stitch enters, and the last stitch leaves theshape. Smooth-running embroidery has a carefully plotted path.

Other factors, such as Density, Underlay, Stitch Type and theirrelative Embroidery Settings can be changed after stitches havebeen applied.Changing Embroidery Settings in Editing modeChanging the Embroidery Settings of any block in Editing onlyrequires one additional step from the procedure of using Embroidery Settings - That is to be active in Editing mode.The Additional Step for Embroidery Settings changes in Editingmode.Step Action 1 Select Editing 2Click on the block to bechanged. 3Right-click and selectEmbroidery Settings andchoose/change any categories.Select Apply at the bottomof the Embroidery Settingsbox. 44icon.Editing:Inside EditingResultThe Editing toolbar willopen.The block will be highlightedwith original input information.The stitches will regeneratewith change(s).Futura 4 - Editing Option - Englishadd-onEditingEmbroidery Settings in Editing mode

add-onFutura 4 - Editing Option - English 3-01Changing Preset Fabric in Editing ModeStep Action 1 Select Editing 2 3 4 5icon.Click on Block to changeFabric Settings.Right-click and choose Embroidery Settings from thepop-out menu.Click (any) category andtype desired value.Choose apply.ResultThe Editing toolbar willopen.Original input points will behighlighted.Embroidery Settings box willopen with relevant settings.The category will be highlighted for change.The selected block will regenerated with changes.Editing:Inside Editing5EditingImage 1Change Embroidery Settings for a block

Step Action 1 Select Editingicon. 2Click on the block to bechanged. 3Right-click and select Embroidery Settings/StitchTypes and choose from thelist.Select Apply at the bottomof the Embroidery Settingsbox. 4Futura 4 - Editing Option - Englishadd-onEditingChanging Stitch Types in Editing modeChanging the Stitch Type of any block in Editing only requires oneadditional step from the procedure of using Stitch Types - That isto be active in Editing mode. See “Inside Stitch Types”.The additional Step for changing Stitch Type in Editing mode.ResultThe Editing toolbar willopen.The block will be highlightedwith original input information.The stitches will regeneratewith new Stitch Type.Image 1Stitch type list.Additional Settings6Editing:Inside Editing

Futura 4 - Editing Option - English 3-01add-onThe ‘Embroidery settings’ is the basic dialogue from within thesoftware related to editing the embroidery settings of any block, itcan be considered as the ‘embroidery core’ of the software.This window allows editing and alteration of all embroidery attributesof one (or more than one) embroidery blocks, settings that can bechanged include :Density - to change the density of a blockStitch angle (for complex fill blocks) – to give in specific angle for acomplex fill blockUnderlay – to add Underlay to a block.There are various types of underlay : Central underlay – adds a central running stitch to the block(only available for column blocks) Edgewalk underlay – adds a perimetric underlay to the block Fill underlay – ads a ‘zig-zag’ fill underlay to the blockRunning/Satin outline – to add automatic outline, either runningstitch or satin around one block.There is also the option to assign a different ‘Outline color’ to theautomatic outline.Short stitches – for column blocks, to insert short stitches indifficult (usually curve) areas where many stitches gather togetheron a close spot, and this way ‘lighten up’ the specific areas andachieve a better result.Stretch – to stretch the stitches of block further outside theiroriginal outline, to compensate for any push/pull effect of thefabric that it will be embroidered on.Editing:Inside Editing7EditingInside Embroidery settings

The standard way of editing the‘Embroidery settings’ is by selectingeach desired block and editing it’ssettings, then click on ‘Apply’ to havethe changes take effect.In case a stitch format design isopened (like .dst, which containsno ‘block outline’ information) andparts of it selected, the Embroiderysettings window will display moregeneric information on the design orparts of the design selected, such as :Dimensions , number of stitches andlist of colors.8Editing:Inside EditingYou can have the ‘Embroidery settingswindow open at all time while workingor you can set it to ‘roll up’ each timethe mouse is being moved away from it.Choose the way which comforts you whileworking.As described, the ‘Embroidery settings’window can only display the aboveinformation when block(s) of the designthat contain outline information areselected – that is blocks that originatedfrom the automated wizards (likeAutoPunch and HyperFont) or as a resultof a ‘Stitch to Block’ conversion.Futura 4 - Editing Option - Englishadd-onEditingThe same window also allows for call and use of the ‘Preset fabrics’which automatically apply a set of fabric specific values to the variousembroidery settings, while even these proposed values can then befurther edited.

Futura 4 - Editing Option - English 3-01add-onPreset Fabric are the factory preset Embroidery Settings for particular types of fabrics or apparel. There are two ways in which usePreset Fabric – before digitizing a segment and after digitizinga segment, in Editing Mode.How to use Edit Preset FabricPreset Frabric settings can also be usedto apply to the whole of the design.From the menu item ‘Design’ choose theoption ‘Apply fabric’.Step Action 1 Select Editing 2Click on the block to bechanged. 3Right-click and choose Embroidery Settings from thepop-up menu.Select Preset Fabric tab. 4 5 6 7If the values of Preset Fabric are not giving the desired results,choose “Manual Settings” (though EditingMode)and adjust as required.icon.Select Garment (of yourchoice) from left-handcolumn.Select Type from the righthand column.Click Ok.ResultThe Editing toolbar willopen.The block will be highlightedwith original input information.A Select Fabric dialogue boxwill open.The Embroidery Settings boxwill open with current fabricvalues.These settings are only suggestions. There are many factors thatcome into play when putting an embroidery design onto apparel.The Embroidery Settings that appear (after a fabric is chosen) canbe changed.Editing:Inside Editing9EditingInside Edit Preset Fabric

ApplyTo activate any/all changes made within the Embroidery Settingsdialogue box, select Apply at the bottom of the dialogue box.Futura 4 - Editing Option - Englishadd-onEditingModify SettingsAs you experiment and learn the meaning of the categories in Embroidery Settings, you may want to make minor changes.Select to ‘Change Parameters’This option allows for editing of embroidery settings of multipleblocks.Select the desired blocks, click the right mouse button and choose to‘Change Parameters’.The changes performed to the values of the embroidery settings willapply to all of the select blocks.The change of values to embroiderysettings will only apply to block(s) thatcorrespond to a particular embroiderysetting, for example it is not possibleto change ‘density’ to a running stitchblock, as this type of block does notrelate to such a value.Inside Edit LetteringText created from within the Software can be edited in two ways, either by editing the outlines of the text objects, following theguidelines provided above for ‘Outline Edit’. or by going one step further to edit all attributes of the text in the‘wireframe’ mode from within the lettering environment.Simply click on ‘OutlineEdit’, select the text and click on thebutton.10Editing:Inside EditingAll editing options presented can alsobe applied to text objects.

Futura 4 - Editing Option - English 3-01add-onStitch Types offer creative options for digitizing. While the traditional (default) Stitch Type for Freeform, for example, “Step Satin”is Fill; texture and interest may be obtained by selecting a differentstyle of stitches such as “Random”. Choosing a special Stitch Type isup to you, the user.Step Action 1 Choose ‘Edit’ and select ablock. 2 Right-click and select Embroidery Settings from thepop-out menu. 3 Select Stitch Type tab. 4 5Select a type from thecolumn.Select Apply at the bottom.ResultThe floating Embroidery Settings box will open.A list of available FreeformStitch Types will appear.The selected Stitch Type willfill the next shape.Editing:Inside Editing11EditingInside Stitch Types

To change any of the values, simply highlight the category, and typethe new value.Associated Values12Editing:Inside EditingFutura 4 - Editing Option - Englishadd-onEditingStitch Type ValuesEach of the Stitch Types also has associated values that are unique.The Default values create quality stitching. Experiment with thevalues to create different effects.