Artwork

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Description:

The “Artwork” function is used for several things. Making notes on artwork before

digitizing and adding to pre-existing artwork. There are three tools used in the

Artwork function:

1. Pen

Input Mode:  Bezier:

a. Click the left mouse button to add point

b. Hold down the left mouse button after first point is added (to make curves).

c. Hold down the “Shift” key and then click the left mouse button to create horizontal lines up/down, left/right and a 45 degree angle.

Input Mode: Simple Draw (default mode):

a. Click the left mouse button to add a point.

b. Hold down the “Control” key after first point is added (to make curves).

c. Hold down the “Shift” key and click the left mouse button to create horizontal lines up/down, left/right and a 45 degree angle.

Free Hand:

a. Click and hold the left mouse button to add a point

2. Rectangle

     Input Mode:  Bezier, Simple Draw or Free Hand:

a. Click and hold the left mouse button to create an rectangle.

b. Hold down the “Control” key and click the left mouse button to create a perfect square.

3. Ellipse

     Input Mode: Bezier, Simple Draw or Free Hand:

a. Click and hold the left mouse button to create an ellipse.

b. Hold down the “Control” key and click the left mouse button to create a perfect square.

Note: 

Artwork lines can be converted to: Applique, Complex Fills, Cross Stitch,

Run, Satin, and Steil.

As a default the Artwork objects Line, rectangles and ellipse are transparent.

If you wish to fill them in.

1. Click on the Artwork object.

2. Click the on Properties icon .

3. Under the “Artwork” tab, click on “Fill”.

4. Click on Apply.

Related Resources:

1. Properties

2. Import Artwork