AutoDigitizing with Applique III
(Part Two)
by Walter Floriani
In Part 1 we defined the usage and functions of the auto digitizing side
of the software. In Part 2 will we will explore the applique side of the
same. Let's first look at the features we have.
 Let's
start with fonts. There a 12 different fonts included in this module and all
font functions. You have size, spacing, shaping, density, alignment,
straight or arched, color changes and on and on. All the font functions are
included. The complex auto applique digitizing icon, which allows you to
form the applique shape from your own artwork is fully functional and
extremely easy to use. For applique you also have a fantastic tool called
Applique Shapes. Applique Shapes gives you 152 pre-done, very unique
applique shapes for you to select from. From Anchors to Worms, almost every
possible shape is included, wait till you get a look at these, the video
will follow. You have full control of sizing as well as all other digitizing
control and functions and one of the real highlight is your stitch choices.
At the click of a button you can choose from a standard Satin stitch style
of applique to either an E (blanket stitch) style of stitching or choose
from 40 different Motif stitching styles to border your applique design.
These Motifs are very lightly stitched, feminine, very artistic and , I
would call them, Lacy embroidery effects. They are truly beautiful. You have
full outline and stitch editing for your embroidery creation and all your
commands and hoop sizes are activated and fully functional.
The actual applique creation steps can be as simple as a few clicks of
the mouse, when utilizing the pre-created shapes or done in a more
traditional manner yet extremely simplified with the applique digitizing
tool, or when utilizing aspects of both auto digitizing and the appliques
function you give yourself the ability to create a beautiful app with nice
traditional stitching intermingled. The steps include importing your
artwork, if traditional digitizing. Sizing correctly, outlining your shape
with the applique digitizing tool. Selecting your stitch type to border your
creation and your done. A very important point here is then utilizing the
Save 2 Sew feature, You will want to adjust the density for different
material types but turn of the underlay. You can leave the pull comp
selected. You do not want to alter the underlay on an app as it is important
to the outcome.
AutoDigitizing with Applique III is really a full intensive automated system;
it is extremely easy to learn, works well with simpler designs with minimal
manipulations, at it certainly will do more intense designs but there must be a
realization that a good amount of editing will need to take place. The software
is intense as you want to take it. I'd like to explore this a little further.
One of the things I have loved about software in general is that it many
times it does more than you or it think it can do. I have always enjoyed trying
to manipulate software and trick it into doing what I want it to do. I was
brought up this way. My Father viewed this as Play Time and I always followed
the formula. In my digitizing house we used to "Make a little time to Take a
little time to Play". We stretched the limits of the equipment we worked with and
many times can up with some pretty interesting and beneficial or time savings
techniques. Floriani software is great for this, I love this aspect of it. The
software is strong and does indeed do things when you apply some simple creative
thought and understand what the software will do. There is also an aspect of
education that is important but I truly believe that this video driven response
methodology, where we attempt to bring the answer of a software technical
question to you with a visually hands on approach is so key to your software
success. It has always seemed to me that you all know what it is you want to do,
just how the heck does the software do it. I and we as a company understand
this. I have been an embroiderer all my life. I've run machinery and digitized
on more software than
most and I know what I always wanted. Software that did want I want it to do and
someone to show me how to make it do it. This is indeed our approach to our
software. A strong product with, what I believe, almost unlimited amount of
control and an approach to education that brings you that, sat next to
feeling.
I truly love this stuff, enjoy the video.
Hugs and Stitches to You All,
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