Embroidery Basics Articles

• General:
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The general settings control the basic parameters for the satin line.
These settings can be further changed by clicking the + next to
General to expand the menu
Column Width:
The width of the satin in 1/10 mm
Offset mm:
This control moves the outline outward or inward same
as the satin line offset duplicate
Stitch Angle:
Normally sating stitches will run perpendicular to the
outline , however, if the outline is particularly thin, an
angle greater than 90 will be more desired so that a
longer stitch length can be used
Running Stitch Length:
Applies to the running stitch outline should not be in this control
Keep Column Width:
Short Stitches:
Short stitches are used to maintain density through curves and corners. As the stitches fan out
around a tight curve or corner, the system will insert a short stitch periodically to fill in the outer
edges
Overlap/Overlap Size:
The number of stitches that overlap where the line starts and ends
Walkstitch step:
The length of the stitching that connects the segments of the outline. Similar to running stitch
length, but applies to the connector stitching that is used to route through the design
Expanded Parameters
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Density:
The distance between stitching in the outline, can also be set to degrade
values
Edges:
Determines whether the line has a uniform or jagged edge(s) The control
can set either or both sides to random and apply a severity of randomness based upon
percentage. This is normally a special effect.
Stitch Repeat:
Functions as described in stitch repeat section
Corner Type: When creating a satin outline, there are 4 possible corner types, each having its
own benefits and drawbacks
The corner type used is governed by the shape of the object or the specific corner. Sharper
corners may require different corner types to achieve the best result. Specific parameters
applicable to how the corner stitching is generated is also available