Set the grid size, choose how the hoop affects saving files, set stitch order when mirroring and trim rules, and set the Stitch Optimizer options.
Grid Size
Set the grid size between 2mm and 50mm, depending on what setting is most suitable for your screen resolution and embroideries. The initial setting is 5mm.
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Click the Grid Size up and down arrows or enter a number to change the grid size.
Note: If you position the arrow pointer over the text box without clicking, the alternative units are shown.
Opening Files
Fixed as Stitches Warning
Display a warning message if the embroidery file contains design information that would be fixed as stitches when the file is opened (for example decorations, lettering or SuperDesigns).
Adding Trims
If trims are needed for an embroidery design, automatically add the trims when the embroidery file is opened.
Automatic Basting
Set the stitch length and margin width for a basting line to secure the fabric and stabilizer before beginning embroidery.
Stitch Length
Set the stitch length between 2.0mm and 8.0mm in steps of 0.1mm. The initial setting is 4.0mm.
Margin
Set the margin between 0mm and 20mm in steps of 1mm. The initial setting is 5mm.
Stitch Optimizer
Change the settings used by the Stitch Optimizer.
Note: This is recommended only if you feel that stitches have been removed that affect the look of the embroidery. Changes to Optimizer Preferences are very rarely needed.
Sensitivity Stitch Removal
Set the maximum level of sensitivity for Stitch removal with the Stitch Optimizer. Fewer stitches are removed when sensitivity is Low (the initial value).
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Choose a sensitivity level from the pop-up menu.
Minimum Significant Stitch Length
Choose the minimum stitch length that will be treated as significant by the Stitch Optimizer.
Any stitches that are longer than the selected length will be considered significant and will remain unaffected by the Stitch Optimizer. Any stitches that are shorter than this value will be checked for optimization. Select from 0.6mm, 0.8mm and 1.0mm. The initial value is 1.0mm.
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Choose a stitch length from the pop-up menu.