Insert Points

Use Insert Points to add a new point to the currently selected line.

Points may be inserted into all line and area types. They may also be inserted into MultiWave lines.

Note: A pair of points is inserted when Insert Points is used on a column.

Click the Insert Points icon , then click the position on the selected object where you want to add the point.
Choose Object > Insert Points, then add points to the selected object.

Control–click and choose Finish Insert Points Tool to finish.

If required, choose File > New.
In the folder mySewnet/Samples/Stitch Editor/Stitch load the 'Bumblebee 2' embroidery.
Select the Object

window in the Control Panel

. The pointer changes to the Object Select pointer.

Note: All of the icons are unavailable (dimmed) as no area of stitches is selected.

Move the pointer until the upper wing is highlighted, then click to select it.
Zoom in so you can see the points with space between them.
Click the Insert Points icon

. The pointer changes to the add points pointer

.

Note: The Insert Points icon is only available for objects that can have points inserted.

Click an empty place along the line defining the outline of the wing. A new round point is inserted, and the wing changes slightly.
Click to place a point well outside the area of the wing. The fill area changes to include the new point.
Click to place any further desired points.
Control–click and choose Finish Insert Points Tool to deselect Insert Points. The Object Select pointer reappears.
Drag to move any of the points in the wing to further alter its shape.
If desired, click the Insert Points icon

again and repeat.
Close without saving.