Get Length

Use Get Length Get_Length_of_Area_icon.jpg to measure the distance between any two points on an embroidery.

For example, use it to obtain the width of a column of stitches or distance between lines of stitching.

Note: The length is shown in millimeters or inches, according to the setting for Show Measurements in mySewnet™ Configure. The alternative units are shown in parentheses.

To use Get Length

Measure a Design with Get Length
  1. Open a design.

  2. In the Modify window Modify_window_icon00795.jpg of the Control Panel, click Get Length Get_Length_of_Area_icon00797.jpg. The pointer changes to the measure pointer Get_Length_pointer.jpg.

  3. Get_Length_of_Area_measure.jpg

     

  4. Drag across the part of the design you want to measure.
    A line shows the length you are measuring, and a tooltip displays the distance.

  5. If desired, make a note of the number.

  6. Drag to measure any other distances, as required.

  7. Control–click, and choose "Finish Get Length" to deselect the function.

Automatic Ghost Mode

Viewing Embroideries in the Modify Window