Create two layers of stitches following the selected line automatically, by clicking on it. Double Trace produces a layer of double stitch, with some running stitch where needed. The trace begins and ends at the place where you clicked.
Note: For complex outlines, a group of double and running stitch lines is created to make up the trace.
Select Double Trace
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In the Quick Create toolbar, choose Double Trace
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Choose Create > Trace > Double Trace.
Using Double Trace
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Select the Quick Create
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Set the stitch length for your Double Stitch line, from 1 to 12mm. See Select a Stitch Type.
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In the Trace pop-up menu, choose Double Trace
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Click the line you wish to trace.
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Adjust the Color Tolerance to preview the desired line, then click OK to confirm.
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Repeat to place as many traced lines as desired.
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Control–click and choose Finish Double Trace Tool to deselect.
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To edit one of the traced lines, Control–click it and choose Properties to open the Area Properties dialog. See Area Properties.
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To alter the length of all the stitches, click a single object in the Group for the traced design, then Control–click and choose Select Similar from Group. Control–click the object again, and select Properties to choose settings for all objects of that type, e.g. Running Stitch, in the design.
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Alternatively, to edit several lines, select some objects with Command–click or Shift–click, then Control–click and choose Properties to open the Area Properties dialog. To edit all visible lines of that type, Control–click and choose Global Properties.
Note: The Color Tolerance dialog will only appear if Color Tolerance is enabled. See Color Tolerance.