Point Create

When the Point Create functions are selected, stitch objects are created by placing a series of points that define the outline, or by drawing Bezier lines. These functions allow precise positioning of curves, corners and straight line sections.

Point Create functions:

Place Points for Point Create

1. Select the desired fill and/or border type. See Select a Stitch Type.

Note: To create an area with Bezier lines, use Bezier Mode . See Bezier Mode.

2. Select the Point Create toolbar.

3. Click one of the Point Create functions. The place points pointer appears.

4. Click on the work area to place the first point.

5. Continue placing points along the desired path, such as a chosen section of the background picture. If you are following the picture, place a point every time the direction of the picture outline changes.

6. Hold the Shift key to place square (angular) points, instead of round (curved) points.

Note: Curved lines are created automatically, unless fewer than three points are placed, in which case the lines will be straight. For corners and straight sections, hold the Shift key.

7. Double-click or press Return to end the line. A line of stitches appears in the current thread color.

8. Repeat to place as many lines as desired.

9. Control–click and choose "Finish..." to deselect the function.

10. If desired, Control–click the area or line in the work area or FilmStrip, and choose Properties to edit the properties in the Area Properties dialog.

Note: For example, you can change the motif used for any new motif lines, or adjust the points along the lines.

Freehand and Point Create Functions

Create Freehand Area or Line

Freehand Hole

Point Hole