Create a satin line that follows the selected line automatically, by clicking on it. The trace begins and ends at the place where you clicked. The border width can be from 1 to 12mm.
Note: For complex outlines, a group of satin lines is created to make up the trace.
Select Satin Line Trace
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In the Quick Create toolbar, choose Satin Line Trace
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Choose Create > Trace > Satin Line Trace.
Using Satin Line Trace
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Select the Quick Create
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Set the width and density for your satin line. See Select a Stitch Type and Satin Line.
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In the Trace pop-up menu, choose Satin Line 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 Satin Line 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.