Use the ExpressDesign into Hoop 
option to create a new embroidery in the ExpressDesign Assistant that is a best-fit to the currently selected hoop.
Depending on the shape of the embroidery design, it will fit in the hoop vertically and/or horizontally.
Create a design to fit the hoop
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In the Create window
of the Control Panel
click ExpressDesign
> ExpressDesign into Hoop. -
Choose Assistants > ExpressDesign > ExpressDesign into Hoop.
Use ExpressDesign into Hoop
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If desired, click Hoop
and choose a different hoop size before using ExpressDesign into Hoop.
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In the Create window
of the Control Panel
click ExpressDesign
> ExpressDesign into Hoop. Alternatively, choose Assistants > ExpressDesign > ExpressDesign into Hoop. -
Select the desired design type.
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Select a picture to use for the embroidery design.
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Step through the rest of the ExpressDesign Assistant.
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Use Save, then Export to keep the new embroidery.
When you finish, the new embroidery design is in the center of the hoop.