Use Create Freehand Area or Line 
to draw a line to define the edge of an area filled with small stitches in repeating patterns with or without a border, or an unenclosed line.
After the fill area has been created, right-click it to use Fill Area and Line properties to change the fill type or pattern, the density, stitch angle, underlay and compensation, and the border width, density and color. You can also add an applique layer.
Shortcuts
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Freehand Create Tab, Fill Area and Line:
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Keys: Alt, R, R
Create a Line or Fill Area with Create Freehand Area or Line
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In the Freehand Create tab select your line and/or fill type.
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Draw a line along or around the desired area.
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When the line is complete, lift the pen from the tablet (or release the mouse button). If a fill was selected, the area is closed with a straight line back to the start point, and filled with stitches using the chose border and fill type.
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Continue to draw as many lines or fill areas as desired.
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Right-click to deselect the function, or simply select another tool.
.You can change the border and fill in Fill Area and Line Properties.
When creating a fill area it is recommended to draw back to the start point. However, you can also adjust the shape on the work area, if the area is not the exact shape desired.
To change the object properties, right-click the line or fill area and edit the properties in the Fill Area and Line Properties dialog.
To edit the object, or change the properties for more than one object at a time, use the FilmStrip. See Editing a Design.
Change Line or Fill Properties
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Right-click the line or fill area and change its properties. Then click OK.
See Fill Area and Line Properties.
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Alternatively, to change the properties of a number of lines or fills at one time, in the FilmStrip hold the Ctrl key and click each of the objects to be changed. Then right-click one of the selected objects and select Properties. The Fill Area and Line dialog box will appear. All settings in the Fill Area and Line dialog box will be applied to your selected objects when you click OK.
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If desired, move the start
, end 
and/or origin 
for selected fill areas.
After moving the origin, use Life View 
or Design Player 
to see the effect.