Motif Line Trace

Create a motif line that follows the selected line automatically, by clicking on it. If required, use Color Tolerance to select a larger area according to the similarity of adjacent colors. The Motif Line Trace is created as a Group.

The Motif Line uses the settings for Motif Line in Fill Area and Line Properties_icon01384.jpg properties. The Running Stitch sections for Motif Line trace use a fixed length of 1.5mm.

QkTrace_eg_motif01386.jpg

 

For complex outlines, a group of motif lines is created to make up the trace. Set options beforehand, or to alter properties of all the borders click a single object in the Group for the traced design, then right-click and choose Select Similar from Group Select_Similar_from_Group_icon01388.jpg. Right-click the object again, and select Properties to choose settings for all objects of that type, e.g. Running Stitch, in the design. Alternatively, in the Edit tab either hide all objects before and after the trace, then use Global Properties to adjust motif options, or hold the Ctrl key and select the desired motif lines then right-click one and select Properties to adjust motif options for the selected lines.

Repeat to trace more lines, and right-click to deselect.

Shortcuts

Using QuickTrace

Double Trace

Quadruple Trace

Satin Line Trace

QuickTrace