Font names include information in addition to the name of the lettering style. All font names include the recommended size range, and other information is often included.
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2C |
The font uses two colors (also 3C etc.) |
NP |
Nearest Point font |
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LC |
Lowercase only font |
UC |
Uppercase only font |
Font Type
Recommended Font Size
A recommended font size is included in the name. For instance, 25-120mm indicates the font is recommended for use at sizes from 25mm to 120mm.
SuperFonts
For SuperFonts provided in different stitch type variations, a stitch type abbreviation is also present at the end of the name, for example SF for Spiral Fill.
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CF |
Contour Fill |
MW |
MultiWave Fill |
SF |
Spiral Fill |
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EF |
Echo Fill |
QS |
QuiltStipple Fill |
SH |
Shape Fill |
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MF |
Motif Fill |
RF |
Radial Fill |
XH |
Crosshatch Fill |
Examples
Revue 2C UC 25-120mm SF in the Display category: this font uses two colors (2C), is uppercase only, has a recommended size range of 25mm to 120mm, and uses Spiral Fill.
Antonia NP 05-10mm in the Nearest Point category: this font is a Nearest Point font and has a recommended size range of 5mm to 10mm.
Font size can be set from 3mm to 200mm. This is the height of the uppercase 'A' character in the font, and all other characters are sized relative to the height of 'A'. Fonts are initially set at the minimum recommended size for the font.
The recommended font size forms part of the name. For instance, Corinthian 15-35mm should be used with Size set from 15mm to 35mm.
In the National fonts using alternative alphabets, the character in the 'A' is used as the basis for sizing the characters.
If you set a satin font to a very large size, use Satin Properties to choose a pattern which will prevent loose stitching that may catch and pull easily. See Satin Column.
Once lettering has been fixed (converted to an embroidery) it can only be scaled and resized in the same way as any other embroidery. If further adjustments are required, place the text again as new lettering.