Modify Block

To rotate or resize the selected embroidery or block of stitches by an exact amount, use the Modify Block section of the Modify tab.

To rotate the block or embroidery, enter an angle from 0 to 359 degrees in the Angle Rotate_symbol01046.jpg box, then click Apply Apply_icon01048.jpg. If desired, move the center of rotation Center_of_rotation01050.jpg before rotating.

To resize the block or embroidery, change the height Percentage_Height_icon01052.jpg and width Percentage_Width_icon01054.jpg percentage of the selected block. The height and width are scaled or resized according to the Resize mode.

The size in millimeters to which the design will be changed is shown to the right.

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This feature is available on the Modify tab for blocks of stitches, and in the Modify Design 

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 dialog on the Home tab for designs.

Shortcuts

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Percentage Width

Keys: Alt, M, MW

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Percentage Height

Keys: Alt, M, MH

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Angle

Keys: Alt, M, MR

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Apply

Keys: Alt, M, MA

Box Select

Freehand Select

Point Select

Select All Visible

Select None

Replace Selection

Add To Selection

Remove From Selection

Select a Block of Stitches