Delete Points

Use Delete Points  to delete points from the currently selected line.

Points may be deleted from all line and area types. Points may also be deleted from MultiWave lines.

Click the Delete Points icon , then click the points on the selected object that you want to delete. Stitch angle lines can be removed from satin areas by clicking the hexagonal control point at either end of the line. Right-click to finish.

You may not delete all the points for an object. A fill or satin area must have at least three points. Satin border, motif lines and running, double and triple stitch lines must have at least two points. A satin area must also have at least one angle line.

Shortcuts

• Object Tab, Nodes:

  

• Keys: Alt, O, DP

Remove Points from the Wing Outline

1. Click File, New

   

   to open a new window.

2. In the Quick Access toolbar, click Insert

   

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3. In the folder Documents\mySewnet\Samples\Stitch Editor\Stitch load the 'Bumblebee 2' embroidery.

4. Click the Object tab. The pointer changes to the Object Select pointer.

5. Move the pointer until the upper wing is highlighted, then click to select it.

6. Zoom in

   

   so you can see the points with space between them.

7. Click the Delete Points icon

   

   . The pointer changes to the delete points pointer

   

   .

The Delete Points icon is only available for objects that can have points deleted.

8. Click the points you wish to delete. They are removed and the wing changes shape accordingly.

You cannot remove the Start and End points for an object.

To remove an angle line for a satin area, click the triangular control point at either end of the line.

9. Right-click to deselect the function.

10. Click and drag to move any of the points in the object to alter its shape.

11. If desired, click the Delete Points icon

    

    again and repeat.

12. Close without saving.

Insert Points

Nodes

Move Points

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