Insert Points

Use Insert Points to add a new point to the currently selected line.

Points may be inserted into all line and area types. They may also be inserted into MultiWave lines.

Click the Insert Points icon , then click the position on the selected object where you want to add the point.

A pair of points is inserted when Insert Points is used on a column.

Shortcuts

• Object Tab, Nodes:

  

• Keys: Alt, O, I

Change the Shape of the Bumblebee’s Wing

1. Click File, New

   

   to open a new window.

2. In the Quick Access toolbar, click Insert

   

   .

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.

All of the icons are unavailable (grayed out) as no area of stitches is selected.

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 Insert Points icon

   

   . The pointer changes to the add points pointer

   

   .

The Insert Points icon is only available for objects that can have points inserted.

8. Click an empty place along the line defining the outline of the wing. A new round point is inserted, and the wing changes slightly.

9. Click to place a point well outside the area of the wing. The fill area changes to include the new point.

10. Click to place any further desired points.

11. Right-click to deselect Insert Points. The Object Select pointer reappears.

12. Click and drag to move any of the points in the wing to further alter its shape.

13. If desired, click the Insert Points icon

    

    again and repeat.

14. Close without saving.

Delete Points

Nodes

Move Points

Make Lines Straight or Curved