All alphabets currently being sold by Melco contain lock stitches at the end of each letter in the alphabet. These lock stitches are what "ties down" the stitching at the end of each letter. EDS IV allows you to add lock stitches to a lettering job from the Lock / Trim tab. However, because the lock stitches are already digitized into the alphabet, the result is multiple lock stitches that will create an undesirable knotting effect.
To remove all existing lock stitches from all installed alphabets, click on the "Tools Menu", "Convert Alphabets". You will get the following dialog box:
When clicking on "Continue", all lock stitches will be removed from the alphabets that are installed on your hard drive. If you want to stop click, "Cancel". When converting alphabets, it may take several minutes to complete.
If you decide that you didn't want to remove the lock stitches from the alphabets, click on "Tools Menu", "Restore Alphabets". You will get the following dialog box:
When clicking on "Restore Now", all of the installed alphabets will be restored to their backup file.
When you are installing EDS IV, you have the option of copying and serializing EDS III alphabets for use with EDS IV. The following chenille alphabets will not be copied and serialized:
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Chenille Outline |
CH1 2.5" 2 Color |
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CH1 3" Pennant Script |
CH1 4" Numbers |
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CH1 6" Block |
CH1 2" Pennant Script |
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CH1 3" Numbers |
CH1 6" Block |
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CH1 2" Powers |
Ch1 4" Block |
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CH1 2" Pennant Script |
CH1 Shadow #'s |
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CH1 2" 2 Color Script |
Ch1 6" Shadow |