is used to generate parallel columns. The stitches are generated back and forth between two outside lines that are parallel (or nearly parallel) to each other. The simplest representation of a shape that would lend itself to a column 1 stitching is the letter l. You can find this function in three locations: the toolbar button, under the Insert Menu, or by right clicking in the View Window.
is used more often to generate column stitches for non-parallel columns. To obtain this, first digitize all of the outline stitches from the beginning on one side of an element, then from the beginning again on the other side of the element. You can find this function in three locations: the toolbar button, under the Insert Menu, or by right clicking in the View Window.
If a point is entered incorrectly, pressing the Backspace key will remove the input points in reverse order.