Pattern Fill is a custom stitch type used in digitizing complex fills. It is used for large areas to obtain artistic effects in designs.
The fill stitching in a pattern fill is a satin stitch with needle penetrations forming the chosen pattern.
You can choose from several of the standard pattern fills included with EDS IV or create your own using "Create Pattern Fill".
To use the standard pattern fills
Right click on the complex fill element on the Input toolbar.
Under Stitch Type, choose Pattern.
Select the Pattern from the drop down menu.
Click OK.
Digitize the outline of the shape using the complex fill digitizing rules.
Click here for more information on digitizing complex fills.
Creating Pattern Fills
To create a pattern fill, go to the Custom Menu and select "Create Pattern Fill". A screen will pop up where you will create your pattern fill. A screen will pop up to allow you to create the pattern fill.
Zoom in if needed and turn on the grid to be more exact.
Select, the element that you would like to digitize with (walk or manual stitch). Follow the basic digitizing rules.
In the "small diamond" pattern fill for example, the steps are labeled below in red letters.
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After selecting walk stitch digitize a diamond shape using straight input points (left clicking). Steps 1-4. Press the Enter Key. Digitize another diamond shape with the walk element, inputting straight points. Steps 5-8. Press the Enter Key. |
Once you are finished creating your pattern fill, you can name it and save it. If saved, it will be added to the pattern fill list that you can choose from within the Fill property page.
Test Settings
Width will change the horizontal width of the pattern fill.
Height will change the vertical height of the pattern fill.
Remember that when changing test settings you can always refer back to the created width and height to see the first saved settings.
Editing Pattern Fills
To edit pattern fills go to the Custom Menu, "Edit Pattern Fills", a pop up dialog will appear and you can select the name of the fill and click Edit.
To select the Fill by viewing it, click the "Pattern View/Select" button and you will get the following dialog.
Press OK. You will now see the name of the fill that you just selected in the "Edit Pattern Fill" pop-up dialog. Press the Edit button.