This exercise will demonstrate how to digitize singleline columns. When digitizing columns, you should always begin and end your columns with straight points.
To digitize a singleline column using straight points:
Zoom in on the area that you would like to digitize first. Keep in mind that the stitch list order is the same order that the machine will sew the design. Select a singleline element .
Input your first point by left clicking in the View Window, which will input a straight point.
Input a second straight point (left click). Press the Enter key to complete the singleline.
Now you have to determine the width of the column that you are digitizing. Left click to enter the first width point.
Move your cursor from the first point to the desired width and left click again to insert the second width point. An example of this is illustrated below with the steps labeled with red numbers.
For this example, it didn't matter where the width points were placed, but if you are digitizing over a graphic (and need to be precise) you may want to place your width points over the graphic.
To digitize a singleline column using curved and straight points:
An example of this would be to digitize a circle.
Input your first point by left clicking in the View Window, which will input a straight point.
Input a curved point 1/4 of the way around the circle by right clicking.
Input a straight point 1/2 of the way around the circle by left clicking.
Input a curved point 3/4 of the way around the circle with a right click.
Input the final point a little bit passed the first point to insure that the stitches meet up when sewn out. The final point should be a straight point that you get by left clicking. When the wireframe outline is completed press the Enter key.
Now enter the first width point by left clicking.
Determine the desired width and place your cursor that distance from the first width point and left click to enter another width point. This example is illustrated below with the steps labeled with red numbers.
You can always refer to the status line below the View Window to give direction for the next step while digitizing an element.