When compiled and send to basic Embird, theyproduc e stitch files ready for saving in appropriate file format compatible with your embroidery machine. Vector files generated by Studio are kind of "source files". Moreover, objects in embroidery design should be connected one to another so that there is aslow number of trims as possible. There is a big difference between embroidery design and vector graphic, however, and thisdifference is that order of objects and their overlapping is much more important in embroidery than ingraphics. Tools available in Studio are very similar to those used in vector graphicprograms. Therefore, it issufficient to draw vector outlines of the object and fill it with stitches in a similar way as you fill object withcolor in a graphic program. Vector object (left) filled with stitches (right).Vector objects can be easily resized,įortunately, most objects in design can be filled with more or less uniform type of stitches. However, creationof design with stitch-by-stitch method would be very tedious and time consuming process. Stitch files contain coordinates of each stitch and some color and trim commands.
Stitch files are the end product ofembroidery software, because stitch files are used by embroidery machines as a list of commands to produceembroidery. Therefore, Studio uses other tools than the basic Embird program. While basic Embird program works mostly with stitch files, Studio uses vector objects for easier creation ofdesign. Sfumatostitches form meanders of variable density to approximate the underlying picture while leavingthe fabric show through. Sfumato uses similar vectorobjects like the Digitizing Tools, but they are filled with different type of stitches. It can becombined with Digitizing Tools to add lettering, borders, etc. Sfumato Stitch allows user to create photo-realistic designs from digital images. All these approaches can be combined one with another. Vector objects are createdmanually node-by-node, with free-hand or trace tool and from vector graphic files (EMF,WMF, CMX). Vector objects are then filled with stitches.
Design isdigitized so that user creates outline (vector) objects either on a blank background or on animage used as a template. Both Sfumatoand Digitizing Tools parts are optional, which means that it is not necessary to purchase them both.ĭigitizing Tools serve to fancy designs, lettering and company logos digitizing. Studio contains two parts: Sfumato Stitch and Digitizing Tools. It allows user to digitizeher/his own, custom designs. Embird StudioDigitizing Tools (optional part)Įmbird Studio is an additional plug-in for Embird, available in a separate installation file.