Rod,
Great explanation and learning experience. I did this on a new file and
was
able to see the changes in the graphic, the stitches tree, and the stitch
count. Then I did it on an existing file that has been created and saved
on
earlier versions of software. Changes have been made and saved in my
current version of 6.08.522 Pro+. Reopened the file and did your test (TI
of 5, TO of 1). I do not see the changes in the graphic or the stitches
tree. I do see a change in the stitch count. Very interesting.
Terri Hoover
Embroidery Creations
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From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rod or Sharon
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 2:39 PM
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Copperplate bold font
Steve,Jan,
I would not like to venture too far out on a limb without knowing more
information, but one guess is that the bobbin thread is not being picked
up
in the tie-in stitching.........not sure about the tie-off
situation.......what type of tie-in, tie-off have you been using?Upper
levels of Design Shop allow you to choose what type you would like to use.
I
like the # 5 for most things, just seems to be more positive. The only
time
I dislike it, is when I need to shave off lettering and pick out the lock
stitching---what a pain.
How about other fonts....have you tried another block style font ,
preferably another Dak one.......to see if the problem is prevalent there
also? Dak fonts typically do not have any tie-ins or offs in them and must
be added.
I just pulled up the letter " I " in Copperplate, zoomed in on it to see
the stitching and it did not have a tie-in or off in it. It does have the
running stitch start, used as a type of tie-in feature. I then clicked on
the letter in the project tree and selected "properties" and then "view",
clicked on "view tie-in and tie-offs" and then went back to looking at the
stitching when clicking tie-ins and offs ----off and on in the Lock/trim
tab. I was able to see both tie-ins and offs being placed in the letter. I
was also able to see, when clicking on the Status tab, a change in stitch
count. I had set the letter height to be .5" and stitch count was at 63
with
no tie-in or tie-off and went to 69 when locks were turned on, using lock
type #5.
In Properties, in the Column tab, there is a selection box that gives you
a choice of "Always" or "Only when necessary" for Lock/Trim. I know you
said you were using Design Shop 6.08.027, but what level? Lite,Pro, Pro+?
This would make a difference in what options you have at your disposal.
and
whether or not the Always or Whenever is Necessary may want to be
selected.
The version I am using to look at this letter was in 6.08.522.
Rod Springer
Embroidery Cottage
Rod & Sharon Springer
Melco Amaya Tech & Trainer
Design Shop Pro+ Digitizing
Boise, ID 83713
208-938-3038
From: "Jan Calahan" <jcalahan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 12:26 PM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Copperplate bold font
> That is exactly what I was talking about Steven. I used it on a sweat
> shirt the other day. Noticed when I was trimming it, that it just
> starting un-raveling...tried running it both ways,with and without
> locks, no difference in stitch count.
> Is this just a flaw in the font design? I understand why it would do it
> when I enlarged the font to about 1" or so, but not at .45-.6
> Any thoughts?
>
> Jan
> Oak Tree Embroidery
> Oakley, CA
> jcalahan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Cohen
> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 7:45 AM
> To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Copperplate bold font
>
>
> I was looking at this issue and maybe someone can explain this to me. I
> have
> tried Cooperplate and Melco block as a test. I have a capitol I on my
> screen
> at .5" and have added and deleted lock in/lock out. It doesn't seem to
> matter if lock stitches are on or off but I still get the same number
of
>
> stitches on that letter. 74 stitches for Cooperplate and 67 for Melco
> block.
> I would think it would be about 6 more stitches (3 for locking in and 3
> for
> locking out) but it doesn't. Shouldn't the stitch count change? I have
> also
> gone to the stitch tab and traced the stitches and see no difference.
> Now I
> am concered that my stitches never were locking in and out. I have
> DesignShop 6.08.027
>
>
> From: "Jan Calahan" <jcalahan@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 13:12:51 -0800
> I am using this font, and have a few questions. I notice that it does
> NOT stay locked.any suggestions??? I have tie-in/tie-out checked, am I
> missing something??? Help!!!
>
>
>
>
