[amayausers] Re: Melco Lettering - Micro Block and More

The embroidery list and embroidery line. It's been so long since I signed up 
for both I can't remember how I registered for either one! Aaron or Connie, 
can you help him out?
Thanks!
Wendy
Itchin' To Stitch
MN


>From: "Lawrence Butler" <ice_man@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: RE: [amayausers] Melco Lettering - Micro Block and More
>Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 22:25:09 -0500
>
>I am in agreement with the statement about Jeff, detail oriented, but
>all of the members that give of their time to write the replies to help
>dimmies like me, my hat is off to you, THANKS.
>The other part of this note is to find out what other lists you monitor
>if you don't mind telling.
>
>Ice_man@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: wl solomonson [mailto:wlsolomonson@xxxxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 9:02 PM
>To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [amayausers] Melco Lettering - Micro Block and More
>
>Jeff,
>I can't really speak for others on the list but I just want to tell you
>that
>I really appreciate the time you take to post understandable
>explanations
>for issues that come up on the list. So far I've printed several things
>that
>you have explained in detail and I keep going back to them when I'm
>trying
>to troubleshoot an issue. Of the three lists that I regularly monitor
>and
>post on, the Amaya list is definitely been the most worthwhile.
>I do have one question on the DS upgrade. I purchased in August of 2003
>so
>I'm understanding the upgrade is free for me, correct? If so, is it an
>automatic ship or will I need to contact my salesperson in Denver?
>Thanks again for all your patient help!
>Wendy
>Itchin' To Stitch
>MN
>
>
> >From: "Jeff Banks" <banksje@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: [amayausers] Melco Lettering - Micro Block and More
> >Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 21:41:41 -0700
> >
> >Hi All,
> >
> >  I have noticed some posts regarding lettering and use of Tie Stitches
>
> >etc.
> >I feel a post with some tips and information about Melco alphabets
>would
> >help.
> >
> >  Most of the Melco alphabets have some kind of Ties built into them.
> >Unfortunately, not all do, and not all have both Tie In and Tie Out.
>None
> >of
> >the DAK alphabets have Ties of any kind.
> >
> >  When using lettering, zoom in on the stitches and use the Stitches
>Tab in
> >the tree to go forward and backward in the actual stitches to see if
>Ties
> >exist. If Tie stitches are there, then what you see is what is built
>into
> >the alphabet file. Look at both the beginning stitches and the ending
> >stitches to insure they are at both ends.
> >
> >  Design Shop has the ability to add Ties. If more are needed, use the
> >Lock/Trim TAB from the Properties page to turn them on. I suggest using
>
> >Type
> >1 for lettering for both Tie Ins and Ties outs. If an alphabet already
>has
> >some in it, these will be added to what is already there. These added
>Ties
> >cannot be seen by zooming in on the wire frame or OFM file. To see
>them,
> >save the file as EXP, then open the EXP file and examine them to insure
>
> >they
> >are there. The new version of Design Shop, version 5.xx.xxx has the
>ability
> >to view these stitches in the OFM file. Go to the Properties Page, then
> >click on the View Tab and turn on viewing of Tie Stitches. These added
> >stitches can now be viewed in the Stitches TAB on the right side with
>the
> >Object Tree in the Wire Frame File or OFM file without having to save
>the
> >file as EXP first. The Edit Stitches feature can be used to move them
>and
> >edit them within the OFM file if needed.
> >
> >Frank has asked about Micro Block CP. The CP stands for Closest Point.
>The
> >Micro Block CP alphabet does not have Tie Out Stitches. When an
>alphabet is
> >set to Closest Point, then Tie Out stitches are NOT used except at the
>last
> >letter. The idea of CP is not to trim on small letters as the lettering
>is
> >small enough it is not noticeable unless inspected at a close distance.
>To
> >get Tie Out stitches, turn OFF the CP check mark in the Lettering
> >Properties
> >page and even though it does not trim between letters, there will be
>Tie
> >Out
> >Stitches. Again, this can be seen by saving the file as EXP, then
>opening
> >the EXP file, Zoom in on the letters and then click on the Stitches TAB
>of
> >the Tree and using the up and down arrow keys go forward and backward
>in
> >the
> >file to see the stitches. In the new version 5 Design Shop or 2004
> >Software,
> >lettering has been improved with many changes. There is no longer a
>Closet
> >Point check mark. There is a Connections: pull down window. When
>wanting
> >Tie
> >Out Stitches use either As Digitized or Bottom Connection. The Closest
> >Point
> >selection acts the same way as in earlier versions and will not make
>Tie
> >Out
> >stitches except at the last letter.
> >
> >  There was also a post from Shannon Gorman about the use of Boffo-DAK
>and
> >having problems with the stitches coming unraveled. As I stated before,
>the
> >DAK alphabets do not have built in Tie Stitches. Shannon was turning
>them
> >on
> >and was still experiencing stitches coming loose. I would have to know
>what
> >size of letters were being used etc., but at times the added Tie Out
> >Stitches to the lettering may not be enough. This can be very
>frustrating.
> >This is dependent on a couple of things. One is the size of the
>lettering,
> >and 2nd is the garment type. It is harder to get a Tie Stitch to work
>with
> >large letters than with smaller lettering as the column stitches are
>wider
> >the larger the letters. It is also harder to get good locks on a
>sweatshirt
> >than on a denim due to the softer and more pliable material. There a
>few
> >different methods people have used to correct this. One is to add more
>lock
> >stitches or modify them to provide better locks. To do this Convert To
>Wire
> >Frame. Then add a few Tie Out Stitches to the end of the letters using
>a
> >Manual Walk Stitch. Another more time consuming method is just what
>Shannon
> >was doing and add a few hand stitches to the ends of the troublesome
> >letters. Another method that has worked for some is use Fray Check on
>the
> >back side at the ends of the problem letters. This is a type of glue
>for
> >fabrics that will help glue the thread together at those areas. It is
> >washable and with stands dry cleaning.
> >
> >  Shannon also emailed me privately and was having trouble with the
>Brody
> >Font doing the same thing. Brody does have Tie Out Stitches built into
>it.
> >But, depending on the garment and size of the letters being used,
>turning
> >on
> >Tie Outs between the letters to add more may be needed. If these are
>still
> >not enough, then adding or modifying what is there may be needed as
>well.
> >Brody is a pretty wide font and is of a script type that letters vary
>in
> >width at the ends.
> >
> >  To really see what is going on with the problems I need the OFM and
>or
> >the
> >EXP files of the design to look at. I would also be willing to look at
> >problem files with anyone over the phone so I can walk you through it
>at
> >the
> >same time so each of you learn and be able to analyze them and know
>what is
> >needed. Send me a private email and I will try and arrange a time.
> >
> >  I would like to hear from some of the other embroidery people on this
>
> >list
> >as to what methods they use when running into problems of this type.
>There
> >is no one way to make something work correctly and the more methods we
>have
> >the better we can make it.
> >
> >  I apologize for being late on posting this. I have been pretty busy
> >lately
> >and have not been able to put the time into this user group I would
>like
> >to.
> >
> >  Sincerely,
> >  Jeff Banks
> >  Melco Embroidery Systems
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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