File, Edit, View Commands
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      File Commands Overview

      Explore the options in the File dropdown menu

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      File commands control the handling of various types of files.

      Project files contain all the information needed to plan and stitch a quilt.

      Pattern files contain the information needed to guide the stitcher when stitching the pattern.

      Print files and Image files are convenient ways to share ideas.

       

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      New Project

      Will start a new empty project OR Will make an empty Project tab and CAD screen.

      Open Project

      Will present the file dialog box, (titled “Select Stitcher Project File to Open” so you can navigate to the project you need to use. Find the project you need, highlight it, and click Open.

      Recent Projects

      Another dialog box appears, showing the names and dates of the most recently used projects.

      Save Project

      Notice the prompts box; it contains the file name, and the path used to save this file. If the path is lengthy, you may have to expand the size of the prompts box, dragging the top edge up.

      Save Project As

      When the current project has no filename, or if a second copy of the project is desired, the Save Project As option allows the current project to be saved with a new name.

      Save Pattern As

      Newly created patterns can be saved for future use. Highlight the new pattern and choose File and select Save Pattern As.  This is covered in more detail in the File Commands - Save Pattern section. 

      Print

      This is a screen print, showing the image as it appears on the CAD.

      Import Image

      To import an image, for example, of your quilt, select Import Image. This is covered in greater detail in the Image Files section.

      Export Image

      When an image is exported, a screen print of the CAD area is taken, so adjust the zoom perspective to fill the space first.  This is covered in greater detail in the  Image Files section. 

      Import Patterns

      This choice will start the Import Patterns routine. This is covered in greater detail in the Import Menu section. 

      Gammill PatternCloud

      Will initiate the connection with PatternCloud. 

      Exit CreativeStudio

      Will close CreativeStudio. CS will know if the project was updated since the last save, and will issue a warning if needed.