Virtual Stitchout

Virtual Stitchout is a visual method for checking the stitching path of patterns on the CAD

Virtual Stitchout is a visual method for checking patterns without stitching. All the unsewn patterns on the CAD screen will be included, in order. A small blue dot travels the pattern path, and 'beeps' each time there is a break in the pattern. The speed of the movement can be increased (Press the + key on the keyboard) or decreased (press the - key on the keyboard) at any time.

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Initiating Virtual Stitchout

Select Virtual Stitchout from the dropdown Stitch Commands menu. Select the Virtual Stitchout icon in the toolstrip or menustrip.

 

Virtual Stitchout Process

Intitiate Virtual Stitchout using one of the options above and a blue dot will appear and begin virtual stitching the patterns on your screen.
Press the + key on your keyboard to speed up the stitch out, - key to slow it down, or ESC to stop. 
The blue dot will travel the pattern path, and 'beep' each time there is a break in the pattern. The pattern will turn red as it is virtually stitched. You will hear a CS ring once the virtual stitchout is complete.