EmbroideryWare

Design Creation & Editing

• Editing Tools
  Resize, rotate, mirror, and reshape designs with ease.
• Drawing Tools
  Includes basic shape and freehand drawing tools for creating custom embroidery outlines and fill areas.
• Manual & Auto-Digitizing
  Convert raster images (e.g., JPG, PNG) into stitch files either manually for precision or automatically for speed.
• Vector Support
  Import and manipulate vector graphics (e.g., SVG, EPS) for scalable designs.

Stitch Functions

• Stitch Types
  Supports various stitch styles such as satin, fill, running, zigzag, and manual stitch placement for detailed customization.
• Applique Support
  Facilitate layering of fabric pieces onto a base fabric.
• 3D Puff Embroidery
  Create raised embroidery designs for added texture.

Lettering and Typography

• Built-in Embroidery Fonts
  Offers a selection of ready-to-use embroidery fonts for adding text, monograms, and labels to your designs
• TrueType Font Conversion
  Convert system fonts into embroidery stitches.
• Monogramming Tools
  Easily create monograms with 1–3 letters.

File Handling and Compatibility

• Import/Export Formats
  Compatible with popular file formats like PES, DST, JEF, and EXP, ensuring easy use with most embroidery machines.
• Image Import
  Import common image formats (PNG, JPG, BMP) for digitizing.
• Multi-Brand Support
  Compatible with major embroidery machine brands such as Brother, Janome, Bernina, Tajima, and others.
• Hoop Size Management
  Select from standard and custom hoop sizes to fit your machine.

Layout and Composition Tools

• Templates and Guidelines
  Provides design templates, grids, and alignment guides to help position and size designs accurately.
• Background Image Placement
  Preview designs on fabric images to visualize the final product.
• Multi-Hooping Support
  Split large designs into multiple hoop areas for larger projects.

Stitch Simulation and Preview

• Stitch-by-Stitch Preview
  Step through the design to inspect each stitch.
• Thread Color Management
  Manage thread colors using libraries from brands like Madeira and Isacord.
• 3D Simulation
  Realistic preview of how stitches will appear on the fabric.

Automation Features

• Auto-Underlay Generation
  Automatically add underlay stitches for stability.
• Auto-Density Management
  Automatically adjusts stitch density based on design size and fabric type to optimize stitch quality and fabric handling.
• Branching and Pathing Optimization
  Optimize stitching paths for efficiency.

Color and Material Management

• Thread Charts
  Includes built-in thread color charts for accurate color selection and planning using various brand palettes.
• Color Matching Tools
  Match colors between different thread brands.
• Auto Color Reduction
  Minimize color changes to streamline the embroidery process.
• Fabric Type Settings
  Adjust design parameters based on the selected fabric.
• Stabilizer Recommendations
  Receive suggestions for appropriate stabilizers.

Output and Printing

• Print Design Sheets
  Allows printing of design overviews, including stitch count, color sequence, and layout for project planning.
• Production Worksheets
  Create detailed worksheets for commercial production.

Analytics & Reporting

• Time to complete estimation
  Predicted time to finish stitching based on machine speed.
• Color change reports
  Lists all thread color changes needed during the design
• Thread usage reports
  Generates reports estimating the amount and type of thread needed for each color segment in the design.
• Stitch count reports
  Total number of stitches calculated for the entire design.