Brother PE-DESIGN NEXT Instruction Manual

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Reshaping Embroidery Patterns
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Optimizing the entry/exit points
The entry and exit points for the stitching of 
connected objects with the same color are 
optimized (in other words, they are connected by the 
shortest distance possible).
Click 1, then 2, then 3.
 A check mark appears. beside Optimize 
Entry/Exit points.
Moving the center point
The center point for regions set to the concentric 
circle or radial stitch can be repositioned for a more 
decorative effect.
1.
Click 1, then 2, then 3 to select the Entry/Exit/
Center Point tool.
2.
Click the region set to the concentric circle or 
radial stitch.
3.
Drag the center point to the desired location.
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Note:
• Only entry and exit points for patterns 
created with the Circle or Arc, Rectangle 
and Line/Region tools can be optimized.
• If Optimize Entry/Exit points is applied, 
all manual adjustments of the entry and 
exit points will be lost.
Optimize Entry/Exit points not selected
Optimize Entry/Exit points selected
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Memo:
To cancel optimizing, select this command so 
that no check mark appears beside Optimize 
Entry/Exit points.
If the optimizing of the entry and exit 
points is cancelled, the entry point 
and exit point positions are retained.
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Center point
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