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60 Pacesetter Embroidery Lettering Software
Instruction Manual
Specifying the Underlay Stitch
Length
You can specify the stitch length for your underlay stitches. You
can increase or decrease the length according to your underlay
needs.
To specify the underlay stitch length:
1 Select the segment.
2 In the Properties Panel, scroll down to the Underlay area.
3 Select one or more of the following underlay types you want
to use: Contour, Parallel, or Zig-Zag
4 In the Stitch Length box, enter the stitch length that you want
for your underlay stitches.
5 Adjust any of the other settings. Refer to the related
procedures for more information.
6 Click Apply.
Changing the Inset Distance
You can change the inset distance. Pacesetter Embroidery
Lettering Software calculates the inset distance (the distance
the underlay stitches are placed from the edge of the top
stitching.) Inset distance changes the amount of underlay
coverage. The smaller the inset distance, the more coverage
you have.
To change the inset distance:
1 Select the segment.
2 In the Properties Panel, scroll down to the Underlay area.
When you select underlay types, you will be able to see what
your underlay type will look like in the Preview area.