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is for files that do have outlines. Therefore, it is strongly recommended
that all designs be saved in *.BRFM format. That way, if you need do
any editing subsequently, the text and/or designs will be regenerated
properly. You only need to save your design in the required machine
format when it is ready to be sewn out.
Another advantage of saving a design in the *.BRFM format is that it
preserves the ability to edit text and text properties. That is, if you cre-
ate some lettering and save the file as *.BRFM, you can open the file
later and correct the letters, change font, or make other adjustments.
On the other hand, if you save the design in stitch format, when you
re-open it later, the text portion will not be editable in the same way.
To save a design:
1
Do one of the following.
On the menu bar, select File—Save As.
On the toolbar, click the Save
tool.
You see the Save As dialog box.
2
In the Save in list, browse to the location you want to save your file.
3
In the File Name box, enter the file name for the design you want to
be saved.
4
In the Save As type list, select the file type you want the design to
be saved as.
5
Click Save.
Note that, if you have added designs imported into the current design
from other sources (i.e., not created in MacBroidery™ Embroidery Let-
tering Software), those components of the design will not have outlines
associated with them, even if the overall design is saved in *.BRFM
(outline) format. These parts of the design will remain as stitches.
