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Digitizing with Artwork ​

e4_Sample08.pngThere are two broad categories of artwork file, both of which can be imported into EmbroideryStudio for use as digitizing backdrops – vector and bitmap. To create good quality embroidery, you need to choose or create suitable artwork of either format.

Digitizing with bitmaps ​

This section describes how to prepare images for automatic digitizing. It explains how to insert bitmap images as well as how to edit them, including cropping, editing in third-party applications, and smoothing. It also explains how to prepare both outlined and non-outlined images. See Digitizing with Bitmaps for details.

Digitizing with vectors ​

This section describes how to create drawing objects using the drawing tools as well as how to import them from third-party applications. It also explains how to merge, trim and split overlapping drawing or embroidery objects using the shaping tools. See Digitizing with Vectors for details.

Automatic digitizing ​

This section describes how to automatically convert bitmap images to embroidery objects and complete designs, as well as how to create embroidery from grayscale images. See Automatic Digitizing for details.