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Applying envelopes

BridgeEnvelope.pngApply Envelope > Bridge Envelope to make objects bulge or arch.
PenantEnvelope.pngApply Envelope > Pennant Envelope to make objects compress.
PerspectiveEnvelope.pngApply Envelope > Perspective Envelope to make objects stretch.
DiamondEnvelope.pngApply Envelope > Diamond Envelope to make objects bulge or compress.

Four types of Envelope effect are available – Bridge, Pennant, Perspective and Diamond. Envelopes are typically applied to lettering objects, but they can also be applied to other types of embroidery object.

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To apply an envelope...

  1. Select the lettering object you want to distort. To apply an envelope to several objects, group them first, then apply the envelope.

  2. Select Edit > Envelope.

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  1. Select an envelope type from among the following alternatives:

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Shaping handles display around the envelope outline.

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  1. Drag handles up or down to shape the object.
  • To move two handles in opposite directions, hold the Shift key down while dragging.

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  • To move handles in the same direction, hold down the Ctrl key while dragging.

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  1. Press Esc to finish.