Simple offsets
 | Use Toolbox > Simple Offsets to create simple outlines for any filled embroidery or closed vector object. |
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When available, the Simple Offsets feature allows you to quickly create outline stitching around selected objects or entire designs with a variety of outline styles.
To create outlines and borders...
- Select a source object/s and click the Simple Offsets icon.
- Adjust the settings as required:
| Option | Function |
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| Spacing | Set an outline offset in mm. This may be zero or even a negative value. |
| Number of offsets | Specify multiple outlines – up to 99. |
| Object type | Choice of outline object types: Run, Triple Run or Column C. |
| Offsets for holes | Option to exclude or include outlines for any holes in the selected object. |
- Click OK to apply settings. The design outline is stitched in the current palette color using current properties. Change settings as required.
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You can use Simple Offsets to create outlines around entire designs, including lettering.