Hello, Embrilliant Ones!
The next version of the platform is being readied, and we’re putting it out for you to play with now.
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Font import window changes (AlphaTricks):
- Mapping is displayed as text above the letter.
- User can drag any letter, not just the currently selected one.
- Drag occurs anywhere in the letter’s area, not just on the stitches.
- Imported fonts now have an attribute “Hidden” which means it will not be displayed in the font selection pop-up in the Letter properties pages.
- The top, center and bottom measurement of the selected letter is now shown in the importer.
- When a user is dragging, they can hold the Ctrl key to move at 1/10th the rate for more precise alignments.
The reason for these is to accomplish more precision with letter overshoot – above/below the baselines – and to allow that overshoot to be made similar on multiple letters by matching the values as needed. - When a Lettering design is selected, there is now an added ‘Stitch’ property for imported fonts. This is analogous to the ‘Stitch’ page for built-in font Lettering. It contains some simply density and compensation control. Also imported fonts can now remove overlaps intra-design similar to the built-in fonts (even appliques). This is NOT the same as Enthusiast or DRK adjustments; it is only available on mapped fonts, making them similar to built-in fonts.
Utility->Save Image (Enthusiast):
- There is an updated 3D rendering system. This is visible in the main view as you zoom in, and also in the Save Image Utility from Enthusiast: Designs are now rendered at 600 DPI which gives the ability to zoom in and have a clear image.
Object View:
- Designs with selected objects are now shadow-highlighted in the tree.
Stitch Generation (StitchArtist):
- Satin columns with low density generate better (stay within the outline) even on narrow, tightly turning shapes.
- Automatic column splitting has been improved.
- Fills have been sped back up.
Formats
- Minor adjustments for new OEM software and machine compatibility. (JEF split and DST with RTO)
Built-in Fonts:
- Some letters had minor jumps not visible in home machines but were affecting commercial machines. These now have internal stitching adjusted to cut the number of apparent trims.
Preferences:
- If the hoop is not touched, it won’t change the hoop on the page. This was an annoyance.
- Field size now shown in mm and approx inches.
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This version is available on the Downloads web page.
Cheers!
-The Embrilliance Team